On Sun, 12 May 2002, Martin Marshall wrote:
> I've run into an IBM Series/1 computer available for the hauling. I
> need advice as to whether it is worth saving. Space is somewhat tight
> and it is a large rack (requiring 220 VAC), printer and, supposedly, a
> console terminal. Relevant part numbers are:
>
> 4955 IBM Processor, Series/1
> 4963 IBM Disk Subsystem
> 4965 IBM Diskette Drive and I/O Expansion Unit
> 4975 Printer
>
> Some googling indicates that it ran an OS called EDX (Event Driven
> Executive?). I found some mention of a *nix that ran on it. The
> computer was released around 1976. This one was working when retired
> years ago.
Many other examples of the Series/1 are still in production use.
> The rack and printer are in a basement and the console terminal, some
> manuals, etc. are supposed to be in a storage unit. Specs that I have
> found show that the disk is a 68 MB drive that weighs about 150 pounds
> alone.
>
> Is saving this computer worth the aching back? Anybody have advice, war
> stories, links or other information on this old beast?
Absolutely.
Peace... Sridhar
--
"How do you fight such a savage?"
"With heart, faith, and steel. There can be only one."
-MacLeod and Ramirez, "Highlander"
Received on Mon May 13 2002 - 17:43:46 BST