7 Nov
2002
7 Nov
'02
9:58 a.m.
See below Christian's message for the information on 5 Data General
Eclipse's waiting to be scrapped after this weekend.
Can anyone rescue them?
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 22:11:10 -0500
From: Christian Fandt <cfandt(a)netsync.net>
To: Sellam Ismail <foo(a)siconic.com>
Subject: Fwd: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
Hey Sellam!
Sorry I can't talk much at the moment, but I would like to ask you to pass
this on to the ClassicCmp list. I cannot take the gear but it should
_definitely_ be rescued. Wish I had the space (and time too! This is short
notice for me.). Guess the fella found my email address through the Rescue
List or maybe a web search, or ?
East Aurora is a suburb of Buffalo, it's about five to ten miles southeast
of the city and about ten or so miles "inland" from Interstate 90.
Best regards to everyone. I promise to write to you, Sellam, later in the
Fall to see what's been happenin' lately.
-Chris
NNNN
-- --
From: "Eric Kotz" <eric(a)erickotz.com>
To: <cfandt(a)netsync.net>
Subject: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:50:54 -0500
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Hello,
I saw you are interested in many Data General systems. Where my dad
works, they have a total of 5 Data General Eclipse systems that
are being scrapped. 3 work, two are parts machines (parts machines are
missing the actual racks). I see you guys want Data General hardware-I'm
wondering if you have any interest in these machines.
These would be free for the taking. We also have like lots of
disks/manuals/etc for them.
Now the caveat:These MUST DISAPPEAR by the weekend. If they are still here
monday, they are scrap. Personally, I can't bear to see these go for
scrap-they are so unique, and the fact that they work still must be more
unique. They were in service up until a month ago.
The machines are in East Aurora, NY (about an hour from you). If you have
any interest, or know
someone that does, please send me an email, or call me at 585-758-3274
Thanks,
Eric Kotz
eric(a)erickotz.com
---------------------------------------------------------
This message has been ROT-26 encrypted for security purposes. Any attempt
to decrypt this message is illegal under the DMCA.
Christian Fandt, Electronic/Electrical Historian
Jamestown, NY USA cfandt(a)netsync.net
Member of Antique Wireless Association
URL: http://www.antiquewireless.org/
7 Nov
7 Nov
10:06 a.m.
New subject: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped (fwd)
oh MAN do I want a DG Eclipse bad *sigh* But with my recent acquisitions,
I'm tapped out on time to do anything about these :\
Jay West
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sellam Ismail" <foo(a)siconic.com>
To: "Classic Computers Mailing List" <cctalk(a)classiccmp.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 9:59 AM
Subject: Fwd: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped (fwd)
---
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See below Christian's message for the information on 5 Data General
Eclipse's waiting to be scrapped after this weekend.
Can anyone rescue them?
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer
Festival
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http://www.vintage.org
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 22:11:10 -0500
From: Christian Fandt <cfandt(a)netsync.net>
To: Sellam Ismail <foo(a)siconic.com>
Subject: Fwd: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
Hey Sellam!
Sorry I can't talk much at the moment, but I would like to ask you to pass
this on to the ClassicCmp list. I cannot take the gear but it should
_definitely_ be rescued. Wish I had the space (and time too! This is short
notice for me.). Guess the fella found my email address through the Rescue
List or maybe a web search, or ?
East Aurora is a suburb of Buffalo, it's about five to ten miles southeast
of the city and about ten or so miles "inland" from Interstate 90.
Best regards to everyone. I promise to write to you, Sellam, later in the
Fall to see what's been happenin' lately.
-Chris
NNNN
-- --
>From: "Eric Kotz" <eric(a)erickotz.com>
>To: <cfandt(a)netsync.net>
>Subject: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
>Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:50:54 -0500
>X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106
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>
>Hello,
> I saw you are interested in many Data General systems. Where my dad
>works, they have a total of 5 Data General Eclipse systems that
>are being scrapped. 3 work, two are parts machines (parts machines are
>missing the actual racks). I see you guys want Data General hardware-I'm
>wondering if you have any interest in these machines.
>These would be free for the taking. We also have like lots of
>disks/manuals/etc for them.
>
>Now the caveat:These MUST DISAPPEAR by the weekend. If they are still
here
>monday, they are scrap. Personally, I can't
bear to see these go for
>scrap-they are so unique, and the fact that they work still must be more
>unique. They were in service up until a month ago.
>
>The machines are in East Aurora, NY (about an hour from you). If you
have
>any interest, or know
>someone that does, please send me an email, or call me at 585-758-3274
>
>Thanks,
>Eric Kotz
>eric(a)erickotz.com
>
>---------------------------------------------------------
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attempt
to decrypt this
message is illegal under the DMCA.
Christian Fandt, Electronic/Electrical Historian
Jamestown, NY USA cfandt(a)netsync.net
Member of Antique Wireless Association
URL: http://www.antiquewireless.org/
2:30 p.m.
New subject: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped (fwd)
Can anyone rescue them?
I'll offer my time to go get it and storage space for
low rates for a well reasoned request but I am not the
person to keep this system for more than, say, 6 weeks.
It's a decent trip - pay up front.
John A. in NY
5:33 p.m.
New subject: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped (fwd)
They will be saved from the scrapper!
Details to follow after the weekend.
Dan Cohoe
-----Original Message-----
From: cctalk-admin(a)classiccmp.org
[mailto:cctalk-admin@classiccmp.org]On
Behalf Of Sellam Ismail
Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 11:00 AM
To: Classic Computers Mailing List
Subject: Fwd: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
(fwd)
See below Christian's message for the information on 5 Data General
Eclipse's waiting to be scrapped after this weekend.
Can anyone rescue them?
Sellam Ismail Vintage
Computer Festival
--------------------------------------------------------------
----------------
International Man of Intrigue and Danger
http://www.vintage.org
* Old computing resources for business and academia at
www.VintageTech.com *
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 22:11:10 -0500
From: Christian Fandt <cfandt(a)netsync.net>
To: Sellam Ismail <foo(a)siconic.com>
Subject: Fwd: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
Hey Sellam!
Sorry I can't talk much at the moment, but I would like to
ask you to pass
this on to the ClassicCmp list. I cannot take the gear but it should
_definitely_ be rescued. Wish I had the space (and time too!
This is short
notice for me.). Guess the fella found my email address
through the Rescue
List or maybe a web search, or ?
East Aurora is a suburb of Buffalo, it's about five to ten
miles southeast
of the city and about ten or so miles "inland" from Interstate 90.
Best regards to everyone. I promise to write to you, Sellam,
later in the
Fall to see what's been happenin' lately.
-Chris
NNNN
-- --
From: "Eric Kotz"
<eric(a)erickotz.com>
To: <cfandt(a)netsync.net>
Subject: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:50:54 -0500
X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106
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Hello,
I saw you are interested in many Data General systems.
Where my dad
works, they have a total of 5 Data General Eclipse
systems that
are being scrapped. 3 work, two are parts machines (parts
machines are
missing the actual racks). I see you guys want
Data General
hardware-I'm
wondering if you have any interest in these
machines.
These would be free for the taking. We also have like lots of
disks/manuals/etc for them.
Now the caveat:These MUST DISAPPEAR by the weekend. If they
are still here
monday, they are scrap. Personally, I can't
bear to see these go for
scrap-they are so unique, and the fact that they work still
must be more
unique. They were in service up until a month
ago.
The machines are in East Aurora, NY (about an hour from
you). If you have
any interest, or know
someone that does, please send me an email, or call me at
585-758-3274
Thanks,
Eric Kotz
eric(a)erickotz.com
---------------------------------------------------------
This message has been ROT-26 encrypted for security
purposes. Any attempt
to decrypt this message is illegal under the DMCA.
Christian Fandt, Electronic/Electrical Historian
Jamestown, NY USA cfandt(a)netsync.net
Member of Antique Wireless Association
URL: http://www.antiquewireless.org/
6:27 p.m.
geez... thats about 5 minutes from me!!!! but alas, I have an apt and no place to
store them...
Sellam Ismail wrote:
See below Christian's message for the information
on 5 Data General
Eclipse's waiting to be scrapped after this weekend.
Can anyone rescue them?
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
International Man of Intrigue and Danger http://www.vintage.org
* Old computing resources for business and academia at www.VintageTech.com *
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 22:11:10 -0500
From: Christian Fandt <cfandt(a)netsync.net>
To: Sellam Ismail <foo(a)siconic.com>
Subject: Fwd: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
Hey Sellam!
Sorry I can't talk much at the moment, but I would like to ask you to pass
this on to the ClassicCmp list. I cannot take the gear but it should
_definitely_ be rescued. Wish I had the space (and time too! This is short
notice for me.). Guess the fella found my email address through the Rescue
List or maybe a web search, or ?
East Aurora is a suburb of Buffalo, it's about five to ten miles southeast
of the city and about ten or so miles "inland" from Interstate 90.
Best regards to everyone. I promise to write to you, Sellam, later in the
Fall to see what's been happenin' lately.
-Chris
NNNN
-- --
--
David Barnes
davebarnes(a)adelphia.net
OpenVMS , Tru64, Netbsd, Linux guru
and collector of DEC equipment
From: "Eric Kotz"
<eric(a)erickotz.com>
To: <cfandt(a)netsync.net>
Subject: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:50:54 -0500
X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106
X-Spam-Status: No, hits=0.0 required=5.0
tests=none
version=2.31
X-Spam-Level:
Hello,
I saw you are interested in many Data General systems. Where my dad
works, they have a total of 5 Data General Eclipse systems that
are being scrapped. 3 work, two are parts machines (parts machines are
missing the actual racks). I see you guys want Data General hardware-I'm
wondering if you have any interest in these machines.
These would be free for the taking. We also have like lots of
disks/manuals/etc for them.
Now the caveat:These MUST DISAPPEAR by the weekend. If they are still here
monday, they are scrap. Personally, I can't bear to see these go for
scrap-they are so unique, and the fact that they work still must be more
unique. They were in service up until a month ago.
The machines are in East Aurora, NY (about an hour from you). If you have
any interest, or know
someone that does, please send me an email, or call me at 585-758-3274
Thanks,
Eric Kotz
eric(a)erickotz.com
---------------------------------------------------------
This message has been ROT-26 encrypted for security purposes. Any attempt
to decrypt this message is illegal under the DMCA.
Christian Fandt, Electronic/Electrical Historian
Jamestown, NY USA cfandt(a)netsync.net
Member of Antique Wireless Association
URL: http://www.antiquewireless.org/ 
8 Nov
8 Nov
8:54 a.m.
Get rid of the sofa.
On Thu, 7 Nov 2002, David Barnes wrote:
geez... thats about 5 minutes from me!!!! but alas, I
have an apt and no place to
store them...
Sellam Ismail wrote:
M. K. Peirce
Rhode Island Computer Museum, Inc.
Shady Lea, Rhode Island
"Casta est quam nemo rogavit."
- Ovid
See below Christian's message for the
information on 5 Data General
Eclipse's waiting to be scrapped after this weekend.
Can anyone rescue them?
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
International Man of Intrigue and Danger http://www.vintage.org
* Old computing resources for business and academia at www.VintageTech.com *
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 22:11:10 -0500
From: Christian Fandt <cfandt(a)netsync.net>
To: Sellam Ismail <foo(a)siconic.com>
Subject: Fwd: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
Hey Sellam!
Sorry I can't talk much at the moment, but I would like to ask you to pass
this on to the ClassicCmp list. I cannot take the gear but it should
_definitely_ be rescued. Wish I had the space (and time too! This is short
notice for me.). Guess the fella found my email address through the Rescue
List or maybe a web search, or ?
East Aurora is a suburb of Buffalo, it's about five to ten miles southeast
of the city and about ten or so miles "inland" from Interstate 90.
Best regards to everyone. I promise to write to you, Sellam, later in the
Fall to see what's been happenin' lately.
-Chris
NNNN
-- --
--
David Barnes
davebarnes(a)adelphia.net
OpenVMS , Tru64, Netbsd, Linux guru
and collector of DEC equipment
From: "Eric Kotz"
<eric(a)erickotz.com>
To: <cfandt(a)netsync.net>
Subject: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:50:54 -0500
X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106
X-Spam-Status: No, hits=0.0 required=5.0
tests=none
version=2.31
X-Spam-Level:
Hello,
I saw you are interested in many Data General systems. Where my dad
works, they have a total of 5 Data General Eclipse systems that
are being scrapped. 3 work, two are parts machines (parts machines are
missing the actual racks). I see you guys want Data General hardware-I'm
wondering if you have any interest in these machines.
These would be free for the taking. We also have like lots of
disks/manuals/etc for them.
Now the caveat:These MUST DISAPPEAR by the weekend. If they are still here
monday, they are scrap. Personally, I can't bear to see these go for
scrap-they are so unique, and the fact that they work still must be more
unique. They were in service up until a month ago.
The machines are in East Aurora, NY (about an hour from you). If you have
any interest, or know
someone that does, please send me an email, or call me at 585-758-3274
Thanks,
Eric Kotz
eric(a)erickotz.com
---------------------------------------------------------
This message has been ROT-26 encrypted for security purposes. Any attempt
to decrypt this message is illegal under the DMCA.
Christian Fandt, Electronic/Electrical Historian
Jamestown, NY USA cfandt(a)netsync.net
Member of Antique Wireless Association
URL: http://www.antiquewireless.org/
5:51 p.m.
already did... have a Vaxstation 3520 there.. hehe
"Merle K. Peirce" wrote:
Get rid of the sofa.
On Thu, 7 Nov 2002, David Barnes wrote:
--
David Barnes
davebarnes(a)adelphia.net
OpenVMS , Tru64, Netbsd, Linux guru
and collector of DEC equipment
geez... thats about 5 minutes from me!!!! but
alas, I have an apt and no place to
store them...
Sellam Ismail wrote:
M. K. Peirce
Rhode Island Computer Museum, Inc.
Shady Lea, Rhode Island
"Casta est quam nemo rogavit."
- Ovid See below Christian's message for the
information on 5 Data General
Eclipse's waiting to be scrapped after this weekend.
Can anyone rescue them?
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
International Man of Intrigue and Danger http://www.vintage.org
* Old computing resources for business and academia at www.VintageTech.com *
---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 22:11:10 -0500
From: Christian Fandt <cfandt(a)netsync.net>
To: Sellam Ismail <foo(a)siconic.com>
Subject: Fwd: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
Hey Sellam!
Sorry I can't talk much at the moment, but I would like to ask you to pass
this on to the ClassicCmp list. I cannot take the gear but it should
_definitely_ be rescued. Wish I had the space (and time too! This is short
notice for me.). Guess the fella found my email address through the Rescue
List or maybe a web search, or ?
East Aurora is a suburb of Buffalo, it's about five to ten miles southeast
of the city and about ten or so miles "inland" from Interstate 90.
Best regards to everyone. I promise to write to you, Sellam, later in the
Fall to see what's been happenin' lately.
-Chris
NNNN
-- --
--
David Barnes
davebarnes(a)adelphia.net
OpenVMS , Tru64, Netbsd, Linux guru
and collector of DEC equipment
From: "Eric Kotz"
<eric(a)erickotz.com>
To: <cfandt(a)netsync.net>
Subject: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:50:54 -0500
X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106
X-Spam-Status: No, hits=0.0 required=5.0
tests=none
version=2.31
X-Spam-Level:
Hello,
I saw you are interested in many Data General systems. Where my dad
works, they have a total of 5 Data General Eclipse systems that
are being scrapped. 3 work, two are parts machines (parts machines are
missing the actual racks). I see you guys want Data General hardware-I'm
wondering if you have any interest in these machines.
These would be free for the taking. We also have like lots of
disks/manuals/etc for them.
Now the caveat:These MUST DISAPPEAR by the weekend. If they are still here
monday, they are scrap. Personally, I can't bear to see these go for
scrap-they are so unique, and the fact that they work still must be more
unique. They were in service up until a month ago.
The machines are in East Aurora, NY (about an hour from you). If you have
any interest, or know
someone that does, please send me an email, or call me at 585-758-3274
Thanks,
Eric Kotz
eric(a)erickotz.com
---------------------------------------------------------
This message has been ROT-26 encrypted for security purposes. Any attempt
to decrypt this message is illegal under the DMCA.
Christian Fandt, Electronic/Electrical Historian
Jamestown, NY USA cfandt(a)netsync.net
Member of Antique Wireless Association
URL: http://www.antiquewireless.org/ 
6:12 p.m.
Quothe David Barnes, from writings of Fri, Nov 08, 2002 at 06:54:53PM -0500:
already did... have a Vaxstation 3520 there.. hehe
Ok, just store the VAXstation 3520 on top of the DG's cabinet. That
takes care of one of the systems. Now then,.. for the others: Surely
you have a refridgerator, and that must be as large as one of the DG
systems. If you get rid of the refridgerator, then you'll have space
for another of the systems; it's winter, so you can store food outside
on your balcony or fire escape (hopefully you have either one, as
you'll need it as well for a following suggestion!) Do you have a
bathtub? If so, then you can disassemble some of the other systems
and store them there. You can always take sponge baths instead and
wash your hair in the sink (or, just use a hose and take a bath on the
fire escape or balcony if you have one or the other. See, there's
always a way to find space for a few more systems, :-)
--
Copyright (C) 2002 R. D. Davis The difference between humans & other animals:
All Rights Reserved an unnatural belief that we're above Nature &
rdd(a)rddavis.org 410-744-4900 her other creatures, using dogma to justify such
http://www.rddavis.org beliefs and to justify much human cruelty.
7:23 p.m.
Good suggestions.. never thought of those... and I can park a really big system in
my parking spot in the lot, and who needs a car anyways right?
"R. D. Davis" wrote:
Quothe David Barnes, from writings of Fri, Nov 08,
2002 at 06:54:53PM -0500:
--
David Barnes
davebarnes(a)adelphia.net
OpenVMS , Tru64, Netbsd, Linux guru
and collector of DEC equipment
already did... have a Vaxstation 3520 there..
hehe
Ok, just store the VAXstation 3520 on top of the DG's cabinet. That
takes care of one of the systems. Now then,.. for the others: Surely
you have a refridgerator, and that must be as large as one of the DG
systems. If you get rid of the refridgerator, then you'll have space
for another of the systems; it's winter, so you can store food outside
on your balcony or fire escape (hopefully you have either one, as
you'll need it as well for a following suggestion!) Do you have a
bathtub? If so, then you can disassemble some of the other systems
and store them there. You can always take sponge baths instead and
wash your hair in the sink (or, just use a hose and take a bath on the
fire escape or balcony if you have one or the other. See, there's
always a way to find space for a few more systems, :-)
--
Copyright (C) 2002 R. D. Davis The difference between humans & other animals:
All Rights Reserved an unnatural belief that we're above Nature &
rdd(a)rddavis.org 410-744-4900 her other creatures, using dogma to justify such
http://www.rddavis.org beliefs and to justify much human cruelty.
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