[Coco] Re: Coco Digest, Vol 32, Issue 34
Richard Ivey
rrivey at yahoo.com
Sat Apr 15 06:49:28 EDT 2006
Im the fella selling SR-71 Blackbird. It had gotten to around 46 bucks, which is where I see most of the odd CoCo pieces go for. Imagine my surprise when I came back in from lunch and saw the amount. It was like in the cartoons where the boy rabbit sees the girl rabbit and his eyes pop out about 3 feet out of his head with the "AROOOOGA!" sound in the background. It far exceeded my expectations. I don't know why it's bidding that high, either. I figured it would go higher than titles like "One on One" and "Shamus", but ..."wow". I posted another today, "Protector" and it's already up to 32 bucks.. And all my docs get scanned.
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Today's Topics:
1. 6309 wikipedia aticle (Mike Pepe)
2. Tom Mix SR-71 going for over $100 (John Guin)
3. Re: Tom Mix SR-71 going for over $100 (Neil Morrison)
4. Re: Tom Mix SR-71 going for over $100 (George's Coco Address)
5. Re: Tom Mix SR-71 going for over $100 (Mark McDougall)
6. Re: Tom Mix SR-71 going for over $100 (Neil Morrison)
7. Preparing for a job which requires knowledge of C (Tony C)
8. Starting up memory problems and solution. (Jim Cox)
9. Switched wall wort for Roy's Video Adapter (Jim Cox)
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 18:34:33 -0400
From: Mike Pepe
Subject: [Coco] 6309 wikipedia aticle
To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
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I edited this extensively. Anyone see anything wrong with it?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hitachi_6309
thanks!
-Mike
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Message: 2
Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 01:53:14 +0000
From: "John Guin"
Subject: [Coco] Tom Mix SR-71 going for over $100
To: coco at maltedmedia.com
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..on eBay:
http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=8793593653
Disclaimer: I bid on this to get the instructions. Hopefully, whoever wins
will scan and distribute them.
Still, this seems a bit on the high side. Am I missing something about this
particular auction?
John
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 19:14:46 -0700
From: "Neil Morrison"
Subject: Re: [Coco] Tom Mix SR-71 going for over $100
To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts"
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I think Tom Mix should get back in production - if these prices hold! But it
looks like a race between Ken Carlin and 'berosi76'
berosi76 (63) US $109.50 Apr-13-06 14:33:44 PDT
k-carlin (415) US $107.00 Apr-14-06 11:53:42 PDT
Neil
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Guin"
> ..on eBay:
> http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=8793593653
>
> Disclaimer: I bid on this to get the instructions. Hopefully, whoever
> wins will scan and distribute them.
>
> Still, this seems a bit on the high side. Am I missing something about
> this particular auction?
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:57:41 -0500
From: "George's Coco Address"
Subject: Re: [Coco] Tom Mix SR-71 going for over $100
To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts"
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This made me think about the Coco stuff and how it might be seen on the
internet's eBay.
I did a really quick research on this particular subject and found...
On Google...
There are approximately 768,000 pages on "SR Blackbird".
"SR 71 Blackbird" nets about 604,000 pages.
Right now(as of this writing), eBay in "All Categories" has 86 entries found
with the search term " SR 71 Blackbird" I found 92 with the search term " SR
Blackbird"
I sorted them by price and the results are interesting.
I'm wondering how many of those folks that find this on eBay actually know
what they are buying.
Interesting, huh? I can visualize the seller replying to a buyer(after the
fact) such as follows:
" I clearly stated what it was when you bid on it. If you didn't know what
you were buying, then that's not my fault."
Even eBay and PayPal will stand behind the seller on this(providing the ad
was correct).
Keep a bookmark on that page, come back to that page later and see what has
transpired in the messages, reviews and correspondence on that seller.
I will watch this one. After all, it is the ONLY ONE FOR SALE. It might be
rare!
I'm gunna wachit, by golly! << old Texan from an old Texan.
George
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Guin"
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 8:53 PM
Subject: [Coco] Tom Mix SR-71 going for over $100
> ..on eBay:
> http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=8793593653
>
> Disclaimer: I bid on this to get the instructions. Hopefully, whoever
> wins will scan and distribute them.
>
> Still, this seems a bit on the high side. Am I missing something about
> this particular auction?
>
> John
>
>
>
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Message: 5
Date: Sat, 15 Apr 2006 14:57:46 +1000
From: Mark McDougall
Subject: Re: [Coco] Tom Mix SR-71 going for over $100
To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
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John Guin wrote:
> Still, this seems a bit on the high side. Am I missing something about
> this particular auction?
Nothing surprises me on eBay any more.
There was an Amiga game called "The Kristal" that went for some obscene
amount on eBay about a year ago - I can't recall the price but I think is
was in the hundreds of AUD?!? My friend got excited because he has a
complete boxed version in very good condition. A quick search today reveals
one copy going for ~4 GBP with no bids!
I've also seen mad bidding wars on console cartridges with the *identical*
item in the same condition listed at the same time from other sellers with
*no* bids.
I've seen the C64 DTV go for $51 with $10 postage - the day after I bought
mine in a local Target store for $29.95.
I've got a few factory-sealed Amiga games I picked up in a bargain bin for
AUD$2 many many years ago. If I ever put them on eBay, I'm expecting
anywhere from $0.50 to $200 each! ;)
All I can say is: "A fool and his money are soon parted".
Regards,
--
| Mark McDougall | "Electrical Engineers do it
| | with less resistance!"
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Message: 6
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:16:03 -0700
From: "Neil Morrison"
Subject: Re: [Coco] Tom Mix SR-71 going for over $100
To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts"
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eBay: It's far, far weirder than the Bermuda Triangle - more like the
Twilight Zone!
Neil
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From: "Mark McDougall"
> All I can say is: "A fool and his money are soon parted".
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Message: 7
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 22:36:26 -0700
From: "Tony C"
Subject: [Coco] Preparing for a job which requires knowledge of C
To: coco at maltedmedia.com
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<8249c4ac0604142236v6ee2378fk173523ff7661a7ef at mail.gmail.com>
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I've been actively interviewing since I will be out of work sometime this
year.
I've been in my current position for 8.5 years, have only used C for a 2-3
month project, about 4-5 years ago.
I worked with C++ for 1-2 years when I first started here (8+ years ago),
and it was the first time I had used C++ outside of school.
The C++ project was extrmeley well architected, and made my coming up to
speed easy, and i was able to produce something within a reasonable amount
of time.
However, it only used a very tiny subset of the C++ features, which is
really a blessing in disguise, considering all the bloat and pitfalls tied
to the language.
I've never used the STL nor iostreams.
However, I do have both languages listed on my resume, and as a result I
have been asked questions on both. The job req I'm interviewing for done's
read x years with C programming", it just reads "knowledge of C". This is
quite strangely worded, because it could be construed as an entry-level
position (which it certainly is not).
So earlier this week during a phone screen, I was asked 5 questions about
C++ which I couldn't answer. I tried to direct the interviewer to the fact
that I hadn't used the language
in 6 years, and could probably pick up the things I need to know relatively
quickly.
During another phone screen, I was asked a few questions about C which I
couldn't answer, but did answer other questions on C correctly.
I think asking these types of questions do not really assess one's
capabilities, and shouldn't be used exclusively to determine of a person is
suitable for a position without giving
them an opportunity to prove it. Many managers and engineers where I work
also feel this way, and don't ask these types of questions.
Since many of you are professional programmers, I'd like to get your input.
I've found a list of 100 questions on C that I am going over this weekend,
to get ready for a phone interview on Monday.
The job isn't a full-time programming job, and that's fine with me. I've
never been a full-time coder anyway.
(that is, it's a full -time job that doesn't require me to write code al
lthe time)
One question stands out on the list, that I haven't been able to find a
solution on
(most of the others I've been able to come up with reasonable answers,
considering I haven't used the language in over 8 years)
What is the difference between main() in a C program, and main() in a C++
program?
I don't really need to know it, but it is intriguing, and I've never heard
this before even in a classroom
COmments ?
thanks
Tony
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Message: 8
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 23:40:10 -0700
From: "Jim Cox"
Subject: [Coco] Starting up memory problems and solution.
To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
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After setting up my CoCo-3 and briefly testing it last
weekend, I decided to move the tabe to a better location.
After the move, I briefly powered it up and then decided
to try a different monitor. It was a used monitor that I
hadn't tried before, and it didn't come up right away and
when it did the entire screen was green without any text.
I determined it was the RAM problem. I reseated my Disto
board multiple times, but only had marginal success and
even then the screen would go blank after a minute or so.
I swapped out the board for a new C-9 512 board and after
a few adjustments, I got it seated correctly and it worked
fine. I
I am running the memory tests now and it's working fine
now.
I am going to reseat all the RAM on the Disto board and
clean it's contacts and try it on another CoCo 3.
Hopefully it's just needs a little attention.
I just wanted to check and see if anyone else has seen
this issue with the screen being blank due to a memory
issue.
-Jim
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Message: 9
Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2006 23:42:57 -0700
From: "Jim Cox"
Subject: [Coco] Switched wall wort for Roy's Video Adapter
To: CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts
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Roy's adapter is working great, though when I power up
something like a fan or light, I get some momentary
distortion.
In the documentation Roy states that in this case it's
best to get a switched supply. Has anyone done this, and
if so, can then provide the source and part number?
I'll try looking this up later, but thought I'd ask the
list.
-Jim
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