[parisc-linux] Re: Auction - K200 + tape drive (Wisconsin USA)

[parisc-linux] Re: Auction - K200 + tape drive (Wisconsin USA)

[Grant Grundler]

Andrew Shugg wrote:
...
> > iirc, K200 is similar to the C100/C110 but mostly with HP-PB
> > and some GSC "slots" . GSC "slots" are for "3x5" form factor
> > (3 by 5 inches) and not the EISA-formfactor in the workstations.
> 
> So ... meaning hard to get bits for?  Or requires different drivers
> which haven't been written in linux-hppa?

HPPB requires different drivers. Main problem for EFGHI-class servers.

GSC drivers are the same regardless of form factor.
At first I thought it would be harder to find 3x5 add-on cards.
But I'm not sure about it or if those cards are more expensive.

> > Probably not for debian autobuilder. We are setting up newer
> > machines as autobuilder.  Maybe interesting for someone with
> > 19" rack and plenty of floor space.
> 
> Well I might be alone in wanting to collect lonely old boxes then.  ;P

Definitely not. There's a pdp11 group here in silicon valley who
keep these boxes running in thier garages... I'm not joking.

And the k200 is actually a useful box if one has the power/space for it. 
(Has remote console for example)

grant

Grant Grundler
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Re: [parisc-linux] Re: Auction - K200 + tape drive (Wisconsin USA)

[Stan Sieler]

Re:

> > Well I might be alone in wanting to collect lonely old boxes then.  ;P
> 
> Definitely not. There's a pdp11 group here in silicon valley who
> keep these boxes running in thier garages... I'm not joking.

People interested in collecting antique computers might want to check
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Stan (sitting next to the IMSAI 8080 and IBM 5110 in my office) Sieler