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VT100 (color) serial terminal software for 640k PCs?

I've come across an old PS/2 Model 25 and want to run a simple RS232 console on it. Any suggestions for a simple, 3.5" floppy-based program that would fit in 640k (clearly I would never need more than that :)
Jé Queue
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IBM Model M keyboard not detected on cold boot?

Sharing some experience for the clicky keyboards fans, hope it can be useful so somebody... A few months ago I got my first mechanical keyboard : an old IBM Model M, that I found in an electronic trash container at my work :) I had been remotely…
Pierre Henry
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PS/2 to USB converting for IBM Model M not working properly

I have an IBM Model M keyboard with terminal connector (similar to RJ45 socket) with model number 1394108 (as image below): I connected the wires to a PS/2 to USB converter like this images It works but not correctly: when a key pressed one time…
Khabarkhaan
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Need an emulator for PS/2 mouse port

Is there any emulator that allows to treat all non-PS/2 mouse activities as if I had one? I.e. if I have a usb mouse but it could be reached by interacting with PS/2 port.
user37997
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Capslock remap on old PS/2 keyboard

I have an old IBM keyboard connected to my laptop with a PS/2 to USB adapter. I'm having trouble remapping the Caps Lock to the Ctrl key in Linux. Holding the Caps Lock, remapped to Ctrl, only works for the first keyboard shortcut. Even though I'm…
topcat
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PS/2 keyboard partially not working

I have an IBM PS/2 keyboard that worked well until a few hours ago, the problem started while I was using my linux PC as I usually do. I tried to write something and then quickly found out that the B, N, /, Space, arrow down and Numpad minus keys…
Elperson
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My IBM PS/2 Model 80 (8580-071) comes up with errors

First of all, the ram loads up fine. But I get these errors: 301 161 163 Right before the 163 error, there are two audible beeps, both short. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Also, here is the battery that I need to change on the computer? I…
Ozzy Films
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