Re: Novation Inc. Modem or device or some sort

[Lik Mai Sak <cuddlybear101@yahoo.com>]

cookie wrote:

> Lik Mai Sak <cuddlybear101@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:<3E952910.3C78B98@yahoo.com>...
> > cookie wrote:
> >
> > > I've got a device that looks like a really old modem made by Novation
> > > Inc.  Maybe someone could help me identify it.
> > >
> > > On the back it has a sticker that says Novation Inc.
> > > Part#: 490524
> > > Rev:
> > > ID: 7501*101077
> > > Serial:  101077
> > >
> > > I have scoured the web looking for this model number and can't really
> > > find anything regarding this device.  I've noticed a lot of apple II
> > > discussions which involved Novation modems, and this is the closest
> > > reference I can find.
> > >
> > > I've set up a micro site with some pictures.
> > > http://www.sunshinex.com/novation/
> > >
> > > I hate to throw away a rare piece of historic computer equipment.
> > >
> > > Regards.
> > > travelin _ cookie | A T | h o t mail
> >
> > Try the charles babbage institute at...
> > http://www.cbi.umn.edu/index.html
> >
> > Speilness suggests they have documents on Novation products from this
> > period (circa '82)
> > http://www.cbi.umn.edu/collections/inv/prodlit.htm
> > http://www.cbi.umn.edu/collections/search.html
> >
> > Maybe vintage.org.....
> > http://www.vintage.org/archive.php
> > E.
> I couldn't really find any place where I could easily search and find
> mention of this device.
> I would like to donate it to a museum, but I have no clue about which
> one would be best or how to go about this.
> Does anyone have any advice?
> Regards.

Go to the nearest Uni's Comp Sci Dept and annonuce in a loud voice "Anyone here have any
expereince with punched cards?"
Whatever bearded professor answers is the one you need to talk to.
E.