<Actually, didn't some of the DECmates come with a RX50 floppy drive?
<Were these capable of formatting?
DECmate-II/III are rx50 based.
Actually the RQDX1/2/3 can format a rx50 but the code to do so is not
supplied. The PRO350/380 and DECmate-II/III can't becuase the the floppy
controller that can use handled by an 8751 uP, and the floppy subsystem
does not have enough memory to buffer all the needed data for the 1793
format track command (all bytes including gaps must be supplied).
Some of the DEC controller work alikes may have formatting capability using
RX33 type drives(must have dual speed and nultidata rate).
Any CP/M system with 179x compatable chip can format an RX50 and it's
possible to do it using some PCs (controller/programming dependent).
Allison
Been doing a bit of an inventory (sanity check) around the Computer Garage
this weekend, and have come across some units that need to find a new home
to make room for things somewhat less contemporary.
Asking price for any of the units is $25.00 plus shipping, or trade for
other items of interest. (see the Computer Garage 'Wish List' for some
possibilities)
Available Quantity Description
4 Digital DECstation 2100
1 Digital DECstation 3100
1 Digital DECstation 5000/200
These are CPU only, various configurations of memory and hard drive, built
in video and ethernet capability. No OS. (suitable for ULTRIX or
NetBSD/MIPS) Obviously, no shipping if you pick them up! (Beaverton,
Oregon.) No guarantee of condition, though they are in good shape by
visual inspection. Indicated as functional when removed from service by
person who provided the units to me.
Please note: these are MIPS processor based DECstations, *not* VAXstations!
These units will *not* run VMS or any other VAX software.
Drop me a note if interested.
-jim
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jimw(a)agora.rdrop.com
The Computer Garage - http://www.rdrop.com/~jimw
Computer Garage Fax - (503) 646-0174
I just bought forty 386 and 486 motherboards. These are anywhere from 386
SX-16's to 486-[unmentionable because less than 10 years old].
Anyone want?
e-mail me privately...manney(a)nwohio.com
ps I even have a 286 with onboard HDD, FDD, parallel and Coms...never seen
built-in peripherals on a 286 -- that ought to be collectible, now!
What would the jumpers be set to for a CSR of 160160 and a vector of 350?
I have the manual and I've set them to 4 or 5 different addresses, but I
must be doing it wrong as INIT never sees them.
Hi all,
I've obtained one streamer tape drive, Wangtek Model 5099EN24.
I have read that Linux can support it directly.
Has anybody out there a driver for *S-DOS or *indows?
Any idea on where could I find it?
Thank you all.
--
Sergio Izquierdo Garcia
mailto:henrio@edu.tsai.es
Mine doesn't SYSGEN. It can't find any of the .MAC files.
(The OS source?) Looks like I have a single-user system! None of the
monitors like the DZ11. (Of which I got only one to work. The other must
be toast or something, the machine refused to boot with it in)
Back to square one! (The 600lb paperweight!)
Upon closer examination, it appears that the Apple that I have is a ///plus.
What is the relative rarity of this beast? Also, was there special software
for it? What OS did it use?
Rich Cini/WUGNET
<nospam_rcini(a)msn.com> (remove nospam_ to use)
ClubWin! Charter Member (6)
MCP Windows 95/Windows Networking
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Hi!
I just had one of those wonderful days where I was destined to get a new
computer or four. :) Nothing madly unique, I think, but they filled most
of a hole in my collection. I followed a lead on a possible Apple or 2, and
ended up making a deal where I swapped my extra four IIc's (a job lot with
a pile of manuals - I wanted the manuals but already had the computer) for:
Apple IIe enhanced
Apple IIe Platinum
Apple ///+
Apple IIgs Woz Edition
and an LCD screen (Apple) for the IIc. My questions are simple - I know
about the IIe's, which are common, but what about the LCD screen and the
///+? I had seen neither before in Australia, but this doesn't prove much.
Are they moderatly common, uncommon or heaps rare? Although it is good to
know why the LCD screen didn't sell - it works great, but you do have to be
at a perfect angle, the screen is a very odd angle, and, although legible,
it is still quite faint. Oh, and anyone know where I can get some Apple ///
software? It came with some, but no Basic or games stuff.
Best thing about today was the new contact - he gets in a lot of old
apples, and will be happy to pass them on to me because he says that I am
genuine, not someone trying to make money by taking them off him for
resale. :) This is a good thing - before long I may finally have the entire
non-Macintosh Apple line.
Finally, someone was asking me about the Amstrad Notepads and their
availability on Australia, A couple just came up for sale for half the
normal second-hand price (still quite high, but they are still oddly
popular) along with 2 Laser PC3s, a Laser PC2 an old Casio and an old NEC
notepad/laptop thingy. I will pickup some for myslef, but I could pick up
teh Amstrad if he wants one. :)
Thanks heaps,
Adam.
Well today wasn't the best as far as hunting goes. One of my main finds
was an Atari 130XE, the case is like my 520ST, but I'm possitive this is an
8-bit Atari. What is the story with this one, and can it use the same
powersupply as my 520ST? If it can use it I think I'll finally have enough
pieces to get an 8-bit Atari up and running.
It has a cartridge port that looks like it will take the cartridges that go
in the Atari 800 I've got (it's also missing a power supply).
One major plus is it had the necessary cable to connect the computer to the
floppy drive I picked up a month or so ago. Although the cable seems to be
intended to go to this real cool looking little box, an "Atari 850
Interface Module", which is complete with a power supply, and a operaters
manual. The operators manual has the following note, which I think is
interesting "We have included a photocopy of the Operator's Manual in order
to expedite initial delivery of the product", and it continues with
instructions on how to get the printed manual.
What was probably the biggest find was a Macintosh Colour Classic minus
keyboard and mouse for $5.00, only has 4Mb of memory, but it just might end
up replacing my SE/30 as my Word Processor. I just wish it could handle
32Mb of RAM like the SE/30, instead of a measly 10Mb (OK, I admit, that's
more than I need for what I'm threating).
The other good finds were a VIC-20 in the box, but missing the manuals
(I've got those already). I found a VIC-1541 at another place, I'm hoping
to get it cleaned up and running. Most of the rest was manuals and cables,
along with a box of Amiga software (most originals).
Also picked up a Daystar LT200 card (Still sealed in the anti-static bag)
to connect a PC to LocalTalk, anyone know of any Linux support for this?
I'd love to use my Linux server as a bridge between EtherTalk, and
LocalTalk. Especially since I've got LocalTalk Software for my Amiga's,
and the IIgs's will also do it.
Zane
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