Wanted: TeleVideo CP/M machine(s)

From: Joe <rigdonj_at_intellistar.net>
Date: Sun Feb 21 00:54:49 1999

Hi Doug,

  I'm looking for one also. I'd LIKE to find an 802H. I just got a complete
set of docs including the service manual.

>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

   That's sacraledge!

   Joe

At 08:01 PM 2/20/99 -0800, you wrote:
>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 Sun Feb 21 1999 - 00:54:49 GMT