was "Re: old 386 pc, vga port" now DS1287

[Doc Shipley]

Brad Parker wrote:

> Am I high to think that if I buy one of the DS1287's on ebay it might
> work?  Or all those so old that it's a waste of money?  Anyone try
> lately?

   I've bought DS1287s off eBay that work fine.  I always socket the 
little bastards when I replace them though.  :)

> I'm going after the DS1287 with a dremel tonight and solder a 3v battery
> to it :-)  hi ho!

   I've considered buying a minimum lot of new ones from Maxim.  that'd 
set me up for another 20 years or so.  I'd have about 992 to sell, too!


	Doc