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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Dave McMurtrie stated that Andy Finkel and Al Charpentier will be at VCF East
by Neil Cherry 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

On 2/5/24 13:16, Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > To reiterate what Dean said, the C64 in particular was the first home > computer for millions of people. 10s of millions. And toys are so > popular it makes perfect sense people remember their favorite childhood > toy fondly! > > 😉 > > (I duck, then run for cover as Chris Fala and Jeff Brace throw Apple II > computers at me) This is what we use to see on the BBS (thanks Tom! :-D ). As an aside, ya know having a group chat at VCF over our memories of our communities and the other communities would be a bad idea. We were on Compuserve, Prodigy, Bitnet(?), AoL and others. Then there were our local BBSs. Let's face we're now the voices from the past. -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ

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SIGN UP QUICKLY IF YOU WANT TO EXHIBIT!!! - VCF East 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

8 tables left - I will be doing a livestream update next Saturday, February 10 at 6:30PM: https://youtube.com/live/E54oYl4d_0Y?feature=share By the numbers: 23 exhibits taking up 48 tables 7 vendors taking up 14 tables Speakers list is updated: https://vcfed.org/vcf-east-talks/ More updates soon! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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OT: Zip Drive USB 250 Meg
by Jeffrey Brace 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

Someone local to InfoAge: Diver Dan needs to borrow a Zip Drive 250 for a few days. Does anyone have a working one? Let me know off list. Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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OT / Cabling and access point installation assistance requested
by Martin A. Flynn 04 Feb '24

04 Feb '24

VCF has requested additional WI-FI coverage in 9032A in support of VCF East and workshops. Requesting assistance in pulling the cables between the mounting locations and the new IT rack located 9032A furnace room on 02/10/2024. This is predominately attic and ladder work. Plan of the day is to start at 10:00 AM, with a hard stop at 2:30 PM. If you are available to assist, please reply via e-mail (to keep the clutter off the main list) Martin Flynn

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OT - Free stuff
by Martin A. Flynn 04 Feb '24

04 Feb '24

http://compdecon.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/IMG_3978-scaled.jpg CDL is housecleaning and removing the stuff we are never going to use. So if anyone wants our 6509 core, let me or Dan J know by next Saturday * dual WS-SUP720-3B * Two WS-X6148A-GE-45A 48 port POE blades * One WS-X6716-10GB with a full set of X2-10GB-SR / 10-2205-3 optics PS anything else on the pile that is tagged free or e-waste is up for grabs as well... Martin Flynn

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Volunteers needed for NJ Maker's Day March 16 & 17 @ InfoAge for VCF demo
by Jeffrey Brace 02 Feb '24

02 Feb '24

Hello everyone, We are short by 3 volunteers! WHEN March 16 & 17 12PM to 5PM WHERE At InfoAge in the dining room of the Marconi Building. WHAT NJ Maker's Day demonstration VCF has participated in NJ Maker's Day at InfoAge the past two years. We have 4 Commodore 64s set up to demonstrate common programs such as paint, music, and programming. No knowledge is needed. Training provided. You would need to help people to use the computers and answer their questions about the Vintage Computer Federation, our museum and our events. You can do one day or two. Or partial hours. Contact me off list if you can assist! We have already started planning meetings which will continue every week. Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Workshop ... how'd it go?
by Bill Degnan 31 Jan '24

31 Jan '24

Checking in, how was the workshop at system source? I couldn't go, I had commitments. Bill

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] How did the System Source workshop go?
by Crawford Griffith 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

Folks, Reporting from my end of the tables (AKA the OSI corner) at the System Source workshop last weekend… Jonathan Chapman (Glitch) and Bill Dromgoole were working on the rare 14”Ohio Scientific hard drive that Glitch brought. They got the OSI CD23 hard disk to give up data. They captured 2 MB of data before the system reset but the presence of some FORTH code showed they were getting real data. The magic combination was the original OSI 590 disk interface card Glitch had restored plus Bill Dromgoole's 525 dual port RAM card. This combo started providing believable data at 15 minutes before the 9pm closing time on Saturday. Earlier Lou Ernst provided the LM311 comparator that eliminated the Track zero sensor from the gremlin list. Lou split his time between the main work table room and the DEC room. Bill D and Glitch helped me (Crawford) get my OSI Challenger 1P to boot. I got the extension RAM and disk board attached, after I got the RAM on the mainboard sorted. No boot from floppy disk yet, but we played with disk lines and found some step/load functions were working. I also got my MicroCoreLabs MCL65+ emulator to run on an Apple II+ loaned by Alex Jacocks. Dmitry was working at the same table as me. He was working on Sun 3 stuff getting some advice from Maki and others. Dmitry was showing a California Systems Star dual 8” floppy system he had found also. Sunday, Maki got the power supply fixed and got monitor boot out of his Techtronix 88k! And also got to the monitor ROM and console via serial port. Alex J and Jonathan Sturges can chime in on their progress if they want. Glitch (as usual) was helping basically *everybody*. David Gesswein also checked in occasionally from the DEC room and answered questions and gave advice. I met Justin who was working on Commodore 64 stuff, he was a first time attendee of a VCF workshop. Katheryn/Kat (sp?) was there with her Apple plotter and Apple II, trying to get it all working correctly. (Also a first time attendee). The System Source folks, Bob Roswell, Ryan Burke, Ryan Schiff, and others did their usual great job hosting. It was much appreciated! Sorry if I got any names wrong, and was not able to meet anyone. -Crawford

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Expect to see a bunch of DPS1s hit the market
by Christian Liendo 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

Looks like someone bought a house in PA and he has a bunch of old computer stuff and has eight DPS 1s. https://www.reddit.com/r/VintageComputers/comments/1adizzs/what_should_i_do…

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Expect to see a bunch of DPS1s hit the market
by Bill Degnan 30 Jan '24

30 Jan '24

sure. $25. Needs chips. Says "INTERSIL" on the board, I assume that's what it is. Bill On Tue, Jan 30, 2024 at 3:20 PM Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Hi Bill, > I like to know if you would trade or sell the front panel board in the > Kennett Classic store window.That is the one part missing from my S100 > systems. I once bought a TRS 80 monitor from you years ago. > Bobby > On Monday, January 29, 2024 at 04:14:46 PM EST, Bill Degnan via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > I think I have a front panel board from one of those. Its in the Kennett > Classic store window > > Bill > > On Mon, Jan 29, 2024 at 4:02 PM Jonathan Chapman via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Funny thing is, I have a bag of about a dozen spare orange plastic > > > switch handles for the DPS-1. > > > > I may poke you about that, I have a spare front panel that I took some > > switch handles from for a friend who had several broken off in the 80s > when > > he moved. > > > > > If you found a stack of IMSAIs like that, you know half of > > > the switch handles would be broken/missing. > > > > That's a fact! I think every single IMSAI I've ever bought had broken > > and/or missing handles! > > > > Thanks, > > Jonathan > > > >

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Video Game maintenance/repair for Museum Of The Moving Image (NYC)
by Blatboy 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

Hi Off/on topic I suppose. I may post this on the reg forum but I thought I'd go here first... start this in the family as such haha. I've been approached by the Museum Of The Moving Image in Queens (NYC) as they are looking for someone to maintain/repair their collection of around 50 vintage 1980s arcade games. This is an hourly position from what I understand. This is out of my league, and my time is limited. I am just a computer/electronics hobbyist (and perhaps was foolish to tell them so haha) but -- I also would like to help them out, and I'd love to see these games see the light of day. There are some wonderful pieces in the collection (inc sit down version of Star Wars! Battlezone! I'm such a sucker for those vector games...) I am curious if you or anyone you might know would be capable/interested in something like this. I imagine it's ok if you're out of town and willing to come in -- but probably best if you're in/near NYC. The museum is walking distance from my home, and I'm willing to do some assisting. I'm supposed to go in next Tuesday and take a look. Egad. Haha. Thanks Walter ++++++++++++++++++++++ https://jwalterhawkes.com like to know where/when I'm playing? Click here <https://jwalterhawkes.com/contact/mlist> to sign up for my list, and let the babble begin.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Sign needed for the VCF Museum. ;-)
by Chris Fala 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

My two cents... I agree with Bob R. Fine for this list, but probably not great for the museum or public spaces. On Mon, Jan 29, 2024 at 12:06 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> ACHTUNG! > >> Alles turisten und nonteknischen lookenspeepers! > >> Das komputermaschine ist nicht für der gefingerpoken und mittengraben! > >> Oderwise ist easy to schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen > >> und poppencorken mit spitzensparken. > >> Ist nicht für gewerken bei dummkopfen. Der rubbernecken sightseeren > keepen > >> das cottonpicken händer in das pockets muss. > >> Zo relaxen und watschen der blinkenlichts. > > Mike R > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Jan 29, 2024, at 11:52 AM, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > It was written in fake German, it was understood by anyone who reads > > English. I am sure Jeff Jonas has a copy or can get it. > > Bill > > > >> On Mon, Jan 29, 2024 at 11:23 AM Douglas Crawford via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> We have it up now, and I'm thinking it would be cool to have some way to > >> expose a translation for those that don't get it. > >> Electronic with a pushbutton to flip to the translation? > >> Mechanical frame that you pull down a cord to see the translation? > >> Ideas? (Trying to support the lay public so that they can get in on > >> the joke) > >> > >>> On 8/22/2023 8:58 PM, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > >>> Just so you know, we used to have this sign up in the museum, in the > >> early > >>> days of it. I guess at some point it was taken down. I think Jeff > Jonas > >>> put it up but that was 15 years ago maybe. WHo knows where it is now. > >>> Bill > >>> > >>> On Tue, Aug 22, 2023 at 3:19 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < > >>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>> > >>>> When spoken in Yiddish, it should really sounds pretty good. > >>>> > >>>> Sent from: > >>>> My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > >>>> > >>>>> On Aug 22, 2023, at 2:30 PM, Jeff S via vcf-midatlantic < > >>>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Google automatically tries to translate... > >>>>> > >>>>> ----------- > >>>>> DANGER! > >>>>> All tourists and non-technical lookenspeepers! > >>>>> The computer machine is not for the gefingerpoken and digging in the > >>>>> middle! Oderwise is easy to snatch the jumping work, blowenfusen > >>>>> and poppencorken with top sparks. > >>>>> It's not for fools. The rubber neck sightseers must keep the cotton > >>>> picking > >>>>> hands in the pockets. > >>>>> So relax and waddle the flashing lights. > >>>>> -------------- > >>>>> > >>>>>> On Tue, Aug 22, 2023, 12:41 PM Neil Cherry via vcf-midatlantic < > >>>>>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> ACHTUNG! > >>>>>> Alles turisten und nonteknischen lookenspeepers! > >>>>>> Das komputermaschine ist nicht für der gefingerpoken und > mittengraben! > >>>>>> Oderwise ist easy to schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen > >>>>>> und poppencorken mit spitzensparken. > >>>>>> Ist nicht für gewerken bei dummkopfen. Der rubbernecken sightseeren > >>>> keepen > >>>>>> das cottonpicken händer in das pockets muss. > >>>>>> Zo relaxen und watschen der blinkenlichts. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> -- > >>>>>> Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq(a)linuxha.com > >>>>>> http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site > >>>>>> http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog > >>>>>> Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ > >>>>>> > >>>> > >>>> > >> > >> -- > >> Douglas Crawford > >> VCF Mid-Atlantic Museum Mgr > >> InfoAge Science & History Museums > >> 2201 Marconi Road > >> Wall, NJ 07719 > >> > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Sign needed for the VCF Museum. ;-)
by Tony Bogan 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

The sign was removed years ago (5 or more) primarily for the “cotton picking hands” part. Tony Bogan Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 29, 2024, at 12:06 PM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > <mime-attachment>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Sign needed for the VCF Museum. ;-)
by Bill Degnan 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

Just so you know, we used to have this sign up in the museum, in the early days of it. I guess at some point it was taken down. I think Jeff Jonas put it up but that was 15 years ago maybe. WHo knows where it is now. Bill On Tue, Aug 22, 2023 at 3:19 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > When spoken in Yiddish, it should really sounds pretty good. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Aug 22, 2023, at 2:30 PM, Jeff S via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Google automatically tries to translate... > > > > ----------- > > DANGER! > > All tourists and non-technical lookenspeepers! > > The computer machine is not for the gefingerpoken and digging in the > > middle! Oderwise is easy to snatch the jumping work, blowenfusen > > and poppencorken with top sparks. > > It's not for fools. The rubber neck sightseers must keep the cotton > picking > > hands in the pockets. > > So relax and waddle the flashing lights. > > -------------- > > > >> On Tue, Aug 22, 2023, 12:41 PM Neil Cherry via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> > >> ACHTUNG! > >> Alles turisten und nonteknischen lookenspeepers! > >> Das komputermaschine ist nicht für der gefingerpoken und mittengraben! > >> Oderwise ist easy to schnappen der springenwerk, blowenfusen > >> und poppencorken mit spitzensparken. > >> Ist nicht für gewerken bei dummkopfen. Der rubbernecken sightseeren > keepen > >> das cottonpicken händer in das pockets muss. > >> Zo relaxen und watschen der blinkenlichts. > >> > >> -- > >> Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq(a)linuxha.com > >> http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site > >> http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog > >> Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ > >> > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] AT&T 6386 WS keyboard db9
by Neil Cherry 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

AT&T 6386 WGS I don't think an Amiga keyboard will work. It's probably a standard AT keyboard interface. I'm pretty sure it's a standard Intel designed motherboard. I have one you can test with but I need it for my 6386sx WGS. -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ

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Re: Interest in Baudot teletype Model 15, 28ASR for a VCF
by Jeffrey Golas 28 Jan '24

28 Jan '24

Im not sure I can exhibit this year but I have several 28s, a few of which have tube-based modems inside. Ironically I know a guy named Dave whos good with them. And Eugene your QSL card is incoming! Jeff KC3GJX (and sometimes NJ2BB) > On Jan 28, 2024, at 7:02 AM, vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org wrote: > > Re: Interest in Baudot teletype Model 15, 28ASR for a VCF

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AT&T 6386 WS keyboard db9
by Sentrytv 28 Jan '24

28 Jan '24

I don’t usually ask too many questions about 80’s computers here at this group, but I just recently picked up an AT&T 6386WS 386 computer, which uses a DB9 for a keyboard input. Several people have told me that they don’t make adapters and I have not seen any homebrew CONVERTERS for a standard AT keyboard. So I figured I would give it a shot and ask the more educated people here. If anybody has better information than purchasing a true AT&T or compatible keyboard for over $50, please feel free to share! I am also curious to know if an Amiga computer keyboard would work? And if anybody has tried this one out? Thank you all Mike R. Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On Jan 22, 2024, at 6:03 PM, Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > I don’t have a link, but there was a guy selling something similar to Facebook. I think he only wanted about $30 for it. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > >> On Jan 22, 2024, at 4:04 PM, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> This is like an instant VCF exhibit. >> >> I just thought this was very cool. >> >> https://nh.craigslist.org/sys/d/belmont-trs-80-home-automation-system/77069…

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Interest in Baudot teletype Model 15, 28ASR for a VCF East 2024 exhibit?
by Jeffrey Brace 27 Jan '24

27 Jan '24

Someone is asking if there is interest in an exhibit at VCF East 2024 with working baudot teletypes. Model 15, Model 28ASR. What say you? Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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OT / APC AP9617 UPS network card reset
by Martin A. Flynn 27 Jan '24

27 Jan '24

Will be deploying multiple AP9617 UPS network cards at ISEC (the dish antenna site up the road) as wrap-up items on the bucket list They are currently set to an unknown static IP. If necessary, can wire shark the Ethernet connection and pick up the IP address using the MAC that is on the card itself. Anyone have a reset procedure that actually works? Martin

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WTB: Decwriter III (LA120)
by W2HX 27 Jan '24

27 Jan '24

Hi all, I'm looking to purchase a working decwriter III (LA-120). Keyboard version would be great, but an RA (printer only) version would work fine too. No computer room would be complete without one! Willing to drive 3+ hours. I'm located about 30 miles north of NYC. 73 Eugene W2HX My Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@w2hx/videos

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Come hang out at the VCF Museum!
by Douglas Crawford 26 Jan '24

26 Jan '24

Join our Museum Team! Its a blast showing folks the computers and telling them about the tech development over the decades. No pressure, just good times. Its even more fun to bring a friend along and spend the day exploring our enviable batch of computers from the 50s,60s,70s,80s, and 90s. All you need to do is show people around the museum, show them the activities we have and if you want to, demonstrate some of the machines. Show and Tell! Easy peasy. Learn as you go. We are open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays 12-5. No set schedule, you sign up for when you want to come. Quarterly, monthly, weekly... its up to you. Contact me off list. -- Douglas Crawford VCF Mid-Atlantic Museum Mgr InfoAge Science & History Museums 2201 Marconi Road Wall, NJ 07719

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] C1P with Expansion, WAS: System Source Workshop - bringing an OSI Challenger 1P
by Jonathan Chapman 26 Jan '24

26 Jan '24

I've got one with expansion RAM and floppy adapter that will likely be available in the not-too-distant future. Thanks, Jonathan On Friday, January 26th, 2024 at 10:27, Daveyk021 via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Would love to find a C1P or a super board 2 in a C1P case with the memory > expansion and floppy drive board. Now, I wish I would never have sold mine > in the mid-2000s. I sold a lot of OSI documentation and magazines and what > not too. Now, I pine that I did that - lol. You don't find those things > on EBAY, or at least very often. > > > On Fri, Jan 26, 2024 at 7:34 AM Crawford Griffith via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Folks, > > > > I’m bringing parts of an OSI Challenger 1P that I hope to get running and > > assembled. I bought this at the Berryville VA hamfest years ago. It was > > in a home-built case that was falling apart. There were quite a few mods > > to the C1P, I think there is a custom monitor ROM with a selector switch, > > etc. I hope to remove the mods, get it back to stock configuration. It > > also has the expansion board with additional RAM, floppy controller and a > > floppy disk drive. I have proper OSI cases for both the C1P and disk > > drives. Hopefully, I’ll get some of it working! > > > > -Crawford

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System Source Workshop - bringing an OSI Challenger 1P
by Crawford Griffith 26 Jan '24

26 Jan '24

Folks, I’m bringing parts of an OSI Challenger 1P that I hope to get running and assembled. I bought this at the Berryville VA hamfest years ago. It was in a home-built case that was falling apart. There were quite a few mods to the C1P, I think there is a custom monitor ROM with a selector switch, etc. I hope to remove the mods, get it back to stock configuration. It also has the expansion board with additional RAM, floppy controller and a floppy disk drive. I have proper OSI cases for both the C1P and disk drives. Hopefully, I’ll get some of it working! -Crawford

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] System Source Repair Workshop January
by Maki Michael Kato 26 Jan '24

26 Jan '24

I will be there Sunday. I'll be working on a Tektronix XD88 model 10 - a m88k processor unix workstation. It has a power supply that I need to complete the repair on. ....maki....

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] System Source Repair Workshop January 27 & 28, Hunt Valley, MD
by corey cohen 25 Jan '24

25 Jan '24

I’ll be there on Saturday during the day to work on my dead ADM3a video. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 24, 2024, at 3:09 PM, Andrew Diller via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Bring all your Atari 800XLs to work on for the Atari Classroom (at east). > > Esp. all Reggies... > > > thx > -andy > > >> On Jan 24, 2024, at 3:03 PM, Ethan O'Toole via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> >> I think Ben, Reggie and I are carpooling up on Saturday! >> >> Anyone need anything? >> >> - Ethan >> >> On Tue, 23 Jan 2024, Alexander Jacocks via vcf-midatlantic wrote: >> >>> Who’s coming? >>> - Alex >>>> On Jan 21, 2024, at 8:45 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >>>> Just a reminder that System Source will be having a Repair Workshop this >>>> coming Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 27 & 28. >>>> Here is the signup and info: >>>> https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… >>>> Enjoy! >>>> Jeff Brace >>>> VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President >>>> Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner >>>> VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager >>>> Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity >>>> https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> >>>> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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the 1955 MOSAIC Digital Computer
by Jeffrey Jonas 25 Jan '24

25 Jan '24

Regardless of how you feel about Facebook, many wonderful vintage computer postings are going there. "At The Controls" is full of vintage computers. Michel Talbot recently posted the MOSAIC Digital Computer (1955). https://www.facebook.com/groups/779220482206901/posts/6728410183954538/ that links to this article: https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/data/UQ_347665/UQ347665_OA.pdf Alan Turing, father of the modern computer 106 pages and this scan of the UK/England's "The Post Office Electrical Engineer's Journal" (their counterpart to the Bell Systems Technical Journal) http://www.samhallas.co.uk/repository/journals/POEEJ/POEEJ%20Vol%2048%20Pt%… The Post Office Electrical Engineer's Journal POEEJ Vol 48 Pt 2 July 1955.pdf 100 pages page 114-116 MOSAIC - an electronic digital computer Part 1 - The Store and Arithmetic Units good reading! -- jeff jonas

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System Source Repair Workshop January 27 & 28, Hunt Valley, MD
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

Just a reminder that System Source will be having a Repair Workshop this coming Saturday & Sunday, Jan. 27 & 28. Here is the signup and info: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… Enjoy! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Paging Dmitry
by Jonathan Chapman 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

Got your PM on IRC, please email here or systems.glitch(a)gmail.com Thanks, Jonathan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] TRS-80 Home Automation System - $300 (Belmont) on Craigslist
by David K 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

I agree that the system is cool and it's fun to have so many components together in one listing (even if the price skews high). And while people on this list might be jaded by the quality of the technology, I think a lot of less tech-savvy folks (like myself) would be impressed with what 'smart-home' technology was back in the 80's.

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TRS-80 Home Automation System - $300 (Belmont) on Craigslist
by Herbert Johnson 24 Jan '24

24 Jan '24

I have a box of X-10 items myself, all but given to me at a hamfest a year ago. It's pretty out of favor but not at all rare. If someone wants more X-10, email me directly, not here, email email email. I'm reluctant to discuss issues and details about X-10, Web homework and old books will inform you, ask wiser heads about it. regards Herb -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA https://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT comcast DOT net

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TI 99/4A stuff
by Paul Rickards 23 Jan '24

23 Jan '24

Hi all, I have two sets of TI 99/4A computers and accompanying PEBs that I'm looking to sell. Would prefer not ship them because of weight. I'm in northern Delaware but I'll also be at the repair workshop at System Source this Saturday. Contact me off-list if you're interested. Thanks, Paul rickards(a)gmail.com

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TRS-80 Home Automation System - $300 (Belmont) on Craigslist
by Christian Liendo 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

This is like an instant VCF exhibit. I just thought this was very cool. https://nh.craigslist.org/sys/d/belmont-trs-80-home-automation-system/77069…

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Interest in Baudot teletype Model 15, 28ASR for a VCF East 2024 exhibit?
by Gregg Levine 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

Hello! Actually I agree. It turns out that style tty was the default device for communications back when the camp was still in business. Now what is a velociraptor doing walking around Infoage wearing a sweater and a lined raincoat? ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Mon, Jan 22, 2024 at 5:47 PM N. Albert via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > On 1/22/2024 5:43 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > Someone is asking if there is interest in an exhibit at VCF East 2024 with > > working baudot teletypes. Model 15, Model 28ASR. What say you? > > Personally, I'd be very interested in anything with teletypes! I think > that would be one of the more interesting exhibits...

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Philco Transac, ORDVAC to ILLIAC
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

Jim Scherrer of Compuseum (www.thecompuseum.org) is looking for speakers on the topics below. Does anyone have any information to help him? Philco Transac - Philco of Philadelphia 15 made of 1st one; CHM has a 212 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philco_computers ORDVAC to ILLIAC - For Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland The University of Illinois Tie with Aberdeen. Ordvac to Illiac Series For the University of Illinois. All one off machines. Pieces at CHM. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ILLIAC His email is: info(a)thecompuseum.org Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Fwd: Work Day at the Workshop!
by Martin A. Flynn 21 Jan '24

21 Jan '24

Informational... -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Work Day at the Workshop! Date: Sat, 20 Jan 2024 10:58:07 -0500 From: Martin A. Flynn <maflynn(a)theflynn.org> To: cdl(a)groups.io Planning to be at the Makerspace on 02/17/2024 to clean up a bit The plan so far is: * Cull dead equipment and prep it for sale or take it straight to the recycling center * Empty the rack on the wall common to the classroom, and move it to 9006 across the road * With the space now accessible, remove the rest of the plumbing from the Liebert. * Move the construction material to 9006 * Paint the wall if time allows. If there's another project that you would prefer to address, please reply all... Martin Flynn

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VCF East 2024 - Exhibitor Registration
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

Register your exhibit for VCF East 2024 here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB5_Mt0jD38IfXcEcRy8OAHpyTqy0jDEJ… Hopefully no errors in this one. Please let me know if you have any questions, concerns or comments. The times for exhibiting are Saturday, April 13, 8AM to 5PM Sunday, April 14, 9AM to 2PM I feel that an earlier breakdown time works better for exhibitors. Let me know what you think! Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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CLOSED TOMORROW 1/21 VCF AND INFOAGE
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

Sorry for the second email and the confusion. I got the wrong information from InfoAge initially. We are confirmed closed tomorrow, Sunday, January 21, 2024. Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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InfoAge & VCF open tomorrow 1/21
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

Looks like InfoAge and VCF will be open tomorrow Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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INFOAGE AND VCF MUSEUM ARE CLOSED TOMORROW 1/20/2024
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

Due to the snow and ice on campus and no one to clean to remediate it, the museums will be closed Saturday, January 20. Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Vendor Registrations - VCF East 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

We have 6 vendors registered so far: https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east/vcf-east-vendors/ Check them out! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Hello everyone!
by Benjamin Krein 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

I was having problems with my first subscription to this list so hopefully re-subscribing has fixed that! I figured it was as good a time as any to introduce myself to the list too since I didn't do that before. I'm fairly new to the retro/vintage computer scene but I've been around computers for over 40 years now starting with the lowly Commodore VIC-20. I'm sure my story matches many of your stories on here in one way or another. In high school I was selected to be the SysOp for their brand new BBS part of a network of K-12 grade schools & as a node on good ole' FidoNet! I've progressed my career through general IT work to web development in the early 2000's to Linux system administration work & finally to Kubernetes administration today. It all started with something along the lines of '10 PRINT "HELLO"' though! I stumbled across an Apple //e in excellent condition at an antique store a few years ago now for a decent price so I snatched it up. I never had any Apple gear growing up but we had them in school so the nostalgia was still strong. Of course one thing led to another as I tried to collect more of the computers of my past & now I've got a tiny collection including that original Apple //e. I don't aim to be a serious collector but I would like to collect some specimens that were somehow connected to my past. Current collection contains: - Apple //e - Apple ][+ - Commodore 64C - Macintosh SE - Macintosh Performa 475 - NABU (not in my history but I didn't dare miss out on the fun!) Things I'd still love to find: - Commodore 128 - Amiga 500 (or better - C128 & Amiga 500 were 2 of the options to replace the C64 when I was a kid) - Early IBM compatible (XT - 386 - I got an Epson Apex 100 after my C64 & would love another!) - Sun Sparcstation 20 (or better, I had a small collection of Sparcs at one point & sadly got rid of them) - 8-bit Atari of some sort (See FujiNet below!) I've latched onto a couple really cool retro-hardware projects now that have been a TON of fun to be part of. FujiNet (see, I need an Atari!) and PiSCSI/BlueSCSI. I'm slowly learning my way around a soldering iron, logic analyzer, low-level code & microcontrollers but have a LONG way to go. I can't say enough good things about the folks at the FujiNet project & the enormous education they've given me letting me hang out with them! Anyhow, that's me. I'm going to get more involved in helping out at InfoAge & some other venues to inject myself into the community. I love this stuff & can't wait to learn more. Hopefully I'll see some of you around & get to know you all a bit better! -- Ben Krein

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Livestreams Saturday at 6:30PM
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

This Saturday, January 20, after watching Pete's TRS-80 Trash Talk at 5PM ( https://www.youtube.com/@TRS80TrashTalk) then watch VCF Chat at 6:30PM EST: https://youtube.com/live/rc2I8Y8DlG4?feature=share I will be moderating another discussion of VCF Chat: Educating Children with Vintage Computers with Liza Loop, Margaret Morabito, Byron Stout and Jim Hall. Upcoming VCF livestreams 6:30PM EST: 01/21/24 ==> VCF SoCal Update: https://youtube.com/live/bhLXaQeplQ0?feature=share 01/27/24 ==> NABU Employees reunion #2: https://youtube.com/live/8ALbrvB-x3E?feature=share 02/10/24 ==> VCF East 2024 Update #2: https://youtube.com/live/E54oYl4d_0Y?feature=share 02/24/24 ==> VCF Chat: Educating Children with Vintage Computers with Liza Loop, Cynthia Solmon, Brian Silverman and Wil Lindsay : https://youtube.com/live/PJj-gDDtZlI?feature=share 03/02/24 ==> VCF East 2024 Update #3 : https://youtube.com/live/myVo0ujf3SE?feature=share 03/23/24 ==> VCF East 2024 Update #4: https://youtube.com/live/Sr9ZeWkk36k?feature=share 04/06/24 ==> VCF East 2024 Final Update : https://youtube.com/live/ogoe1VpuxhU?feature=share 06/29/24 ==> FreeDOS, 40th Anniversary with Jim Hall: https://youtube.com/live/_peIYEAM9pk?feature=share Enjoy! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] TRS-80 Trash Talk Live
by Jeffrey Brace 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

On Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 9:12 AM Peter Cetinski via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I haven’t bugged this list in a while but wanted to remind everyone that > we still do monthly Trash Talks. We’re doing one on Saturday at 5pm and > you are all invited to join. Just email me and I’ll send you the invite to > the Zoom meeting. You can also just watch on YouTube but it’s way more fun > to join the interactive meeting imho. I’m going to talk about my Model II > Boards Collection VCFE exhibit this time. > Glad to hear that your show is still going! Sounds like fun! > > https://www.youtube.com/@TRS80TrashTalk > TRS-80 Trash Talk > youtube.com > > I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at VCFE! > > Take care, > Pete > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] TRS-80 Trash Talk Live
by Chris Fala 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

Pete, you couldn't bug us if you tried! ;-) Thanks for the reminder! On Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 9:12 AM Peter Cetinski via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I haven’t bugged this list in a while but wanted to remind everyone that > we still do monthly Trash Talks. We’re doing one on Saturday at 5pm and > you are all invited to join. Just email me and I’ll send you the invite to > the Zoom meeting. You can also just watch on YouTube but it’s way more fun > to join the interactive meeting imho. I’m going to talk about my Model II > Boards Collection VCFE exhibit this time. > > https://www.youtube.com/@TRS80TrashTalk > TRS-80 Trash Talk > youtube.com > > I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at VCFE! > > Take care, > Pete > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 2 PAL TVs needed for VCF East 2024
by Kenneth Gober 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

On Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 11:47 AM Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Any idea on this one? > https://newjersey.craigslist.org/zip/d/haworth-sony-26-tv/7707457360.html > It has the composite jacks. > I found the manual for this TV online and it says it supports NTSC. No mention of PAL. https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/W000/W0005383M.pdf Still possible it might work, just an undocumented feature. For the price, there's no harm in trying it out. Since it has HDMI inputs, worst-case you just have to add a PAL to HDMI converter, for example: https://www.amazon.com/Converter-ABLEWE-Composite-Supporting-Blue-Ray/dp/B0… -ken

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 2 PAL TVs needed for VCF East 2024
by Dean Notarnicola 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

It seems like anything that can display a PAL signal will do. On Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 12:32 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Does it have to be a CRT ? > Or will a flat screen be sufficient, if old enough to have the correct > tuner and inputs? > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Jan 18, 2024, at 12:17 PM, Dean Notarnicola via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Justin, > > Yes, that’s perfect. It has composite and RF and will almost assuredly do > > PAL. > > > > > > > >> On Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 11:47 AM Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> Any idea on this one? > >> > https://newjersey.craigslist.org/zip/d/haworth-sony-26-tv/7707457360.html > >> It has the composite jacks. > >> > >> > >> > >> From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On > Behalf > >> Of Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > >> Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:01 PM > >> To: Dean Notarnicola <dnotarnicola(a)gmail.com> > >> Cc: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org>; vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > >> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 2 PAL TVs needed for VCF East 2024 > >> > >> OK. I don't know much about what to look for. I have this model older > LCD > >> from circa 2008: https: //urldefense. com/v3/__https: //www. viewsonic. > >> > com/eu/products/sheet/VG730m__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K5b7VKg!KoJiFTG79y4jfBzam3DkcBGF8t7MPwWvhPSpK0iUXLV0_HICJn4jHwu2p-6UlsiX1b0BPX9YPePqIBC9VUAAmn7CEPHJ7PwqqHww69Q$ > >> ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart > >> This Message Is From an External Sender > >> This message came from outside your organization. > >> ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd > >> > >> OK. I don't know much about what to look for. I have this model older > LCD > >> > >> from circa 2008: > >> > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.viewsonic.com/eu/products/sheet/VG7… > >> < > >> > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.viewsonic.com/eu/products/sheet/VG73… > > > >> Will > >> > >> that one work? > >> > >> > >> > >> On Mon, Jan 15, 2024 at 11:45 PM Dean Notarnicola < > dnotarnicola(a)gmail.com > >> <mailto:dnotarnicola@gmail.com>> > >> > >> wrote: > >> > >> > >> > >>> Most older LCD TVs have composite and RF, and will display PAL. > >> > >>> > >> > >>> On Mon, Jan 15, 2024 at 10:30 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > >> > >>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org > >> > >> wrote: > >> > >>> > >> > >>>> Bart van den Akker will be traveling from the Netherlands to VCF East. > >> To > >> > >>>> lighten the load of traveling he needs for his exhibit 2 PAL > >> > >>>> TVs. Preferable one RF and one with SCART or Composite in. > >> > >>>> > >> > >>>> Is there anyone that can lend them to him for the show? > >> > >>>> > >> > >>>> Thanks! > >> > >>>> > >> > >>>> Jeff Brace > >> > >>>> VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > >> > >>>> Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > >> > >>>> VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager > >> > >>>> Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > >> > >>>> > >> > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://vcfed.org/__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K… > >> < > >> > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/vcfed.org/__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K5… > > > >> < > >> > https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.vcfed.org/__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-… > >> < > >> > https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.vcfed.org/__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g… > >>>> > >> > >>>> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org<mailto:jeffrey@vcfed.org> > >> > >>>> > >> > >>> > >> > >> This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the > >> addressee and may contain information that is privileged and > confidential. > >> If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an > authorized > >> representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that > any > >> dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > >> received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by > >> e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. > >> > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 2 PAL TVs needed for VCF East 2024
by Dean Notarnicola 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

Justin, Yes, that’s perfect. It has composite and RF and will almost assuredly do PAL. On Thu, Jan 18, 2024 at 11:47 AM Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Any idea on this one? > https://newjersey.craigslist.org/zip/d/haworth-sony-26-tv/7707457360.html > It has the composite jacks. > > > > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf > Of Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2024 10:01 PM > To: Dean Notarnicola <dnotarnicola(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org>; vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 2 PAL TVs needed for VCF East 2024 > > OK. I don't know much about what to look for. I have this model older LCD > from circa 2008: https: //urldefense. com/v3/__https: //www. viewsonic. > com/eu/products/sheet/VG730m__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K5b7VKg!KoJiFTG79y4jfBzam3DkcBGF8t7MPwWvhPSpK0iUXLV0_HICJn4jHwu2p-6UlsiX1b0BPX9YPePqIBC9VUAAmn7CEPHJ7PwqqHww69Q$ > ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart > This Message Is From an External Sender > This message came from outside your organization. > ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd > > OK. I don't know much about what to look for. I have this model older LCD > > from circa 2008: > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.viewsonic.com/eu/products/sheet/VG7… > < > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.viewsonic.com/eu/products/sheet/VG73…> > Will > > that one work? > > > > On Mon, Jan 15, 2024 at 11:45 PM Dean Notarnicola <dnotarnicola(a)gmail.com > <mailto:dnotarnicola@gmail.com>> > > wrote: > > > > > Most older LCD TVs have composite and RF, and will display PAL. > > > > > > On Mon, Jan 15, 2024 at 10:30 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>> > wrote: > > > > > >> Bart van den Akker will be traveling from the Netherlands to VCF East. > To > > >> lighten the load of traveling he needs for his exhibit 2 PAL > > >> TVs. Preferable one RF and one with SCART or Composite in. > > >> > > >> Is there anyone that can lend them to him for the show? > > >> > > >> Thanks! > > >> > > >> Jeff Brace > > >> VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > > >> Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > > >> VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager > > >> Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > > >> > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://vcfed.org/__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K… > < > https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/vcfed.org/__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g_K5…> > < > https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.vcfed.org/__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-… > < > https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.vcfed.org/__;!!Ebr-cpPeAnfNniQ8HSAI-g… > >> > > >> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org<mailto:jeffrey@vcfed.org> > > >> > > > > > This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the > addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. > If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized > representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by > e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. >

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TRS-80 Trash Talk Live
by Peter Cetinski 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

I haven’t bugged this list in a while but wanted to remind everyone that we still do monthly Trash Talks. We’re doing one on Saturday at 5pm and you are all invited to join. Just email me and I’ll send you the invite to the Zoom meeting. You can also just watch on YouTube but it’s way more fun to join the interactive meeting imho. I’m going to talk about my Model II Boards Collection VCFE exhibit this time. https://www.youtube.com/@TRS80TrashTalk TRS-80 Trash Talk youtube.com I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at VCFE! Take care, Pete

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older computers to sell
by bear 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

I have come to the point in my hobbies where I need to admit I am not going to have time to fix or repair many of the older computers that I have collected over the 45 years of being both a hobbyist and a professional in this space. To that end, is there an appropriate place for me to list the vintage gear I have for sale or trade? -- Bear bear42(a)gmail.com (email) PGP Fingerprint = 9996 719F 973D B11B E111 D770 9331 E822 40B3 CD29

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Niklaus Wirth passed away
by Jeffrey Jonas 17 Jan '24

17 Jan '24

I usually ignore linkedin notifications. This is one I wish I had noticed on Jan 3. Liendo noted Wirth's creation of Pascal. This notes Modula-2 and Oberon: Computer History Museum <https://www.linkedin.com/company/computer-history-museum/?miniCompanyUrn=ur…> In Memoriam: Remembering Niklaus Emil Wirth It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Niklaus Emil Wirth, a pioneering Swiss computer scientist and esteemed 2004 CHM Fellow. Niklaus Wirth made incredible contributions to the world of computing, leaving an enduring legacy that shaped the industry. From the creation of Pascal in 1970 to Modula-2 in 1979 and Oberon in 1988, his programming languages influenced generations of students and professionals. Wirth, a recipient of the ACM Turing Award in 1984, was not only an inspiration in programming languages but also delved into the hardware and software of computer design. His impact resonates in the foundations of structured programming and software engineering. Please take a moment to honor and remember the life and work of Niklaus Wirth. Learn more about his journey and contributions: 🔗 Odysseys in Technology: https://bit.ly/3vpKNAK 🔗 The Personal Computer Lilith: https://bit.ly/48LcsKN 🔗 MODULA-2 by Niklaus Wirth: https://bit.ly/48qHJTF

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