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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] slot 2 xeons
by Kenneth Gober 30 Dec '21

30 Dec '21

On Tue, Dec 28, 2021 at 2:05 AM skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Anyone know if such can run or be made to run at a speed lower then it's > rated? Specifically can a 1ghz 133mhz piii run in a mobo that normally > takes a 700mhz 100mhz piii? I haven't dealt with Slot 2 processors, but with Slot 1 the clock speed is simply the product of the bus speed times the multiplier. Assuming that Slot 2 is similar to Slot 1 in that respect, a 1GHz CPU with a 133MHz bus speed runs with a 7.5 multiplier. Depending on your motherboard, the bus speed might or might not be configurable. The multiplier is typically programmed into the CPU and isn't something you can set yourself. This means that if you use that CPU in a motherboard configured for a 100MHz bus speed, you will effectively get a 750MHz CPU (100MHz bus clock times 7.5x multiplier). Aside from running at 750MHz rather than 1GHz it should work. If your motherboard has jumpers allowing the bus clock to be changed to 133MHz you will need to do that to get the CPU to run at full speed. -ken

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VCF East 2022 - Theme, Registrations, Tickets, etc.
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Dec '21

30 Dec '21

So the themes for VCF East 2022 (as decided by those who voted) are: 1) Women in Computing 2) Computers for the masses I activate the following registrations: *Class Registration:* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdJnIi482Bq4RTiYwweRKC5mni9yfzPwle… *Exhibit Registration:* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUestwcqFWT7EY3m0kShPtYISMvP2-qYq… *Vendor Registration:* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLYKC-WZVpWFiN4gigPL26ZFAP67o66Lg… *Eventbrite Tickets:* https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vintage-computer-festival-east-2022-tickets-23… ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Software for TI Portable in VCF Museum
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Dec '21

29 Dec '21

On Wed, Dec 29, 2021 at 6:49 PM skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > The TI was known for speech synthesis s/w. I don't have it. I do have > SNOBOL somewhere though. I'll have to look. > Interesting. SNOBOL. I had only known about it from a level on the Tron Arcade game. That interesting that it was developed at Bell Labs! I didn't know this. Fascinating! > On Wednesday, December 29, 2021, 05:06:20 PM EST, Jeffrey Brace via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > David Gesswein has graciously detailed his repair of the TI portable. Does > anyone have any suggestions for which software we should put on to this > machine when it goes back into the museum? > > ========================================= > Jeff Brace > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner > VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > http://www.vcfed.org/ > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org > >

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Your First Modem? (was: Help me remember my first modem)
by W2HX 29 Dec '21

29 Dec '21

What was your first modem? Mine was a kit from Micromint in Long Island. It was around 1980 or so (I was about 13). My dad drove me to Cedarhurst, LI (I lived in Merrick, LI) to the Micromint sales office and bought this kit. It was an acoustic coupler, 300 baud kit, with an enclosure, a PCB and a bag of parts. I had low expectations that it would work when assembled. I spent a few days assembling and soldering everything. I think the time was around Christmas and my new brother-in-law was over. He was a post-grad at university of Texas at Austin and had a computer account (don't recall the computer). It was time to test it. Me, my brother-in-law and my father were all standing around my TRS-80 Model III and this newly built modem, trying to call into the computer system at UT Austin. In those days, long distance calls were expensive. We must have dialed that computer 20 times while attempting to adjust the pots and make it work, unsure if it would ever work. I can't imagine what the bill was. I was adjusting one of the pots and then, like a miracle, there it was "WELCOME TO THE UT AUSTIN COMPUTING CENTER" I can't swear that is exactly what it said but you get the idea. We all jumped for joy. The darn thing worked as advertised. Great experience and that modem served me well for several years until I upgraded to a Micromint 1200 baud "direct connect" modem before I went to college. 73 Eugene W2HX Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/w2hx-channel/videos -----Original Message----- From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf Of Neil Cherry via vcf-midatlantic Sent: Friday, December 24, 2021 10:29 PM To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Cc: Neil Cherry <ncherry(a)linuxha.com> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Help me remember my first modem On 12/24/21 9:22 PM, John Heritage via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > I'm trying to find a picture of my first modem online, and can't seem > to find one.. > > I remember my first modem (I was ~ 7 years old or ~ 1983-1984 when we > first got it, but had it for years later) being a 300 baud "Bell" > modem. I > *believe* it had an acoustic coupler, but it *might but I do not > remember needing to use it to initiate connections to BBSes at the > time. I'm not sure if there were hybrid modems where they still had > an acoustic coupler, but also supported auto dial of some kind. > > My memory also tells me it was a black modem, rectangular (metal?) > exterior. I think the modem might have said "Bell Labs" rather than > just Bell on the front. I'm also 95% sure that the modem .. disappeared .. > from Bell thanks to a family member who worked there/at AT&T (and also > was an Atari 800 owner like us). We attached this modem (and later > modems) to an Atari 850 interface, so it had a standard serial interface. > > Lastly, I'm certain it was *not* a Bell 103 modem - which would have > been positively ancient by the early 80s, but some other design from > Bell. Or at least not an original appearance one.. I recall the Bell 300 modem (non-acoustic coupled). It had a AT&T Bell logo on the front. So either Commsphere or Dataphone, probably Dataphone. I think it had 103 on the front. Black plastic front, rest of it was metal and an external 48v DC power brick, 2 screws on the brick. I can't recall if the modem had screws or was hard wired. I do recall a DB25, male I think. -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry ncherry(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies

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Software for TI Portable in VCF Museum
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Dec '21

29 Dec '21

David Gesswein has graciously detailed his repair of the TI portable. Does anyone have any suggestions for which software we should put on to this machine when it goes back into the museum? ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Museum Report 2021-12-29
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Dec '21

29 Dec '21

The museum was closed last weekend and will be closed this coming weekend. The train show seemed to be a great success with one to two hundred visitors per day in December. Today there were 35 visitors and Deborah was able to be docent due to being home from Rutgers for winter break. During down time, she started working on researching the different mice in our new mice exhibit. The mice exhibit artifacts were gathered and setup by Adam Michlin. Jeff Jonas took pictures of the mice and got the model numbers. Now Deborah will research them to find out what they are, why they are significant or interesting. Signs will be made after the research is done. If you are there for the repair workshop, stop by and see the mice exhibit. It's quite interesting the different mice in the exhibit. Happy New Year everyone! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Concurrent CPM-86
by David Gesswein 29 Dec '21

29 Dec '21

I had found this online for the TI. When VCFE suggested unusual operating systems I tried it but wouldn't run on mine. Probably due to the 3rd party hard disk controller. It does run on the VCF TI. Has anyone played with Concurrent CP/M-86 and is there anything interesting you have found to do with it?

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Repair of VCF TI Portable Professional Computer
by David Gesswein 29 Dec '21

29 Dec '21

Another one of my long repair writeups. Though this one does have pictures. http://www.pdp8online.com/TI/ti-portable-professional.shtml

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Your First Modem?
by Jeff Galinat 29 Dec '21

29 Dec '21

Hi, If anyone is interested, I put a link to the ACGNJ article I referenced earlier up my OneDrive. I realized later I made some errors in reading ACIA status bits but it worked as written. Here is the link=> <https://1drv.ms/b/s!AoxC-mzikoIggvgGo8JNquvnpV1Yiw?e=dMs1R4> Regards, Jeff ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ My first modem was a surplus 300 bps acoustic coupled model I bought at the Trenton Computer Fest around 1978 or 1979. I used it for a few years with my Apple ][+ before I retired it. I was an IBM customer engineer at the time and one of my customers gave me a Bell 212 unit (don’t remember the actual model #) so I upgraded to 1200bps at that time. I used that with a dual serial card for the Apple I built on a proto board to get online and to connect to a serial terminal. I wrote a very small machine language program to redirect the Cin (character in) & Cout (character out) routines to the serial port. The terminal allowed me to view the BBSes at 80x24 rather than the Apple’s 40 column display. Also, the only printer I had at the time was a screen printer attached to the aux port of the terminal so at least I could get a hard copy. The write up was published in the ACGNJ newsletter and Steve Ciarcia even referenced it in a future issue of his “Ask Byte” column in Byte magazine. I was thrilled to have a hardware guru like Steve reference something I built. Jeff

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Your First Modem? (was: Help me remember my first modem)
by Alexander Jacocks 29 Dec '21

29 Dec '21

Mine was a Commodore VICModem 1600 (300 baud), but I didn’t get to use it much. I was able to dial into QuantumLink a couple of times, but that was about it. For significant regular use, my first modem was a 2400 bps modem bought from MacConnection. I _believe_ that it was a knock off Practical Peripherals device. I used it with Z-term. - Alex > On Dec 28, 2021, at 11:07 PM, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > With my own money a Courier 33.6 > >> On Tue, Dec 28, 2021, 10:05 PM Ethan O'Toole via vcf-midatlantic < >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> Multitech Multimodem 224E on Tandy 1000sx. >> I'm not sure if finding BBS systems helped me in life or hurt me tho :-) >> Still good friends with people I met on those things 30+ years ago. >> - Ethan >>> On Tue, 28 Dec 2021, W2HX via vcf-midatlantic wrote: >>> What was your first modem? Mine was a kit from Micromint in Long Island. >> It was around 1980 or so (I was about 13). My dad drove me to Cedarhurst, >> LI (I lived in Merrick, LI) to the Micromint sales office and bought this >> kit. It was an acoustic coupler, 300 baud kit, with an enclosure, a PCB and >> a bag of parts. I had low expectations that it would work when assembled. I >> spent a few days assembling and soldering everything. I think the time was >> around Christmas and my new brother-in-law was over. He was a post-grad at >> university of Texas at Austin and had a computer account (don't recall the >> computer). It was time to test it. Me, my brother-in-law and my father were >> all standing around my TRS-80 Model III and this newly built modem, trying >> to call into the computer system at UT Austin. In those days, long distance >> calls were expensive. We must have dialed that computer 20 times while >> attempting to adjust the pots and make it work, unsure if it would ever >> work. I can't imagine what t >> he bill was. >>> I was adjusting one of the pots and then, like a miracle, there it was >> "WELCOME TO THE UT AUSTIN COMPUTING CENTER" I can't swear that is exactly >> what it said but you get the idea. We all jumped for joy. The darn thing >> worked as advertised. Great experience and that modem served me well for >> several years until I upgraded to a Micromint 1200 baud "direct connect" >> modem before I went to college. >>> 73 Eugene W2HX >>> Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: >> https://www.youtube.com/c/w2hx-channel/videos >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On >> Behalf Of Neil Cherry via vcf-midatlantic >>> Sent: Friday, December 24, 2021 10:29 PM >>> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> >>> Cc: Neil Cherry <ncherry(a)linuxha.com> >>> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Help me remember my first modem >>> On 12/24/21 9:22 PM, John Heritage via vcf-midatlantic wrote: >>>> I'm trying to find a picture of my first modem online, and can't seem >>>> to find one.. >>>> I remember my first modem (I was ~ 7 years old or ~ 1983-1984 when we >>>> first got it, but had it for years later) being a 300 baud "Bell" >>>> modem. I >>>> *believe* it had an acoustic coupler, but it *might but I do not >>>> remember needing to use it to initiate connections to BBSes at the >>>> time. I'm not sure if there were hybrid modems where they still had >>>> an acoustic coupler, but also supported auto dial of some kind. >>>> My memory also tells me it was a black modem, rectangular (metal?) >>>> exterior. I think the modem might have said "Bell Labs" rather than >>>> just Bell on the front. I'm also 95% sure that the modem .. >> disappeared .. >>>> from Bell thanks to a family member who worked there/at AT&T (and also >>>> was an Atari 800 owner like us). We attached this modem (and later >>>> modems) to an Atari 850 interface, so it had a standard serial >> interface. >>>> Lastly, I'm certain it was *not* a Bell 103 modem - which would have >>>> been positively ancient by the early 80s, but some other design from >>>> Bell. Or at least not an original appearance one.. >>> I recall the Bell 300 modem (non-acoustic coupled). It had a AT&T Bell >> logo on the front. So either Commsphere or Dataphone, probably Dataphone. I >> think it had 103 on the front. Black plastic front, rest of it was metal >> and an external 48v DC power brick, 2 screws on the brick. I can't recall >> if the modem had screws or was hard wired. I do recall a DB25, male I think. >>> -- >>> Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry ncherry(a)linuxha.com >>> http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site >>> http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog >>> Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Solidoodle 3D printer for parts
by Ian Litchfield 28 Dec '21

28 Dec '21

Good morning, I would be interested in the printer for a project. You have it marked for parts. What seems to be wrong with it? I know this brand is finicky, but some people have modded them to get them up running well. I am located in Monmouth county -Ian L On Mon, Dec 27, 2021 at 22:11 skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Is this a resin printer (something tells me no)? I could be interested > regardless barring any earlier replies (or someone, such as a student, who > really really needs it). On Monday, December 27, 2021, 09:51:31 PM EST, > Bob Applegate via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > wrote: > > I haven’t used this 3D printer in years, and the company disappeared > about five years ago. It was working, but the heated bed was replaced and > has not been used in a long time. Has some spare parts. It is definitely > not a good place for someone new to 3D printing to start, but if anyone > already has a 3 and is looking for a working unit to steal parts from, > please let me know. > > Free to a good home. I’m in Burlington County NJ, and it available for > pick-up or I can drive a reasonable distance to meet someone. > > Bob > > >

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slot 2 xeons
by skogkatt007＠yahoo.com 28 Dec '21

28 Dec '21

Anyone know if such can run or be made to run at a speed lower then it's rated? Specifically can a 1ghz 133mhz piii run in a mobo that normally takes a 700mhz 100mhz piii?

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OT: Solidoodle 3D printer for parts
by Bob Applegate 27 Dec '21

27 Dec '21

I haven’t used this 3D printer in years, and the company disappeared about five years ago. It was working, but the heated bed was replaced and has not been used in a long time. Has some spare parts. It is definitely not a good place for someone new to 3D printing to start, but if anyone already has a 3 and is looking for a working unit to steal parts from, please let me know. Free to a good home. I’m in Burlington County NJ, and it available for pick-up or I can drive a reasonable distance to meet someone. Bob

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FW:Long list of equip for sale (or donation to non-profit this month)
by W2HX 26 Dec '21

26 Dec '21

Not mine, some HP vintage computer equipment. Just passing this on. Don’t contact me, pls contact dburton97128(a)yahoo.com<mailto:dburton97128@yahoo.com> 73 Eugene W2HX Subscribe to my Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/w2hx-channel/videos From: Test-Equipment-For-Sale-Wanted-or-Exchange(a)groups.io <Test-Equipment-For-Sale-Wanted-or-Exchange(a)groups.io> On Behalf Of David B via groups.io Sent: Friday, December 24, 2021 5:27 PM To: Test-Equipment-For-Sale-Wanted-or-Exchange(a)groups.io Subject: [Test-Equipment-For-Sale-Wanted-or-Exchange] Long list of equip for sale (or donation to non-profit this month) I have a attached a spreadsheet of items, instruments, series 200-300 computer stuff, plotters, much more. I know it's short notice but if anyone REALLY wants any of this let me know ASAP, since I'm preparing to donate much to some technology repurposing non-profits. Any packaging/shipping of heavier items will be quite expensive, so don't waste my time if you aren't really serious about an item. I'm taking of a load next Tues 28Dec. So respond quickly. If you have a non-profit and want any of this and can get me a receipt dated 2021 I'm happy to work with you. If you are not a non-profit and want to buy, ~ 1/4 to1/3 of reasonably establishable resale value + cost of boxing and shipping (not cheap) talks for me. Location: Oregon, Willamette Valley Note one column (For Sale?) indicates items not for sale unless someone wants it really badly. Regards, and sorry for such short notice, though I will still likely have large part of this next year. _._,_._,_ ________________________________ Groups.io Links: You receive all messages sent to this group. View/Reply Online (#2804)<https://groups.io/g/Test-Equipment-For-Sale-Wanted-or-Exchange/message/2804> | Reply To Group<mailto:Test-Equipment-For-Sale-Wanted-or-Exchange@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5BTest-Equipment-For-Sale-Wanted-or-Exchange%5D%20Long%20list%20of%20equip%20for%20sale%20%28or%20donation%20to%20non-profit%20this%20month%29> | Reply To Sender<mailto:dburton97128@yahoo.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5BTest-Equipment-For-Sale-Wanted-or-Exchange%5D%20Long%20list%20of%20equip%20for%20sale%20%28or%20donation%20to%20non-profit%20this%20month%29> | Mute This Topic<https://groups.io/mt/87947628/91829> | New Topic<https://groups.io/g/Test-Equipment-For-Sale-Wanted-or-Exchange/post> Your Subscription<https://groups.io/g/Test-Equipment-For-Sale-Wanted-or-Exchange/editsub/91829> | Contact Group Owner<mailto:Test-Equipment-For-Sale-Wanted-or-Exchange+owner@groups.io> | Unsubscribe<https://groups.io/g/Test-Equipment-For-Sale-Wanted-or-Exchange/leave/341664…> [w2hx(a)w2hx.com] _._,_._,_

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Free epson rgb display. Clean, needs repair. Screams like a banshee when powered on, fixable. It's at the shop. Directions/ hours - kennettclassic.com
by Bill Degnan 25 Dec '21

25 Dec '21

I tweeted about it, here is a pic https://twitter.com/billdeg/status/1474432854176276484?t=L9_wB_nzKciREXStey… Not sure if anyone would want, but it's free to the first person who shows up for it. If you're coming from a distance call before you leave to confirm it's still available and that the shop will be open then. Bill

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OR / free JetDirect card
by Martin Flynn 25 Dec '21

25 Dec '21

Was refurbing an HP 4200DN, it came in with the J3111A combo card (AppleTalk, thinnet, and Ethernet) Can anyone make use of it? Will bring it to CDL and leave it in the top of the red toolbox in the Makerspace Martin

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Help me remember my first modem (Neil Cherry)
by Jeffrey Brace 25 Dec '21

25 Dec '21

On Sat, Dec 25, 2021 at 1:09 PM Jeffrey Golas via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > One of these? If you meant to attach a picture, then it doesn't work with our discussion list (mailman isn't able to handle it). > > > Jeff > > >

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Re: Help me remember my first modem (Neil Cherry)
by Jeffrey Golas 25 Dec '21

25 Dec '21

One of these? Jeff

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Help me remember my first modem
by John Heritage 24 Dec '21

24 Dec '21

I'm trying to find a picture of my first modem online, and can't seem to find one.. I remember my first modem (I was ~ 7 years old or ~ 1983-1984 when we first got it, but had it for years later) being a 300 baud "Bell" modem. I *believe* it had an acoustic coupler, but it *might but I do not remember needing to use it to initiate connections to BBSes at the time. I'm not sure if there were hybrid modems where they still had an acoustic coupler, but also supported auto dial of some kind. My memory also tells me it was a black modem, rectangular (metal?) exterior. I think the modem might have said "Bell Labs" rather than just Bell on the front. I'm also 95% sure that the modem .. disappeared .. from Bell thanks to a family member who worked there/at AT&T (and also was an Atari 800 owner like us). We attached this modem (and later modems) to an Atari 850 interface, so it had a standard serial interface. Lastly, I'm certain it was *not* a Bell 103 modem - which would have been positively ancient by the early 80s, but some other design from Bell. Or at least not an original appearance one.. I know 100% for sure my *next *modem was an Avatex 1200 baud modem - which is really easy to find a pic of: https://atariage.com/forums/calendar/event/87-basement-bbs-upgrades-modem-a…. This became the modem for our first BBS in 1986. Anyway, any ideas what modem / model this might have been? Total shot in the dark, especially as my memory may be wrong here, but I figured this is the group to ask.. Thanks! John

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Bell Labs, Murray Hill: New exhibit opening March 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 23 Dec '21

23 Dec '21

Just informed from my contact at the former Bell Labs of a new exhibit coming: https://morvenmuseum.squarespace.com/ma-bell ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VCFED.org will be intermittent tomorrow 12/24
by rar 23 Dec '21

23 Dec '21

I will be migrating the forums from Vbulletin to Xenforo, Patching the server, Wordpress, installing new certificates, etc. Please be patient! Office is closed, so I will start early. Bob Roswell broswell(a)syssrc.com 410-771-5544 ext 4336 Computer Museum Highlights -----Original Message----- From: vcf-midatlantic On Behalf Of vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2021 7:00 AM To: vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org Subject: [EXTERNAL] vcf-midatlantic Digest, Vol 43, Issue 23 Send vcf-midatlantic mailing list submissions to vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.vcfed.org/mailman/listinfo/vcf-midatlantic or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org You can reach the person managing the list at vcf-midatlantic-owner(a)lists.vcfed.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of vcf-midatlantic digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Slightly OT: CDL Membership (Martin Flynn) 2. Re: Slightly OT: CDL Membership (Jonathan Chapman) 3. OT: Silverball Arcade Discounted Cards (Jeffrey Brace) 4. VCF Forum changing to Xenforo (Jeffrey Brace) 5. Bil Herd?s VCF East 2021 Video (Jeffrey Brace) 6. Re: Bil Herd?s VCF East 2021 Video (Chris Fala) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:31:24 -0500 From: Martin Flynn <maflynn(a)theflynn.org> To: vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Slightly OT: CDL Membership Message-ID: <35bff312-6fde-4478-49b9-097762e08ba1(a)theflynn.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed Quick update on? CDL:?? As we emerge from Covid mode, CDL will again begin accepting makerspace memberships in 2022.?? The annual fee is $225.00, with monthly being slightly higher To answer two questions that were recently asked: 1. How does the above membership impact VCF and the computer repair workshops??? Zero Impact.? The workshop fee addressed both the InfoAge user fee and a small stipend for CDL. 2. Why does CDL charge a stipend??? Tools, small wares, and consumables. Questions? - Email me to keep the list clutter down. Martin ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:20:04 +0000 From: Jonathan Chapman <lists(a)glitchwrks.com> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Slightly OT: CDL Membership Message-ID: <Ev_fiyRUmpBjm1H_hbeSPPN2wLYQFzppv-ek5Ww4lgAbozqeCwn5-6pvKjZfE8wvjAkG4nOLU11Eh0SyDfdfGfbP9SX_tagkSRCrkpQJ4ZY=(a)glitchwrks.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > The annual fee is $225.00, with monthly being slightly higher Wow, super reasonable for the excellent selection of equipment you guys have! Thanks, Jonathan ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:41:27 -0500 From: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Silverball Arcade Discounted Cards Message-ID: <CALWfZA+Gi9a_s93oZJVuCOy3OrmUY3d7ERTi_mHvwCBG_nW6BA(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Silverball arcade has a sale with 50% off. I?m planning and on going Saturday during the January repair workshop. https://www.silverballmuseum.com/asbury-park/ -- ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:58:27 -0500 From: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Forum changing to Xenforo Message-ID: <CALWfZAKrgnS_uFL4iC8+hcm-2=u8mv5gsh2BeowdDte=0+L0JQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" After much consideration, discussion and planning VCF is moving from vBulletin to Xenforo Forum software on December 24. Here are the details: https://www.vcfed.org/forum/forum/administrative/announcements/1235263-the-… -- ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:12:35 -0500 From: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Bil Herd?s VCF East 2021 Video Message-ID: <CALWfZAKU8aBUH_w4ucs96hPJSkx15yCRUk5DHXExZuz5E1jTpQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Wow! It?s up to 15K views!-- ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:43:47 -0500 From: Chris Fala <chrisjpf33(a)gmail.com> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Bil Herd?s VCF East 2021 Video Message-ID: <CAJCHokg8k-958_xOkiaJC-c-oM9tDQO=XEh+f6pRdyYf5fnEyg(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" I think several Facebook groups have shared this. Not sure if that is the only reason, but it seems to be getting around. Way to go BIL! On Wed, Dec 22, 2021 at 2:12 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Wow! It?s up to 15K views!-- > ========================================= > Jeff Brace > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner > VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > http://www.vcfed.org/ > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org > End of vcf-midatlantic Digest, Vol 43, Issue 23 ***********************************************

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Bil Herd’s VCF East 2021 Video
by Jeffrey Brace 23 Dec '21

23 Dec '21

Wow! It’s up to 15K views!-- ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VCF Forum changing to Xenforo
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Dec '21

22 Dec '21

After much consideration, discussion and planning VCF is moving from vBulletin to Xenforo Forum software on December 24. Here are the details: https://www.vcfed.org/forum/forum/administrative/announcements/1235263-the-… -- ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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OT: Silverball Arcade Discounted Cards
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Dec '21

22 Dec '21

Silverball arcade has a sale with 50% off. I’m planning and on going Saturday during the January repair workshop. https://www.silverballmuseum.com/asbury-park/ -- ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Slightly OT: CDL Membership
by Martin Flynn 22 Dec '21

22 Dec '21

Quick update on CDL: As we emerge from Covid mode, CDL will again begin accepting makerspace memberships in 2022. The annual fee is $225.00, with monthly being slightly higher To answer two questions that were recently asked: 1. How does the above membership impact VCF and the computer repair workshops? Zero Impact. The workshop fee addressed both the InfoAge user fee and a small stipend for CDL. 2. Why does CDL charge a stipend? Tools, small wares, and consumables. Questions? - Email me to keep the list clutter down. Martin

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Looking for Pictures needed from 1985 to 1995 computer lab
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Dec '21

21 Dec '21

VCF is consulting with a small film studio to tell a story from the early 90's. They want to be as authentic as possible. Does anyone have any pictures from college computer lab's from this time period? If yes, then please contact me. Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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MMURTL 32-bit project OS
by Richard Cini 21 Dec '21

21 Dec '21

All – In the early-1990’s, there was a book about a DIY 32-bit OS, written by Rich Burgess (it’s often called “MMURTL”). I started playing with it again after a lot of years, and there are some fixed/enhancements for it, but every version of one of the files (CLI.C) in every archive on-line (AJMFixes1.zip) is corrupt. If anyone has a non-corrupt version of this, please let me know. Even the “new” github repros have the corrupt version. Thanks! Rich -- Rich Cini http://cini.classiccmp.org http://altair32.classiccmp.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Lisa 1 on Pawn Stars featuring someone you know (not Corey)
by Chris Fala 20 Dec '21

20 Dec '21

How much more money are these worth with the Twiggy drives, vs. the 3.5"? On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 1:58 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Episode 14 is the right one > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Dec 20, 2021, at 1:05 PM, Chris Fala via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > I scanned through episode 14, don't think that is the one, unless I > missed > > Ian somehow. > > > > > > > >> On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 8:39 AM Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> According to the History Channel, it aired two days ago. > >> > >> Watch Pawn Stars Season 19 Episode 14 | HISTORY Channel > >> <https://www.history.com/shows/pawn-stars/season-19/episode-14> > >> > >>> On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 8:09 AM Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > >>> > >>> I know that somebody requested in one of the emails for Festivus, If > >>> somebody had a discovery plus account and maybe they were going to show > >>> this then? > >>> > >>> Sent from: > >>> My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > >>> > >>>> On Dec 20, 2021, at 8:05 AM, Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic < > >>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>>> > >>>> Ian was probably under contact to keep quiet until after the show > >> aired. > >>>> > >>>> This is rather common in TV. > >>>> > >>>>> On Mon, Dec 20, 2021, 7:53 AM Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic < > >>>>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> Ok this is cool, why am I hearing about this now? > >>>>> > >>>>> Ian! Why didn't you tell us to watch out for this? > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 7:13 AM Adam Michlin via vcf-midatlantic < > >>>>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KNlhN2CEVk > >>>>>> > >>>>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >

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Lisa 1 on Pawn Stars featuring someone you know (not Corey)
by Adam Michlin 20 Dec '21

20 Dec '21

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KNlhN2CEVk

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Lisa 1 on Pawn Stars featuring someone you know (not Corey)
by Andrew Diller 20 Dec '21

20 Dec '21

That Lisa looks in much better shape than the Lisa 1 down at System Source! Wherever you found it, nice find. Also the $95,000 seems right in line with the recent auction for a working one just a few months ago: https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/lot-detail/344684606157013-apple-lisa-co… <https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/lot-detail/344684606157013-apple-lisa-co…> -andy

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Lisa 1 on Pawn Stars featuring someone you know (not Corey)
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 20 Dec '21

20 Dec '21

Chris Fala via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> writes: >Yeah, imported beer even! LOL > >Nice job, Ian! > > > >On Mon, Dec 20, 2021 at 7:43 AM Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic < >vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> Now we know who's buying the beer at the next workshop! =F0=9F=98=81 > >> On Mon, Dec 20, 2021, 7:13 AM Adam Michlin via vcf-midatlantic < > >vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3D1KNlhN2CEVk > > > This video is no longer available.

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OT - need help with a Camp Evans Project
by Martin Flynn 19 Dec '21

19 Dec '21

OT and short notice, apologies for both. on 12/19/2021, I need a second pair of hands to assist with moving a large format monitor from the wall in the 9059 office to the hotel, and hang same on the wall in the admin area at Camp Evans (InfoAge) Looks to be at two hours, I can do the clean-up work solo if need be Martin Flynn

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Holiday Schedule for VCF and InfoAge Museums
by Jeffrey Brace 17 Dec '21

17 Dec '21

Hello everyone, Sorry for the confusion, but I guess some people gave me the wrong information. The museums will indeed be: CLOSED December 25, 26 & January 1, 2 This comes from Gloria and Mike Ruane so it is definitive. ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org -- ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Digital Equipment Corp. memorabilia in New Hamshire
by Christian Liendo 17 Dec '21

17 Dec '21

I think the belt buckle is really cool https://nh.craigslist.org/for/d/lee-digital-equipment-corp-memorabilia/7415…

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"Think a Little" - Tim Stryker
by John Heritage 17 Dec '21

17 Dec '21

Hey folks, I'm cleaning up my house a bit for a move, and found a book I read back in 2016: "Think a Little : Evolutionary Perspectives On The Future Of Civilization". The book was written by the author of MajorBBS / founder of Galacticomm (Tim Stryker), and for several reasons I picked up the book years ago. Note the book has nothing to do with BBSes though :) - it's a bit of a philosophy book with (various) thoughts on the present, and a chapter or two dedicated to future predictions (as written in 1992-1993). Per my notes from 2016 - it's definitely not an easy read, it's somewhat US focused, and in many ways controversial / definitely not PC (but in my personal opinion covered topics worth exploring, even if the reader disagrees). The synopsis of the book is a push for a new type of democracy - which is clearly not a small topic :). If anyone would like the book, send me an email and I'll mail you the book free of charge - it's yours! Thanks! John - Stryker, Tim (1993). *Think a little: Evolutionary Perspectives On The Future Of Civilization* (1 ed.). Boca Raton, Florida: Cool Hand Communications. ISBN <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISBN_(identifier)> 1-56790-025-9 <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/1-56790-025-9>.

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Nice SPARCstations on eBay
by Alexander Jacocks 16 Dec '21

16 Dec '21

There are a pair of reasonably priced and nice and clean SPARCstations on eBay, right now: SPARCstation 5: https://www.ebay.com/itm/194615747234 UltraSPARC 1: https://www.ebay.com/itm/194615785445 I've dealt with the seller before, and he was fine. - Alex

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Holiday Schedule for VCF and InfoAge Museums
by Jeffrey Brace 15 Dec '21

15 Dec '21

InfoAge and all its museums including VCF holiday schedule: CLOSED December 25 & January 1. OPEN December 26, January 2 ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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PDP11s in PA?
by Christian Liendo 15 Dec '21

15 Dec '21

I saw this and someone has to be interested https://allentown.craigslist.org/sys/d/walnutport-vintage-computer-moving-s… I need to reduce the number of vintage computers I have and would love to send them off to another enthusiast like myself. Here’s just a bit of what I have for sale: (Some need work) - Macintosh SE (atleast 2) - Macintosh Plus - Macintosh 512k - Various Power Macintosh models - Loads of PC systems including laptops (most 20 years old or older) - Way too many accessories to list - TRS/ATARI/Commodore 8bit stuff, including numerous C=64’s, a 128 with floppy drives and a monitor, and Vic-20 with a printer. Check out the vintage PDP-11’s I have, including a Heathkit H-11 and a Christlin Industries machine. I also have typewriters and Teletypes (ASR). Modems for Dialup enthusiasts (run that BBS you’ve been dreaming of). Almost everything is for sale. If you see something you want, ask. The worst I can say is “no”. Thanks for your attention today. Have a happy holiday!

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Ideas for classes for InfoAge Education Committee
by Jeffrey Brace 15 Dec '21

15 Dec '21

I’m part of the InfoAge Education Committee. They are actively looking for ideas and instructors. It can be a one shot class or something ongoing. It can be in person or through Zoom or both. They are looking to raise money to support the cost of running the museum. Any ideas? Any offers for instructors? Please send them my way. Thanks! -- ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Christmas demo on SX-64
by Adam Michlin 15 Dec '21

15 Dec '21

Nope, preferably before Christmas, for Christmas pictures, though. You (anyone) can send them directly to: adam.michlin(a)vcfed.org Also include your instagram account, if you want to be publicly credited. And thanks to Dean for pointing out my bad URL! Thanks everyone! -Adam On Wed, Dec 15, 2021 at 10:26 AM W. Bryan Caudle via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > I would love to help with this, I have my SX-64 up and made a working disk. I assume that the pictures are needed today? > > Thanks! > > > -----Original Message----- > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf Of Dean Notarnicola via vcf-midatlantic > Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2021 7:39 AM > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Cc: Dean Notarnicola <dean.notarnicola(a)vcfed.org> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Christmas demo on SX-64 > > The link you posted was broken > > https://instagram.com/lssmuseum?utm_medium=copy_link > > > On Wed, Dec 15, 2021 at 7:12 AM Adam Michlin via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Hi All, > > > > Just to clarify, it is LSSM that is doing the 12 days of Vintage > > Computer Christmas on their Instagram account (which is highly > > recommended to follow, anyway) at: > > > > https://instagram.com/lssmueum > > > > But we (VCF) would still love some vintage computer holiday content. > > > > Best wishes, > > > > -Adam > > VCF Social Media Specialist > > > > instagram.com/vcfederation > > twitter.com/vcfederation > > facebook.com/vcfederation > > > > > > On Wed, Dec 15, 2021 at 12:13 AM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > > <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > Can someone who has a working SX-64 take a picture of their system > > > with > > the > > > famous Christmas demo that came with it? We will be using it for the > > VCF's > > > 12 days of Christmas on Instagram. > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > ========================================= > > > Jeff Brace > > > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer > > > Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director > > > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ > > > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org > > >

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Christmas demo on SX-64
by Jeffrey Brace 15 Dec '21

15 Dec '21

Can someone who has a working SX-64 take a picture of their system with the famous Christmas demo that came with it? We will be using it for the VCF's 12 days of Christmas on Instagram. Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Lego Dacta Controller
by Jeffrey Brace 15 Dec '21

15 Dec '21

Someone e-mailed info(a)vcfed.org asking for info about the Lego Dacta controller. They had found this article: http://spectrum.ieee.org/robotics/diy/building-8bit-bots and therefore our organization. Is there someone who can help them and answer their questions? Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VCF Marketing Director Position Available
by Jeffrey Brace 13 Dec '21

13 Dec '21

The Vintage Computer Federation is looking for a Marketing Director. If you or anyone that you know is interested, please forward me an e-mail, cover letter and resume. This is a volunteer position where we they would work about 5 hours a week. Description below for this position. Job Title: Marketing Director Reports To: VCF President Job Description: The Vintage Computer Federation Marketing Director is a volunteer position and is responsible for promoting the Federation, owned and affiliated events and our "brand' to the community at large. Job functions include, but are not limited to: 1. Producing and distributing press releases for: a. Announcing events, achievements and goals b. Recapping successful events c. Seeking artifacts, collaboration, recognition, donations, etc. 2. Managing social media accounts, content, outreach, advertising, etc. 3. Raising awareness of the organization with the community at large through any means possible. 4. Being the go-to press representative for the organization and seeking out press coverage at all opportunities. 5. Fostering relationships and managing contacts with outside organizations. 6. Working with the Forum administrators to enhance the visibility and reach of the forums. 7. Maintaining and actively using accounts on as many "industry" venues as possible including our Vintage Computer Forums, cc:talk, the VCF Mid-Atlantic Discussion list, BACH mailing list, Facebook hobby groups and as many others as feasible. 8. Supervises and coordinates with the Social Media Manager. 9. Expected hours are on average about two hours per week, increasing to more hours during bigger events. 10. Report to VCF Board twice monthly on progress and results. If you are interested, please submit a sample marketing plan. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Final Committee Member Election Results
by Dean Notarnicola 13 Dec '21

13 Dec '21

Please welcome Dave McGuire and Jason Perkins to the VCF Mid-Atlantic steering committee! I know they will add great ideas and energy to the committee. Thank you to everyone who participated in the election! There is much good work to be done, but it doesn't get done without help from our membership and volunteers. There are many opportunities for improving and expanding our operations, so please consider volunteering to help keep VCF moving upward and onward. Regards, Dean

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Happy Festivus everyone!
by Jeffrey Brace 13 Dec '21

13 Dec '21

We all had the best time this year! I saw old friends, new friends and new members come. Lots of good food, drink and camaraderie. It seemed like everyone enjoyed the new format with the swap meet & repair workshop. Cooking in the outdoor camper worked well. Fast cooking, lots of space, protected from weather, etc. I appreciate those that helped me out with setup, break down, cooking, etc. Enjoy the rest of the month everyone, I will be making announcements in a few days about upcoming events. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Breakfast tomorrow at 9AM
by Jeffrey Brace 12 Dec '21

12 Dec '21

OB Diner 1519 Richmond Ave, Point Pleasant, NJ 08742 -- ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Hearse full of stuff tomorrow
by Joseph Giliberti 12 Dec '21

12 Dec '21

Hey Guys! A bad throttle position sensor sidelined my ride today. I'll be there tomorrow morning with a hearse full of not-dead computers. Regards, Joe

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Cancelling on Festivus
by Jonathan Chapman 12 Dec '21

12 Dec '21

All, Amy was up all night with a stomach bug, so I'm going to have to cancel on Festivus. Have fun without me! Thanks, Jonathan

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Epson laser Projector
by Sentrytv 11 Dec '21

11 Dec '21

Who has the ups of laser Projector at the Festivus swap meet? I am interested Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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Festivus workshop event Testing Cumulus 386sx board
by Sentrytv 11 Dec '21

11 Dec '21

Well it looks like due to unfortunate circumstances I will have to cancel testing this board out with Dean and I will end up doing this on my own at some point on my Compaq 286 computer At another time Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On Nov 22, 2021, at 7:26 AM, Dean Notarnicola <dean.notarnicola(a)vcfed.org> wrote: > > > I’ll only be there Saturday, but I would be willing to leave my rig there for the sake of getting the test and video done. > >> On Mon, Nov 22, 2021 at 7:24 AM Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> I just want to let you know that I have a Canon camera (that will do 1080p res. Video and good quality audio). >> >> I don’t know if the lens is wide angle enough, and I also have a tripod, but I don’t know if that’s what you guys would use to video this. >> >> Please let me know if you would want to use that? >> >> To Dean and Ethan, >> >> Which day would you like to do this, on Saturday or Sunday? >> >> This way I can spend time at the swap meet. >> >> Thank you >> >> Mike Rosen >> >> >> Sent from: >> My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. >> >> > On Nov 21, 2021, at 11:58 PM, Ethan O'Toole <ethan(a)757.org> wrote: >> > >> > >> > Yep, I plan to be there. >> > >> > Just sold some LTO robotic tape library hardware on eBay and they want to get it from me on the 12th. >> > >> > I need to sign up online and all that, will do so when I get to work tomorrow. >> > >> > I can bring a camcorder. >> > >> > - Ethan >> > >> > >> >> On Sun, 21 Nov 2021, Jeffrey Brace wrote: >> >> >> >> On Sun, Nov 21, 2021 at 11:48 AM Andy Diller <andrew.diller(a)vcfed.org> >> >> wrote: >> >> >> >>> I will not be able to- as I'm not able to attend Festivus this year. >> >>> >> >> >> >> OK. Sorry to hear that you won't make it! You will be missed. >> >> >> >> So @Ethan O'Toole <ethan(a)757.org> Are you coming? >> >> >> >> >> >>> >> >>> -andy >> >>> >> >>> -------------------------- >> >>> Andy Diller >> >>> andrew.diller(a)vcfed.org >> >>> Vintage Computer Federation, a federal 501c3 designated charity >> >>> 267-353-2203 >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>>> On Nov 20, 2021, at 5:56 PM, Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> wrote: >> >>> >> >>> Ethan or Andy, >> >>> >> >>> Can you record this for Mike Rosen? >> >>> >> >>> Thanks! >> >>> >> >>>> On Fri, Nov 19, 2021 at 8:37 PM Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> wrote: >> >>> >> >>>> Good evening >> >>>> >> >>>> I requested Dean if he could help me out with testing a Cumulus 386sx >> >>>> Upgrade board at the up coming Festivus Workshop. >> >>>> >> >>>> I asked Dean to supply the computer and I’ll supply the upgrade board. >> >>>> >> >>>> I am requesting if someone, would be able to Video the event, add >> >>>> commentary, and upload it to the VCF web page. >> >>>> >> >>>> I am not one for doing these videos or have experience at anything like >> >>>> that, so if anybody can provide help that would be great. >> >>>> >> >>>> Basically we’re just going to take a working IBM AT 286 computer And pop >> >>>> in this upgrade board run some tests on it maybe do a comparison between >> >>>> the 286 and the SX upgrade. >> >>>> I’m sure this was done back in 1987-88 but I figured I’d like to test my >> >>>> board out as well. >> >>>> >> >>>> Thank you >> >>>> Mike Rosen >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> Sent from: >> >>>> My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. >> >>>> >> >>> -- >> >>> ========================================= >> >>> Jeff Brace >> >>> Vice President & Board Member >> >>> Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner >> >>> Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity >> >>> http://www.vcfed.org/ >> >>> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >> >> > >> > -- >> > : Ethan O'Toole >> > >>

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