[Wanted] RM Nimbus Stuff

[stelmo]

I'm trying to get an RM Nimbus network back up and running.....yes yes I know!

 

I'm on the lookout for anything RM Nimbus related but specifically I'm looking for the server, a VX or AX server, more specifically again I'm looking for the Z-net Network card, its an ISA card.

 

A ludicrous amount of money is on offer!

 

In all seriousness I'm looking to pay £200 for the ISA card, so get looking!

Heres a picture of the z-net card in question:

But if you had a complete AX or VX server (more money!) that would be ideal, get back to me with what you have

 

cheers

Edited March 27, 2016 by stelmo

[Dos_Box]

I'm trying to get an RM Nimbus network back up and running.....yes yes I know!

 

I'm on the lookout for anything RM Nimbus related but specifically I'm looking for the server, a VX or AX server, more specifically again I'm looking for the Z-net Network card, its an ISA card.

 

A ludicrous amount of money is on offer!

 

In all seriousness I'm looking to pay £200 for the ISA card, so get looking!

Heres a picture of the z-net card in question:

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But if you had a complete AX or VX server (more money!) that would be ideal, get back to me with what you have

 

cheers

 

I remember binning one of those servers back in 2001. I couldn't even give it away back then!

[stelmo]

I think that's the ending that they all had!

Considering the amount that were produced you would think there would be some left but so far I haven't found one, here's a pic of one:

[psydii]

Hat tip to the 1970's 'desktop theme' in that photo.

 

I am afraid I haven't seen a Z-net card since 1994!

 

Or a 186 Nimbus since 2000.

 

The only place I can think you might find one is hooked up to an old CNC machine. Or perhaps by reaching out to computer recycling centres?

[soapyfish]

what are you planning on doing with this stuff..... I get the impression that there is a project happening

[stelmo]

No luck with this as yet, does anyone have a suggestion of leads that I might contact?

[stelmo]

what are you planning on doing with this stuff..... I get the impression that there is a project happening

 

The project turned into:

https://www.thenimbus.co.uk

 

Although I'm still on the lookout for various stuff

Edited December 10, 2016 by stelmo

[stelmo]

still on the lookout for absolutely anything Nimbus related, 99.9% looks to have gone to landfill so please dig out what little you have for archiving!

[DavR]

Have you tried reaching out to museums?

 

I was at the National Museum of Computing last week, I'm sure they could help a fellow enthusiast if they could.

[stelmo]

Have you tried reaching out to museums?I was at the National Museum of Computing last week, I'm sure they could help a fellow enthusiast if they could.

 

I have yes, but like myself they have very little