Re: PDP 11/44 for sale

2015-05-29 Thread Kirk B Davis
Found this about the QED-95 https://archive.org/stream/bitsavers_quickwareE.31995_3518743/QED-95_Ver_4.3_1995_djvu.txt Doc claims ~6.5 X over a 11/70 Here's eBay listed for just the board set at $900 http://www.ebay.com/itm/QED-95-PDP-CPU-5-Board-Upgrade-Kit-with-Cables-/200602265914 On May 29

Re: Bitcoining on a 1401

2015-05-28 Thread Kirk B Davis
This is too wonderful for works. Kirk On May 28, 2015 at 10:25 AM, "jwsmobile" wrote: > >I saw this article over on the Hercules group, and was amused. > >http://www.righto.com/2015/05/bitcoin-mining-on-55-year-old-ibm- >1401.html > >Thanks >Jim

Re: More stuff that can't be shipped

2015-05-20 Thread Kirk B Davis
She mentioned some DEC cables. Very thick with 15 pin connectors. Not very helpful I know but if it's close to what someone is looking for you may be able to get more info from her directly. Kirk On May 20, 2015 at 4:52 PM, "Noel Chiappa" wrote: > >> From: Cindy Croxton > >> Piles of OLD D

Re: More stuff that can't be shipped

2015-05-20 Thread Kirk B Davis
I followed up with Cindy and got more info: "Sperry mainframe? Size of washing machine" is blue and has never been turned on (no more info but if you are interested she may be able to get a part number) Dec Server 700 Dec Station Dec mate 200 Several small Dec systems the size of 486 desk tops