That's one of the hazards of collecting those old machines. The technology has evolved so quickly, you need a million different connectors, peripherals, parts, etc., to be able to do anything with them. And then there's always missing software. Amazingly, a lot of old software (as well as things like technical manuals) can be found online, but that doesn't really solve the problem if you need the software on an 8" floppy and you don't have a working machine with an 8" drive. Collectors are always scrounging around for missing odds and ends.



BTW, if you would like me to try to find a volunteer to help you out, let me know. There are some good old-timers in your area with a lot of technical expertise (and old cables!).