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I'm tryin gto get Windows 2.04 to run correctly on my Compaq Portable. It currently boots MS-DOS 6.22. On Windows Startup (1.0x or 2.04) I get garbage characters with beeps after seeing the Microsoft Logo. Windows 2.04 will load after this, but I am unable to load PAINT.EXE or WRITE.EXE. No...

I have this 3 buttons serial Genius Mouse. It uses a 25pin connector but it also has a power jack on the connector. CuteMouse detects it but there's no movement. The mouse ball and rollers are clean. I suspect it needs its power adapter but I cannot find information on the Internet about my...

Hi There ! For some reason, I cannot get SQ3 working on my Compaq portable. I have MS-DOS 6.22 loaded, no TSR. I have 640kb of memory using a SixPack Plus card When launching the game, I get a blinking cursor and that's it. No error, no sound. Unable to Control-Alt-Delete depending on the video...

Hi! I would like to know if someone is bringing a paper tape punch to VCFMW ? I am bringing a reader and looking for some software to run on my Altair there. Thanks :)

Hey everyone! What's up? So, here's the deal: I'll be exhibiting at VCFMW soon, but I need a favor. Wondering if any of you local folks can lend me a hand. I'm on the hunt for an early laptop/luggable running either DOS or CP/M for the event. My master plan is to get some early versions of games...

Hi! Cannot find a manual, looking for people with experience with this unit. Title says it all ! Thank you!

Hi! I have a USRobotics modem plugged into my Mac SE FDHD. I can make calls and send text over. But I cannot receive anything from the distant computer. I have zero experience with modems on old Macs and Zterm. Is there anything I might have forgot?

Hi ! I'm bringing my OSE at VCF East in two weeks, along with a Macintosh SE FDHD and a Compaq Portable. My exhibit is named "80's Luggables". I want to have a very interactive exhibit. For this I need to prepare disks for the Osborne. I am looking for archives containing fun programs...

As the title says, no error code before the PARITY CHECK 1. The error only appears when trying to boot from a floppy. Otherwise it boots into basic just fine.

Hi group ! I'd like to know which controller I can use with the ST-225 that came with the Compaq Portable that I am currently restoring to functioning state? Here's some pics of the computer.

Hi !, Did anyone heard of someone hacking the Osborne to enable support for 3.5 floppy drives? Is it possible as-is ?

Hi ! I just got this Osborne Executive. It was very clean inside. the CRT is still very strong. However, upon booting, it asks to insert a disk in drvice A and press Enter. When I press Enter, I see no activity on the drives. Maybe a Keyboard problem ?

Hi ! First, the : pictures It has 2x 1.2Mb DS,HD drives from Mitibiushi (MF504B-318U) No hard drive a DTC 5250CX Controller AST SixPackPlus S.T.D 286 Upgrade Addon-Card (which replaces the 8088 CPU) Hercules Video Card It was stored in a very humid basement. The Disks (DOS 1.0, 2.00...

I just saw this on ebay. I don't need it, but maybe someone could get some use out of it. http://www.ebay.ca/itm/111414967295

Hi, I have setup a playable ZORK game on my altair clone. Can't afford a real one, but this clone replicate exactly the look and feel of the machine. if you go to www.micronick.com/altair you will get instructions on how to connect to it and get a live video feed of its LED flashing.