I like coding on the machines I originally used and didn't have have the money to afford. Boyle's law applies to computer science.... I like the mental stimulation of working in small places with limited resources and seeing what can happen. I'm going back further to machines that were around...
I'm looking to buy a Socket 7 Motherboard in AT Style. I would like it to have an Intel 430VX or 430TX chipset - I have an Intel 200 MMX and an AT Beige case I would like to make useful. Send me a direct message. I live in Las Vegas and will pay reasonable shipping.
I'm a hobbyist.... I don't buy/obtain old tech for investing.... I do it for the fun/enjoyment. Now, if someone offered me a VAX 11/780 free..... well, that would require some house re-arranging... :)
The rarest vintage computer I have is a TRS Model 1 Rom 1 with the original 4K of memory with Tandy Monitor aka TV Set. From around 1977 I believe. Has not been modified. You can type in programs for Rom 1 Basic or attach a Tape Drive and use it to load/store progames. Also have the original...
Minix 1 did not run/use protected mode in any processor out of the box. There was a 386 Minix patch that changed that to protected mode for version 1.5. Minix 2 would work in protected mode with the 286 up. With the 286, it would still be limited by segmentation. Minix 3 only runs on...
I just moved from Portland to Las Vegas two years ago .... not too many vintage tech heads out here. Leading Edge Model D is one of my favorite systems and mine is in pretty good shape.
Hi Robert... I didn't have any success in either, but I've removed all the cards and am going to try it again this weekend.... just got home from a long trip and I'm catching up, as they say.
PDX - Yiou are in Portland OR?
Here is the picture of the unit. I think its in pretty good shape. I'm not sure how far I want to go with aesthetics (scratches, painting, etc). Right now, I want to clean it up nicely and replace as many of the discrete components as needed to keep it going into the future. Any...