On Saturday 22 December 2001 23:40, Jamie Ostrowski wrote: > I am interested in starting a collection of old books that cover > basic microprocessor and minicomputer operation and theory. They need not > be "famous" texts, most any title would be appreciated. I think that a > great deal can be learned from these "obsolete" texts that shed a lot of > light and appreciation on how systems operate today. > > Are there any sources anyone can recommend on acquiring many of the > old texts that are undoubtably out of print? Thanks. > > > > - Jamie Used bookstores are a place to start. Independents more so than chains like half priced books. If you find yourself in Duluth there is a store on Superior street, diagonally across from the Casino. They had some great old computer books, including some texts and lots of old manuals. I haven't hit many of the used store in the Twin Cities so I can't speak for them. -- Jack Ungerleider jack at jacku.com