Wanted: TeleVideo CP/M machine(s)

From: Doug Auerbach <douga_at_email.com>
Date: Sat Feb 20 22:01:33 1999

Greetings,

I'm looking for a TeleVideo CP/M machine, particularly the TS-803 or
TS-1603. If you have one of these computers, or one similar to this one
(not including the portable), I'd be interesting in buying it. Or, if you
have suggestions on where else I might look for one, I'd really appreciate
it. These were great machines, but they're hard to find now!

Actually, I may be interested in two of these, if they're available. This
may turn into a crazy project, but I have the idea of taking one of them and
replacing the guts with a standard PC motherboard/hd/ram/power supply
combination to run Linux on it. The TeleVideo 803/1603 has a unique case,
which would make for a great looking computer even today. The trick would
be maitaining compatibility with the keyboard cable and monitor; not to
mention fitting the components inside reliably. But what a coup it would
be!

Thanks. I'm in the Seattle area, fwiw.


Doug Auerbach
Received on Sat Feb 20 1999 - 22:01:33 GMT