Boot options for MAC SE
I acquired a Macintosh SE from eBay. It boots, but boots to a screen-saver (fish float across the screen and bubbling sounds come from the speaker) I understand this is a program called After Dark and...
View ArticleWindows XP Books
Does anyone want, have use for? 1. Windows XP Networking InsideOut 2. WIndows XP InsideOut Deluxe Edition; 2nd. Ed. For only the cost of media mail shipping?
View ArticleWin98 Issue?
My "tweener" has an ASUS board with P2 Intel cpu and PCI/ISA split peripheral bus. It started life as an HP and now is running Win98SE, mostly so I can run the latest DOS and have better support for...
View ArticleAPI for Newsgroup Reader
Speaking of vintage, does anyone know if there is an API that would interface the forum with a newsgroup reader? If we're going to be vintage, how awesome would it be to use a newsgroup reader to read...
View ArticleNeed information/manual for obscure XT Clone - KayPro PC
Heya folks I recently came across this most unusual XT clone, apparently a "Kaypro PC", which has its mainboard split across two ISA cards, and via a simple backplane. I cannot for the life of me find...
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Three ( yes, 3! ) Packard Bell Corner Computers ( plus other stuff )
Hi Gang ! If anyone living near the Cincinnati Ohio area is looking for a Packard Bell Corner Computer, I have three for sale. I have had them for well over 10 years and I guess it's time for 'em to...
View ArticleTestimonies of using BASIC back in the day
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View ArticleCherry Switches
Anyone using "blue" cherry switches on your keyboard? If so, how do you like them/ Also, what about the "brown" variety? Thanks in advance. :confused:
View ArticleCherry Keyboards
I have about a dozen+ black usb Cherry keyboards with the smart card readers in the top. Any interest?
View ArticleInsane ebay prices
I have seen insane ebay prices late this days but looking for a ps2 vga cable i found things like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/PS2-Linux-Be...8AAOxy0QtSCr1Q PS2 linux kit Price: US $9,999.99 i own 2 of...
View ArticleHelp Needed (ms-5120 ver1 TR2 manual)
So I've found myself a dinosaur ,by my standards, hiding in my parents loft. The motherboard is a ms-5120 Ver1 PCI PENTIUM TR2 PIPELINED BURST and seems to be in great shape as it was kept in a mild...
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Double density adapter type
Does anyone recognise this type of controller? I believe it came from a model1 but I have no idea what the switch is for or what type it is. IMG_20170131_034449.jpg Attached Images...
View ArticleNeed 30-50 5.25" 360k disks (PC compatible)
If you have access to new or tested used 5.25" disks (low density), i'm after 30-50 of them if available. Will pay a reasonable price + shipping. Thanks.
View Article8088 PC: Cool things to demonstrate the early PC XT experience and capabilities
I'm tired of googling and sifting- Time to ask the experts! What were your favorites? Seeking applications, tools, utilities, demo programs, source code. Must run on a stock 8088 with no better than...
View ArticleYour favorite IBM 5150 reflections, historical facts, technical trivia and...
I was unsure that this might belong in the history forum, but since it is machine specific, I chose here, plus I really want an audience with 5150 enthusiasts. Pardon the faux pas if this isn't quite...
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Genius ESS Audiodrive (ES1868f) 16-bit ISA Sound Card
Here's a link to a Vogons discussion re: this sound card: https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?f=46&t=37497 Make an offer.
View ArticleWill this work with a Model II?
Just curious. ;) http://www.ebay.com/itm/302205385588...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Mike
View ArticleTandy 2800 HD Questions
I have a few questions about this laptop. 1. Is the screen hinge supposed to have more than two positions? E.G. More than opened and closed? 2. How do I get a replacement floppy drive button? 3. Where...
View ArticleComputer & Electronics Magazines: Byte, Creative Computing, Pop. Electronics,...
I have several pallets of many boxes containing oodles of computer and electronics magazines that need to go. I'm not sure what all is exactly there but I'm going to be digging through them over the...
View ArticleBuilding new system disks, possibly on an emulator?
Still struggling with my BBII 5.25" disks :) Currently booting a Xerox 820 CP/M, but some BBII-specific stuff such as formatters and disk utils will not work as the Xerox CBIOS appears to lack the...
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