Re: How do you decide what to keep and what to toss?

Posted on 2017-08-01, 09:23

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by JoeCorrado

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I have an excess of cases that just don't fit my collection, and even a couple of complete systems that I cut my teeth on early in my retro experience, that I am trying to figure out what to do with myself. One thing I know is that I won't be throwing anything away. I will either sell, trade, or …

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Re: Old hardware giveaway thread.

Posted on 2017-07-25, 19:57

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by JoeCorrado

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Obviously the number is 34. 🤣

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Re: Top Gun M1571 motherboard?

Posted on 2017-07-22, 04:07

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by JoeCorrado

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Many thanks to Skyscraper, NJRoadfan, and lazibayer for the great information! Your help is very much appreciated. Seems like the motherboard is worth keeping in the build after all!

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Re: Top Gun M1571 motherboard?

Posted on 2017-07-21, 16:19

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by JoeCorrado

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Nobody? I see some of these listed for sale around the world, on line- but nothing so far as technical information. The main attraction to the computer was the turbo LED and the Diamond Monster 3dfx card that was installed. The mb was a bonus and can be replaced. Obviously, I can discern the basic …

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Top Gun M1571 motherboard?

Posted on 2017-07-21, 02:34

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by JoeCorrado

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Hello VOGONS, Does anybody have information about, or ideally know where I can find a manual- for this PcChips Top Gun M1571 Socket 7 (Intel 430TX Chipset) Motherboard? I purchased a Windows 95 computer that I thought was in pretty nice condition, and this is the motherboard. s-l1600.jpg I would …

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Re: 15th Anniversary of VOGONS!

Posted on 2017-07-03, 01:53

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by JoeCorrado

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one of the best on-line communities to be found anywhere! I think that's a bit of an overstatment, because there can be better communities out there than us but still. Well, I suppose that you will agree that I clearly stated "one of the best..." - and keeping that in mind, I am sure that you will …

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Re: 15th Anniversary of VOGONS!

Posted on 2017-07-02, 03:06

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by JoeCorrado

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY VOGONS! Thanks to all of those who make this community possible and as relevant, helpful and interesting today, as ever it was. Keep it going for another 15 years- please! And thanks to the many active members here who regularly offer help, suggestions and fresh content! You all …

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Re: Windows 98 on CF?

Posted on 2017-06-09, 21:55

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by JoeCorrado

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Not exactly an expert here, but if you have sufficient RAM memory available- how about creating a virtual drive in RAM and assigning that as a temporary swap file? Windows will recreate the swap file each boot and your read writes to the CF will be kept to a minimum. As to the overall feasibility of …

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Re: Number Nine Imagine 128 - Windows 3x driver and DOS utility

Posted on 2017-04-13, 23:14

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by JoeCorrado

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...I extracted the original BIOS chip, and installed the new one. No idea what it fixed, I was just always the sort of person who liked installing the latest and greatest firmware. If I ever get a chance, I'll see what sort of documentation about all these foggy memories I can cough up. You and me …

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Re: VOGONS Driver Library

Posted on 2017-04-13, 04:13

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by JoeCorrado

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Posted links for Number Nine Imagine 128 Windows 3.x drivers that are not currently in the Vogons Library. Also the Refresh Rate DOS Utility and the Windows 3.1 Video player referenced on the Number Nine Download Page. The post that points to these files directly is here: http://www.vogons.org/ …

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Number Nine Imagine 128 - Windows 3x driver and DOS utility

Posted on 2017-04-13, 04:09

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by JoeCorrado

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I picked up a Number Nine Imagine 128 PCI video card recently. I think that the card represents a major leap in the state of graphic cards with it's (industry first) 128 bus speed. Even though it was released in 1994, I had some difficulty in locating the Windows 3x drivers. In the Vogons Library, …

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Re: Game launcher/commander like utility for DOS 6.22?

Posted on 2015-04-06, 10:07

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by JoeCorrado

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I rediscovered the menu I used back in the day and I'm loving it. It's called Power Menu, and it is quite powerful. Lots of config options and only takes up about 3K of memory. It's great to have easy access to all of the stuff on my HDD - here I was using the command line like neanderthal man. …

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Re: Leonard Nimoy has died at 83

Posted on 2015-02-27, 23:53

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by JoeCorrado

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My first thought upon hearing was "Oh no!" A sad day for all of his fans. May he rest in peace and sincere condolences to his family.

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Re: Merry X-Mas 2014 and Happy New Year 2015

Posted on 2014-12-24, 12:22

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by JoeCorrado

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HAPPY HOLIDAYS - From Illinois, USA - no matter where you live, what you celebrate, or even when you celebrate it! The thoughts and the good wishes remain the same. Enjoy these days with your loved ones! Make these days the "good old days" of your future. 😉

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Re: Archive.org hosting warez?

Posted on 2014-10-01, 00:01

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by JoeCorrado

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There are more important things to worry about in life IMO. /\ This /\ Really- it is an archive of what the internet really was and if we decide that we or anybody else has the right to "edit" for content- then what is the point? Just let it be. If there were legitimate commercial value to be had, …

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Re: Do you guys collect other things?

Posted on 2014-09-30, 23:52

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by JoeCorrado

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Old maps.... very old maps. I own a small collection of maps dating as far back as the fifteenth century. I also collect many items relating to the U.S.S. Constitution, an American frigate that is still a commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy and is anchored at Boston. And of course, my collection of …

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Re: PC been locking up recently sometimes

Posted on 2014-09-20, 19:47

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by JoeCorrado

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Could be a cooling issue? Games could put the system under additional stress, generating more heat. Take a look to be certain your fans are working and that there is good air flow.

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Re: Gamergate, no more games, just poltical correctness pushing.

Posted on 2014-09-20, 19:44

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by JoeCorrado

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Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts and concerns. Stay safe kiddo.

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Re: Girl draws photorealistic picture to honor Robin Williams

Posted on 2014-09-15, 15:01

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by JoeCorrado

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Truly amazing stuff. I can't imagine being able to visualize well enough to ever do anything close to that.

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Re: DOS anti-virus programs

Posted on 2014-09-15, 01:40

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by JoeCorrado

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Back then I used Norton - the days when Norton software didn't equal bloatware Yep. There was a time when Norton was considered to be quite good at what they did. And then came Symantec the BS crapware, bloatware, scamware called "systemworks" and it all quickly went into the toilet. I still use …

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