"Computer Hobbyist" + Homebrew computers

From: Larry Groebe <lgroebe_at_insidermarketing.com>
Date: Mon Jun 8 17:27:26 1998

>On Fri, 5 Jun 1998, Jon Healey wrote:
>
>> After a fair amount of effort on my part, I found and obtained a
>> copy of the July 1974, Radio-Electronics mag that has the cover
>> story "Build the Mark-8, your personal minicomputer". I was
>> less than delighted to find that in this instance, R-E left out
>> most of the construction details (including any skematics).
>> They have an offer on the second page of the article where
>> you should order the kit with circuit board patterns, and
>> the rest of the details. The article includes some theory of
>> ops, a parts list and a few photos.
>
>
>Actually... about a year ago as part of my efforts to re-create a
>'Mark-8', I contacted Gernback Publications and was able (with suitable
>begging and pleading) to get them to loan me the last existing masters for
>the article series AND the construction package.
>
>>snip
>
>If anyone would like a copy of this document set, drop me a note. I'd
>suggest that to avoid generation loss in copying the docs yet again you
>consider sending along a blank CD-R disc with a SASE for its return, and
>I'll provide you with the scanned (TIFF) files. (no charge) It's WAY too
>big for floppies!
>
>If you require printed copies, it would be just the cost of printing and
>postage.
>
>(...and if you make a new set of PC boards, I want one too!) B^}
>
>-jim

OK, I just got back in town.
Were you deluged?

What's your address? I'd be happy to send you a blank CD if you'll make me a
set.

--Larry Groebe
--Dallas TX
Received on Mon Jun 08 1998 - 17:27:26 BST