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Rainbow EchoMail Digest					    Nov 14, 1990

In this issue:
  RE: PC100A AT AUCTION     
  LQP02 RIBBONS             
  RAINBOW 100+ FOR SALE     


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Date:     11-11-90 (11:07)
To:       GEORGE THEALL 
Subject:  RE: PC100A AT AUCTION 
From:     PAUL ROBINSON 

I agree about people not knowing the real price of computer equipment,
but getting burned a few times is the only way people learn
something, assuming they learn anything at all.  Does the phrase
"Caveat Emptor" ring a bell?  It is simply the fact that if you
purchase things not knowing what you are doing then you may
succeed or you may soon discover that you've been ripped off.
  
 Perhaps that lets me know not to visit auctions since I KNOW what
computer equipment is worth, and I WON'T pay more than the actual
 value of the equipment.  But I guess if everyone knew what they were
doing the bankruptcy people would BE in bankruptcy from not
 enough bankruptcies!


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Date:     11-12-90 (13:22)
To:       PETER QUIGG 
Subject:  LQP02 RIBBONS 
From:     HOWARD HALL 

Peter-
     The cloth (fabric) ribbons apparently use a single sprocket, while
the 'one-time' ribbons use two sprockets.  I have gotten
excellent results with DEC LQP02-KA 535D, and with QUME 3452666,
both of which are 'one-time' ribbons.  Have also been satisfied
with DEC LQP02-KB 429G in the 'fabric' line, though have not
tried the QUME 'fabric'.
     If the sprocket in the mal-functioning 'fabric' cartridge moves
freely manually, then it should feed properly in the printer as
well.  If it WON'T move freely by hand, I would suspect a
faulty cartridge.  Incidentally, those 'fabric' ribbons are
relatively short, and will need re-inking or replacement on a
rather frequent schedule.
     Any major computer supply store should be able to get the QUME
'one-time' tape for you in a very short time, but I wouldn't
count on quick response from DEC unless you are lucky enough to
have a DEC retail outlet near you.
     Hope this helps a bit.
                         Howard

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Date:     11-11-90 (23:27)
To:       DBUG MEETERS (NOV) 
Subject:  RAINBOW 100+ FOR SALE 
From:     ARNE REINERT 

On Nov 11 a Mr. Rudy Jones called me (name from an old D:BUG list) to
say he had a Rainbow 100+, 128k, 5meg hard disk, for sale. 
Power supply or somhing might be fried.  I told him that the
hard disk controller is probably the most valuable part, and to
bring it to the next meeting and he could probably get cash for it.  
    He also asked the perennial "how to connect an LA50 to an IBM
compatible" question.  I told him he could, I've done it myself,
there's an article in old newsletter (current Glacier Peak
board?) telling exactly how, and he'd have to make a custom
cable.  If he comes, someone help him out.  He wants to give the
printer to his daughter.  
   Still vicariously Rainbowing thru here. Actually, my 100B is alive
and well on my desk at work.  Do lots of writing, a little
123'ing.  My I still am looking for 123 V2, Wordperfect 4.2 if
anyone has for sal
     Can't come Nov meeting.  Spouse on vacation with mother-in-law,
and I've got the kids.  Maybe December.
   Oh:, Mr. Jones phone #: (H) 743 4788  (W) 865 6297


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