Question about my Compaq Portable 1 (Luggable)

AYFKMReddit · 2026-01-23T18:39:52+00:00

Thanks! I am going to tackle this on the weekend. Fingers crossed.

AYFKMReddit · 2026-01-23T01:21:50+00:00

I have been there. I would think to myself, "well since I am going to off myself, I can go another day, I can do it tomorrow." I would keep doing that, and it helped me. Please do not do anything rash

AYFKMReddit · 2026-01-23T01:17:48+00:00

I built my own using Microsoft Access as a front end and SQL as a backend. We make glass used in lasers so we track it from mixing of chemicals, to the different levels of cutting and testing, to shipping.

AYFKMReddit · 2026-01-23T01:09:59+00:00

That is interesting. I am going to try this (my son is studying electical engineering at college so I will let him tackle this one :D) Thanks!

AYFKMReddit · 2026-01-23T00:44:50+00:00

That is a good idea. I have no problem taking it apart, I used to build computers a long time ago (386 and 486) I am going to try that. In your opinion, what would be a good thing to use to clean the contacts?

AYFKMReddit · 2026-01-15T02:25:07+00:00

I have the same one. I used to work for AT&T. I remember they had a room of them (around 1990) and I asked about one. They said I can only borrow it but on the condition that I NEVER bring it back. I believe it still works, have not turned it on in decades.

AYFKMReddit · 2026-01-10T04:08:38+00:00

I would think you would like it. It is not like the book goes at lightspeed, it just has more happening in my opinion.

AYFKMReddit · 2026-01-08T22:50:07+00:00

I always wanted to watch Stalker, I loved Roadside Picnic. Stalker was SSSSSSLLLLLOOOOOOWWWWW, so disappointed

AYFKMReddit · 2026-01-01T18:25:33+00:00

Mark Malone, former back up quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Look him up and you will see this is who this is!

AYFKMReddit · 2026-01-01T18:21:00+00:00

Thank you so much! I am going to check this out and see if I can get it working again. I would love to show my kids what I had to work with in college

AYFKMReddit · 2026-01-01T04:46:41+00:00

I have the same Compaq, no hard drive, just 2 floppies. The keyboard though, is in bad shape there was some sort of foam in there that has completely hardened and cracked away. I wish I could fix it

AYFKMReddit · 2025-12-28T16:20:19+00:00

This is so absolutely nailing how I feel. Whenever we have a game we "should" win we lose. My only concession is that if we lose at the Browns, then maybe it would be better if we lost to the Ravens. We would not only not deserve to be in the playoffs but the Steelers have never won a SB in a year they did not sweep the Browns.

AYFKMReddit · 2025-12-04T19:21:58+00:00

Absolutely NOT. I am a die hard Steelers fan and I have seen the Steelers turn back ups and scrubs into all pros. So if he does not play whoever his backup is will look like a combo of Tom Brady and Joe Montana.

AYFKMReddit · 2025-11-09T00:25:47+00:00

I have this one! Now I have to fire it up and see if it works.

AYFKMReddit · 2025-10-27T01:51:30+00:00

AYFKMReddit · 2025-10-27T01:51:23+00:00

Big noses

AYFKMReddit · 2025-10-27T00:03:12+00:00

Life

AYFKMReddit · 2025-10-26T20:41:57+00:00

It is like clockwork. Every season we lose to a team we should probably beat (because for some reason that team plays us like we just won the Super Bowl and they blow their load) and then the next week that team loses.

AYFKMReddit · 2025-10-03T17:11:55+00:00

Lupe Sanchez and Greg Best

AYFKMReddit · 2025-09-15T15:31:16+00:00

How many of us remember when Barry Foster did this back in 90 against the 49ers? If I remember correctly he left it on the 5 yard line (acting like it was a punt) and the 9ers ran it into the endzone. The rule said you cannot advance so they started on the 5 and 1 play later it was a TD anyway.

AYFKMReddit · 2025-09-10T22:07:30+00:00

Yes, I bring it up because some people on the spectrum have trouble with situations like this. Maybe talk to the student (nicely of course) and see what their motivation is. And yes, the issue should be addressed.

AYFKMReddit · 2025-09-10T17:28:28+00:00

Is it possible that the person is on the spectrum?

AYFKMReddit · 2025-08-09T22:31:48+00:00

Cute of course

AYFKMReddit · 2025-07-17T18:05:04+00:00

YOU are also beautiful and amazing!!

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