Word Processing on the Apple //e
So I recently acquired a lovely //e with 128k, 80 columns, a Softcard clone and a Floppy Emu. All set! I was hoping to use this machine as a word processor, 'distraction-free'. Is there any way to...
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Powermac G3 problem
Dear reader, I recently found my old powermac G3. First it worked perfectly, with no problems. Today it stopped working for some reason. I've done some research, and can't find anything to fix this...
View ArticleIBM ThinkCentre 8183 - Is it even worth keeping???
Guys, I have an IBM ThinkCentre that I bought a couple of years ago for $40 bucks, just so that I could play Pool of Radiance on it (the newer one that runs under Windows 2000). I honestly have no use...
View ArticleFYI: VCF West is streaming Live [link]
FYI: VCF West is streaming Live http://livestream.com/accounts/20674917/events/6079382
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Vintage Computers Alpha-Micro Wang and Other RSX-11M Documentation For Sale
Greetings again, and thanks to everyone who helped me sell the IBM 360. It turns out my neighbor had some other vintage computers as well as the IBM. Here is a list of additional items: Alpha-Micro...
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Boot disk for the ROM Board (Osborne) [see link inside] ?
Hello, I have this card for the Osborne One: http://susowa.homeftp.net/index.php/...0.html?start=3 Seems an interesting a useful card, but I haven't the boot disk... Does anybody here has the utility...
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This M4 is labeled "TanData business systems"
I don`t see any difference between M4 Gate Array and this TanData model. I replaced Top (bad drive) with 2HH 360k. Memory is 128K. Why is labeled TanData ??? Attached Images P8060203.jpg (92.9 KB)
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Clock driver for Olivetti M24 and AT&T 6300 - Assembler?
Quote: The hardware clock only counts up to 4095 days from the "zero" date, which was previously set at 1984.01.01. This release changes the "zero" date to 1992.01.01. M24CLK will therefore fail again...
View ArticleFreHD : programming the PIC?
I've built a board and have programmed the GAL, but PICs elude me There are two HEX files in the folder, PIC.hex (132kb) / FatFS.hex (158kb). But from what I see, the required 18F4620 is only 64k, so...
View ArticlePeriod correct vs beefed-up hardware
Hi guys! What is your opinion on the vintage machines you collect/use for fun - do you like to keep your hardware period correct/stock or do you prefer it upgraded to the max? Most of my machines are...
View ArticleCompaq DeskPro XL 566 Desktop PC - "Enhanced Business Audio"
Hey guys, I had posted about it before, a computer that I disassembled and gave to my daughter to put together (which she did)... it's a Compaq DeskPro XL 566 Desktop. Everything works great... but I'm...
View ArticleTaking my first steps in CP/M
Hello, I'd like to ask for suggestions for the best recommendations for getting started using CP/M. I'll probably use an emulator for OSX (which I've already downloaded), until I get a physical...
View ArticleWanted: IBM full-height 5.25" floppy drives for 5150/5160
I'm looking for a couple of working IBM 5150/5160 floppy drives. I'd strongly prefer the Magnetic Peripherals drives but will take Tandon drives if they're in proper working order. I've been restoring...
View ArticleBest way to sell a shed load of C64 gear.
I have a couple dozen C64s, a couple dozen 1541s, a half dozen or so monitors, a half dozen or so printers and a bunch of accessories - adapters, carts, tape decks etc. I also have a few power supplies...
View ArticleModel II System Diagnostics Failure & Model 6000 68k board in Model II?
Hello Everyone, I have a Model II which seems to be working just fine. I am able to make 8" floppies on a PC I have with a Qumetrak 842, and almost all of the disk images I have tried work like a...
View ArticleAnnouncing the Pacific Commodore Expo NW
The Commodore Vegas Expo has continued for 12 years with the support of the Fresno Commodore User Group, the Clark County Commodore Computer Club (of Las Vegas), the Southern California Commodore &...
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What bus is this ?
Does anybody know what bus this is ? This is on a 386/486 mainboard with a 486DX installed. Attached Images IMG_8812.jpg (78.7 KB) IMG_8813.jpg (63.5 KB)
View ArticleS-100 boards, Cromemco
I have a few S-100 boards i'd like to offer up here before they have to go to the e-bay. Cromemco DPU Z-80/68000 processor card - from a CS-2 system, working condition. Cromemco 16kz Memory card - from...
View ArticleSaving a BIOS ROM Image from a PC Clone
Is there a DOS based program that I can use to save my Phoenix BIOS from my XT Clone to a file? I've never done this before and would like to save it as an image that could be burned on to another...
View ArticleOsborne 1a Not Booting
I have been attempting to restore an Osborne 1a to working condition. The problem I am currently having is that the machine will not boot. When I turn it on, there is no beeping noise, the monitor does...
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