tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105910909622970995.post1068400453542649788..comments2023-07-22T07:43:55.747-06:00Comments on Conceited Jerk Dot Com: Pass the Pepto, or Bringing Up the PastShaun M Wheelerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03318225874671411859noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105910909622970995.post-46374877879084114442009-10-22T00:10:55.702-05:002009-10-22T00:10:55.702-05:00you can reach me at maschine@shaw.cayou can reach me at <br><br>maschine@shaw.caAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105910909622970995.post-57259017668349407452009-10-21T20:15:52.258-05:002009-10-21T20:15:52.258-05:00Many apologies for the mistrust, Mr. N, too many p...Many apologies for the mistrust, Mr. N, too many people have been yanking my chain lately...<br><br>This sounds like an interesting challenge!<br><br>I will have a look around this weekend to see if I have anything left in The Lab that might fit the bill (tossed a bunch of stuff a couple of weeks ago).<br><br>If not, I'll find out what I can and hopefully steer you in the right direction - it'll be easier now that I have internet at home again.<br><br>Shoot me your email address and I'll be in touch this weekend.Conceited Jerkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03318225874671411859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105910909622970995.post-67226897320954364922009-10-21T15:50:25.892-05:002009-10-21T15:50:25.892-05:00I'm seriousI have a Laser Precison OTDR, proba...I'm serious<br><br>I have a Laser Precison OTDR, probably based on the first Compaq portable PC's<br><br>I have no drive on it but the OS must reside somewhere, so i am assuming , since I can store test results to an internal CMOS.<br><br>On *bootup*, it defaults to the corporation sc4reen where it shows it passing internal tests on the hardware. You never see the OS.<br><br>When sqave results, I have the option of going to the RAMCARD, or the internal CMOS.<br><br><br>I have another unit ( same manufacturer ) which has an External MASS Storage Unit...basically 2 - 3.5" drives. This hooks into the Motherboard. Its all quite amazing how much circuitry was involved. <br><br>I would simply like to have an external hardrive hook to the back of the unit , not sure how I redirect from command line, perhaps, use the RAMCard port or I may be able to connect ot a connector on the motherboard.<br><br>It would be sweet if a hardrive was available that had a Ram Card adaptor, just plug in and use the same command line.<br><br><br>I'm open to suggestionsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105910909622970995.post-1562355705495341352009-10-20T16:58:59.824-05:002009-10-20T16:58:59.824-05:00The IEEE486 is an odd standard (bus control) usual...The IEEE486 is an odd standard (bus control) usually used in scientific measurement applications. Parallel ports usually use the IEEE 1284 standard (standard since '97).<br><br>If you're serious, I will certainly try to help. If you're yanking my chain...Conceited Jerkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03318225874671411859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105910909622970995.post-36021551509092339212009-10-20T15:09:59.333-05:002009-10-20T15:09:59.333-05:00i got an old XT. What would you recommend to attac...i got an old XT. What would you recommend to attach as an external hardrive.<br><br>I have a parallel port availble. IEEE486 port.<br><br>This is a proprietary unit ( its an OTYDR ). Not sure if I can access the OS to map a drive. <br><br>Its that or a RAMCARDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6105910909622970995.post-27773462694674449072009-10-17T21:16:09.047-05:002009-10-17T21:16:09.047-05:00Yes the CD,S are way ahead of the sound we get fro...Yes the CD,S are way ahead of the sound we get from Computers and MP,3 s Have never lost my CDS nor my player as it is preferred in the house and on my sound system . Mp3 ok for out side in the car or while biking in the bush.Old Chumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863403166217310337noreply@blogger.com