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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Bob Metcalfe wins Turning Award
by Christian Liendo 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

Ok you got me. I kant spel wel On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 7:59 PM Brian Schenkenberger <vaxman(a)tmesis.com> wrote: > > On Mar 22, 2023, at 12:03, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Turing Award Won by Co-Inventor of Ethernet Technology > > In the 1970s, Bob Metcalfe helped develop the primary technology that > lets you send email or connect with a printer over an office network. > > > The rather long link below is because I am giving away this article. > > > > > > https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/technology/turing-award-bob-metcalfe-eth… > > > I’ll bet Alan is turning in his grave with this thread’s subject. > > — VAXman

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Bob Metcalfe wins Turning Award
by Christian Liendo 22 Mar '23

22 Mar '23

Turing Award Won by Co-Inventor of Ethernet Technology In the 1970s, Bob Metcalfe helped develop the primary technology that lets you send email or connect with a printer over an office network. The rather long link below is because I am giving away this article. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/technology/turing-award-bob-metcalfe-eth…

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Paging Jon Chapman
by Bill Degnan 22 Mar '23

22 Mar '23

Jon, I have been trying to reach you for some time now, I must not have your correct contact info. please contact me, thanks. Sorry about the public notice Bill Degnan

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VCF's presence at NJ Maker's Day @ InfoAge March 25 & 26, 2023
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Mar '23

21 Mar '23

Doug, Jeff Jonas, Bart Hirst, Wil Lindsey and I will be doing an exhibit representing VCF this coming weekend at InfoAge March 25 & 26, 2023 from 12PM to 4PM. For simplicity we are doing multiple Commodore 64s running: Paint program Music editor BASIC programming The event is free to the public as part of a statewide cooperative event by museums. There will be other InfoAge museums doing their own "Maker" type activities including the following InfoAge museums: Military Tech Museum Electronic Warfare InfoAge Space Exploration Center Cold War Fallout Shelter Computer Deconstruction Laboratory WWI & WWII Shipwreck museum Garden State Central Railroad NJ Antique Radio Club InfoAge's web page on the event: https://www.infoage.org/makers-day-2023/ NJ Maker's Day website: https://njmakersday.org/ There will be special presentations on Sunday. I believe in CDL. If you have kids, then it is a great chance for them to try out STEAM type activities. Here is a flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LsO3j3THB8ILSOziR7LTt92YqhOeT7mS/view?usp=… ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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My eye spies something blue , reprint from CDL list
by Neil Cherry 20 Mar '23

20 Mar '23

This is a reposting of part of a message from the CDL list. Thought a few folks over here might be interested in the Hako. A visitor name Alison (sp?) dropped by and needed some help with desoldering a RP2040 board from a board. She soldered it backwards. While showing off our tools I noticed that the blue Hako FR-802 had a handle and nozzle on it. Throwing caution to the wind (pun intended) I started up the Hako and began to use the hot air nozzle on the board. I do need to find the manual and read it as it works really well but my inexperience with it became evident quickly. The header pin plastic parts melted, the board became unsoldered but so did every surface mount chips on the little stand off board. I think I saved all the parts. I many attempt to solder the parts back on but I'd call this board a loss. On the plus side we did get the board and the header pins all removed. I really do want to thank Martin for the Hako, the stand and the vises. All three items were put to use today to mostly good effect. 😄 We'll need to come with procedures to use the Hako. PS: Resoldering the RP2040 is probably going to have zero chance of being successful. It's a QFH-56 part and I have no hope of seeing where the chip is in relation to the pads. :-) -- 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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Trenton Computer Festival
by Dean Notarnicola 19 Mar '23

19 Mar '23

Drew and I set up representation for VCF at this years TCF, the first live TCF event since Covid. Smaller attendance then usual, but the agenda was full. Many VCF regulars stopped by to chat. Neil Cherry, who would normally be a speaker, couldn’t make it this year, unfortunately. We set up an Atari 8-bit, Apple //e and a Tandy Model 4D all running various software, and all using modern solid-state storage solutions. This was for the sake of simplicity as well as to evangelize the concept of bridging vintage computers to the present. I was going to have a 64C (to have the Trinity) but the PS died :-( The younger attendees loved playing Ballblazer on the Atari and Robot Wars on the Apple. They asked a ton of questions about the FujiNet and the other solid state storage devices in the machines, creating lots of dialog. Almost 100 flyers advertising VCFe were taken, hopefully attracting some extra visitors. Regards, Dean

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VCF East 2023 Discord Channels Setup
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Mar '23

19 Mar '23

Hey everyone, The Discord channels for all VCF East exhibitors and speakers have been setup. Feel free to take a look! https://discord.gg/32maJ6gddU The speakers schedule will be released soon! We are just finalizing. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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MOBIDIC article on HACKADAY
by Duane Craps 18 Mar '23

18 Mar '23

https://hackaday.com/2023/03/15/retrotechtacular-military-graphics-in-the-1… -- DuaneCraps sdɐɹɔ ǝuɐnp

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Can't find old VCF Video
by Duane Craps 18 Mar '23

18 Mar '23

I was looking for an old VCF video of Watts Humphrey's talk on The MOBIDIC. He was the project engineer for Sylvania on the project. I wanted to post it to HACKADAY. I remember thinking that they were ahead of everyone at the time. -- DuaneCraps sdɐɹɔ ǝuɐnp

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Volunteers Wanted for VCF East Consignment
by Alexander Jacocks 16 Mar '23

16 Mar '23

All, If you would be interested in helping us with consignment, at VCF East, this year, please let me know. We're looking for volunteers of any experience level, for either the entire event, or for a minimum of 2 shifts from Friday to Sunday. We will be setting up starting ar 4pm on Friday, until 10pm, and then consignment will open to the public with the start of VCF on Saturday. Please let me know if you are interested, or have any other questions, please let me know. - Alex

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] social.vcfed.org is down again
by Jonathan Chapman 15 Mar '23

15 Mar '23

> Yes, HSTS has been disabled. You can reach the site now while we are getting new certs installed. Just accept the expired cert. I don't want to be telling folks how to do their jobs (especially since it's volunteer work), but that's a pretty rough suggestion nowadays. Looks like you're using LetsEncrypt, which is a good choice, but since the certs are short and the process should be automated and should work, I always monitor when I use LetsEncrypt. I've had two occasions where changes to their API broke acme-client on OpenBSD. For that situation, simply giving mail an actual deliverable address to go to will let you know. For more complex situations, like when the deployment of the cert sometimes fails because of (customer) client derps, I set up a CI job to do a HTTPS connection to the page (just a cURL will do it) and bomb if there's any errors or the cert is within X days of expiration. Thanks, Jonathan

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social.vcfed.org is down again
by Dan FitzGerald 15 Mar '23

15 Mar '23

FYI, appears to have been down for three days. Regards, Dan FitzGerald They/Them/Theirs http://www.vm.ibm.com/devpages/dfitzger

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Second PDP11/73 video is up!
by Dave Shevett 13 Mar '23

13 Mar '23

(Mods, please let me know if it's okay to post these. I can't think of a more targeted audience than ya'll at VCF for this sort of stuff, and I'm a VCF-person, so I hope it's relevant? :) At some point i'lls top announcing cuz anyone who wants to follow along can subscribe on YT and I don't need to spam everyone's inbox :) https://youtu.be/8DjrU37lSkM (There's an easter egg in that video referring to another VCF member, a cookie to the first person who spots it :) -- Dave Shevett shevett(a)pobox.com

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Punch card with VCF logo on it?
by Jeffrey Brace 13 Mar '23

13 Mar '23

I'm trying to recall if there was ever a giveaway with the VCF logo printed on a punch card. I don't recall it, but someone else does. I do recall that someone punched out the words "VCF East" onto some and we had many of them and gave them out. Does anyone recall anything like that? Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Retro CRT size question.
by Gary 12 Mar '23

12 Mar '23

My cousin has a 32 inch Sharp 32C540 with composite and SVideo inputs that has a decent picture on it. However, it is 110lbs. Is there any interest in lugging it to VCF for consignment? I was thinking of putting it on consignment, but don't know if the effort would be worth it to lug it over and in and set it up. Back of the napkin guage of interest for something that large. Gary

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Volunteer Hours for VCF to benefit InfoAge
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Mar '23

11 Mar '23

Anyone that has volunteered for VCF, please email me your estimated hours that you have done in 2023. This is for all activities: docenting, repairing items, VCF East, phone calls, emails, swap meet volunteering. Any hours that you have done to benefit VCF. InfoAge benefits from these hours by reporting them on their tax form. This is due by next week Wednesday, March 15. Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner 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] Retro CRT size question.
by Bill Degnan 11 Mar '23

11 Mar '23

Does it have a DB13W3 video port? Even if not, I'd say, if it works and it's clean you'd have a better chance of selling it at VCFe, if the price is right, than anywhere else I can think of around here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DB13W3 On Sat, Mar 11, 2023 at 12:45 PM Gary via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > My cousin has a 32 inch Sharp 32C540 with composite and SVideo inputs > that has a decent picture on it. However, it is 110lbs. Is there any > interest in lugging it to VCF for consignment? I was thinking of > putting it on consignment, but don't know if the effort would be worth > it to lug it over and in and set it up. Back of the napkin guage of > interest for something that large. > > Gary >

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Talks at InfoAge in May and June
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Mar '23

09 Mar '23

InfoAge has a speaker series where different groups will have someone talk about a topic. Visitors will pay the regular museum admission and see the talk and then visit the museums afterwards. InfoAge has requested that VCF supply speakers for May and June. I'm tapped out since most of the speakers that I have go to VCF East. If anyone wants to give a talk, no matter how big, no matter how small, I would appreciate it. Send me a private email. Or if you have a suggestion for someone local that could give a talk, then that would be great! The topic could be anything: CRT repair, The history of Vintage Computers, How to start and manage a collection, Why the C64 was the best selling computer of all time, etc. The suggestion is that it be at 2PM, on a Sunday and be a 45 minute talk with 15 minutes Q & A. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Vintage Computer Festival Southwest has been resurrected!
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Mar '23

07 Mar '23

It's official! VCF Southwest is back! vcfsw.org Some individuals got advice from the national board and organized themselves into getting a show in the Dallas, Texas area. VCF is letting them use the name, and helping with marketing and vcfed.org presence. Many, many years ago there were two VCF Southwests, but it stopped. Glad to see this resurrected! Tell all your friends in that area! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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National Electronics Museum downsizing / sale
by Jeffrey Jonas 04 Mar '23

04 Mar '23

FYI (a day or 2 late already) https://www.facebook.com/NationalElectronicsMuseum/posts/pfbid0L6cNqSfyQxdw… National Electronics Museum <https://www.facebook.com/NationalElectronicsMuseum?__cft__[0]=AZVq27QMmCAcd…> · The National Electronics Museum Garage Sale is back for another day! The museum staff and volunteers have been busy packing to move out of our current facility. With that comes downsizing. We are opening again for the Museum Garage Sale. As of right now, we are selling old parts, equipment, tools, and various museum property. We are NOT SELLING MUSEUM DISPLAY ARTIFACTS in this sale. Friday, March 3rd 2023 10 am to 3 pm If there are more items available after tomorrow we will be adding another date for next week. Stay tuned. Inquiries to come in can be made to the general email nemuseum(a)gmail.com. All items can be purchased and picked up on-site. We will not be taking online holds or presenting a catalog at this time. All sales will help fund our move. We will be announcing more information on our future very soon. Thank you for continuing to support the National Electronics Museum as we go through this transition.

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Slightly OT - Opinions needed
by Martin Flynn 04 Mar '23

04 Mar '23

Slightly O/T Just picked up a Hakko FR-802 hot air rework station for CDL https://hakkousa.com/products/rework/fr-802-hot-air-rework-station.html This tool is typically paired with the Hakko C1392B rework fixture that CDL already has on the bench. https://hakkousa.com/rework-fixture.html Minor budget is available to acquire the chip-package specific nozzles - requesting suggestions on which package format CDL should prioritize... Martin Flynn

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free stuff @ Kennett Classic
by Bill Degnan 03 Mar '23

03 Mar '23

new free stuff. 2 TRS 80 Model III power supplies 1 restorable (?) S-100 4-slot backplane, not sure manuf. first come first served, pick up only. kennettclassic.com/contact.cfm - directions and hours Bill

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VCF-MA Steering Committee Public Update
by Jeff Salzman 03 Mar '23

03 Mar '23

Not a whole lot of information to report at this time. Much effort is going into preparation for VCF East 2023. - Vendor and Exhibit slots are now full for VCF East 2023. If you still want to participate, make sure to get your name in on the waiting list. - We now have a 1/10 scale model of the ENIAC in the Museum. Many thanks go to Ryan Stewart for providing it. - Also added to the Museum is a mechanical calculator. A novel item that still has a lot to teach us about counting in decimal. :) - The restoration of the IBM 1130 is still ongoing. - The Committee is looking into "Awareness Exhibits" for other vintage computer museums around the country/world. This would manifest as a table or video exhibit in or near the VCF-MA Museum, and at events like VCF East. The idea is to promote a shared awareness of other vintage computer museums and the nature of their exhibits. It may be in the form of a video ad, tri-fold flyers, or even scheduled live video feeds during Museum operating hours where you could virtually visit those other locations. Sincerely, Jeff Salzman Chairman VCF-MA Steering Committee

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OT: Someone giving away a player piano
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Mar '23

03 Mar '23

InfoAge asked for me to pass this message on to our group: The League of Historical Societies of New Jersey -- www.lhsnj.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UY8cLdeZBcRDPUS_s9UQBgm2EcIcLooPAj069sxjc2J…> The League of Historical Societies now has a Facebook Group Page. We encourage our members and friends to join. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/338042729711243/ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UY8cLdeZBcRDPUS_s9UQBgm2EcIcLooPAj069sxjc2J…> Old, but working player piano needs a new home ‌ Dear Friends in the NJ History Community, I have an old but working player piano that I need to re-home. It was fit with an electric pump when we bought it (to use instead of the foot pump) to power the rollers. I have around 75 piano rolls (some not so great but most quite good). The cabinet is in pretty good condition. We live in Tuckerton, NJ - south of Toms River and north of Atlantic City. I am not looking to sell it but to give it away to someone who can come and get it. I am appreciative of any help you can offer me. If you can sell it and use the proceeds for your organization, that would be perfectly fine. Thank you. Elaine Gruber, cell-609-276-3391 <http://www.lhsnj.org/> P.O. Box 6125 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001YymIpsp0EcaS82TUAcdyUw%3D&…> | Unsubscribe <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001YymIpsp0EcaS82TUAcdyUw%3D&…> | Privacy Policy <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by barthlinda123(a)aol.com <https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=league%20of%20historical%20societies…>

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Another RR Computer Auction
by Christian Liendo 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/details/660-steve-jobs-and-the-apple-com… They seem to be selling a number of items from Delbert Yocam's collection.

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OT: PayPal removed friends and family option for business accounts.
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

People at workshops wondered why there was no more option for friends and family when paying for a repair workshop to VCF. This is the reason why: https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/1/23191214/paypal-friends-and-family-paymen… This is more info: https://www.paypal-community.com/t5/Sending-and-receiving-money/PayPal-Me-c… ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner 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] EBAY MOS 6501 CPU - Apple 1 Challenge
by Bill Degnan 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

There are plenty of SBC that use a native 6502. If one took an SBC with a built in breadboard one could swap around the CPU more easily and safer than experimenting on an Apple I !! I certainly would not experiment with my actual Apple 1 without seeing the results on a similar but less valuable machine. :-) bill On Tue, Feb 28, 2023 at 7:42 AM Mike Willegal via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Demonstrate an apple 1, configured for a 6800 > > but sporting a 6501 instead. > > It would have to run code without a rotate right instruction... > > Both 6501 and 6800 has been done on clones. The WOZ monitor does not use > ROR. Note that there are a couple of differences between 6800 and 6501 > that require a couple of small tweaks to allow a real 6800 to work in an > Apple 1. In the report I have seen with the 6501 It’s unclear if tweaks to > the base design as laid out on the board are necessary. Look for Tim > Colgrove’s 6501 in the New England Retro Computer Facebook group. > > http://www.willegal.net/blog/?p=3968 > > Mike Willegal.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] EBAY MOS 6501 CPU - Apple 1 Challenge
by Mike Willegal 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

> Demonstrate an apple 1, configured for a 6800 > but sporting a 6501 instead. > It would have to run code without a rotate right instruction... Both 6501 and 6800 has been done on clones. The WOZ monitor does not use ROR. Note that there are a couple of differences between 6800 and 6501 that require a couple of small tweaks to allow a real 6800 to work in an Apple 1. In the report I have seen with the 6501 It’s unclear if tweaks to the base design as laid out on the board are necessary. Look for Tim Colgrove’s 6501 in the New England Retro Computer Facebook group. http://www.willegal.net/blog/?p=3968 Mike Willegal.

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Exhibitors and vendors for VCF East 2023 - FULL!!!
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

Hello everyone, I've stopped accepting registrations for VCF East exhibitor tables and vendor tables. We are full as of now. I think this is some sort of record for how fast we filled up! In any case, if you are still interested, then you can go on our waiting list. e-mail me at vcfeast(a)vcfed.org. I'm going to confirm with all of the registered exhibitors and vendors that they are still interested. I will also double check the measurements for the rooms to see if there is any more that I can fit. If anything changes, then I will post to this list and accept first come first serve on the waiting list. I will be sending out the registered exhibitors the draft for the layout soon. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner 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] E-Waste Recycling events
by Bill Degnan 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

I have been to the eCycling in Eastern Chester County Dump (when dumping electronic waste). I have noticed typically 100 or so machines, mostly from 2005-2015. Maybe one or two really old machines, but mostly too new to be vintage, too old to be useful. Not sure if you're allowed to take anything or how it works. I never tried. I bet most eWaste places are similar. BIll On Mon, Feb 27, 2023 at 8:23 PM Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Has anyone ever gone to one of these to try and score vintage computers or > parts? > There is one coming up in March in Secaucus, New Jersey. > > 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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Large 500+ computer collection mostly Apple will be auctioned March 30th
by Christian Liendo 27 Feb '23

27 Feb '23

https://www.juliensauctions.com/exhibition-press-release?id=440 Beverly Hills, California – (February 23rd, 2023) – Julien’s Auctions, the auction house to the stars, unveiled today “The Apples,” a historic auction event featuring “The Hanspeter Luzi Vintage Apple Archive,” one of the world’s most comprehensive collection of Apple computers and products ever offered. More than 500 computers and Apple products spanning over forty-five years will be offered for the first time at auction Thursday, March 30th, 2023 at Julien’s Auctions Gallery in Beverly Hills and online on JULIEN'S LIVE.COM.

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E-Waste Recycling events
by Hopkins, Justin 27 Feb '23

27 Feb '23

Has anyone ever gone to one of these to try and score vintage computers or parts? There is one coming up in March in Secaucus, New Jersey. 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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EBAY MOS 6501 CPU
by Christian Liendo 27 Feb '23

27 Feb '23

Someone has a 6501 and in the description that have a buy it now price of 3064 US$ but a current bid of $12.50 https://www.ebay.com/itm/266150261901 I don't know how legit this is

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Andy Meyer is still with us
by Christian Liendo 26 Feb '23

26 Feb '23

I got a message he was still around. I'm quite happy to be wrong.

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Andy Meyer
by Christian Liendo 25 Feb '23

25 Feb '23

I just heard through one of my ham radio friends Andy Meyer passed. Did someone mention this and I missed it?

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Fran Blanche at VCF East 2023?
by Jeffrey Brace 25 Feb '23

25 Feb '23

It was suggested to me that I invite Fran Blanche to give a talk at VCF East. I know of her and her YouTube channel, but am not familiar with her videos. Is anyone familiar with her videos where they can give me a suggestion as to what she might talk about? Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Commodore Classroom at VCF East 2023
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Feb '23

24 Feb '23

Hello everyone, We have three instructors now teaching The Commodore Classroom at VCF East 2023. If anyone is interested in volunteering for this classroom, please contact me and I will add you to their planning group. Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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East 2023 is coming up!
by Andrew Diller 23 Feb '23

23 Feb '23

VCF East 2023 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vcf-east-2023-vintage-computer-festival-east-2… Who: Are you looking to view and play with retro computing systems? Are you curious about the history of computing and technology? If so, then the Vintage Computer Federation (VCFed) is the perfect place for you. What: VCF is an organization dedicated to preserving, restoring, and celebrating the history of computing. We hold events throughout the year that allow people to come and explore classic computers from the past. Our biggest event of the year is VCF East, our annual festival that takes place in 2023. The themes for this year are: Computers in Education and Keeping Vintage Computing Alive! When: VCF East will take place in the spring of 2023 - April 14th, 15th, and 16th. This is your chance to get up close and personal with vintage computers and learn about their history. You'll also have the opportunity to purchase rare and unique computer parts and accessories. Where: VCF East will be held at the InfoAge Science & History Museums in Wall, NJ. Come join us and explore the world of computing from the past and its relevancy in the present and future. Why: VCF East is the perfect way to experience and appreciate the history of computing. You'll get to see and use vintage computers, learn about their history, and purchase rare parts and accessories. Plus, you'll be able to network with other computer enthusiasts and have a great time. How: You can purchase tickets for VCF East through Eventbrite at the link below. You'll also be able to find more information about the event, such as the schedule of activities and any special offers. Once you've purchased your ticket, you'll be ready to explore the world of vintage computing. Be sure to purchase your tickets soon to ensure you don't miss out on this once-in-a-year opportunity! Tickets are available now to purchase: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vcf-east-2023-vintage-computer-festival-east-2… Event Schedule and latest info: https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east/vcf-east-schedule/ -andy diller Social Media Manager for VCF

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on-line compendium of "all" vintage computer museums etc.
by William Dudley 23 Feb '23

23 Feb '23

Here is an article summarizing it. LInk in the article body. https://hackaday.com/2023/02/21/travel-the-world-looking-for-retro-tech-vir… VCF in Wall is there but the museum in Kennet Square is not. One can create a free account and add additional places. Bill Dudley This email is free of malware because I run Linux.

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Still looking for handheld devices that a Japanese company had designed
by Gregg Levine 23 Feb '23

23 Feb '23

Hello! Many years ago, I had a chance to spend a month with a gadget that the OEM behind Seiko Watches and Epson printers, and practically everything else. The gadget was designed either by them or for them to provide for the scanning of barcodes, it was unique in that it was an Embedded PC that ran MSDOS 6.22 and used the PCMCIA standard to collect and exchange such, it also expected the programming for reading them would be on a card. The barciode reader would be a wand or probe similar to the ones that Radio Shack sold for the TRS-80 Model 100. It was imported to this country by a company named Cardinale Touch which was based in a Dallas TX suburb. Obviously then at the end of the month I did have it sent back, because I wasn't able to both pay that company's outrageous price and of course didn't have a laptop who probably grokked PC cards. I do now. So based on all of that what I would want is a little help in trying to track them down, including the stuff used to program them. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again."

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P&T Surplus in Kingston, NY
by Jonathan Chapman 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

All, I went to find a page about P&T Surplus to link to a friend who'd never been there, and this was today's top result: https://www.dailyfreeman.com/2023/02/19/pt-surplus-in-kingston-struggles-as… Apparently Mr. Smythe is having hard times with his business. For those in or near the Hudson Valley, this place is definitely worth checking out! They have a ton of industrial surplus, including a lot of IBM castoffs. Pretty good shop for potential vintage computer stuff. Last time I was there (early February 2023) there was a box of neon lamp IBM front panels off what I'd guess was tabulating equipment. I always find good stuff in their board scrap, though the edge connectors are sometimes sheared off. There seem to always be earlier IBM Thinkpads there, Pentium 3 and earlier are common finds. They also have lots of mechanical hardware, metals raw material, 80/20 extrusion for dirt cheap, etc. Thanks, Jonathan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2023 Tickets now on sale on EventBrite
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

On Tue, Feb 21, 2023 at 11:12 PM Ryan Stapleton via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > This is looking good to me. A friend and myself just bought tickets this > evening. Is there any room blocks for hotels? Thought I would ask before > booking a room. Looking at the courtyard Marriott that looks close. > Sorry no block of rooms. We considered it, but couldn't find a volunteer to look into it this year. Maybe next year. > > Thanks > Ryan > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Feb 19, 2023, at 9:16 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Eventbrite: > > > https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vcf-east-2023-vintage-computer-festival-east-2… > > > > ========================================= > > Jeff Brace > > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > > https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> > > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org >

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VCF East 2023 Tickets now on sale on EventBrite
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vcf-east-2023-vintage-computer-festival-east-2… ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Commodore 64
by Mike Markowski 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

My wife and I have been cleaning her parents' old house, and I found her brother's Commodore 64 in the original old cardboard box and with a holder overfull with 5-1/4" floppies. No sign of a floppy drive yet. Is there a recommended web page for steps forward? I'm an EE, built some ham radios, but no experience reviving a C64 (assuming it needs reviving - don't want to power it up with the 40 yr old old supply!). There are many, many YouTube videos but I wonder if any of them or particular site is considered -the- place to go. Thanks for any recommendations, Mike ab3ap

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Commodore 64
by Bill Degnan 22 Feb '23

22 Feb '23

The most important advise is to buy a new replacement power brick. Dont use the original, too risky. Bill On Tue, Feb 21, 2023, 7:21 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Personally I would suggest bringing it to one of the workshops. > There are many people interested in commodore 64 that could help. > Including Jeff Brace. > I have a diagnostic cartridge and harness and so do others. > Matter of fact I need help with an > apple 2 plus keyboard issue. > > Mike > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Feb 21, 2023, at 5:27 PM, Mike Markowski via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > My wife and I have been cleaning her parents' old house, and I found > her brother's Commodore 64 in the original old cardboard box and with a > holder overfull with 5-1/4" floppies. No sign of a floppy drive yet. Is > there a recommended web page for steps forward? I'm an EE, built some ham > radios, but no experience reviving a C64 (assuming it needs reviving - > don't want to power it up with the 40 yr old old supply!). There are many, > many YouTube videos but I wonder if any of them or particular site is > considered -the- place to go. > > > > Thanks for any recommendations, > > Mike ab3ap > >

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Amazing 2022 PET demo, + VCF hotel share early inquiry
by Ken 19 Feb '23

19 Feb '23

It always feels mildly topic-edgy to share a demo video link here, but this PET demo is not only amazing, but the video beautifully captures the phosphorus glow and bezel reflections of the real hardware filmed in a dark room. I'd love to see this in person sometime at VCF East. "BACK TO THE PET (Commodore PET 4016 hardware demo made in 2022)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cznyKsOl3po Speaking of VCF East, I wouldn't dare miss it, even as I have an even harder trip this year (carless from upstate New York), and so here's my early plea for anyone who might want an extra to share their room (splitting costs, paying you extra for letting me hitch rides to InfoAge, etc.), or even any kind of rideshare with anyone travelling from NYC or NY points further north/northwest. Thanks, Ken

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Special Thanks (belated) to Alex Jacocks
by Neil Cherry 18 Feb '23

18 Feb '23

This is a bit belated (oops). I want to thanks Alex Jacocks for the installation of the door closers in 9059. The doors now close very smoothly and this should help with HVAC costs. Thank you and very much appreciated. -- 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] Is the living computer museum dead?
by Bill Degnan 18 Feb '23

18 Feb '23

I'll bet she already had a first round, and the initial selling price was rejected by the initial round of potential buyers. She would have top notch staff and people to maximize the price she can get, I would not be surprised if some/all goes overseas. THe US should institutionalize / Smithsonialize this! Write your congress men/women Bill On Sat, Feb 18, 2023 at 10:35 AM MikeWillegal via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Paul Allen's Flying Heritage museum was sold last year. I think it’s > clear that Jody Allen has little interest in the enterprise and she > controls Vulcan. It's my uninformed option that they may be waiting or > looking for a buyer (perhaps even the right buyer that would continue Paul > Allen’s Legacy). > > -Mike Willegal

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Re: Is the living computer museum dead?
by MikeWillegal 18 Feb '23

18 Feb '23

Paul Allen's Flying Heritage museum was sold last year. I think it’s clear that Jody Allen has little interest in the enterprise and she controls Vulcan. It's my uninformed option that they may be waiting or looking for a buyer (perhaps even the right buyer that would continue Paul Allen’s Legacy). -Mike Willegal

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Is the living computer museum dead?
by Christian Liendo 17 Feb '23

17 Feb '23

I just saw this posted on HackerNews about what seems to be going on with the living computer museum https://www.pcjs.org/blog/2023/02/16/ Also someone posted about a small museum in Japan with some nice machines https://www.dream-library.org/museum/index.html

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