Videotex Software for the Commodore 64| VintageComputer.ca
Some time back, I acquired a Canadian Bell Alextel terminal. It’s very similar to Minitel terminals that are very common in France but the Alextel terminals here are not so easy to find. Below are some pictures. One of those pictures shows the main screen when I turned it on. Well, I put it away because it was nice to have but I couldn’t do anything with it.| VintageComputer.ca
I was overjoyed to learn of a Burroughs ICON that a friend had that was not in working condition but was offered to me… and I jumped on it! It’s one of those Canadian computers (Ontario to be specific) that I had never experienced but had heard about. The two main issues were memory issues and an issue with the monitor. I have since repaired the memory issue (one bad 4164 memory chip) but I have not been successful with fixing the monitor yet. Thankfully the monitor is a standard ...| VintageComputer.ca
Just recently, I was contacted by Lytle Johnson about a Microsystems International Limited, more commonly referred to as MIL, Mod-8 computer. I was thrilled to learn that he had one and even though I offered him some money for it, he insisted that he give it to me. He was downsizing and wanted to| VintageComputer.ca
Further to my post about returning Bil Herd’s Commodore 128D sample computer, Bil mentioned that he would send me something as a token of appreciation. I had let him know that I didn’t want anything in return and if it made him feel better, he could send me $1 to seal the deal. He still sent stuff anyway. There was no need but as a collector of historical computing items, I was secretly glad he did anyway 🙂| VintageComputer.ca
I recently learned that a Commodore 128D I acquired in early 2019 was confirmed to be Bil Herd’s. For Commodore enthusiasts, everyone knows Bil was the lead hardware engineer and case designer for the Commodore 128. He was also the lead hardware engineer on several TED series computers including the Commodore 116, Commodore 16, Commodore Plus/4 and the very rare Commodore 264 and 364 models.| VintageComputer.ca
TRS-80 Model 1 – Serial number 100,000 – auction| VintageComputer.ca
Several people have asked me about reproducing the Nabu PC Floppy disk controller board even though, at this point, I do NOT have the only original I know of yet working. If you happen to have a Nabu PC with a working floppy disk drive, please let me know. I could use some assistance.| VintageComputer.ca
As I go through the process of restoration for a second Olivetti Programma 101 I was able to acquire, I will post pictures of some of the things I have to deal with.| VintageComputer.ca
