... Sorry to hear that. As a lead software engineer, I can jokingly tell you that engineering and developing software aren't the same (excuse me while I duck...
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MARCH frequently asked questions -- last updated 3/30/2006 1. What is MARCH? MARCH is a user group for people who enjoy using antique/vintage computers. Our ...
Is that an open invitation? Just kidding.. Although I know a guy who would jump at that. Anyone doing TCF this year? I haven't gone in a while. ... ...
Does anyone know where i can get a cheap IBM 5150 or same type case.. Adept used to make IBM clones and used the same type case. In fact I remember a lot of...
And if you want some commodore stuff, I've got a trunk load you can have for free, including some printers. ... From: midatlanticretro@yahoogroups.com on...
Yes. I almost always have free stuff available for people who want to get into vintage computing and need a system to tinker with. Most have a problem that...
I have spare cases with power supplies, but they're being saved for restoration purposes only. I also have some motherboards, but I have not put them...
Mac SEs, eh? I never thought to look here. I have a Macintosh SE FDHD that needs either a new PSU or PSU board. Would you be willing to let me have one of...
Gee Bill, you seem to have everything I am looking for! I have been looking into building a 5150 from parts. Do you have a girlfriend I can have, too? lol....
Altos 5-5AD board repair With tutoring from Bob Grieb, I learned how to better troubleshoot the motherboard. I can again see the self test boot screen,...
Thanks Bill - always helpful to have "real world" fixit stories. RS232 drivers are always suspect in machines of this vintage since they are easily damaged if...
... nice site. I know of a massive (massive) warehouse full of surplus SUN, Silicon Graphics, IBM RS6000, servers from the late 80's early 90's if anyone is...
Memories! I used to fix SGIs in the 90s.. I did training in the SGI building that is now housing the computer history museum in Mountain View CA. I did Origin...
Brian, welcome to our group. We have another Bryan but he spells it wrong. :) Do you live near us here in the mid-Atlantic / northeast someplace? (All are...
Well, I'd be interested in pics and buying some units depeding on price and condition. ... From: midatlanticretro@yahoogroups.com on behalf of B Degnan Sent:...
Hi everyone, just checking in abou this ... Feb. 20 is a go ... I'm meeting Steve that morning at InfoAge, loading up his van, and then we'll be displaying at...
Damn! I'd love to come, but I don't have the time off school nor $400 for a last minute plane ticket. I suppose those out there with glorious AT&T PC 6300s...
A few people brought up Trenton ... tonight I spoke with our main contact on the Trenton organizing committee ... told him we'd like to do the same thing as...