Classic Computer Rescue Squad

From: Hotze <photze_at_batelco.com.bh>
Date: Fri Nov 7 06:02:33 1997

Yeah, I'm mostly interested in collecting micros, but I forget how big
minis are. But if anyone has anything, that would be great. And how much
does a Nova weigh? A DG? The whole package?
        TIA,

        Tim D. Hotze

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From: Doug Spence <ds_spenc_at_alcor.concordia.ca>
To: Discussion re-collecting of classic computers
<classiccmp_at_u.washington.edu>
Subject: Re: Classic Computer Rescue Squad
Date: Friday, November 07, 1997 1:26 PM



On Thu, 6 Nov 1997, Tim Shoppa wrote:

> Not a problem. I can get you a Nova 4 CPU+chassis, a DG terminal, a
> 6045 14" disk drive, controller, and pack, and a 9-track tape drive,
> all hooked together and running DG RDOS.

How much space would a system like this take, and what kind of power is
required to feed it? :)

> Of course, because DG Novae haven't been featured in the _LA Times_
> or the _Chicago Tribune_, nobody wants them. The instant they are
> featured, all sorts of lusers will start crawling out and insisting
> they *need* a Nova, price is no object, just like happened with my
> Altair's, IMSAI's, and Apple I's.

I'd like a Nova, but I've so far not been courageous enough to think
seriously about moving one from Vancouver to Montreal. :)

I know nothing about minis. My entire collection consists of
(generally very common) micros, and I'd almost be afraid to let a mini in
the house in case something goes wrong. (My conscience does not handle
damaging classic computer equipment well.)


> Tim. (shoppa_at_triumf.ca)


Doug Spence
ds_spenc_at_alcor.concordia.ca
Received on Fri Nov 07 1997 - 06:02:33 GMT