[Info-vax] retro VMS hardware

[Bill Gunshannon]

In article <D5KizeqVr+nK at wvnvms>,
	cook at wvnvms.wvnet.edu (George Cook) writes:
> In article <00A92172.A3F82518 at SendSpamHere.ORG>, VAXman-  @SendSpamHere.ORG writes:
>> I recently attended a Vintage Computer Festival.  I saw some great old
>> kit.  I mentioned to one of the organizers that I would like to setup a
>> VAX and VMS exhibit next year.  One of the things I'd like to do is have
>> the original ethernet.  Does anyone have any AUI cables, transceivers or
>> ether-pipe (10b5) they'd be willing to donate to create such a retro VMS
>> exhibit?  I have two 10b5 terminators but no pipe, transceivers or AUI
>> cables.  I do have a number of AUI to cheapernet but I'd really like to
>> show 10b5.
>> 
> 
> I've got a coil of 10b5 (never tapped), plus just about any length
> or style of AUI cable along with both the old (H4000) and new (H4005)
> types of transceivers.  The tapping tool (assuming I can find it) is
> the only thing I wouldn't want to part with permanently.  
> 

I threw out a whole spool, had never been used.  Sad really.

On another more interesting note, imagine my surprise to see yellow
cable running through one of the buildings on the Army Depot where
I spend my time when I am not overseas.  I keep meaning to find out
if it is still active or just has never been pulled out.

bill

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