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F/S: Sun E450 (not mine, not VCF's)
by Evan Koblentz 28 Mar '19

28 Mar '19

DO NOT REPLY TO THIS LIST, the seller isn't here. Seller said he's in Monroe, NJ. His email is below. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: RE: Consignment at VCF East Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2019 19:12:52 +0000 From: Steve Zubatkin <zubykins(a)outlook.com> To: Evan Koblentz <evan(a)vcfed.org> Hi Evan, Thanks for the response. Here’s information on the condition as well as its specs and accessories. *Condition:* Overall condition is 9 out of 10. Externally, the system looks new except for some minor scratches. As with most E450s, the removal media/control panel door does not latch but this one doesn't open by itself. The system is 100% functional as it passed all diagnostics, connects to the network and runs Solaris 10 from hard disk. This is a “turn key” system: 1. Sun Ultra Enterprise 450 on 4 casters 2. Power cable 3. Console Serial cable for connection to a PC 4. 2 Keys for locking the power switch and door accessing the disk drives 5. A notebook containing hardware documentation 6. Solaris 10 This E450 is well configured: * 4 X UltraSPARC-II 400 MHz * 4,096 MB (at the maximum) * 2 x 9 GB & 5x 18 GB Hard Disks. All disks have been wiped. * System originally had a CD-ROM drive but it was upgraded to DVD * DDS3 Tape drive * Diskette drive * 3 power supplies * Sun Quad Gigaswift Ethernet UTP Adapter Thanks, Steve

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DIP switches
by Mike Loewen 28 Mar '19

28 Mar '19

Don't neglect them while troubleshooting, especially the little red bastards. :-) My HP 2647A graphics terminal developed what appeared to be a sync problem when displaying more than one line of text. Swapping the suspect cards with known good ones from another terminal didn't change a thing. All self-tests passed, including text RAM and graphics RAM. Graphics mode worked perfectly. I finally swapped the two RAM cards (32K on each), changing the DIP switch configurations on each. At last, a RAM error. I excercised all of the DIP switches, put everything back together and it worked. This is the second time I've had problems with DIP switches in vintage HP gear. The other was in a 2117F I was working on for Dave McGuire. Same cure. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Subject: Re: Hello - new to list
by David K 28 Mar '19

28 Mar '19

The two things I am most interested in working on are: 1. I have a Mac SE Superdrive. It doesn't want to boot correctly and I get an image of a disk with a question mark when I turn it on. One time I used a Desktop Diagnostic disk and I was able to get into the computer. It suggested there was damage to the hard drive and asked me if I wanted to re-initialize (?) and I said no as I wanted to see what was on the computer. That was a mistake because since then the same diagnostic disk will not do anything. A "Macintosh Basic" introductory disk also works on it but I can never get to the desktop screen. It's been frustrating for sure. 2. Trying to get one of my Commodore 64's to work with sound. I don't know if the only way you can do it is to buy the correct chip (the 6581?). I've never replaced something like this... I think it doesn't need soldering but I'm not sure and I'm hesitant to buy the chip if that isn't the solution or there is a better work around. David K.

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Vintage Computer Lot
by Christian Liendo 28 Mar '19

28 Mar '19

Someone selling in NJ https://newjersey.craigslist.org/sys/d/northvale-massive-vintage-computer-l…

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Commodore term app
by Matt Reynolds 28 Mar '19

28 Mar '19

Hi, Do any of you folks out there in VCF land have the ability to write me a disk for the Commodore 64 with a terminal app, like this one? http://commodore.software/downloads/download/59-ccgms/410-ccgms-elite-v2-0 I am trying to get back into the retro comp/gaming scene, and I'm working on building a wifi "modem" from an IoT board. I'm contemplating going to the repair day, but even if I don't make it, I am down at the base frequently and can pick it up sometime soon. I will be more than happy to send you a disk. Thanks for the help. Matt

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VCF Pacific Northwest pictures
by Tony Bogan 28 Mar '19

28 Mar '19

There are a large number of pictures on the VCF Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/423874470963995/posts/2897415740276510?sfns=1 Tony Sent from my iPhone

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Person w/ the PDA/Hand-held exhibit at VCF east
by Andrew Diller 28 Mar '19

28 Mar '19

Hello - if you are on this list please contact me off list! About VCF East 2019. -andy

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Museum report
by Evan Koblentz 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

Interesting day. A group of 20 special needs students visited at 11am, and then we had a few random visitors throughout the day. Bill Drom. and Duane arrived yesterday and they're staying on campus through Sunday to work on the Univac. They are focusing on making the CPU and tape drives more reliable. Duane built a gadget that uses a microcontroller that lets his laptop communicate with the Univac -- USB on one side, serial on the other. They also had a homemade Univac card tester. I had my own projects to do all day, including trying new info kiosk software. We closed the day at a local Irish bar for dinner/beer.

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Subject: Re: Hello - new to list
by David K 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

I first heard of vcf at a STEM convention that was held at the Philly Convention Center a few years ago. You had a table set up with a number of old computers that the public could interact with. Since then I've gotten more into the hobby myself and want to do more with understanding and exploring vintage computers and so I thought I'd join. David K

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IMPORTANT Info for VCF Repair Workshop
by Jeffrey Brace 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

As a reminder the workshop is $10 *per* person, *per* day. Sorry this is InfoAge's rule and not our decision. So that means for two days it is $20. Sign up quickly to guarantee a table. DATE: March 30 & 31, 2019 LOCATION: InfoAge Building 9032A - (2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ) TIME: Start about 10 A.M. on Saturday and ends whenever we go to sleep. End about 5 P.M. on Sunday. (Starts around 10 A.M. Sunday morning) SIGNUP: < https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qisU7Goz7_QQVOtuCEg8PsDfh7-adv0zNXI… > COST: - $10 per person, PER day. This is required by InfoAge for us to pay for renting the space. - $25 for those wanting to stay overnight (Money goes to InfoAge). Please pay me when you get there so that I don't forget and then have to spend time chasing you down. Credit cards accepted. I will be using VCF's PayPal Here tablet with bluetooth credit card machine. OVERNIGHT: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - You can pay via PayPal to paypal(a)vcfed.org. or to me via cash or credit card in person. EQUIPMENT: - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - If you need particular tools that you don't know or particular parts, please post to the list for those going. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Please bring an extra one or two power cords as these are often forgotten by people. DRINKS: You should bring your own. I would recommend bringing a cooler of some type. FOOD: You provide your own. We usually order pizza, subs or go out to a dinner and everyone pays their own way. Usually, we make a decision when everyone gets hungry. GATE: During the hours from 1 pm to 5 pm close the front gate behind you. We want museum visitors to go to the front lobby and not wander through the middle of the campus. Outside of those times, you can feel free to leave the gate open. PARKING: Park across from 9032 or 9010A on any blacktop area. InfoAge doesn't like us parking on the lawn anymore. QUESTIONS? Contact Evan : 646-546-9999 or evan(a)vcfed.org or myself (Jeff) : 732-759-1783 or jeffrey(a)vcfed.org Have fun everyone! -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President Vintage Computer Federation

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