Finding “Discs of Tron” on the Roadside

Re:Finding “Discs of Tron” on the Roadside by Roark66 on Friday July 28, 2023 @08:42AM (#36905976)

Indeed. I used to own a vintage IBM AS400 server system and a separate disc enclosure. Each component was roughly the size of two mini fridges one atop the other. It weighted over 130 kg each. Add a "smart" crt terminal and a carrier bag full of cables.

Unfortunately I had to relocate for work and I couldn't take it with me. I tried to sell it, then I advertised to give it away. Eventually I had to take it to local "it recycling" facility rum by the council where they had me pay a fee for "disposal of a business grade it system" (fair enough). I wish I could've kept it.

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Re:Finding “Discs of Tron” on the Roadside by detourdog on Friday July 28, 2023 @09:28AM (#36906474)

I got a fully complete Nixdorf 820 with the dust covers for free. As far as I can tell I might be the only person outside of the Nixdorf Museum with one.

I don't I could sell it if I wanted to. The drives alone seem to powered by washing machine motors.

This group usually tries to rescue things. https://vcfed.org

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Re:Finding “Discs of Tron” on the Roadside by acomjean on Friday July 28, 2023 @10:08AM (#36907013)

Rhode Island computer museum, was fun retro museum. we were offered a tour of the warehouse. A short drive later, a warehouse full of old machines. Impressive lot. They rent them out for movies. It’s impossiblely hard to keep all the machines working.

https://www.ricomputermuseum.org/collections-gallery

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Re:Finding “Discs of Tron” on the Roadside by detourdog on Friday July 28, 2023 @11:02AM (#36907784)

Yes, they have a good reputation for a truly unique show. This museum is maintained by one person and his partner.

The large Scale systems museum. New Kensington, PA.

https://www.largescalesystemsmuseum.org

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