DEC VAX 785 and PDP11/70's in Kansas City

From: Patrick Finnegan <pat_at_computer-refuge.org>
Date: Fri Apr 16 22:01:54 2004

On Friday 16 April 2004 11:38, Jay West wrote:
> I might be able to take this one on... maybe... keep me posted!
>
> Jay

I haven't heard back from you on those HP 2xxx boards yet; I really need
to get them out of my apartment soon.

Pat

> > I just got word from a friend that a company in Kansas City is
> > planning to dispose of the following.
> >
> > DEC VAX 785 in three 6' cabinets
> > DEC PDP 11/70 in ten 6' cabinets, this may be two computers
> > 4 RM03 disk drives
> > 2 TU80 tape drives
> > Other disks for VAX
> > That is what they remembered without actually having a list.
> >
> > I'm trying to set up a time to actually see them.
> >
> > Here is the other information I have received.
> >
> > There is a company from Topeka that will take them away if they are
> > paid to remove them.
> >
> > The 785 was running 3 months ago when they erased all of the media.
> > It has been about a year since the 11/70's were on.
> >
> > They are not currently running.
> >
> > They are checking on the legal requirements that they may have to
> > go through to dispose of these units.
> > They are worried about making sure they aren't legally libel if
> > somebody dumps them improperly.
> >
> > Whoever takes them away may have to be a GE approved vender.
> >
> > I'll keep everybody informed.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Mike
>
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