[SunRescue] Hello...

[Roger Walkup]

Mike Nealey wrote:

> Hi Mike,
>
> I tried Mouser. I ordered the NVRAMs from them in March of this year. They still
> do not have them. Last time I called they were still back ordered until
> November!
>
> Mike Hebel wrote:
>
> > >>Hi all...
> >
> > Howdy!
> >
> > >>I am new to this list so I thought I would introduce myself.
> > >>
> > >>I am a collector of vintage systems, focusing on Unix workstations and
> > >>DEC stuff (VAX, PDP-11, etc...). I have been collecting for about 4 or 5
> > >>years. I have a few interesting things and love to talk about this stuff
> > >>so this looks like a perfect list to be on!
> > >>
> > >>A few quick questions:
> > >>
> > >>    -Are there any other lists such as this that anyone knows about?
> >
> > You can subscribe to the packrats.org list from either
> > http:\\www.sunhelp.org or http:\\www.workstations.org (currently under
> > construction) either site will do.  This list is pretty much for Sun but
> > I've seen some overflow.  The packrats list is what you want for non-sun.
> > Both are done by the same great guy - Bill Bradford - the holy keeper of the
> > lists and killer of SPAMMERS.
> >
> > >>    -Does anyone know a good source for SS2 EPROMS ( I have two SS2's
> > >>that have dead EPROMS but I can't seem to buy one to save my life)?
> >
> > You can get them from www.mouser.com for around $20.  Read the NVRAM FAQ.
> > You can find it on the www.sunhelp.org site.
> >
> > >>    -Anyone have anything to sell or trade? ;^)
> >
> > Ask around.  There's always _something_ out there. ;-)
> >
> > >>    -Anyone in the Los Angeles, CA area know of any good scrapers or
> > >>junk dealers in the area, I just arrived here and am looking?
> >
> > Can't help you there - I'm in the midwest - but I'm sure someone on the list
> > can point you in the right direction.
> >
> > Mike Hebel
> >
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I got one from www.memoryx.com for a decent price (can't recall just now).  Very
good service.  www.anythingsun.com also carries them, but the price is $40.00.

Roger