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Came across this gem while un-hoarding grandparents place. by greenknightin hardware

[–]greenknight[S] 2 points3 points ago

I am a scion of open source and free software, I would love to free the documentation!

Came across this gem while un-hoarding grandparents place. by greenknightin hardware

[–]greenknight[S] 1 point2 points ago

Just the first pics of the dusty tech upstairs, but knowing the slice of history is up there has been combined with assertions of it working in the 90's. I'm interested enough to climb up there and dig it out once I have a table set up to take photos.

I will link to my submission in /r/vintagecomputing when it exists.

Came across this gem while un-hoarding grandparents place. by greenknightin hardware

[–]greenknight[S] 3 points4 points ago

As always, you find the most appropriate sub for your post in the comments :). I will definitely post there when I put up more photos of the "undusting".

Came across this gem while un-hoarding grandparents place. by greenknightin hardware

[–]greenknight[S] 0 points1 point ago

Super! When I get to the stage of assessing functionality this will help. I also noticed some documentation around so I hope what I need is there.

Came across this gem while un-hoarding grandparents place. by greenknightin hardware

[–]greenknight[S] 2 points3 points ago

I am an in-law but their Poppa was a self educated engineer for Hughes aircraft, andwas an alpha version of your modern geek.

Came across this gem while un-hoarding grandparents place. by greenknightin hardware

[–]greenknight[S] 0 points1 point ago

I thought similarly. But in the case of the Altair, it seems to retain some collector value even as a brick.

Came across this gem while un-hoarding grandparents place. by greenknightin hardware

[–]greenknight[S] 22 points23 points ago

An Altair 8800, working as far as anyone knows.

How do I determine it's function beyond visual inspection? I don't dare turn it on. :)

Is there any way of determining the value of these vintage computers? Suggestions for an internet or local solution would be welcome as I don't know where to start. (also have 2 functional trs-80's and a commodore 64 and 128)

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Came across this gem while un-hoarding grandparents place. (imgur.com)

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NYC Knife laws are fucking inane by Fantasysagein knives

[–]greenknight 1 point2 points ago

As others have probably mentioned, the method of knapping flint blades dictates the use of the edge. There are angles for killing used in spears, but the linear edge of flint blade is ill suited for killing but great for skinning tough hides.

Apple to Give Up Google Maps in iOS 6.0, Go With Own Solution by readersevenin gadgets

[–]greenknight 0 points1 point ago

Actually, that is probably more trademarked then anything else I've seen suggested, tongue and cheek or not.

Have you accused of being arrogant? by Splitarillosin INTP

[–]greenknight 1 point2 points ago

Yes I have. Usually right after I tell someone that, while they are entitled to their opinion, it does not make them any less wrong.

The galactic history, which one to follow? by UtopicVisionin UFOs

[–]greenknight 14 points15 points ago

Cool story bro. Each sounds like a wonderfully rich backdrop for some decent speculative fiction.

How to politely and efficiently end conversations...? by eyewirein SocialEngineering

[–]greenknight 0 points1 point ago

I think taking the note assures that the mark feels like they were heard( the only thing they care about), but putting the prop down gives the signal you are now done listening and further mouth sounds are no longer being considered. :)

How to politely and efficiently end conversations...? by eyewirein SocialEngineering

[–]greenknight 1 point2 points ago

I agree but don't forget a closing signal like putting it down to signal finality.

Protesting. by meter1060in Calgary

[–]greenknight -1 points0 points ago

Drains on the system are perfectly valid forms of protest. The whole point is to make your day harder becauee YOU are the system. Ghandi says sorry.

Protesting. by meter1060in Calgary

[–]greenknight -1 points0 points ago

Yet you are here on reddit, talking about it... Perhaps mission accomplished.

Sigil of Kali by Tarperin occult

[–]greenknight 1 point2 points ago

I like your interpretation of her temperament. I have always been intensely drawn to those aspects that are often overlooked.

Sigil of Kali by Tarperin occult

[–]greenknight 2 points3 points ago

She is a lover and a dancer first. Heads roll when you step on her foot when waltzing with her power.

What do you think Calgary is missing? by Ahuchin Calgary

[–]greenknight 6 points7 points ago

Dredging a slough does not make it a lake ;)

What do you think Calgary is missing? by Ahuchin Calgary

[–]greenknight 0 points1 point ago

And CBC2

Most of the newly planted shrubs outside the building look like this. I wonder if they used mushroom compost? by hearforthepunsin mycology

[–]greenknight 3 points4 points ago

I'm known to spray my lawns with diluted spore ink of shaggymanes. My parents still complain.

Most of the newly planted shrubs outside the building look like this. I wonder if they used mushroom compost? by hearforthepunsin mycology

[–]greenknight 0 points1 point ago

All it took was forgetting that I had mushroom soup for dinner and having some wine that evening.... that's the only warning for shaggymanes (which I would say those are.)

You know you can decline your ballot in Alberta, right? by aardvarkiousin alberta

[–]greenknight 3 points4 points ago

I didn't, thank you. This is likely what I will do as my riding is the one lefter-then-the-rest riding in Alberta. I am not supporting the NDP here but my other choices suck.

So a fundie told me I "just don't understand..." I asked her what I don't understand and why, and she deleted all her comments. So I answered for her... by Sstevens8in atheism

[–]greenknight 1 point2 points ago

Hard to post that on reddit

Things are getting heated in this election by SingAboutTruthin alberta

[–]greenknight 11 points12 points ago

On another note, I've heard that Allan Hunsperger was involved in financial shenanigans in starting Shine FM. Let's say it is a confidential informant that I've heard from. Any idea how I can dig a little bit deeper into that?

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