Re: Quantum Dynamic Drive Overlay

Posted on 2019-10-05, 01:25

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by Caluser2000

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Copy all your data over over to another drive. Should be daisy chain another drive as slave. Once your stuff is saved from a boot disk with the same Dos version you have on that drive type fdisk mbr. This should remove the DDO from the master boot record. Once done sys C: the the drive, cross your …

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Re: Early 2000s tat-off: let's see your colored translucent plastic things

Posted on 2019-10-05, 00:17

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by Caluser2000

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Ooh I do have something and it was beside me all the time with my most useful Filename 20191005_131437[1].jpg File size 1.19 MiB Views 1354 views floppies in it. You know partition magic, CDUs MS Dos 7.1 distro, MaxBlast, EZDrive, Compaq bios set up disks etc. It is pre translucent fad and is …

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Re: Post your 'current' PC

Posted on 2019-10-04, 23:48

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by Caluser2000

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Well this is really an x86 sub forum. So Apple, Amiga or any other "PC" type doesn't really matter. Here's my current day to day set up. IMAG0326.JPG A cheap HP laptop thingy running Win10(hey it was pre-installed) with usb external 1.44meg fdd(3 mode. Got it way before they became fashionable and …

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Re: Another IBM damaged!!

Posted on 2019-10-04, 22:43

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by Caluser2000

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Yip. Unpack the item in front of a courier if you can and the will put on there deviry details the item was received damaged. It's easier then for the claim process to succeed.

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Re: Should a period correct 386DX25 have an external cache?

Posted on 2019-10-04, 22:36

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by Caluser2000

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Get a system with cache else you are just having a 286/16 speed-wise system that can run 386 instructions...l. No it's not wrt a 386DX25 compared to a 286/16. 386SX of the same speed maybe. you will be surprised if you bench a cacheless 386DX/25 system :lol: keep in mind that a 386DX/25 is a pretty …

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Re: Another IBM damaged!!

Posted on 2019-10-04, 22:27

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by Caluser2000

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Having been in the logistics industry the last thing you want to do is stick a FRAGILE sticker ob a parcel. It right away targets that parcel for abuse to some transport hands. Just make sure it is well packaged and the packaging is layered with a combination of foam balls, bubble wrap and foam …

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Re: Zenith Z180

Posted on 2019-10-04, 21:24

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by Caluser2000

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A bit more tinkering with it. The hdd cover does indeed pop up. I accidentally push in the right area and the cover popped out. 20191005_101546[1].jpg Also at the back were I though was the place to remove the hdd was what looks like an 8-bit ISA expansion slot but it is not document in the books I …

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Re: IBM PS/1 Consultant 1993 with Sound blaster.

Posted on 2019-10-04, 20:29

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by Caluser2000

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Quite few of the bigger OEMs system set ups were similar, having 3rd party tools as well as tutorials included in the default installation.. Maybe that could be another thread on it's own. Amstrad for example shipped systems in 1990 with Counterpoint. counterpoint.jpg It had a tutorial built in and …

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Re: Best way to copy CDROM to Hard-drive ?

Posted on 2019-10-04, 20:17

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by Caluser2000

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Thats good to hear.

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Re: Should a period correct 386DX25 have an external cache?

Posted on 2019-10-04, 08:14

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by Caluser2000

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keropi wrote: Get a system with cache else you are just having a 286/16 speed-wise system that can run 386 instructions...l. No it's not wrt a 386DX25 compared to a 286/16. 386SX of the same speed maybe.

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Re: Reconfiguring my retro machines to remove OS redundancy…

Posted on 2019-10-04, 05:56

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by Caluser2000

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That's is one reason I replaced the damaged panel on my 15" Transonic LCD TV is the PORTS :- [...] It's light, relatively compact and has a great screen that is easily replaceable using readily available ASUS components. Thanks for the insights, Caluser2000. Your monitor/TV looks like an …

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Re: post up pics of your "computing area"

Posted on 2019-10-04, 05:42

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by Caluser2000

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This is my current retro computing setup (the picture's a bit old, but the setup looks exactly the same): https://i.imgur.com/XkruwNQ.jpg There are 3 PCs set up: - A 486DX2/66 with a pretty vanilla setup (16MB RAM, Cirrus Logic SVGA, SoundBlaster Pro) running DOS 6.22/Windows 3.11. - A Pentium …

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Re: Need opinion. HP Vectra 486/66

Posted on 2019-10-04, 05:35

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by Caluser2000

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Turbo -> wrote: Caluser2000 wrote: If it's $75 for all 12 HELLL YEAH!! I don't think so. This has to be the price for one unit alone. You don't know untill you ask. Assuming is the mother of all F @#K ups.

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Re: Zenith Z180

Posted on 2019-10-04, 04:22

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by Caluser2000

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Yeah it's in pretty good condition. The fairly sturdy well lined carry bag probably helped. Hadn't been fired up for about four years. I've now got a set of torx security screw driver bits now so will find out what's up with the hdd. Wasn't a terribly big investment either irc.

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Re: Need opinion. HP Vectra 486/66

Posted on 2019-10-04, 04:11

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by Caluser2000

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If it's to get to know 486 era stuff and shipping isn't too costly I'd say go for it. Varify that it is booting though. If it's $75 for all 12 HELLL YEAH!!

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Zenith Z180 Series Laptops

Posted on 2019-10-04, 00:34

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by Caluser2000

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Just been out in the shed and under one bench top was this wee beauty. A Zenith Z-180 XT laptop. Model ZWL-183-93. Manufactured in 1987 it came in two versions as far as I can tell. A double 3.5" 720k fdds or one 3.5" 720k fdd and hdd version. I got the later. The fdd bays are designed to pop up …

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Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?

Posted on 2019-10-03, 22:52

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by Caluser2000

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The 98fe update pack basicly turns it into 98SE with some ME enhancements. I've got it on my old 98FE box. Wonderful update though some period correct types scorn at it 🤣.

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Re: Torn between two choices.

Posted on 2019-10-03, 22:28

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by Caluser2000

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dionb wrote: Do you have some pics of the parts? Here ya go. Filename 641924489.jpg File size 55.79 KiB Views 551 views Filename keyboard.jpg File size 62.58 KiB Views 551 views

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Torn between two choices.

Posted on 2019-10-03, 22:07

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by Caluser2000

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60thn birthday is coming up and I'm torn between two choices of prezy for myself. A serial optical mouse(no specail mouse pad required or a compact keyboard. Both are around the $35 mark. The mouse is brand new and the keyboard is used with one key replaced/ The key is has a little differance as far …

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Re: Posting Challenge-Oldest Browser, OS and hardware.

Posted on 2019-10-03, 21:36

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by Caluser2000

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oeuvre wrote: Popular.. and Linux. Pick one. You should come visit some time. I'll miss you on #vc after glitchs little paddy. Say hi to Emily for me I'm working on that PC Geos packer driver thing. Live goes on....😀

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