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| | [AI summary] The Floppy Emu, a hardware device for emulating floppy disks on vintage computers, has received widespread acclaim from users. It allows retro systems like Apple II and Macintosh computers to boot and operate with modern storage solutions such as SD cards. Users appreciate its ease of use, compatibility with various machines, and the ability to preserve and run classic software. However, some challenges exist, such as compatibility issues with certain Mac models and the need for specific cables for certain systems. Overall, the Floppy Emu is a highly regarded tool for enthusiasts and historians interested in preserving and experiencing vintage computing.
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| | Getting data out of an old computer often means reaching for (or making up) a serial cable. Here's an example, transferring files from a Tatung Einstein to a Windows 10 computer using a USB to Serial adapter and a custom cable. Most of the details apply to other computers making it possible to swap files between retro and new machines relatively easily.
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| | [AI summary] This document provides a comprehensive guide on setting up and using the SimH emulator to run the SVR3 UNIX system. It covers installation of C-Kermit for file transfer, using CTC tapes and hard disk images for data transfer, and various terminal setup tips for working with SVR3. The guide also includes information on booting the system, handling the maintenance password, and shutting down the emulator.
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| I had so much pain to make it work so here is how to have a ZFS root with a raidz pool on 5 disks, specially with OVH without any console or kvm to debug the boot process. The server has 5 disks that I put in raidz and boot on it, but this should apply to most installation. gpart destroy -F ada0 gpart destroy -F ada1 gpart destroy -F ada2 gpart destroy -F ada3 gpart destroy -F ada4 gpart create -s gpt ada0 gpart create -s gpt ada1 gpart create -s gpt ada2 gpart create -s gpt ada3 gpart create -s gpt ada4...