already did... have a Vaxstation 3520 there.. hehe
"Merle K. Peirce" wrote:
> Get rid of the sofa.
>
> On Thu, 7 Nov 2002, David Barnes wrote:
>
> > geez... thats about 5 minutes from me!!!! but alas, I have an apt and no place to
> > store them...
> >
> >
> > Sellam Ismail wrote:
> >
> > > See below Christian's message for the information on 5 Data General
> > > Eclipse's waiting to be scrapped after this weekend.
> > >
> > > Can anyone rescue them?
> > >
> > > Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
> > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > International Man of Intrigue and Danger http://www.vintage.org
> > >
> > > * Old computing resources for business and academia at www.VintageTech.com *
> > >
> > > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > > Date: Wed, 06 Nov 2002 22:11:10 -0500
> > > From: Christian Fandt <cfandt_at_netsync.net>
> > > To: Sellam Ismail <foo_at_siconic.com>
> > > Subject: Fwd: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
> > >
> > > Hey Sellam!
> > >
> > > Sorry I can't talk much at the moment, but I would like to ask you to pass
> > > this on to the ClassicCmp list. I cannot take the gear but it should
> > > _definitely_ be rescued. Wish I had the space (and time too! This is short
> > > notice for me.). Guess the fella found my email address through the Rescue
> > > List or maybe a web search, or ?
> > >
> > > East Aurora is a suburb of Buffalo, it's about five to ten miles southeast
> > > of the city and about ten or so miles "inland" from Interstate 90.
> > >
> > > Best regards to everyone. I promise to write to you, Sellam, later in the
> > > Fall to see what's been happenin' lately.
> > >
> > > -Chris
> > >
> > > NNNN
> > >
> > > -- --
> > >
> > > >From: "Eric Kotz" <eric_at_erickotz.com>
> > > >To: <cfandt_at_netsync.net>
> > > >Subject: Data General Eclipse in East Aurora, NY being scrapped
> > > >Date: Wed, 6 Nov 2002 09:50:54 -0500
> > > >X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2800.1106
> > > >X-Spam-Status: No, hits=0.0 required=5.0
> > > > tests=none
> > > > version=2.31
> > > >X-Spam-Level:
> > > >
> > > >Hello,
> > > > I saw you are interested in many Data General systems. Where my dad
> > > >works, they have a total of 5 Data General Eclipse systems that
> > > >are being scrapped. 3 work, two are parts machines (parts machines are
> > > >missing the actual racks). I see you guys want Data General hardware-I'm
> > > >wondering if you have any interest in these machines.
> > > >These would be free for the taking. We also have like lots of
> > > >disks/manuals/etc for them.
> > > >
> > > >Now the caveat:These MUST DISAPPEAR by the weekend. If they are still here
> > > >monday, they are scrap. Personally, I can't bear to see these go for
> > > >scrap-they are so unique, and the fact that they work still must be more
> > > >unique. They were in service up until a month ago.
> > > >
> > > >The machines are in East Aurora, NY (about an hour from you). If you have
> > > >any interest, or know
> > > >someone that does, please send me an email, or call me at 585-758-3274
> > > >
> > > >Thanks,
> > > >Eric Kotz
> > > >eric_at_erickotz.com
> > > >
> > > >---------------------------------------------------------
> > > >This message has been ROT-26 encrypted for security purposes. Any attempt
> > > >to decrypt this message is illegal under the DMCA.
> > >
> > > Christian Fandt, Electronic/Electrical Historian
> > > Jamestown, NY USA cfandt_at_netsync.net
> > > Member of Antique Wireless Association
> > > URL: http://www.antiquewireless.org/
> >
> > --
> > David Barnes
> > davebarnes_at_adelphia.net
> >
> > OpenVMS , Tru64, Netbsd, Linux guru
> > and collector of DEC equipment
> >
> >
> >
>
> M. K. Peirce
>
> Rhode Island Computer Museum, Inc.
> Shady Lea, Rhode Island
>
> "Casta est quam nemo rogavit."
>
> - Ovid
--
David Barnes
davebarnes_at_adelphia.net
OpenVMS , Tru64, Netbsd, Linux guru
and collector of DEC equipment
Received on Fri Nov 08 2002 - 17:51:02 GMT