Re: FTGH Large amount of DEC/Misc Classic computer hardware

2017-03-18 Thread jim stephens via cctalk
On 3/17/2017 9:01 PM, Peter C. Wallace via cctalk wrote: but I really dont see that happening (retiring soon or playing with old electronics for fun when I do) also significant pressure from SO to "get rid of that junk" So far noone that matters has said anything that dumb to me. Why would I

User group magazine scans for an orphan computer model

2017-03-18 Thread Terry Stewart via cctalk
I've been scanning some user group newsletters. Reading them today reveals just how important they were for orphan machines home computers like the EACA Colour Genie. Even if you're not interested in that model, they are worth a look as they do reflect the "user club" scene of the day. I'm assuming

Re: FTGH Large amount of DEC/Misc Classic computer hardware

2017-03-18 Thread Sam O'nella via cctalk
Original message From: jim stephens via cctalk On 3/17/2017 9:01 PM, Peter C. Wallace via cctalk wrote: >>also significant pressure from SO to >> "get rid of that junk" >So far noone that matters has said anything >that dumb to me. It happens when your XYL gets the rank of Spou

8085 RESET

2017-03-18 Thread Adrian Graham via cctalk
Hi folks, 8085-based phone system weirdness continues and I'm beginning to wonder if the PSU rails are all coming up in time for RESET to go high - given there's 4116 DRAMs in there isn't there supposed to be a proper power up order? While I look at using a 20-pin ATX PSU to run this machine temp

Re: FTGH Large amount of DEC/Misc Classic computer hardware

2017-03-18 Thread Ed via cctalk
The New "CC Anonymous" Survey Form!! 20 QUESTIONS Assessment for Compulsive Hoarding & Cluttering1. Are some living areas in your home cluttered? Y/N 2. Do you have trouble controlling urges to acquire things? Y/N 3. Does the clutter in your home prevent you from using some of y

Re: FTGH Large amount of DEC/Misc Classic computer hardware

2017-03-18 Thread ben via cctalk
On 3/18/2017 6:45 PM, Ed via cctalk wrote: The New "CC Anonymous" Survey Form!! 20 QUESTIONS Assessment for Compulsive Hoarding & Cluttering1. Are some living areas in your home cluttered? Y/N 2. Do you have trouble controlling urges to acquire things? Y/N 3. Does the clutter in your

Re: User group magazine scans for an orphan computer model

2017-03-18 Thread Jason Scott via cctalk
Terry, I've begun porting them to the Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/auckland_colour_genie_newsheet On Sat, Mar 18, 2017 at 4:25 PM, Terry Stewart via cctalk < cctalk@classiccmp.org> wrote: > I've been scanning some user group newsletters. Reading them today reveals > just how i