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Looking for a Palm IIIc
by Gregg Levine 22 Jul '23

22 Jul '23

Hello! I've got an interesting problem. Basically I make use of any of three different Palm IIx devices I have here to display data from available hardware on my collection of breadboards. And I've reached the point in my work where the apps I use on the thing would look better on a color display enabled Palm. Usual terms apply. Oh and the velociraptors are all off this coming week and all of next month. Something about a conference someplace. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again."

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Former VCF Board Member gets on Hackaday
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Jul '23

21 Jul '23

Former VCF Board member Mike Brutman got interviewed by Hackaday for his PCjr: https://hackaday.com/2023/07/20/pcjr-webserver-hits-2500-hours-uptime/#more… Jeff Brace

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Kevin Mitnick Obituary
by Christian Liendo 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

I'm very much surprised to see this. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/las-vegas-nv/kevin-mitnick-11371…

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Windows 2000
by Bill Degnan 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

Just curious...does anyone have a working win 2000 system that they can access secure sites? Need TLS 4 or a work around? Not mission critical but I'd like to know if anyone has a way to make it work. Sure I could put something newer on my P-III PC. So.again, my question is, does anyone have a working win 2000 machine than can access sites that require an SSL. Or should I set up a proxy? Bill

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Sun IPX questions
by Richard Cini 20 Jul '23

20 Jul '23

All — I recently picked-up a nice condition Sun IPX (used to control a wafted stepping machine) and it largely works perfectly. I’m no Unix expert, but there are a couple of things I can’t seem to get working so I thought I’d ask the group. Printing — The IPX runs SunOS 4.1.4/Solaris 1.1.2. I have two networked Canon printers at home and both supposedly work with IPP/LPD but I can’t get any output. I have the IP set in /etc/hosts and what I think is the right definition in /etc/printcap, but no success yet. If someone has gotten this working let me know. I also thought about using a Raspberry Pi as a CUPS server but I haven’t gotten that working either. Floppy — can’t seem to get this working either. It passes the rudimentary diagnostics in OpenBoot, but I’ve tried mounting it from the shell with no success using the “pcfs” modifier. Anyway, if someone with Sun experience could nudge me in the right direction I’d appreciate it. I’ve put up a web page on my site with details of the machine. Thanks! Rich http://cini.classiccmp.org/ Long Island S100 User’s Group Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

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There is a vintage computer rental business in Trenton?
by Christian Liendo 19 Jul '23

19 Jul '23

I didn't know this existed. https://www.karlbusinessmachines.com/vintage-computer-rentals.html

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OT: IBM 2U Server Interest? Pick-up at System Source
by Jonathan Chapman 18 Jul '23

18 Jul '23

All, I've been clearing out older server hardware that's merely old/obsolete, not vintage. I have two left, and I'd rather not ship them: https://www.ebay.com/itm/275855570486 If anyone is interested, I can bring them to System Source this weekend, but I'm not going to take up space in the car if there's no interest. Thanks, Jonathan

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calling all HAMS for solar eclipse party
by Jeffrey Jonas 18 Jul '23

18 Jul '23

Solar Eclipse QSO Party: a NASA supported citizen science event https://hamsci.org/seqp-rules 14 Oct 2023 1200 \xe2\x80\x93 2200 UTC (Partial eclipse begins ~1500 UTC in Oregon ends ~1840 UTC in Texas) 8 Apr 2024 1400-2400 UTC (Partial eclipse begins ~1710 UTC in Texas and ends ~2040 UTC in Maine) Objective: To generate observations of propagation by the Reverse Beacon Network and PSKReporter event logs before, during, and aft er the eclipse on the amateur bands for the purpose of ionospheric sounding. The Solar Eclipse QSO Party (SEQP) is unique among ham radio competitions as it awards points for two-way QSOs (ham to h am contacts via radio) and bonus points for reception reports from skimmers, RBN nodes and the like. Please be aware that the SEQP is one of many events to be held during the HamSCI Festivals of Eclipse Ionospheric Scienc e. You are welcome to participate in more than one event ...

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Folks who like Toshiba Librettos may like this...
by Dave Shevett 17 Jul '23

17 Jul '23

I just posted a video that really highlights the Toshiba Libretto - folks who have seen me at the VCF events with my handheld collection probably no my Libretto 110CT well - it gets a lot of attention. This one is about using the libretty to scavenge some data from an old GIS / GPS device via PCMCIA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz799S9TTCQ -- Dave Shevett shevett(a)pobox.com

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System Source Swap Meet!
by Ethan O'Toole 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

Heya, Is there a flyer or anything for the System Source swap meet? Would like to drop it on Craigslist and such. Try to wrestle up more buyers and sellers. I will sign up as a seller this weekend as well! - Ethan

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OFF OFF TOPIC Crestron software needed
by Sentrytv 12 Jul '23

12 Jul '23

I have a need for a specific software package. What I need is the CRESTRON software used for diagnostics and programming of their equipment. For 20 years I worked for a Crestron partner but I am no longer with those companies. In order for me to download the software, I would have to be at CRESTRON partner. I do have a CRESTRON account not as a Crestron partner. I am wondering if there’s anybody out there that would be able to help me out. I need to diagnose and reprogram a CRESTRON DMPS3 300 C processor and touch panel. If I have a software I can do the work myself. If there is anybody out there that can and will help me please let me know. Mike Rosen Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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OT: Sussex Hamfest Sunday 7/16
by Kelly Leavitt 11 Jul '23

11 Jul '23

Many VCFed members attend this hamfest in Sussex County NJ. Stop by the kitchen and say hello Sussex Hamfest Sunday July 16, 2023 "Rain or Shine since 79" Sussex County Fair Grounds 37 Plains Road Augusta, NJ 07822 (GPS: Lat/Long N41-08-10.2 / W74 43 01.9 Decimal 41.136200 / -74.717233) VE Session at 10 AM in Fair Grounds Administration Building Walk ins Allowed Gates open for Vendors at 6 AM and for Buyers at 8 AM Fees: * Buyers $8 * Tailgaters $25 (Includes 1 admission) * Indoor Tables $25 (Includes 1 Admission) * Overnight parking (Fees charged by Fair Grounds): RV type vehicles $50. Other Vehicles, tents, etc. $20 For further information – Email: Hamfest(a)scarcnj.org<mailto:Email:%20%20%20Hamfest@scarcnj.org> Hamfest telephone: 973-862-8124 (new number) Sussex County Hamfest Committee "Rain or Shine since 79"

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 2708 eprom programmer wanted / suggestions
by Bill Degnan 09 Jul '23

09 Jul '23

That looks pretty good. B On Sun, Jul 9, 2023, 12:09 AM Brian Marstella via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > While I have used mine very little, the ARLabs programmer > https://www.arlabs.com/device.html handles many original PROM devices as > well as many, many other devices through modern. Some devices require > additional adapters and looks like they can get expensive. I bought mine > used from someone on a message board several years ago for $100 including > an EPROM eraser. It also included the adapter for 1702s. > > On Sat, Jul 8, 2023 at 10:20 PM Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > I did not know Martin offered a 2708 model. Thanks. Is the Dajen > reliable > > for you? I still need to repair mine. > > Thanks. > > Bill > > > > On Sat, Jul 8, 2023, 10:05 PM Jonathan Chapman via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > Bill, > > > > > > If you're buying something, get Martin Eberhard's programmer. > > > > > > Remember, your Dajen SCI will program 2708s! > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Jonathan > > > > > > ------- Original Message ------- > > > On Saturday, July 8th, 2023 at 22:00, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am hoping someone has a suggestion as to where I can get a 2708 > eprom > > > > programmer. I don't mind spending a fair price for something reliable > > and > > > > solid. I would rather have one that is modern, but vintage is OK. If > I > > > > have to I will build from a kit, but I prefer a manufactured model. > > Most > > > > of the 2708's I need to make are for S-100 systems. > > > > > > > > I have a 1702 and a programmer and another that does everything north > > of > > > > 2708 (2716, 2732, etc) but nothing for the 2708s. > > > > > > > > Thanks > > > > > > > > Bill > > > > > >

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2708 eprom programmer wanted / suggestions
by Bill Degnan 09 Jul '23

09 Jul '23

I am hoping someone has a suggestion as to where I can get a 2708 eprom programmer. I don't mind spending a fair price for something reliable and solid. I would rather have one that is modern, but vintage is OK. If I have to I will build from a kit, but I prefer a manufactured model. Most of the 2708's I need to make are for S-100 systems. I have a 1702 and a programmer and another that does everything north of 2708 (2716, 2732, etc) but nothing for the 2708s. Thanks Bill

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Pdp-8 focal @ Kennett Classic
by Bill Degnan 09 Jul '23

09 Jul '23

Saturday at the museum we're going to try to load FOCAL from papertape into the PDP-8 system. 12 noon to ? All are welcome. Also going to document system in detail, measure voltages, etc. Kennettclassic.com Bill

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Repair Workshop Breakfast tomorrow 7/9
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Jul '23

09 Jul '23

We are meeting at Blue Swan at 9:30AM. -- 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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Repair Workshop This Weekend (July 8 & 9, 2023) Info
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Jul '23

07 Jul '23

Hello everyone, Just a reminder that there is a repair workshop this coming weekend. A new rule is that everyone should park on one side of the road to allow for fire truck access in case of an emergency. This comes as a directive from InfoAge. For anyone interested, we will be going to a member's house after Sunday's breakfast to buy what he is selling. Signup for July 2023 Repair Workshop here: July 2023 Repair Workshop Signup Sheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1TJJxdL8skd7giR1miP-5AKMHwoBSqU7gse-…> Spaces are first come first serve to the CDL space. Limited space available. Sign up to guarantee a space in your preferred area!!! *DATES*: July 8 & 9, 2023 *LOCATIONS:* InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ Building 9059 (CDL Hackerspace - Formerly IXR) TIME: Saturday START time == 10 A.M. END time == 11PM. Sunday START time == 10 A.M. and END == 5 P.M. *COST:* - $15 per person, PER day. This money goes to InfoAge and CDL. - $25 per night for those wanting to stay overnight (Money goes to InfoAge). Please pay ME upon arrival. Cash or PayPal is acceptable as payment. Ask ahead of time if you need to use a credit card. *OVERNIGHT*: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - You can pay via PayPal to paypal(a)vcfed.org. or to me via cash or credit card in person. *EQUIPMENT:* - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - If you need particular tools that you don't own or particular parts, please post to the list for those going. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Let everyone know what project you are working on ahead of time to inspire collaboration. *DRINKS*: You should bring your own. We have a refrigerator in CDL to keep them cold. VCF will buy some water and soft drinks for member use. *FOOD*: *Saturday Night Dinner at 7PM*: Not sure where we will go, likely to MJs. *Sunday Morning*: Blue Swan at 9AM *PARKING:* Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. Park on side of the street. QUESTIONS? PHONE: ( 7 3 2 ) 7 2 2 - 5 0 1 5 EMAIL: repairworkshops(a)vcfed.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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Help needed at repair workshop: PC-AT Model F Keyboard
by Dan FitzGerald 06 Jul '23

06 Jul '23

Hi, everybody! This weekend I am bringing my PC-AT Model F keyboard, which I have rebuilt but am having problems putting back together. It took me several tries to have all of the keysprings stay in the right place, and now all the keys work, except that when I boot the AT it is reporting a keypress. I decode the error, and the "key" being pressed doesn't exist. This has just been a really frustrating exercise, so I would really appreciate assistance from somebody who is more experienced working with Model Fs. Regards, Dan FitzGerald They/Them/Theirs http://www.vm.ibm.com/devpages/dfitzger

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Blog on TRS-80 Model 1 repair - picked up at our last swap meet
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Jul '23

06 Jul '23

Someone posted this link on the VCF blog for our swap meet. He had picked up a TRS-80 Model 1 and he details his experience in repairing: https://blog.vladovince.com/trs-80-model-i-restoration/ 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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Yet another electronics surplus company is going out of business:
by Jeffrey Jonas 05 Jul '23

05 Jul '23

Yet another electronics surplus company is going out of business: https://www.allelectronics.com/ After 56 years supplying surplus and new electronic parts and supplies, we have decided to call it quits. We expect to close our doors before the end of August, 2023. I depended on them, BG Micro and others for great parts and really low prices. They regularly advertised in electronics magazines (Popular Electronics, Radio Electronics, Nuts and Volts). Any news if Bee Lancaster will continue selling on ebay? -- jeff jonas

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Weed removal today 2023-07-01
by Jeffrey Brace 04 Jul '23

04 Jul '23

Marcus Mera, a new VCF volunteer, did some weed trimming today in front of our temporary overflow warehouse space and behind our new warehouse space. VCF bought a weed whacker which we will use for maintenance around buildings that we use. Here are some before and after pictures. A lot was done, but a lot more needs to be done. He would have done more, but the attachment which we bought was broken. It makes it easier to cut the larger weeds. He will be back to do more soon. Click here for pictures <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/101IOCzSM1_fK-DD3twDeJ1z5wjLxrtUR?us…> 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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Reminder: Second Street Closure - July 8th.
by Martin Flynn 01 Jul '23

01 Jul '23

CDL will be completing the installation of the fiber optic cables between Buildings 9059 and 9010D on Saturday, July 8th. Second Street will be closed to pedestrian and vehicular traffic as noted in red below:

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Another great has passed (Don Lancaster)
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Jul '23

01 Jul '23

https://gilaherald.com/obituary-for-don-lancaster/

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I’m on Hackaday
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Jun '23

30 Jun '23

https://hackaday.com/2023/06/29/vcfs-swap-meet-experiment-helps-support-exp… Yes. They spelled my name wrong, but I will ask that to be corrected. -- 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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Clean up behind 9036-C July 1, 2023 at 10AM
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Jun '23

30 Jun '23

Marcus has volunteered to clean up the area behind 9036-C. I know that this is last minute for everyone, but he's enthusiastic about volunteering for VCF. He will be starting at 10AM. Anyone coming should take appropriate precautions and assume that there is poison ivy. I don't have experience with this, but others have advised a host of precautions. I'm working the front desk at InfoAge tomorrow and can only open up the area for him. If you are interested, then let me know.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Another great has passed (Don Lancaster)
by Jeffrey Jonas 30 Jun '23

30 Jun '23

Drat! I was buying surplus electronics from him on ebay. Bee Lancaster ran the business https://www.ebay.com/str/synergeticsabeja The last I looked, Forrest Mims was still working on atmospheric monitoring. No mention of VCF SouthWest :-/ https://www.facebook.com/forrest.mimsiii/

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VCF SouthWest 2023 wrap-up
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Jun '23

28 Jun '23

The Vintage Computer Festival SouthWest 2023 was a blast! A great group of guys who organized this show. It was great to see the show rebooted after 11 years. Just so everyone knows they are their own non-profit who organized and financed the show (Vintage Computer Collective of North Texas), but with support from the Vintage Computer Federation, sponsors, and many supporters. There were lots of great exhibits, sellers, talks. I took some video which I have or will upload. I also took tons of pictures which I will upload somewhere too. They had an auction there which was very successful. They had a streamer panel, a Tandy panel. I got there before the show. It was great to see familiar faces: Jeri Ellsworth, Burger Becky, Bil Herd, Sean from Action Retro, Alexander Pierson, Thomas CherryHomes, etc. And new faces from the organizers at VCF Southwest. A great bunch of friendly guys. I was glad to have a vacation and enjoy the show instead of being the organizer. The show took place at The University of Texas at Dallas (in Richardson, TX) at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center. Financially they are in the black, so I see no reason why they wouldn't be back at the same place and grow the show to other buildings. Saturday night we did the usual VCF outing and went to a retro arcade: FreePlay. Bil Herd, Jeri Ellsworth, Usagi Electric were there. I stayed for two days after the show and visited The National Video Arcade Museum in Frisco, TX. A very nice museum. I recommend everyone to go there and check it out. Here is the playlist I created on the VCF YouTube channel of the videos that they took as well as some that I took and other streamers: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_e5fSxflvryWDdeuOXF5kmSjO3ORTvqz 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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Boatfest 2023, West Virginia's Premiere Retro Computer Festival!
by Christian Liendo 26 Jun '23

26 Jun '23

I figured others would want to know about this. Boatfest returns for 2023 with more computers, more consoles, and more excitement than ever before! Relive your childhood with more than 20 vintage computers, consoles, and even arcade and pinball machines, all set up and ready to play. Test your brain with challenging trivia contests, put your skills to the test in one of the many high score competitions, and socialize with fellow retro enthusiasts. Plus! Live recordings of Amigos Retro Gaming Podcasts On-site computer and console repairs from Retrorewind.ca Interesting panels and talks from retro luminaries Door prizes and swag bags And a few more surprises https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/boatfest-2023-tickets-486944111947

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Stolen Vintage Computer Stuff Philadelphia area
by Bill Degnan 25 Jun '23

25 Jun '23

bummer. hope you get the info you're looking for. was it in a storage shed or something? Bill On Sat, Jun 24, 2023 at 8:25 PM m simons via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Greetings, > > I think it's unlikely, but I had a massive theft in Philly. Sometime > between August 2022 and probably February (I only discovered the theft in > May) I had a TON of stuff stolen in Philadelphia, including lots of > NON-computer stuff. > > Some of the highlights of the vintage computer stuff stolen: > Atari Video Music C-240 (this is a video effects box) > > Apple IIgs, Apple IIc, Mac II (not sure of model), Mac LC, Amiga 500, > some other Amiga stuff, Atari 1200 stuff new in box condition, a ton of 3 > 1/2" disks with Amiga software, daisywheel printer, dot matrix printer, > film scanner, photo printer, lots of milkcrates filled with computer > magazines (and related stuff like Mondo 2000, early Wired magazines, stuff > from the ACM, etc.), obscure hardware like a (I believe) external SCSI > PCMCIA / CF card adapter, Bernoulli Drive, external SCSI drives, manuals > for a Heathkit TV, etc. etc. > > If you happen to have seen any of this stuff, acquired any of this stuff > seen ads for this stuff, any and all leads appreciated. > > I'm not even that worried about getting (most) of it back. Mainly I'm > just looking for leads as to where my stuff went and other information I > can use to go after the people responsible and possibly recover some of my > more personal items. I'm not here to get any of y'all in trouble. > Thanks, > Michael S. > > >

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Stolen Vintage Computer Stuff Philadelphia area
by m simons 25 Jun '23

25 Jun '23

Greetings, I think it's unlikely, but I had a massive theft in Philly. Sometime between August 2022 and probably February (I only discovered the theft in May) I had a TON of stuff stolen in Philadelphia, including lots of NON-computer stuff. Some of the highlights of the vintage computer stuff stolen: Atari Video Music C-240 (this is a video effects box) Apple IIgs, Apple IIc, Mac II (not sure of model), Mac LC, Amiga 500, some other Amiga stuff, Atari 1200 stuff new in box condition, a ton of 3 1/2" disks with Amiga software, daisywheel printer, dot matrix printer, film scanner, photo printer, lots of milkcrates filled with computer magazines (and related stuff like Mondo 2000, early Wired magazines, stuff from the ACM, etc.), obscure hardware like a (I believe) external SCSI PCMCIA / CF card adapter, Bernoulli Drive, external SCSI drives, manuals for a Heathkit TV, etc. etc. If you happen to have seen any of this stuff, acquired any of this stuff seen ads for this stuff, any and all leads appreciated. I'm not even that worried about getting (most) of it back. Mainly I'm just looking for leads as to where my stuff went and other information I can use to go after the people responsible and possibly recover some of my more personal items. I'm not here to get any of y'all in trouble. Thanks, Michael S.

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linotype anyone?
by Bill Degnan 23 Jun '23

23 Jun '23

I have a line on a free Linotype and other printing equipment, any takers (no Bob Roswell does not need another one :-) Here: https://www.vintagecomputer.net/temp/KAP/ let me know asap! (best way vintagecomputer.net/contact.cfm ) Bill

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Commodore DIN Connector Soldering Aide
by Chris Fala 21 Jun '23

21 Jun '23

On Facebook recently, I saw a post of this handy little tool that assists in soldering Commodore DIN connectors: https://github.com/svenpetersen1965/DIN-connector_soldering-aid-The-Potato Dan Goswick, who was at VCF-East this year and who some of you might know, had some of these boards made up and has at least five spares sets that are available. If anyone is interested, please let me know and I will contact Dan (I am not sure if he is on this mailing list). He is taking the leftovers to VCF-Midwest this weekend, so please respond ASAP if interested. Chris

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PCs Limited / attn: Bill Sudbrink
by Bill Degnan 20 Jun '23

20 Jun '23

Bill (or whomever would know) What version MS DOS came with the PCs Limited Turbo PC, and was there a manual, diagnostic disk, etc? Trying to track down. I am working on a very early PCs Limited box with the "ARC Turbo Board" motherboard. There are probably a few marginal RAM chips on the board, the ROM is customized for the vendor. I did find a motherboard layout with jumpers, but no error codes. I am getting an "X Turbo System Error # 04" upon boot, and when I hit enter the system falls into regular mode. It may be RAM it may be the 8088-2. I will work to fix but having a manual or diagnostic would be nice Thanks

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computer books(classics) for free in Reston VA
by Michael Kato 20 Jun '23

20 Jun '23

my friend has the following books he's getting rid of: Expert C Programming Deep C Secrets Peter van der Lingen 1994 Sun Microsystems Introduction to Programming with Mathematica Richard J. Gaylord, Samuel N. Kamin, Paul r. Wellin 1993 Springer Verlag Mathematica A System for Doing Mathematics by Computer Stephen Wolfram Second Edition 1991 Wolfram Research Smalltalk-80 The Language Adele Goldberg and David Robson 1989 Programming in Lua Roberto Ierusalimschy 2003 Programming in Prolog Fifth Edition 2003 William F. Clocksin, Christopher S. Mellish Springer Prolog Programming for Artificial Intelligence third edition Ivan Bratko The books are currently in Reston VA, if anyone is interested PM me( michael.kato(a)gmail.com) and I'll put you in touch with my friend. If you want any of these and are not able to pickup, it might be possible for me to bring them to the next workshop at System Source I think scheduled for 7/22-23(I plan to be there at least on 23 if things go better than expected I'll be there 22 as well) Hope the books can find a good home. ....maki....

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Great day at the museum
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Jun '23

19 Jun '23

Doug Crawford, Christian Liendo and Ken Gober helped Martin with laying down fiber to the 9010 building. I'm sure that they will give a report later. Doug was also docent at the museum. Myself, Corey Cohen, Liz Cohen, Ben Cohen and Marcus Mera sorted out and counted all the swag in the warehouse. Corey and I focused on preparing what we have to ship out to VCF West. Thanks to all the volunteers that helped out today! Lots of great work done. 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] Bob Applegate
by Christian Liendo 18 Jun '23

18 Jun '23

This is sad, he was a great guy. He not only did great work, but he was a good person. I have his Kim-1 memory and I/O board. I will keep my eye out for an obituary, But if anyone knows someone in his family, please let them know that we as a community send our condolances and will miss him.

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OT: help needed with Android tablet
by William Dudley 18 Jun '23

18 Jun '23

A relative died recently and I wish to wipe his tablet so it can be used by somebody else, but it has a PIN set and he died without telling anyone. I know that there are folks who attend the VCF swap meet who sell used Android devices, so the question is: I need someone who knows how to wipe an Android device with an unknown PIN back to factory settings. Please contact me off list: wfdudley(a)gmail.com Thanks, Bill Dudley This email is free of malware because I run Linux.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East XII (2017) Appliance Computer Talk by Bill Degnan
by Jeffrey Brace 17 Jun '23

17 Jun '23

I will look into emails from that time period to see if there is any discussion about it. Possibilities: 1) It was never recorded 2) It was recorded, but the quality was poor. 3) It was recorded, but misplaced. On Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 7:08 PM Alexander Pierson via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Same, all I've got is a single photo: > https://www.commodorez.com/VCFEXII/114.html > I asked about this the other day within VCF discord, and Jeff was kind > enough to look into the matter. I've seen a few conversations in various > places in the past month that would benefit from having seen the > presentation/panel discussion, so I went looking for the video to no avail. > > -Alexander 'Z' Pierson > > > On Friday, June 16, 2023 at 04:02:22 PM EDT, Bill Degnan via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > This is all I have > https://vintagecomputer.net/browse_thread.cfm?id=670 > Just a picture. > b > > On Fri, Jun 16, 2023 at 3:44 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Does anyone remember if a recording was made of Bill Degnan's talk at VCF > > East XII (2017)? I didn't find any on YouTube or any of our video files. > > Seems odd that we don't have a copy of it. > > > > 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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IMPORTANT!!! Parking at InfoAge
by Jeffrey Brace 17 Jun '23

17 Jun '23

>From now on everyone needs to park on only one side of the road inside the campus. This is for fire truck access in case there is an emergency. This goes for all buildings including CDL. Wall Township mentioned to InfoAge that we need to take this precaution. Thank you for your cooperation! 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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Corsham day
by Herbert Johnson 17 Jun '23

17 Jun '23

Bill Degnan suggested ways to pay homage to Bob Applegate. One thing mentioned was a VCF-East exhibit. That seems to me to be a long way off, other things can be done sooner. Bob's work included producing new SS-50 products and also KIM accessories and a half-sized KIM. But I looked at my 2023 VCF-East photos, and I didn't notice or recall any SS-50 exhibits. Bob of course exhibited Corsham products a few years prior. So, why not encourage a few owners of Corsham products, to exhibit next April at VCF-East, their SS-50 systems, original era and Corsham-era? It need not be a large exhibit, these are not large systems. A few owners could run a table and possibly accept other owner's equipment for exhibit. The VCFed warehouse has a few SWTPC, Gimix and other systems (maybe to be restored at repair events?) The SS-50 6800 architecture created by SWTPC in the mid-1970's was well respected, not hard to build, and performed comparably to 8080 systems of the era. Other companies produced SS-50 products; in time some moved into other bus architectures that supported Motorola processors. FLEX OS was comparable to CP/M. And that base of software and hardware led to 6809 and 68000 SS-50 systems into the early 1990's. They found use as business and industrial systems and personal systems, again as did other 8 and 16-bit microcomputer architectures. As IBM PC's and compatibles began to dominate personal and business computing, and home-video-gaming computers became less expensive and consumer items; the class of boxey-bussed-board systems (SS-50, S-100, etc.) became out of favor in that space. Bob revived production of SS-50 boards decades later, I don't know the details. That history suggests an exhibit theme. I don't have much SS-50 myself but I know others do. And I've not described other products of Bob's, others who know can work those into a narrative and an exhibit. regards, Herb Johnson -- 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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Corsham day
by Bill Degnan 17 Jun '23

17 Jun '23

For the next workshop and/or Vcf east we should all try to set up a Corsham-featured project/exhibit (Bob Applegate's company) to pay homage to him from our community. Or maybe post photos of same, and link them to the vcfed social media. I think his family might like that. Bill

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VCF East XII (2017) Appliance Computer Talk by Bill Degnan
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

Does anyone remember if a recording was made of Bill Degnan's talk at VCF East XII (2017)? I didn't find any on YouTube or any of our video files. Seems odd that we don't have a copy of it. 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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FS: Elektronika BK-010-01 $200 (not mine)
by Alexander Jacocks 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

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Swap meet - tell me about the deals
by Ethan O'Toole 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

A few of us NoVA dudes were planning to go to swap meet but didn't. Then maybe regretted not going? Dunno. Tell me about the deals I missed. I think I saw in the Mac84 or another video the CDi? How much was the NES (though really only interested in random NES games.) Looked like quite a bit of variety from DEC Desksides to in the box Apple II stuff to TRS-80s and more? Should hopefully make it to the System Source swapmeet. - Ethan

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Help identifying a memory/program card case
by Bob Shuster 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

I found a couple of what appear to be card cases mixed in with my stuff but I can’t identify them. They have no writing and are transparent with a light violet hue, 2-1/2” by 3-1/2” and about 1/4” thick. Photo link below. Do any of you have any idea what these are? They sure look familiar to me. Bob https://drive.google.com/file/d/14bJAPwK86Q4KNGy_UmjnbTyQQnSteHsm/view?usp=…

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Next Warehouse Cleanup Day
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Jun '23

16 Jun '23

Hello everyone, Summer is here and it's getting hotter, therefore I think less people are inclined to work in a hot warehouse. I'm setting a date for the next warehouse cleanup: Nov. 5. My plan for this day is to clear out the vines and small trees behind the new warehouse section. I'm hoping by this date that there will be less likelihood for poison ivy to be alive. If someone has a chainsaw that we can borrow, then that would be great. I may still try to plan another day where we take care of things inside the warehouse. That would likely be in early October. In the meantime, there are smaller things that we are doing to get things ready like sweeping, getting items out owned by other groups, etc. We are also starting to look into ways to repair windows, and soffits, etc. as well as getting new doors. We are also thinking about what we want to do with the floor to make it better. 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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Bob Applegate
by Herbert Johnson 15 Jun '23

15 Jun '23

I'm saddened to read today that Bob Applegate passed a few days ago. I knew him through our common interests in 6502/6800/SS50 worlds. It's commendable that despite his long illness, he worked and supported his customers in that community. We traded some 6502 software just a month ago. He was a thoughtful person. He'll be very missed. Of course my deepest sympathies to his family. I see people want to reach out to his family. I have no authority on these matters. But the way these things usually work, someone with some authority in the vintage community, works with the family in some way, and provides some means to forward condolences and notes of appreciation and convey other information. And in some cases, there's later some kind on line presence for general notes of sympathy, when final arrangements are made. I trust those closest to Bob to work these things out in coming days, and to inform us accordingly. Regards, Herb Johnson -- 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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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Bob Applegate
by Jeffrey Brace 15 Jun '23

15 Jun '23

Bob, This mailing list does not support attachments. You will have to put it on a cloud drive and give us a link. Jeff On Thu, Jun 15, 2023 at 1:57 PM bob jeffway.com via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I found this picture of Bob > > On 06/14/2023 9:36 PM EDT Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > It was working before, I don't know why it's down. I was looking for > photos > and I have one of his table but he was not in it. > > On Wed, Jun 14, 2023, 8:57 PM Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> wrote: > > > On Wed, Jun 14, 2023 at 7:24 AM Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > >> https://everloved.com/life-of/robert-applegate/ > > > > > > Chris, > > Can you double check that link? It didn't work for me. > > Thanks, > > Jeff > >

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OT: Missing in the Makerspace
by Martin Flynn 14 Jun '23

14 Jun '23

Putting this out to the VCF list on the off-chance it was accident packed up with someones personal equipment after a workshop -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: [cdl] Missing in the Makerspace Date: Wed, 17 May 2023 19:47:35 -0400 From: Martin Flynn via groups.io <martin.flynn=compdecon.org(a)groups.io> Reply-To: cdl(a)groups.io Organization: Computer Deconstruction Laboratory To: cdl(a)groups.io I am looking for my Multitech MTC-LNA4-B01-US cellular data radio. It's somewhere in the Makerspace https://www.multitech.com/models/92506700LF <https://www.multitech.com/models/92506700LF>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Bob Applegate
by Dave McGuire 13 Jun '23

13 Jun '23

On 6/13/23 16:45, bob jeffway.com via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > I just found out Bob Applegate passed away this morning. > I knew Bob because of his Corsham KIM-1 replicas. Very nice guy, > very sad to hear of his passing. This is extremely sad news. Bob was a great guy, I liked him very much. I have a few 6800 and 6809 systems built around the boards he designed. He did great work, both in the past at Franklin and more recently on his wonderful Corsham Tech systems. He will be sorely missed, but his work will live on. RIP Bob Applegate. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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