Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2015-11-22, 16:18
That Unisys looks great! Gratulerer!
Re: suggestions for my 386dx40... EGA / RGB vs VGA
Posted on 2015-11-22, 16:14
CGA/EGA monitors are exceedingly rare. Most common survivors are IBM 5153s / 5154s. Both command $200 to $500 a piece usually. There is no real purposes in using EGA. Virtually all software that supports EGA will work 100% correct on VGA. In case you want a retro VGA feel look for a small (12", 14") …
Re: What to do with old broken HDDs?
Posted on 2015-11-21, 13:56
I trash broken equipment.
Re: What do you drive?
Posted on 2015-11-21, 02:04
Re: Post your retro rig collection!
Posted on 2015-11-17, 23:25
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Re: Taking windows 9x online, how safe is it?
Posted on 2015-11-17, 23:24
There are billions of devices online so the changes of being targeted are < 1%. Plus most devices are behind device firewalls nowadays.
Re: Taking windows 9x online, how safe is it?
Posted on 2015-11-17, 13:05
A key question is: who cares? When you have no PII on the Windows 9X machine there is nothing of value to be taken by cyber criminals. I have used a Windows 98 box to play CivNet for days on end earlier this year: never an issue.
Re: Anyone else questioning the point of retrorigs?
Posted on 2015-11-11, 18:04
I find DOSBOX and such a hassle. For me simply booting up an old machine and playing a game is great. I do not build systems: I use OEMs exclusively. The hunt and collecting is fun. But I can never bring myself to hold on to collectibles. I fear machines / PCBs die and I would be out too much $. …
Re: How many GBs have you backed up from the "old days"
Posted on 2015-11-10, 23:21
Very little.
Re: Paypal "Gift" and fee's? Help
Posted on 2015-11-10, 14:15
AmiBay! Jay! I have sold 200+ items over the years with PayPal family/friends: never an issue.
Re: Can Intel Pentium Overdrive cpu's really work in an AMD system?
Posted on 2015-11-10, 03:19
Sure!
Re: got my ps/2 backplate... still no mouse working? PLEASE HELP!
Posted on 2015-11-10, 00:43
1: You need to take your medication and calm down. 2: Your MOBO may be faulty. Good luck!
Re: Paypal "Gift" and fee's? Help
Posted on 2015-11-09, 16:07
How the seller funds the transaction depends. Some people use their bank account, other people use their credit card and some use both. I use both. Whenever I can use my credit card through PayPal I will: points or cash back on the credit card transaction. I typically only sell through PayPal for …
Re: What is GUS-ACE really worth?
Posted on 2015-11-08, 20:50
It says "unsold" on eBay so it did not sell @ $319.
Re: What is GUS-ACE really worth?
Posted on 2015-11-08, 17:30
Hard to say: demand swings up and down. AmiBay does not have eBay / PayPal fees but does not have the same reach. List it for $250 and see what happens.
Re: got my ps/2 backplate... still no mouse working? PLEASE HELP!
Posted on 2015-11-08, 14:54
Or simply use an OEM system with PS/2 ports.
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2015-11-07, 00:45
Installed a SB16 PCI in my IBM NetVista. Got it to work after disabling the ECP/EPP port and onboard audio. I then tested a MID on the CM-32L via the game port MPU-401 OUT. Works great. 😀 Warlords II flies on this machine.
Re: What's the best CRT monitor for DOS gaming?
Posted on 2015-11-06, 02:37
I really liked the compressed image of the IBM PS/2 CRTs. I had a 8513 until yesterday: great for gaming IMO. 😀
Re: Bought these (retro) hardware today
Posted on 2015-11-05, 01:44
My wife bought the 2016 Hooters Calendar for me. Jay! 😀 V20 is awesome! Let us know how it performs!
Re: What retro activity did you get up to today?
Posted on 2015-11-03, 03:29
Sold my IBM PS/ValuePoints today. And bought a SB16 PCI for my NetVista: the imbedded sound does not have MPU-401. I want to play WarLords II on it. 🤣 I will try to revive the Magnavox 486SX again tomorrow evening. In case it remains dead I will part it out / recycle it. 😠
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