The discussions of crossing the US/Canada border have been interesting.
Only once have I crossed with classic computer gear (I took a
SPARCstation 20 to Idaho Falls, Idaho for a list member, while en route
to San Diego from Saskatchewan) and I had no trouble at all at the
border. Then again,
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> On Wed, 16 Mar 2022, Diedrich, Bryce via cctech wrote:
>> Just got a Commodore Vic-20. What is the safest way to power it off
>> when I am done using it?
In all seriousness, in the 8-bit days I always had everything on a power bar
- computer, floppy drive(s) (if ap
(*Perk*... I'm in Saskatchewan!)
Jim
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Paul Anderson
via cctalk
Sent: Monday, July 31, 2017 8:12 PM
To: Michael Thompson ; General Discussion:
On-Topic Posts
Subject: Re: Importing a PDP-8 from Canada
I
As long as any improvements were done in Canada using Canadian parts, it
wouldn't matter anyway. Canada is a signatory to NAFTA, and Canadian goods
(with rare exceptions) are duty-free to the US.
If you have any doubt, call the border station where you plan to import the
goods, tell them what
Just want to jump in that I'm also a CCer who is a ham.
I'm on a couple of Facebook ham radio groups, and there are a few decent
forums, but one of the best places to talk about ham radio is on the
radio itself. If you can find a local repeater that enough hams monitor,
it's not hard to get a
And happy Thursday to all the non-Americans :) (Stuck at work today :( :) )
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of ED SHARPE via
cctalk
Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2018 11:34 AM
To: cctalk@classiccmp.org
Subject: HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
HAPPY
Here are mine. The hashed-out ones seem to be on hiatus or have
disappeared. This is from my podget configuration file.
jim@hobart:~/.podget$ grep -i computer serverlist
http://floppydays.libsyn.com/rss Computers Floppy Days
http://www.cyberears.com/podcasts/podcast_6067.xml Computers Chicken Li
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Adam Thornton
via cctalk
Sent: Friday, August 9, 2019 3:44 PM
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: Raspberry Pi write cycles
I did have a case where the Pi I was using as secon
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of allison via
cctalk
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6:02 PM
To: cctalk@classiccmp.org
Subject: Re: Question about modems
> Like RS232/432 signaling the art and science is getting lost to time and age
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Fred Cisin
via cctalk
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2019 7:08 PM
To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
Subject: RE: Question about modems
>What do you need to do to use an acoustic modem
With permission, I’m forwarding this email about a Xerox 820-II that’s
available in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. (I live in Regina, and know Steven.)
Feel free to contact him directly. He’s also available by IRC; email me
directly for server details.
Jim
From: Steven Brown [mailto:
A 20 MB hard disk, and dual 8" floppies.
Jim
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Al Kossow via
cctalk
Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2019 10:02 AM
To: cctalk@classiccmp.org
Subject: Re: Xerox 820 PC
On 11/14/19 7:59 AM, Jim MacKenzi
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Fred Cisin
via cctalk
Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 3:51 PM
To: cctalk@classiccmp.org
Subject: Landfill?
Is there ANY interest in Courier 56K V.92 modems?
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If a person is going to dabble with modems,
If shipping to Regina, SK wouldn't be objectionable, I'd take one of these
off your hands. I've wanted one for awhile.
Jim
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From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Diane Bruce
via cctalk
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 1:57 PM
To: cctalk@classicc
Apologies, Diane - I've just been waiting to hear back from you as to
what shipping might cost:
Jim MacKenzie
165 Coldwell Road
Regina, SK S4R 4K7
If you can let me know, I can make a decision. No rush.
Jim
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