Subject: Re: Wang info center
Date: Wed, 12 Nov 1997 01:31:44 -0500
On 28 Jul 97 at 8:12, xxxx wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I was very interested in finding you web page. It contains a lot
> of interesting information.
Thank you. I believe I've replied to your message before, but just in case...
> I am a member of a group called the Retro-Computing System of RI. We
> collect, restore and run early computer systems dating back to the
> early '60s. It is something of a cross between the Boston Computer
> Museum and a user support group for collectors of vintage hardware.
Very interesting!
> We just received a donation of an entire Wang VS100 installation. It
> includes several disk drives, tape drive, half dozen band printers,
> 100 or so terminals, and around 50 small printers. We would like to
> keep the CPU and a minimal number of peripherals in order to keep the
> machine in running condition. We do have a large number of terminals
> and small pieces that we need to get rid of.
OK.
It must be quite a marvel to keep old systems running. Sooner or later something fails, and the older the system the less likely you can find a replacement board or part, or even anyone who knows anything about the system.
> Once we take inventory I'd like to post something on your trader page.
> Do you think there would be any interest in such old parts?
Not too much, but one never knows, and the listing in my page is free of charge. I suggest you send me a concise list and the terms and conditions of the offer.
> Also, can you give me an idea of what the production run of the VS100
> was? And how that compares to other early (pre-'87) VS models.
No, I don't know. I'll ask. I probably said that before, and forgot. OK, I asked. I should hear in a day or two.
Regards,
Thomas Junker