13 Jun
2012
13 Jun
'12
5:53 p.m.
Hello,
I apologize for the off topic post but this Osborne 1A in California needs a home and I
have nowhere else to turn. I do not collect any more but people still occasionally turn to
me with an offer or to find a home for their unwanted yet classic computers. The message
below from Don offers one for the cost of shipping.
Knowing the system type below, a good re-seating, solder touch up, and cleaning could get
it back. They ran hot inside. The 1A incorporated some improvements for that.
Many pics of this type of system here for anyone interested.
There is probably a terminal program for it, would be an interesting on-topic use for it.
http://bunkerofdoom.com/computers/osborne1/index.html
Patrick Jankowiak
OpenVMS Hobbyist #1
www.bunkerfodoom.com
On 6/12/2012 11:10 AM, Don Workman wrote:
If you know someone
that would like to have it and will pay the shipping I will give it away. I
am in Susanville CA.
Thanks,
Don
On 6/11/2012 2:10 PM, Workman Consulting wrote:
Hello,
I have an Osborne 1a computer complete with all the original software
disks and manuals. Also the Olympia typewriter that interfaced as a
printer also the 'internal' modem and an external monitor. The
adapter for the monitor quit and I don't think I have it anymore. All
worked a few years ago when I unpacked it except that the B drive had
trouble reading disks.. I also have the original shipping boxes
except for the external monitor.
Let me know if you are interested.
Thanks,
Don Workman
530-257-8678
consultant at frontier.com <mailto:consultant at frontier.com>