Re: Second release of the HP 3000 Series III simulator

2016-07-09 Thread J. David Bryan
On Friday, July 8, 2016 at 8:57, SPC wrote: > So I assume that we can make operative programs *only* with the COBOL > 74 compiler, Isn't so ? The software kit contains two COBOL compilers: - a COBOL '68 compiler invoked with the :COBOL command - a COBOL '74 compiler invoked with the :COBOLII

WANTED: PDP-8 KE8E Extended arithmetic element

2016-07-09 Thread Anders Sandahl
Hi, I've been looking for a KK8E for some time now. It's the set of two boards: M8340/M8341. If you have one to sell me please contact me off list. I'm also interested in hints that can lead me to one. I'll give them a good home. /Anders

Re: word processor history -- interesting article (Evan Koblentz)

2016-07-09 Thread Mouse
>>> [...] and directly write ANSI sequences, it'll just work. >> (a) That is not my experience. > I did acknowledge (but it was snipped in your reply---it's the > missing footnote). True enough. > I've also checked the xterm use of DCS. I *still* don't understand > where you would use those part

Re: Looking for old connectors

2016-07-09 Thread Tothwolf
On Sat, 9 Jul 2016, Oliver Lehmann wrote: Hi, for rebuilding a circuit, I'm in need of 3 old connectors used on the original board. ## The next one is also a power plug - but I have no idea about its AMP number or something: http://pics.pofo.de/gallery3/index.php/S8000

Re: HP 8510 network analyser

2016-07-09 Thread Curious Marc
Regarding price: there was a sign on the one I used at the University, directed to students obviously: "the HP 8510 is worth more than your life". Besides HP computers, I collect HP instrumentation. Actually the latter hobby created the need for the former, since I got into vintage HP computing

Re: HP 8510 network analyser

2016-07-09 Thread Curious Marc
Ok, thanks. Marc Sent from my iPad > On Jul 9, 2016, at 6:05 AM, Brent Hilpert wrote: > > I'm 3 or more parties away from whoever would make the decision, but I've > forwarded your expression of interest along through my friend. > > Location is Vancouver BC region if you were unaware.

Re: Looking for old connectors

2016-07-09 Thread Mike Stein
The Molex version looks like it has round pins; I'd recommend rectangular pins with your matching connector, they're prone to overheat at the best of times. m - Original Message - From: "Tothwolf" To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2016 8:

Re: Looking for old connectors

2016-07-09 Thread Tothwolf
On Sat, 9 Jul 2016, Mike Stein wrote: From: "Tothwolf" On Sat, 9 Jul 2016, Oliver Lehmann wrote: Hi, for rebuilding a circuit, I'm in need of 3 old connectors used on the original board. ## The next one is also a power plug - but I have no idea about its AMP number or

Re: word processor history -- interesting article (Evan Koblentz)

2016-07-09 Thread Liam Proven
On 9 July 2016 at 05:00, Swift Griggs wrote: > On Fri, 8 Jul 2016, Liam Proven wrote: >> I can remember more functionality via WordStar keystrokes than I can via >> vi ones! :-) > > That's the very reason I teach Vi in classes but privately still use Joe > extensively. I prefer muscle-memory-macro

Re: Looking for old connectors

2016-07-09 Thread Jon Elson
On 07/09/2016 09:18 AM, Tothwolf wrote: On Sat, 9 Jul 2016, Mike Stein wrote: From: "Tothwolf" On Sat, 9 Jul 2016, Oliver Lehmann wrote: Hi, for rebuilding a circuit, I'm in need of 3 old connectors used on the original board. ## The next one is also a power plug -

RE: Looking for old connectors

2016-07-09 Thread Bill Sudbrink
Mike Stein wrote: > The Molex version looks like it has round pins; I'd > recommend rectangular pins with your matching connector, > they're prone to overheat at the best of times. Ya' know, I have heard that several times, but I have eight different Ohio Scientific systems and a couple of SWTPc m

Re: Looking for old connectors

2016-07-09 Thread Tothwolf
On Sat, 9 Jul 2016, Jon Elson wrote: On 07/09/2016 09:18 AM, Tothwolf wrote: On Sat, 9 Jul 2016, Mike Stein wrote: From: "Tothwolf" On Sat, 9 Jul 2016, Oliver Lehmann wrote: Hi, for rebuilding a circuit, I'm in need of 3 old connectors used on the original board. ##

VCF West has 30 exhibits

2016-07-09 Thread Evan Koblentz
There are 30 exhibits for Vintage Computer Festival West XI next month: http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/vcf-west-exhibits/ Exhibit registration is full. Contact me privately if you'd like to join the waiting list.

RE: VCF West has 30 exhibits

2016-07-09 Thread Ali
Evan, I for one am very excited. I was wondering are there any vendors or consignment items at this time? Ali Original message From: Evan Koblentz Date: 7/9/2016 7:30 PM (GMT-08:00) To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" Subject: VCF West has 30 exhibits

Re: VCF West has 30 exhibits

2016-07-09 Thread Cameron Kaiser
> There are 30 exhibits for Vintage Computer Festival West XI next month: > http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/vcf-west-exhibits/ I'm looking forward to being there. Now, how about that consignment form? :P -- personal: http://www

Re: VCF West has 30 exhibits

2016-07-09 Thread Evan Koblentz
Cameron wrote... >> how about that consignment form? :P Ali wrote... >> I was wondering are there any vendors or consignment items at this time? Working on the consignment form, stay tuned There aren't vendors this time. Going to be a LOT more to the show in 2017. This year's show is kin

Re: VCF West has 30 exhibits

2016-07-09 Thread Fred Cisin
On Sat, 9 Jul 2016, Evan Koblentz wrote: There are 30 exhibits for Vintage Computer Festival West XI next month: http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/vcf-west-exhibits/ Exhibit registration is full. Contact me privately if you'd like to join the waiting list. Suggest

Re: VCF West has 30 exhibits

2016-07-09 Thread Evan Koblentz
So, I guess that I can bring a few items for the consignment sales, (which is also "information coming soon"), but NOT a station wagon full of boxes of books, classic vintage computers (QX10, SMC70, early 5150, 8201a, etc.), hundreds of hard-sector diskettes, 3", 3.25" disks and alignment disks, a

Re: VCF West has 30 exhibits

2016-07-09 Thread Evan Koblentz
Site is updated: - Hours listed on main show page - Main show page is linked back from each sub-page - Consignment form is posted on consignment page :) http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/

Re: VCF West has 30 exhibits

2016-07-09 Thread Fred Cisin
On Sat, 9 Jul 2016, Evan Koblentz wrote: Site is updated: - Hours listed on main show page - Main show page is linked back from each sub-page - Consignment form is posted on consignment page :) http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/ Thank you! That was extremely respo

Re: VCF West has 30 exhibits

2016-07-09 Thread Fred Cisin
So, I guess that I can bring a few items for the consignment sales, (which is also "information coming soon"), but NOT a station wagon full of boxes of books, classic vintage computers (QX10, SMC70, early 5150, 8201a, etc.), hundreds of hard-sector diskettes, 3", 3.25" disks and alignment disks, a

Re: VCF West has 30 exhibits

2016-07-09 Thread COURYHOUSE
what kind of wooden modem? In a message dated 7/9/2016 9:04:37 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time, ci...@xenosoft.com writes: >> So, I guess that I can bring a few items for the consignment sales, >> (which is also "information coming soon"), but NOT a station wagon full >> of boxes of boo

"Wooden modem" (Was: VCF West has 30 exhibits

2016-07-09 Thread Fred Cisin
On Sun, 10 Jul 2016, couryho...@aol.com wrote: what kind of wooden modem? Livermore Data Systems, Model B BUT, this one is labelled: General Design, Inc. and is serial #0043 I assume that this is rebadged, but it could be that another company made identical modems. It's in EXCELLENT cosmetic