Vintage stuff I should get rid of
I've been a pack rat for decades, and lately I've been stumbling upon stuff which was "junk" 20 years ago but is now probably "collectible". I thought I'd post a few examples here to gauge interest. If something is appropriate for the museum, or somebody wants something for their private collection, let me know. Here are the first few things I've found, that I should have thrown out decades ago: 1. 5 Intel 1702A-2 EPROMS. These are in ceramic/gold packages (with window). Each holds a grand total of 256 bytes of storage. 2. A Zenith Z-89 terminal. Like the Heath/Zenith all in one computer, but without the computer part -- just the CRT terminal in an over-wide package. 3. Books (all are 8" x 5 1/4" paperback) digital pdp-8/a minicomputer handbook 1976-77 digital introduction to programming 1970 digital small computer handbook 1973 digital introduction to minicomputer networks (copyright 1974) 4. IBM 8514 Monitor Bill Dudley This email is free of malware because I run Linux.
My first post got a fair amount of interest. Who knew so many would want 1702 EPROMS ? I didn't hear from Evan, and I did want him to weigh in on interest by the Museum. One correction: the Zenith terminal is a Z-19, as some of you had surmised. It has a green phosphor and I just powered it up and got a blinking cursor, so it's largely functional. I have no idea how to distribute the 1702's, as there were several of you expressing interest, except perhaps "first come first served", of which I'm not that big a fan. After I hear from Evan I will have to figure out how to distribute this stuff "fairly". Bill Dudley This email is free of malware because I run Linux. On Tue, Feb 16, 2016 at 9:08 PM, William Dudley <wfdudley@gmail.com> wrote:
I've been a pack rat for decades, and lately I've been stumbling upon stuff which was "junk" 20 years ago but is now probably "collectible".
I thought I'd post a few examples here to gauge interest. If something is appropriate for the museum, or somebody wants something for their private collection, let me know.
Here are the first few things I've found, that I should have thrown out decades ago:
1. 5 Intel 1702A-2 EPROMS. These are in ceramic/gold packages (with window). Each holds a grand total of 256 bytes of storage.
2. A Zenith Z-89 terminal. Like the Heath/Zenith all in one computer, but without the computer part -- just the CRT terminal in an over-wide package.
3. Books (all are 8" x 5 1/4" paperback)
digital pdp-8/a minicomputer handbook 1976-77
digital introduction to programming 1970
digital small computer handbook 1973
digital introduction to minicomputer networks (copyright 1974)
4. IBM 8514 Monitor
Bill Dudley
This email is free of malware because I run Linux.
On 02/23/2016 10:08 AM, William Dudley via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
My first post got a fair amount of interest. Who knew so many would want 1702 EPROMS ?
I dunno, that seems like a no-brainer to me. The only reason I didn't jump at the whole stash is that I have lots of 1702As, and I already have all the DEC handbooks you mentioned. All of the stuff you mentioned is well-sought-after. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA
The results are in: Kyle Owen was first to ask for the 1702's, Systems Glitch is also interested. Perhaps you two can decide if you want to share, otherwise Kyle gets 'em. The Z19 is going to the museum. Matt Patoray is getting the 8514. Kyle Owen is getting the books. I'll bring it all to VCF East unless any of you want to make other arrangements. I'm in Jackson, NJ. Bill Dudley This email is free of malware because I run Linux. On Tue, Feb 16, 2016 at 9:08 PM, William Dudley <wfdudley@gmail.com> wrote:
I've been a pack rat for decades, and lately I've been stumbling upon stuff which was "junk" 20 years ago but is now probably "collectible".
I thought I'd post a few examples here to gauge interest. If something is appropriate for the museum, or somebody wants something for their private collection, let me know.
Here are the first few things I've found, that I should have thrown out decades ago:
1. 5 Intel 1702A-2 EPROMS. These are in ceramic/gold packages (with window). Each holds a grand total of 256 bytes of storage.
2. A Zenith Z-89 terminal. Like the Heath/Zenith all in one computer, but without the computer part -- just the CRT terminal in an over-wide package.
3. Books (all are 8" x 5 1/4" paperback)
digital pdp-8/a minicomputer handbook 1976-77
digital introduction to programming 1970
digital small computer handbook 1973
digital introduction to minicomputer networks (copyright 1974)
4. IBM 8514 Monitor
Bill Dudley
This email is free of malware because I run Linux.
Thanks Bill! I'll negotiate with Jonathan regarding the EPROMs. I have an immediate use for them in my Intel 4004 trainer I'm building, but if he's got a cool project in mind, I wouldn't mind sharing either. Looking forward to seeing you at VCF, Kyle On Tue, Feb 23, 2016 at 10:45 AM, William Dudley via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
The results are in:
Kyle Owen was first to ask for the 1702's, Systems Glitch is also interested. Perhaps you two can decide if you want to share, otherwise Kyle gets 'em.
The Z19 is going to the museum.
Matt Patoray is getting the 8514.
Kyle Owen is getting the books.
I'll bring it all to VCF East unless any of you want to make other arrangements. I'm in Jackson, NJ.
Bill Dudley
This email is free of malware because I run Linux.
On Tue, Feb 16, 2016 at 9:08 PM, William Dudley <wfdudley@gmail.com> wrote:
I've been a pack rat for decades, and lately I've been stumbling upon stuff which was "junk" 20 years ago but is now probably "collectible".
I thought I'd post a few examples here to gauge interest. If something is appropriate for the museum, or somebody wants something for their private collection, let me know.
Here are the first few things I've found, that I should have thrown out decades ago:
1. 5 Intel 1702A-2 EPROMS. These are in ceramic/gold packages (with window). Each holds a grand total of 256 bytes of storage.
2. A Zenith Z-89 terminal. Like the Heath/Zenith all in one computer, but without the computer part -- just the CRT terminal in an over-wide package.
3. Books (all are 8" x 5 1/4" paperback)
digital pdp-8/a minicomputer handbook 1976-77
digital introduction to programming 1970
digital small computer handbook 1973
digital introduction to minicomputer networks (copyright 1974)
4. IBM 8514 Monitor
Bill Dudley
This email is free of malware because I run Linux.
Dump the contents first before wiping them! Who knows what kinda cool stuff might be on them! On 2/23/2016 4:28 PM, Kyle Owen via vcf-midatlantic wrote:
Thanks Bill! I'll negotiate with Jonathan regarding the EPROMs. I have an immediate use for them in my Intel 4004 trainer I'm building, but if he's got a cool project in mind, I wouldn't mind sharing either.
Looking forward to seeing you at VCF,
Kyle
On Tue, Feb 23, 2016 at 10:45 AM, William Dudley via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
-- Jonathan Gevaryahu jgevaryahu@gmail.com jgevaryahu@hotmail.com
On Tue, Feb 23, 2016 at 3:46 PM, Jonathan Gevaryahu via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Dump the contents first before wiping them! Who knows what kinda cool stuff might be on them!
Oops...wasn't supposed to go to the list... But yes, I will gladly dump them. I've got an Intellec 4 MOD 40 that will do it, as well as a Pro-Log M900. Kyle
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