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    New Project...

    Ex Government computer, 2001-32N BS A new project to keep me busy over christmas! I have successfully restored radios, tvs even a arcade machine! This one is my proper computer restoration task.. The case hasn't rusted through, which is fine.. Next task is to carefully disassemble the...
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    Scott Adams Text Adventure Games for CP/M

    Hi guys, I have a Kaypro 2x, will it be possible to get Scott Adams Adventure Games, such like 'the count' on the Kaypro running CP/M? I realise I may have to run it under MSBasic? But is there a way to transfer the file over or would I have to type it in? (I hope I don't have to type it in!)...
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    someone tried to log into my account?

    I just got a email that someone tried to log into my account on here. I don't know why. Is this common?
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    Wanted: PSU for Compaq Portable 286

    Can anyone help please? I am looking for a power supply unit for a Compaq Portable 286. (Or at least some schematics) Repairing blind isn't likely since a transistor and two resistors blew. If anyone has experience of this or perhaps could help identify some of the blown components.. Here are...
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    Compaq Portable 286 PSU schematics

    Hi all, I have a Compaq Portable 286 which had a popped tantalum. That has been replaced but the transistor (Q2?) and R17 resistor went pop for some reason. The board is assy number. 000076 (diagram number 000077-000) Can anyone help with schematics and as well a photo of one. Help please! Paul
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    Cd-rom in a IBM XT 5160

    Has anyone actually installed a CD-ROM Player in a IBM XT? I am just curious if it can be possible to install a IDE card for a cd-rom player and if there will be any hardware conflicts with the existing MFM hard drive. If this is possible I would like to try it as it would be easier than...
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    My collection

    I don't have any pictures but I do have a couple of videos. I will upload them to youtube asap. I first started off with a Dragon 64 for my 6-7th birthday and I loved having to type in basic commands (also the games it has) It was pretty much the first family computer (only for games) until Dad...
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    Is there a 'on-board' Hard drive?

    I have recently seen this facility for BBC microcomputers. http://web.inter.nl.net/users/J.Kortink/home/hardware/gommc/what.htm And wondered if there is a similar device for Vintage IBM PCs It would be good to keep the original floppies and have the computer running dos from 'flash memory...
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    T1600

    It must be my birthday as I just recieved the T1600 today by post. (though I had to wait ages for it to arrive) There is a troublesome problem on it.. I plugged it in and switched on and just about to set it up, the laptop switched itself off and the DC IN light flashes.. according to my T1600...
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    Programs for Epson HX20

    Where can I find programs for the HX20 that I can type in? Games, Organiser, Special Printing Utilities? Etc
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    HX-20 Battery faulty?

    Hi all I'm new here so forgive me if there is a thread covering this issue already. I've got a Epson HX-20 Silver European Version from Ebay (a lovely toy) alas it's not alive. I was told that the adapter doesn't work. Apparently it does, it just doesn't power up with nor without the adapter...
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