SVD!!
Ok I was selling a lot of my Apple hardware and made a post to the Vintage Computer Marketplace a number of weeks ago.
I just got this reply.
from erothfus (eric@rothfus.com) to splifford (spliffrd@inch.com)
in reference to your ad #2140 Apple Computer lot - all of it or some of it for sale or trade
23-Aug-06:12:58 PM:US-Pacific
http://www.vintagecomputermarketpl…
Do you have the Apple GS still laying around?
I replied..
I just want it to go to someone who wont turn around
and ebay it or do something retarded with it.
and look at his response...
:-) Fair enuf!
Here's my scoop. I'm the creator of the "Semi-Virtual Diskette"
or SVD for short. This is a floppy emulator for the "old" machines
that gives you an easy way to boot/run them without having the
original diskettes. It's really just a hobbyist device that I
created for my own use. However, it has kinda' taken on a life
of its own and I've been building them for people all over the
world. It isn't a money-making proposition, that's for sure!
In fact, I donate all of the profits to computer sites and
organizations who are preserving the old machines or software.
But it's fun. Check out www.theSVD.com for more info.
So, on to the punch line, it's time I supported the GS. I've
built an SVD for a guy who is using it on an Apple IIc,
but wants to use it on the GS. I've never tried it, and
apparently it doesn't work...so I need to get ahold of a GS.
Personally, I'm a collector myself with TRS-80's, Apples, Heathkit,
IMSAI, Altair, Commodore, and the occasional off-center like my Data
General Nova 3 or Heathkit analog computer...among others.
What I'm looking for is a GS w/keyboard and mouse, and whatever cards,
software, and manuals I can lay my hands on. No monitor needed,
really, although if you have an original that will otherwise hit the
dumpster, I'll gladly pay shipping to get the thing to a new home: my
storage unit. Operational would be best in this instance. Normally,
I like machines which aren't working...they go for far less on ePay
and I enjoy getting them up and running. My Pet2000 is such a
beastie. It's like with the old cars, you can lift the hood, read the
schematic and fix the things.
So, what would $20 + shipping to Austin, TX get me??? :-)
Best,
Eric
Ummm whatever you want bro!! LOL wowowowowo
Take a look at this people! I want one. Time to get some vintage tech fired up.
I just got this reply.
from erothfus (eric@rothfus.com) to splifford (spliffrd@inch.com)
in reference to your ad #2140 Apple Computer lot - all of it or some of it for sale or trade
23-Aug-06:12:58 PM:US-Pacific
http://www.vintagecomputermarketpl…
Do you have the Apple GS still laying around?
I replied..
I just want it to go to someone who wont turn around
and ebay it or do something retarded with it.
and look at his response...
:-) Fair enuf!
Here's my scoop. I'm the creator of the "Semi-Virtual Diskette"
or SVD for short. This is a floppy emulator for the "old" machines
that gives you an easy way to boot/run them without having the
original diskettes. It's really just a hobbyist device that I
created for my own use. However, it has kinda' taken on a life
of its own and I've been building them for people all over the
world. It isn't a money-making proposition, that's for sure!
In fact, I donate all of the profits to computer sites and
organizations who are preserving the old machines or software.
But it's fun. Check out www.theSVD.com for more info.
So, on to the punch line, it's time I supported the GS. I've
built an SVD for a guy who is using it on an Apple IIc,
but wants to use it on the GS. I've never tried it, and
apparently it doesn't work...so I need to get ahold of a GS.
Personally, I'm a collector myself with TRS-80's, Apples, Heathkit,
IMSAI, Altair, Commodore, and the occasional off-center like my Data
General Nova 3 or Heathkit analog computer...among others.
What I'm looking for is a GS w/keyboard and mouse, and whatever cards,
software, and manuals I can lay my hands on. No monitor needed,
really, although if you have an original that will otherwise hit the
dumpster, I'll gladly pay shipping to get the thing to a new home: my
storage unit. Operational would be best in this instance. Normally,
I like machines which aren't working...they go for far less on ePay
and I enjoy getting them up and running. My Pet2000 is such a
beastie. It's like with the old cars, you can lift the hood, read the
schematic and fix the things.
So, what would $20 + shipping to Austin, TX get me??? :-)
Best,
Eric
Ummm whatever you want bro!! LOL wowowowowo
Take a look at this people! I want one. Time to get some vintage tech fired up.
