test-drb October 2001

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by spedraja＠ono.com

The day I could get one complete from the UK I'll can't believe it. Good luck and Greetings Sergio Pedraja Santander Spain -----Mensaje original----- De: Kevin Murrell <kevin(a)xpuppy.freeserve.co.uk> Para: classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org <classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org> Fecha: domingo, 21 de octubre de 2001 17:05 Asunto: RE: DEC Lab 11/40 >Good news about another 11 rescued in the UK! > >Quick point about the cables to the RK05s - they look the same as the unibus >cables, but DO NOT plug into the bus! > >If we can help with some more RK05 packs and a copy of RT-11 let me know. > >Kevin Murrell > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: owner-classiccmp(a)classiccmp.org >> [mailto:owner-classiccmp@classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Pete Turnbull >> Sent: 21 October 2001 12:29 >> To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers >> Subject: DEC Lab 11/40 >> >> >> On Thursday I took possession of a DEC Lab 11/40 system. I've >> not had time >> to clean it up and check it out yet, but it was reputedly working >> when last >> used (well, I suppose it would have been, wouldn't it?). >> >> Actually, that's not quite true, as I'm told someone plugged a terminal in >> the wrong way, apparently blew something up, and got no output -- I hope >> they mean something simple like the RS232 line drivers have gone. >> >> The system consists of two racks about 4' high. One contains the 11/40 in >> a 12U box, with a power controller below and an LPS11 above. The other >> contains a pair of RK05 drives and power controller. There's a GT11 >> display on the top of the 11/40 rack, and a TS03 magtape unit on >> the other. >> The system came with stacks of documentation but only one RK05 >> pack. I've >> not had time to make a thorough inventory of the docs yet, but >> they seem to >> include most of the processor/memory/interface engineering drawings and >> maintenance manuals, and something like four complete or almost complete >> sets of RT-11 manuals, for various vintages from 2.0 to 4.0. Also a pile >> of printed MAINDEC listings (no microfiche, sadly. Anybody got any >> microfiche they want to pass on?) >> >> I've not had time to do anything yet, apart from check the boards in the >> 11/40 (pretty standard, with EIS but not FIS, no stack limit register or >> MMU, no KM11, but it does have the KW11-L programmable LTC). It has a >> DL11-A (20mA interface for console) and a DL11-something (RS232), 2 x 16KW >> core sets in one backplane, a DUP11-A synchronous interface (what >> can I use >> this for?), a TMB11 tape controller, and an RK11-D controller for the >> drives. The last backplane in the box contains cards not listed in the >> Field Guide (neither are the memory cards in this machine, so I'll send >> Megan an update) but I think they're for the GT11: M7014-YA, A320, and >> M7013, all hex-height. >> >> I've had a very cursory look over the machine, and the only >> things I notice >> that want some attention before I think about powering it up are a section >> of frayed insulation on the power loom to the BA-11 box, a lot of dust >> everywhere (how surprising!), and some kinks in the unibus cable that >> connects to the RK05s. I plan to vacuum out the dust, ix the insulation, >> and check the PSUs before I do anything else. I'm no Unibus or RK05 >> expert; most of my -11s are Q-bus. What else should I look for >> before I go >> too far? >> >> I mentioned I only got one disk pack -- it's an original RT-11 >> distribution >> and I don't want to risk that in an unknown drive. Anyway, I know for a >> fact it's been dropped (the owner told me). I have since acquired 4 more >> packs, three of which came from the same machine originally. Anything I >> should look out for before trying them? I thought it might be wise to >> check the RK05 heads and perhaps clena them with IPA before I do anything >> else. >> >> -- >> Pete Peter Turnbull >> Network Manager >> University of York >> > >

24 years, 1 month

PowerWare 6000 UPS

by pete＠dunnington.u-net.com

Probably off-topic due to (lack of) age, but... I have inherited a PowerWare Prestige 6000 UPS. Anyone have any experience of these? It doesn't seem to like my mains supply. It trips the 16A (240V supply) breaker as soon as I turn it on, whether I have two, one, or no battery packs connected, and with or without any load. I've followed the procedures in the manual. It's rated for 19A at 240V, so I'm going to try a larger breaker; I'm told it always did have a large switch-on surge. Any other clues? -- Pete Peter Turnbull Network Manager University of York

24 years, 1 month

Are office people really that, umm shall we say...slow?

by acme_ent＠bellsouth.net

Iggy wrote: > I'm doing a Tony here, but... > Is replacing the connector/cable on a modern monitor so difficult that it > can't be accomplished without sending it away? In many cases, including the situation Russ is referring to, it's a matter of a manufacturers warranty. If I do *anything* to the monitor, and two weeks later the tube dies, the customer has no warranty rights. It's in the customer's best interest for us to send the monitor back to the maker for repair. Glen 0/0

24 years, 1 month

email problems

by dittman＠dittman.net

Those of you I've been communicating with, my email is having problems due to my new ISP (GTE/Verizon) having messed up my DNS entries and not having any weekend DNS support (that sure surprised me!). If you need to contact me and mail to my usual email fails, try dittman(a)directlink.net. Thanks. -- Eric Dittman dittman(a)dittman.net Check out the DEC Enthusiasts Club at http://www.dittman.net/

24 years, 1 month

Are office people really that, umm shall we say...slow?

by rdd＠smart.net

"Wayne M. Smith" <wmsmith(a)earthlink.net> wrote: > Also, if neither CRT has been on for a week, how much charge > likely remains? Quite possibly a substantial charge... to verify this, perform a case study: convince a clueless office PeeCee "expert", or some random Micro$oft-brained IT manager, to wet their fingers and touch the right places. Figuring out a suitable explanation to make this agreeable to them shouldn't be too difficult - after all, the unit is safely unplugged from the mains socket, right? ;-) This will also demonstrate the correlation between failures of evolution and modern hiring practices. RDD -- Copyright (C) 2001 R. D. Davis The difference between humans & other animals: All Rights Reserved an unnatural belief that we're above Nature & rdd(a)rddavis.net 410-744-4900 her other creatures, using dogma to justify such http://www.rddavis.net beliefs and to justify much human cruelty.

24 years, 1 month

anyone in the greater KC area interested in classic computers

by ghldbrd＠ccp.com

Just wondering you any of you guys know other in the KC Missouri/Kansas area interested in starting an informal classic computer group/club? Within a convenient radius is Omaha, NE, Des Moines, IA, and Topeka KS as well. As the usual sources of older equipment seems to be drying up, maybe those of us with an educated eye can network a bit more efficiently around here. Spread the word and have those parties e-mail me. Gary Hildebrand WA7KKP St. Joseph, MO

24 years, 1 month

Are office people really that, umm shall we say...slow?

by Lee.Davison＠merlincommunications.com

Speaking of which, I'm planning to replace a CRT this weekend and naturally don't want to get a big shock. I've read that one way to discharge a CRT is to use a well insultated screw driver with an alligator clip/wire on the shaft of the driver comnnected to ground, and then insert the end of the driver under the suction cup where the anode meets the tube. Any thoughts on this approach? Don't connect to ground, connect directly to the wires that rest on the coating on the back of the tube. This will ensure that you discharge the tube. Also, if neither CRT has been on for a week, how much charge likely remains? Up to all of it. Also be aware that a tube that has been disconnected for any length of time may self charge due to electrolyte stresses. Not enough to harm you but enough to make you drop the tube in surprise. Lee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- This email is intended only for the above named addressee(s). The information contained in this email may contain information which is confidential. The views expressed in this email are personal to the sender and do not in any way reflect the views of the company. If you have received this email and you are not a named addressee please delete it from your system and contact Merlin Communications International IT Department on +44 20 7344 5888. _____________________________________________________________________ This message has been checked for all known viruses by Star Internet delivered through the MessageLabs Virus Scanning Service. For further information visit http://www.star.net.uk/stats.asp or alternatively call Star Internet for details on the Virus Scanning Service.

24 years, 1 month

NCR X-Station?

by donm＠cts.com

At swap today I picked up a neat little package made by AT&T/NCR in the early '90s. The package is 9.75W x 9D x 1.25H and looks rather like a book. The front carries only a push switch and an LED, while the rear has DB25F Parallel, RJ? and DB25F EIA, RJ? AUX, HDE15 VIDEO, and RJ? and OS/2 KEYBOARD connectors plus a concentric power input connector. There is an Intel 80C32 microcontroller, various static RAM chips, and a specialized NCR/ADDS SMD chip that pointed to X-Station information via Google. Anyone ever run across one of these critters and have any information on it? Also picked up a dual port SGX full length network card using DA15M connectors. I was intrigued by it carrying an NEC V50 PLCC chip. First I had seen. - don

24 years, 1 month

Computer collectors meeting in The Netherlands 27 oct.

by kees.stravers＠iae.nl

Hi, I don't know if it has been mentioned here already, sorry for the dupe if it has been. The members of the Dutch computer collectors mailing list CVML are having a computer swap meeting for the third time this year. The focus will be on trading, where the members will bring machines they don't want anymore (and of course a few to show off with :) ). The list members mostly collect 8 bit micros from the 80's. Last time the meeting was a great success for me, I arrived there with a van filled with computers, and I left with only one :) The meeting will be held on october the 27th in the TwinType building at the Valkenierslaan 47 in Breda from 10.00 to 20.00 hours. There is a (Dutch language) web site at http://www.xs4all.nl/~rimmer/cvml/ For more information you can mail ton.brands(a)xs4all.nl Grtz, Kees. -- kees.stravers(a)iae.nl http://home.iae.nl/users/pb0aia/ http://www.vaxarchive.org Net-Tamer V 1.08.1 - Registered

24 years, 1 month

Are office people really that, umm shall we say...slow?

by mythtech＠Mac.com

>> expect a regular office person (and in some cases, even a regular IT >> person) to be able to do it. > >Office person, sure. But an IT person who couldn't solder a connector >gets no respect from me at all.... I don't disagree, but unfortuantly, Windows Crap OS and sleep thru "certifications" have bread countless morons that are now employed as IT managers. My company did a survey a number of years ago... college students, Computer majors and professors only... The LACK of knowledge, or simply WRONG knowledge coming out of these people was frightening, frightening to the core that these people were going to graduate and get jobs running the IT infrastructure of the US corportations. The only good thing that came of it, it finally convinced my boss that a college education didn't mean jack... which got me a raise (being a college drop out myself) -chris <http://www.mythtech.net>

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test-drb October 2001