[rescue] Burroughs B1000 series minicomputer disk exerciser

[leaknoil]

Is that actually sitting in a coffin ?


On 3/2/2012 10:39 PM, Justin Haynes wrote:
> All -
>
> Probably the easiest most non-damagable piece of equipment associated 
> with this minicomputer that can safely and relatively inexpensively be 
> shipped just about anywhere.  :-)   Pictures here:
>
> http://austin.craigslist.org/ele/2881973559.html
>
> A video is available as well and I'll make it available if anyone 
> would like to see it.  I can be heard babbling and holding the 
> cellphone camera, but my friend Dave with the English accent knew more 
> about the hardware and talks through it, including opening the case to 
> point out some of the beautiful by-hand wire wrapping.
>
> If anyone here on the list wants it, I'll send it if you pay 
> shipping.  I'd like to know it will be used or at least preserved.  
> Ideally it can live at a museum near a suitable Burroughs minicomputer.
>
> -Justin
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