A remarkable find for serious Commodore collectors and digital historians!
This listing features the complete JINSAM 8.2 database management system, a powerful and "Officially Approved by Commodore" software suite designed specifically for the professional 8000 and 9000 Series (SuperPET) desktop computers.
What’s Included:
- Original JINSAM 8.2 User Manual: A comprehensive 3-ring binder manual from JINI Micro-Systems, Inc.. This is the essential guide for operating the database, featuring setup instructions and command references.
- JINSAM Software Disks: Includes 5.25" floppy disks labeled for JINSAM 8.2, including program and data disks.
- Hardware Expansion/Adapter: A vintage internal circuit board with a wiring harness, likely the specialized ROM or interface board required to run JINSAM’s advanced features on these systems.
Technical Significance:JINSAM was known as a high-end application for the
Commodore 8000 Series, allowing users to manage up to 650 records per diskette with extreme flexibility in field creation. It represents the "business" side of early 1980s computing.
Condition:
- Manual: Excellent vintage condition, clean pages with minor shelf wear on the binder.
- Disks/Hardware: Untested. Sold as-is for collection or restoration purposes. The circuit board is kept in an anti-static bag to prevent damage.
Shipping:
All items will be carefully packed with anti-static protection for the board and reinforced sleeves for the disks.