[cctalk] Re: Dec pdp 11 ultrix

Much appriciated, i will check 7m out now. Thanks for the link to the files. --Devin D. On Fri, Jul 29, 2022, 11:41 PM Warner Losh wrote: > > > On Fri, Jul 29, 2022, 8:58 PM devin davison via cctalk < > cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > >> Thank you for the suggestion, but what is 7m? i have don

[cctalk] VCF West 2022 Info

This is the latest blog post about VCF West: https://vcfed.org/2022/07/21/vcf-west-2022-aug-6-7-great-speakers-exhibits-and-consignment/ For those doing consignment there is a new procedure. Please look at it here: https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-west/vcf-west-consignment/ We a

[cctalk] Re: Agenda VR3 MIPS cross-gcc

On Sat, 30 Jul 2022, Tomasz Rola via cctalk wrote: > suppose). Is there anything that indexes ftp sites, beyond, hum-hum, > archie? Is there any archie server left? Yep, . Maciej

[cctalk] Re: Agenda VR3 MIPS cross-gcc

On Sun, Jul 24, 2022, 11:09 PM Cameron Kaiser via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > There used to be a cross-compiling gcc for MIPS specifically for the > VR4121 in > the Agenda VR3 PDA, but it doesn't seem to be on any of the remaining > sites. > Anyone out there got it or, he asked hopefu

[cctalk] What is an "FS/2" connector?

Hi, I just saw an unknown to me connector listed on an eBay auction and was wondering if anyone knows more about an "FS/2" connector. Link - FS/2 to IBM PC-AT P-1940-0042 CABLE 6 FOOT FREE SHIPPING - https://www.ebay.com/itm/304580270070 I assumed it was a typo / poor original copy that shou

[cctalk] FTGH: Embedded books HC11

Hi, I have these 3 books which are free for postage: 1) M68HC11E Family Technical Data 2) M68HC11 HCMOS Single-Chip Microcomputer Programmer's Reference Manual 3) MC68HC711D3 Technical Data Pic: https://imgur.com/TQhzUHJ Located: Toronto Canada --Toby

[cctalk] Re: What is an "FS/2" connector?

On 7/30/22 09:15, Grant Taylor via cctalk wrote: > Hi, > > I just saw an unknown to me connector listed on an eBay auction and was > wondering if anyone knows more about an "FS/2" connector. > > Link - FS/2 to IBM PC-AT P-1940-0042 CABLE 6 FOOT FREE SHIPPING >  - https://www.ebay.com/itm/30458027

[cctalk] Re: FTGH: Embedded books HC11

On 2022-07-30 12:18 p.m., Toby Thain via cctalk wrote: Hi, I have these 3 books which are free for postage: 1) M68HC11E Family Technical Data 2) M68HC11 HCMOS Single-Chip Microcomputer Programmer's Reference Manual 3) MC68HC711D3 Technical Data Pic: https://imgur.com/TQhzUHJ Located: Toronto

[cctalk] Re: What is an "FS/2" connector?

On 7/30/22 10:24, Chuck Guzis via cctalk wrote: > >>From the fuzzy photos, looks like a DE0 (EGA? CGA?) connector to > S-video. But I'm not at all certain about that. Looking more closely at the photos, I note the DE9 is a *female* connector, which implies that this is a RS232 serial cable of

[cctalk] Re: Dec pdp 11 ultrix

> 7m was the Bell Labs unix that came after v6. I've got the disks > somewhere around here, are there other copies out there? There is a copy of the contents of a 7m distribution tape at: https://www.tuhs.org/Archive/Distributions/DEC/Jean_Huens_v7m/ Along with the tape contents, there are also n

[cctalk] Re: What is an "FS/2" connector?

I just saw an unknown to me connector listed on an eBay auction and was wondering if anyone knows more about an "FS/2" connector. Link - FS/2 to IBM PC-AT P-1940-0042 CABLE 6 FOOT FREE SHIPPING  - https://www.ebay.com/itm/304580270070 . . . So ... does anyone know what an "FS/2" connector is? O

[cctalk] Re: What is an "FS/2" connector?

https://www.handheldsystems.com/handhelds/ms-dos/fs3/fs3_access.htm has one of those cables (or at least "P-1940-0042" part number) $125 For connecting an "Itron FS/3 to PC". and a manual ("Developer's Guide") for an "Itronix Husky FS/2". $75 So, look for "Itronix/Itron Husky FS/2" https://cybar

[cctalk] Re: What is an "FS/2" connector?

Itron/Itronix Husky FS/2 handheld computer Handheld, using 3 AA batteries 8 x 40 display 240 x 64 pixel (if you think that text on your phone is too easy to read, or got hooked on Gavilan 8 line display) FS/2 had an "4M RAM, 8086, and MS-DOS 3.30" according to first link (considering the non-I

[cctalk] Re: What is an "FS/2" connector?

On 7/30/22 14:21, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: > https://www.handheldsystems.com/handhelds/ms-dos/fs3/fs3_access.htm > > has one of those cables (or at least "P-1940-0042" part number) $125 > For connecting an "Itron FS/3 to PC". > and a manual ("Developer's Guide") for an "Itronix Husky FS/2". $7

[cctalk] Re: What is an "FS/2" connector?

Found the cable on the handheldsystems web site, but it's not a keyboard connector. Text reads: Itron FS3 to PC Cable, 12M/9F Itron FS3 Circular 12-pin Male to PC DB9F 9-pin Female cable P-1940-0042 $125.00 On the brochure, an option for the FS/3 serial communications is specified as "2 x RS23

[cctalk] Re: What is an "FS/2" connector?

https://www.handheldsystems.com/handhelds/ms-dos/fs3/fs3_access.htm has one of those cables (or at least "P-1940-0042" part number) $125 For connecting an "Itron FS/3 to PC". and a manual ("Developer's Guide") for an "Itronix Husky FS/2". $75 So, look for "Itronix/Itron Husky FS/2" https://cybarco

[cctalk] Odd Unix computer Bio-Rad SRC 3200

I have a Bio-Rad SRC 3200, which is a workstation that operated a Bio-Rad FTS-40 FTIR spectrometer. A few years ago I got it to power on and it runs Unix variant, their product name was Idris.  I have 16 floppies (dated 1992) that came with the system, but the hard disk has died. It is based

[cctalk] Re: What is an "FS/2" connector?

On 7/30/22 15:16, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: > > But, I'm REALLY hoping that someday you will elaborate in length about > the MS-DOS 2.11 and 3.31 OEM configuration capabilities and limitations! My recollection (very hazy after about 40 years) from DOS 2.x is that as an OEM you supplied the I

[cctalk] Re: Odd Unix computer Bio-Rad SRC 3200

Doug, > A few years ago I got it to power on and it runs Unix variant, their > product name was Idris. I have 16 floppies (dated 1992) that came with > the system, but the hard disk has died. Interesting! I have a Multibus system that runs Idris, very little information seems to be around on it.

[cctalk] Datapoint 3300 owners?

I have a NOS power support for the Datapoint 3300 display, contact me through kennettclassic.com. The datapoint has three power supplies, I am referrung to the OECO 15KV DC output supply.with the cup attached to it. Bill

[cctalk] Re: Agenda VR3 MIPS cross-gcc

On Sat, Jul 30, 2022 at 07:58:15AM +0200, Tomasz Rola wrote: > On Sun, Jul 24, 2022 at 10:09:28PM -0700, Cameron Kaiser via cctalk wrote: > > There used to be a cross-compiling gcc for MIPS specifically for the VR4121 > > in > > the Agenda VR3 PDA, but it doesn't seem to be on any of the remaining

[cctalk] Re: What is an "FS/2" connector?

On 7/30/22 10:15 AM, Grant Taylor via cctalk wrote: I just saw an unknown to me connector listed on an eBay auction and was wondering if anyone knows more about an "FS/2" connector. Thank you all. It seems as "FS/2" is not a /type/ /of/ /connector/ so much as it is a /device/ that. TodayIle

[cctalk] Re: What is an "FS/2" connector?

On Sat, Jul 30, 2022, 5:21 PM Chuck Guzis via cctalk wrote: > On 7/30/22 15:16, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote: > > > > > But, I'm REALLY hoping that someday you will elaborate in length about > > the MS-DOS 2.11 and 3.31 OEM configuration capabilities and limitations! > > > My recollection (very ha

[cctalk] Re: Odd Unix computer Bio-Rad SRC 3200

On 7/30/2022 8:01 PM, Jonathan Chapman via cctalk wrote: Doug, A few years ago I got it to power on and it runs Unix variant, their product name was Idris. I have 16 floppies (dated 1992) that came with the system, but the hard disk has died. Interesting! I have a Multibus system that runs Idr

[cctalk] Re: Dec pdp 11 ultrix

That sounds promising. I'm going to attempt another RL02 install in simh as well and post back with the results. Thanks, Devin D. On Fri, Jul 29, 2022, 11:00 AM Bill Gunshannon via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > On 7/29/22 10:53, Chris Zach via cctalk wrote: > > I know you can run 7m

[cctalk] Connecting a physical terminal via LAN to Serial Port

I am looking for some advice and recommendations on how to best go about accomplishing the following: I have recently come into possession of an actual physical terminal that can be connected to a device via a standard RS232 (serial) port, so far so good. I have a number of devices that can be c

[cctalk] Re: Connecting a physical terminal via LAN to Serial Port

On 7/30/22 11:23 PM, Ali via cctalk wrote: I am ideally looking for a ready to go, low power device, I can hide away as opposed to setting up a PC of my own running some *nix flavor that I know can do this but is way over kill. I feel like a Raspberry Pi or similar would fit the bill for this

[cctalk] Re: Connecting a physical terminal via LAN to Serial Port

> I feel like a Raspberry Pi or similar would fit the bill for this > nicely. > Yes, but it wouldn't be ready to go ;). I would need to find a raspberry pi with a built in serial port and a flavor Linux already loaded on it plus configuration. There are plenty of SERVER devices out there (i.e.

[cctalk] Re: Dec pdp 11 ultrix

On Sat, Jul 30, 2022 at 1:20 PM Ron Pool via cctalk wrote: > > 7m was the Bell Labs unix that came after v6. I've got the disks > > somewhere around here, are there other copies out there? > > There is a copy of the contents of a 7m distribution tape at: > https://www.tuhs.org/Archive/Distributio