K12MIT on PDP-12

2021-11-24 Thread Christian Corti via cctalk
So, with the help of you here, I was able to create OS/8 LINCtapes and to run SerialDisk. Everything runs very fine. Now comes the next thing: I want to have K12MIT, and it is no problem to compile or load the program. *But*: When I start K12MIT I don't get the prompt. I see the welcome messag

Re: K12MIT on PDP-12

2021-11-24 Thread Chris Zach via cctalk
Do you have a running pdp12? C On 11/24/2021 4:47 AM, Christian Corti via cctalk wrote: So, with the help of you here, I was able to create OS/8 LINCtapes and to run SerialDisk. Everything runs very fine. Now comes the next thing: I want to have K12MIT, and it is no problem to compile or loa

Re: K12MIT on PDP-12

2021-11-24 Thread Christian Corti via cctalk
On Wed, 24 Nov 2021, Chris Zach wrote: Do you have a running pdp12? Yes :-) It is completely working including the display and both LINCtape drives. Christian

Re: K12MIT on PDP-12

2021-11-24 Thread Chris Zach via cctalk
Interesting. I couldn't save the pdp12 that was at my college 30 years ago (you can't fit that rack in the back of a station wagon) but I did grab a couple of boxes of LincTapes. I'd be happy to loan you a few if you want to see what's on them. C On 11/24/2021 5:17 AM, Christian Corti via cct

Re: K12MIT on PDP-12

2021-11-24 Thread Vincent Slyngstad via cctalk
On 11/24/2021 1:47 AM, Christian Corti via cctalk wrote: So, with the help of you here, I was able to create OS/8 LINCtapes and to run SerialDisk. Everything runs very fine. Yay! Now comes the next thing: I want to have K12MIT, and it is no problem to compile or load the program. *But*: When

Re: The precarious state of classic software and hardware preservation

2021-11-24 Thread Stefan Skoglund via cctalk
tis 2021-11-23 klockan 18:06 -0800 skrev s shumaker via cctalk: > In fact, it's standard language in most DOD contracts that ALL > materials > related to a contract must be destroyed at contract closure unless > the > contractor receives specific permission from the gov't  to retain it > - > usu

Re: The precarious state of classic software and hardware preservation

2021-11-24 Thread John Herron via cctalk
I can speak for state government but not fed (this was 20 years ago). It was an annoying buzz kill that we had to destroy old equipment, and deface documentation and software so it would be unusable from dumpster divers. Some pallets of hardware would get "recycled" by department of corrections (pr

Re: The precarious state of classic software and hardware preservation

2021-11-24 Thread Chuck Guzis via cctalk
On 11/24/21 6:42 AM, John Herron via cctalk wrote: > I can speak for state government but not fed (this was 20 years ago). It > was an annoying buzz kill that we had to destroy old equipment, and deface > documentation and software so it would be unusable from dumpster divers. > Some pallets of har

Re: The precarious state of classic software and hardware preservation

2021-11-24 Thread Paul Koning via cctalk
> On Nov 24, 2021, at 11:18 AM, Chuck Guzis via cctalk > wrote: > > On 11/24/21 6:42 AM, John Herron via cctalk wrote: >> I can speak for state government but not fed (this was 20 years ago). It >> was an annoying buzz kill that we had to destroy old equipment, and deface >> documentation and

Re: The precarious state of classic software and hardware preservation

2021-11-24 Thread Lee Courtney via cctalk
There is at least one major semiconductor company that has (had?) an internal group tasked with recovering (HW designs/software/firmware) IP off of "obsolete" media - reel tape, paper tape, floppy discs, other, and preserving for internal use. Was a substantial effort, meaning dedicated people, $$$

Extra books

2021-11-24 Thread Grant Taylor via cctalk
Hi, I find myself with some extra books (acquired as part of an auction) that I don't have any interest in keeping. As such, they are available to move to a home that will appreciate them more than mine will. - CBASIC Simplified - Jeffrey R. Weber - 0-938862-10-3 - Mastering CP/M - Alan R.

Re: Extra books

2021-11-24 Thread David Williams via cctalk
Hi, Some there I'd be interested in maybe if not all. Where are you located? Best, David Williams On 11/24/2021 5:18 PM, Grant Taylor via cctalk wrote: Hi, I find myself with some extra books (acquired as part of an auction) that I don't have any interest in keeping.  As such, they are avail

Re: For Sale, Seattle area: Data General MV/7800 + drives, docs

2021-11-24 Thread Bruce Ray via cctalk
G'day Lothar - I will contact you off-list... Bruce Bruce Ray Wild Hare Computer Systems, Inc. Denver, Colorado USA b...@wildharecomputers.com ...preserving the Data General legacy: www.NovasAreForever.org On 11/23/2021 5:39 AM, info--- via cctech wrote: Hi Josh, my name is Lother Schröd

Re: Extra books

2021-11-24 Thread Grant Taylor via cctalk
On 11/24/21 4:24 PM, David Williams via cctalk wrote: Hi, Hi David, Some there I'd be interested in maybe if not all. Where are you located? Denver Colorado, U.S.A. -- Grant. . . . unix || die

Re: Extra books

2021-11-24 Thread Grant Taylor via cctalk
On 11/24/21 4:18 PM, Grant Taylor via cctalk wrote: I find myself with some extra books (acquired as part of an auction) that I don't have any interest in keeping.  As such, they are available to move to a home that will appreciate them more than mine will. The CBASIC and CP/M books have been