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September 20th, 2017, 06:43 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread A flake to avoid on ebay in Vintage Computer Auctions

If he had just said "I've got to put money into PayPal, Please give me a day or 2" I'd believe him. It looks like he's hoping you will relist. I do...

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September 20th, 2017, 06:25 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread Why not a 5 1/2" usb floppy? in Vintage Computer Hardware

I'm looking over the design, I will have to check out the S-100 ZFDC. So as I understand it the 16550 connects to the USB-to-Serial thing and an...

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September 20th, 2017, 03:57 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread IBM and slotted screws in Rants

Oh I see what you mean. With machine screws I can't recall breaking the head of off Torx or socket head. I have stripped the head of small socket...

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September 20th, 2017, 03:30 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread IBM PS/2 8560-041 Floppy Drive in Later PCs

Ok, Well that's weird in a PS/2. Usually there are two options: 40-pin card edge, or 34-pin pin-header. There is a converter you can make:...

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September 20th, 2017, 03:02 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread Why not a 5 1/2" usb floppy? in Vintage Computer Hardware

I'm sorry this is in the middle of drama. I feel like a kid where all the adults are arguing. Is it at least possible to see the design? I'd be...

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September 19th, 2017, 04:04 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread Windows 2000 Download? in Vintage Computer Software

It's somewhere on archive.org part of ftp site boneyard. Look for old-dos. See here: https://archive.org/details/ftpsites If you can't find it...

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September 19th, 2017, 03:37 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread IBM and slotted screws in Rants

I might get those drivers. Thanks I would agree the Torx are probably the best all round, but the PoziDrive are fairly good. For example you can...

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September 19th, 2017, 11:45 AM

mR_Slug replied to a thread IBM and slotted screws in Rants

I don't encounter the JIS screws often enough to justify getting a set. But I know next time I encounter them I'll kick myself for saying that. Do...

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September 19th, 2017, 11:09 AM

mR_Slug replied to a thread Ahoy hoy! in Introductions

Welcome from the UK

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September 19th, 2017, 11:08 AM

mR_Slug replied to a thread OldCat has joined the party in Introductions

Welcome from the UK.

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September 18th, 2017, 11:05 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread IBM and slotted screws in Rants

I think it's a fillister, the head is slightly rounded. IIRC the slot is thinner than normal so it's likely a Japanese standard. Those JIS?...

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September 18th, 2017, 04:30 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread IBM and slotted screws in Rants

Yes that seemed wrong. Thank you; if I make the same mistake again, please let me know. Here is another slotted IBM screw off the XMA Memory card...

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September 18th, 2017, 01:42 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread IBM and slotted screws in Rants

I think I've seen those gold dome-head slotted screws in IBM stuff before. Couldn't say if it was for a PS/2 or not. I would guess they are only used...

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September 18th, 2017, 01:33 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread XT keyboard to AT motherboard adapter ? in Later PCs

If it is an early AT clone motherboard, there is a possibility it will work with the XT keyboard anyway. There are a few with jumper settings, and I...

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September 18th, 2017, 11:57 AM

mR_Slug replied to a thread IBM PS/2 8560-041 Floppy Drive in Later PCs

Ok, well further to the PM Fred sent me. If the drive you have is the one zombienerd posted, yes you need to remove the bridge board. That converts...

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September 17th, 2017, 11:52 AM

mR_Slug replied to a thread IBM PS/2 8560-041 Floppy Drive in Later PCs

Where is the molex input? There shouldn't be a separate power connector on a PS/2 floppy drive. Is this the same as the drive you have?...

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September 16th, 2017, 08:05 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread how do YOU define a "tweener?" in General Vintage Computer Discussions

Agreed. Another example would be the Apple Mac Performer 630 I have to transfer data from my main PC to a Mac plus.

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September 16th, 2017, 07:54 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread Ibm pc xt terminal keyboard compatability in PCs and Clones

The basic "ps/2 female to din5 male" adapters are intended for AT class stuff. You'll still need the AT2XT converter. There *may* exist a keyboard...

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September 16th, 2017, 03:39 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread Linux for older PCs? in General Off Topic

I would suggest Slackware or Debian with the FVWM2 window manager. Debian's apt-get tool is a huge bonus, until it goes wrong. I guess I'm good at...

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September 16th, 2017, 12:12 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread Intel iSBC 386/AT or MicroSystem/AT 301 motherboard jumper settings in Later PCs

I'm not sure how long is too long to revive an old thread. But here goes anyway. Please let me know if its better to start a new thread. I have...

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September 15th, 2017, 12:32 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread Are vintage computers doomed in the long run? in General Vintage Computer Discussions

This was proposed in the 1930's see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:London_%281932%29_Ending_the_depression_through_planned_obsolescence.pdf...

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September 14th, 2017, 09:57 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread ATI All-In-Wonder Rage Pro Video Problem in Pentium (First generation)

What's the VCR set to output? Whats the AIW set to output? If you have them each feeding their output from their inputs your going to have a feedback...

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September 14th, 2017, 04:37 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread Are vintage computers doomed in the long run? in General Vintage Computer Discussions

I wasn't aware of the efforts to reverse engineer chips by slicing/imaging them. Every time I think I have an original idea it turns out someone's...

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September 14th, 2017, 03:43 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread ATI All-In-Wonder Rage Pro Video Problem in Pentium (First generation)

Perhaps I've misunderstood, but it sounds like you have a loop configuration, with one VCR connected by both it's inputs and outputs to inputs and...

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September 13th, 2017, 03:42 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread Are vintage computers doomed in the long run? in General Vintage Computer Discussions

I wonder if it would be possible to scan the actual silicone chip? A STM microscope is already doable on the hobbyist level. I never would have...

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September 11th, 2017, 05:10 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread Pascal or C - from which to begin ? in Vintage Computer Programming

:= comes from mathematics. Pascal was created to teach students, so := was favored over FORTRAN's =. When written (particularly handwritten) := is...

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September 11th, 2017, 01:45 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread SOS ! Can a common 3.5" FDD drive be used in a IBM PS/2 - model 40sx - in Later PCs

Yes you can, but it can be a bit complicated. There was a thread on here a few moths ago about getting one to work in a model 55sx which is a...

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September 9th, 2017, 05:21 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread So my friend notifies me about a band ... in General Off Topic

RATM was a band that I used to like. Kinda like the reincarnation of the MC5's. IMHO the ideology behind the band is a little simplistic. The whole...

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September 7th, 2017, 01:34 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread Too much black gear! in Rants

I'm not that familiar with SD adapters, and can't quite tell where the micro fits into it, but it looks like the side. If so you could stick a label...

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September 6th, 2017, 09:01 PM

mR_Slug replied to a thread Convert to Microsoft Video 1 in General Off Topic

I don't know about VFW on win7. Another cross-platform tool is FFMPEG. Not sure if it supports older formats though.

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