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Verfasst am: 23.07.2006, 19:33 Uhr
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Hi John
Actually I would do it this way, unless this has been fixed, or don't have to be done on the 64 version
Alt-CTRL-F1
Login as root
init 3
apt-get update
apt-get remove --purge dpkg-multicd
apt-get install dpkg-multicd
apt-get dist-upgrade
If it asks (dist-upgrade) to change a configuration file, the best bet would be "n" defaults and press enter
init 5 to get back to kde when d-u (dist-upgrade) is done. |
_________________ h2's d-u script
h2's rdiff-backup script
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Verfasst am: 24.07.2006, 01:50 Uhr
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Hi jbs1136. You really make me feel old then! My first modem was a 1200 baud (half card size...which for those who aren't as old, meant that the modem was only half the depth of the computer...full size cards were the full depth of the computer and usually about 6 inches across!)
The computer was called an Explorer It was a 5Mhz XT clone, and had 1 half sized card slot, would do CGA graphics or monochrome, and had a 720K 3.5 inch floppy drive. (no hard drive, a 5 meg was available for about $700.00). My next computer was a Commadore Colt, a 10Mhz Xt clone that had (gasp) a 10 meg hard drive! |
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Verfasst am: 24.07.2006, 19:06 Uhr
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Wohnort: Spanaway, Wa
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Thanks,
will try this later tonight, have to go babysit one of my granddaughters.
kbOhae, I only mentioned the modem because it was late in the game when I finally settled at a place where I could get one. Was in the military stationed overseas. First computer, Timex Sinclair with 1k ram, no way to save and use a tv for a screen. After my oldest son and I discovered an interest we went for the big time and became the envy of the block, we bought a Commodore 64 and later bought a floppy drive connected by a cable. This was after we tried cassette tapes that didn't work too well. The job I had had computers but we only had dumb terminals with a printer. I had a neighbor that worked in the computer department and he let me sign out and bring home a "portable" computer and modem. Had to take the phone receiver and place it in the "cups" on the modem. Now that's old.
Have fun guys. If the rest of the people on this board are like the ones I have met so far then I am glad I picked Kanotix (it was recommended) and joined this forum.
John
ps: Senior moment. I forgot to mention that after rebooting this morning system sounds are on but I still have to do alsaconf to get music. |
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Verfasst am: 24.07.2006, 19:37 Uhr
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@jbs1136, may be you're 10 years older, but my first computer, hope I can call it a computer, was one wit lots of transistors an diodes, papercards, and paperpunsher with bulbvalves 1 for each number. Prorg.langg. pure 6bit code. Early in the 60'es. No I'm not a grandpa, to young. My next was a programable Calc in the 70's and than the first own build Z80. Next same as you but fom Sinclair(still in good condition) and following by atari800xl and co, IBM-PC with yes! 64KB Ram, XT with 256KB than the whole line on until now. |
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Verfasst am: 24.07.2006, 22:17 Uhr
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Wohnort: Port Angeles, Wa. USA
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My first modem was a 1200 baud (half card size...which for those who aren't as old, meant that the modem was only half the depth of the computer..
I can dig it--I had a 900 baud & used it for a local bulletin board (only one of two in my community) & thought it was blazing fast!! That was back when whole programs consisted of ONE file, rather than being scattered all over the HD with dll's. 2MB of ram was considered powerful!! Before Windows I wrote batch files in DOS to activate apps from a batchfile created menu--no GUI. Sigh...I'm only 57... |
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Titel: Antique Computers
Verfasst am: 24.07.2006, 23:32 Uhr
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Hi jbs1136. My first computer was a Sinclair ZX-81 Same as your Timex-Sinclair, but I built mine from a kit. Used a cassette tape recorder to save. I had the 16k ram module. Later added a TI99/4a keyboard in a case that a friend made (he had a Timex Sinclair, and added a keyboard too...he worked at a machine shop at the time...these keyboard cases were really nice!), connected with a DB25. Had to cut all the traces on the bottom of the keyboard and rewire it. I even bought a set of key lables (someplace sold a set for the Timex Sinclair). Also added a rewired Atari 2600 joystick connected with a DB9. Later added an external regilator to drop the 9V from the power supply to 7v. This was to prevent the 5v internal regilator from overheating. I even made a foam-filled suitcase to carry it in. Everything but the 9" B&W tv fit in there.
I think I still have everything in the suitcase in a closet (except the TV)...its been several years, but it might even still work! The programs on cassette are probably no good anymore though.
[quote]"First computer, Timex Sinclair with 1k ram, no way to save and use a tv for a screen. "
John[/quote] |
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Titel: Antique Computers
Verfasst am: 25.07.2006, 08:26 Uhr
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My first "computer" was a TI 2500 Datamath 1974, and shortly later the SR 56 "Little Professor". You remember those little wonders of technology? We played a lot with them - mostly interested in producing those funny overflow errors.
Then I spent 1 year in an insurance company's datacenter, where everybody had to wear those white "doctor coats". Most of the time I was busy cheching and sorting those punched cards, or I would carry around thounsands of those big tapes. It was a Nixdorf system, I was very rarely allowed to touch the "control console".
After University and Football the chain of PC started, and computer became boring.
Greetings,
Chris |
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Titel: RE: Antique Computers
Verfasst am: 25.07.2006, 12:44 Uhr
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You dont need to install dpkg-mulitcd. |
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Titel: RE: Antique Computers
Verfasst am: 25.07.2006, 18:00 Uhr
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@slam, my last contact wit punchincards was 1983, at the Uni-Stuttgart. Sorting 500 cards in less than 15 minutes by hand with no errors. |
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Titel: RE: Antique Computers
Verfasst am: 25.07.2006, 19:28 Uhr
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Wohnort: Spanaway, Wa
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Okay, I give. I didn't start with computers until the 80's and then only as a user. Play games and write letters. I finally retired and got interested. This is my second computer that I have built in the last year and I am now trying to learn something about what is going on. Programming is not for me, I tried some of it and got very confused. I do like playing with linux and want to get it to the point that I can dump windows totally. I think I have found a distro that I like.
Never knew this thread would start a "Way back when. . ." but it was fun reading.
Later,
John |
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Titel: Re: RE: Antique Computers
Verfasst am: 25.07.2006, 21:21 Uhr
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Titel: RE: Re: RE: Antique Computers
Verfasst am: 26.07.2006, 06:58 Uhr
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