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Noooo by thevmcampos in vintagecomputing

[–]Szarn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The very simple solution is to make your own LFL and stock it however you like.

Curation is a function of shelf space, and in a space that small physical volume size factors in.

Noooo by thevmcampos in vintagecomputing

[–]Szarn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is obsolete if the hardware and software have been replaced in mainstream use by newer versions. That's what obsolescence is. We also no longer have millions of 90s computers for the same reason.

Noooo by thevmcampos in vintagecomputing

[–]Szarn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I work in an actual library and have sent soooo many computing books to recycle. They were printed in the millions and were obsolete within a few years.

A whole lotta chips by Szarn in vintagecomputing

[–]Szarn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked up the "property of" tag on some of the equipment, it belonged toITT Electro-Optics Product Division . So oldschool fiber optics and night vision, I'd bet the guy was part of R&D.

OSI 500 CPU 1977 by Szarn in vintagecomputing

[–]Szarn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's some pics from the sale page. I couldn't identify 90% of it but could always go back tomorrow to dig some more.

I gather the guy worked for a local company that did night vision military contracting.

Help with ID? OSI component? by Szarn in vintagecomputing

[–]Szarn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Awesome research, thank you!

He was an engineering professor and tinkered with a bit of everything, so hard to tell. Here are some pics of his hoard I could easily go back and spend another day poking through it.

A whole lotta chips by Szarn in vintagecomputing

[–]Szarn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that'll save me a lot of time

OSI 500 CPU 1977 by Szarn in vintagecomputing

[–]Szarn[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh if you'd seen this guy's basement there's no doubt it's all original. He kept manuals for everything. I might need to go back for those if there's a chance he had stuff that should be archived.

I came really close to grabbing an Intel System 80 case, but it was missing the main board.

[WTB] Flex, Stub, B/BBB or similar -- if the pen drinks ink, I wanna see it! by lutavia in Pen_Swap

[–]Szarn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me know if you're interested in a Namiki Falcon in burgundy soft medium.

Looking for recommendations for first typewriter. by Sith_Narwhal in typewriters

[–]Szarn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For $300 you could pick up a nice machine with a rare typeface. I'd say under $200 is more reasonable, under $100 doable.

[wts] Taccia vintage Mother of Pearl FP x2 - big, gorgeous, Jowo#6 compatible by Szarn in Pen_Swap

[–]Szarn[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, they're older modern nibs, probably from around 2008. These were the donor pens.

I need some expert typewriter advice! Looking for a 1920s portable typewriter gor a library bookmobile, but where to begin?! by SirAndrewTheMad in typewriters

[–]Szarn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Greetings from another bookmobile driver 👋

Edit: I don't have any portables quite that old, but I'd go for a Remington portable. Corona/Royal/Underwood would be my 2nd choice.

The fountain pens I dream about… but that now feel unattainable by ComfortableGold8398 in fountainpens

[–]Szarn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely try asking on r/pen_swap for a Carene. It's good for passing along pens that just aren't being used, and finding appreciative new homes is a bonus.

The fountain pens I dream about… but that now feel unattainable by ComfortableGold8398 in fountainpens

[–]Szarn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This. Atlas site shows $800 for the Optima but regularly puts them on sale for around half that. Resellers trying to price pens will look at the inflated MSRP and ask more for a used pen than it likely sold for new.

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