2 Scrambled PERQs ... Going, ... Going, ... Help!

Gordon JC Pearce gordon at gjcp.net
Sat Mar 12 10:25:12 CST 2005


brian.russell wrote:
> 2 Scrambled PERQs - Going, ... Going, . Help!
> 
> I have two PERQs for disposal, a PERQ-1 and a PERQ-2, here in the UK. I
> would like to get some data off them before disposal, but am unable to do
> this on my own as both machines are somewhat 'scrambled'. I am in contact
> with half a dozen PERQ owners, who have helped with copious advice, and to
> whom the machines will be going once I have finished with them. The purpose
> of this posting is twofold. Is there anyone who can make me replacement boot
> floppies (I have blank discs onto which copies can be made)? Is there anyone
> who has successfully archived data from a PERQ to a PC who can speed up the
> rather tedious process of writing RS232 communications software that I have
> embarked upon?
> 
> This is an update on a posting I placed on the  alt.sys.perq newsgroup
> before Christmas.

Spookily enough, I was just reading that post earlier on and wondering 
"I wonder if they're still there...?"

I'd love to help, but I'm not allowed any more big things for a while.

Gordon.


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