Author: Terry McCracken
Date: 08:01:57 11/19/05
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On November 19, 2005 at 08:49:46, Steve B wrote: >>Steve knows the ins and outs as both a collector and an E-Bay bidder, but I have >>to agree with you on this one, Steve should have taken the chance that the >>prototype worked. If not re-sell it. >to Terry and Sarah > >well i generally dont like to get over technical when it comes to my posts but i >will tell you what my concerns were > >many parts of an old computer can be replaced except for one >the EPROM >this contains the actual program code > >some Eproms over the years go blank >they lose the information >this is a fear for all old computers >that one day the eprom will erase over time >there are those that copy program eproms to have as a backup for this reason >alone > >i have a VERY rare Conchess T8 module in perfect working order except for the >Eprom which is now as empty as my plate after thanksgiving dinner > >i had a feeling that this is the problem with this prototype >(other collectors i contacted felt this way as well) > >the only thing you can do then is to try to find someone who will copy an >already exisiting eprom for that program and use the copy > >here this is not so simple..as a prototype there is no way to know if a normal >Mark V Eprom will work in the Prototype and i dont think it would personally >the book ,features,search,,any number of things could have been changed from >pre-release to release models > > >as far as reselling it.. >well..these sorts of rare auctions are watched VERY closely by collectors >worldwide and only collectors will bid for it >a normal Mark v sells for $50-$100 so only collectors bid on this and it was >only for the prototype > >as soon as i put it back for sale..everyone would know i tried to repair it and >i couldnt repair it hence i am re-selling it > >i would get 1/3 of the price then > >Best >Steve Point well taken! I didn't realize that the old eproms lost data over a couple of decades. How can you avoid data loss as the computer ages, or is it inevitable? Worried Regards, Terry
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