January 2016 - vcf-midatlantic

New January Workshop Date Jan 30/31
by Chris Fala 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Who's coming? 1) Jeff Brace 2) Evan K. 3) Jeff Galinat 4) Dean 5) Drew 6) Jeff Jonas 7) Chris Fala 8) 9) 10)

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"Snow storm" messages
by Evan Koblentz 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Joe, if you're reading this, I put your account into temporary moderation to see if that stops the zombie message. :) Have to log off now so we'll see tomorrow if that fixed it.

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Apple had a computer for everything...
by william degnan 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

...but who wants to compute that? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Apple-II-Pus-Computer-/111879968810 --

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My VCF East class: historical research methods
by Evan Koblentz 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Being a vintage computer hobbyist means doing more than just fixing stuff. I'm planning to give a Friday talk on historical research methods, because I learned a few things in 18 years as a tech journalist and 12 as a computer historian that may help some people.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Girl Scout cookies... vintage computer related!
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Corey Cohen via vcf-midatlantic writes: >It's better for your waistline to use a space- emergency blanket from >Walmar= t. Cost a couple of bucks and is nearly a lifetime supply of >Mylar. =20 These? http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Original-Space-Brand-Emergency-Blanket-Silver… Do you know its thickness? There's no specs listed on Walmart's page.

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Floppy Days #51 - Part 3 on the TI-994/A Tech Specs and Modern Upgrades with Tursi
by Randall Kindig 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

The TI-99/4A - Tech Specs, Peripherals, Modern Upgrades with Tursi http://floppydays.libsyn.com/floppy-days-51-ti99-tech-specs-modern-upgrades… <http://floppydays.libsyn.com/floppy-days-51-ti99-tech-specs-modern-upgrades…> This show is a continuation of the on-going series about the TI-99/4A computer. In the last couple of episodes, I had TI-99 fans Jim Fetzner and Mark Wills on the show and interviewed them about their experiences with the TI-99 and then we covered the history of the machine. In this show, I have a new co-host, Mike Brent, better known as Tursi or Harmless Lion, the creator of the Classic 99 emulator and so much more. After a short interview with Tursi, we discuss the technical aspects of the TI-99, including the tech specs, peripherals, modern upgrades, and connectivity to modern computers. It’s an information-filled show, so I hope you enjoy it. Before we get into that, I’ll discuss a few new vintage computer-related acquisitions that have come my way, give you the scoop on upcoming shows, and share with you a few pieces of feedback I’ve received about the show from listeners. Randall Kindig host Floppy Days floppydays.com

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VCF East classes: possibly 24!
by Evan Koblentz 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

Good news: We may have space for ** 24 ** Friday classes at VCF East this year. That's a lot of learning!

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: snow storm
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 24 Jan '16

24 Jan '16

Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic writes: >How did everyone handle the storm? > >I'm in the heart of the deepest stuff -- 30". Shoveled twice yesterday >an= d once today. Not according to official records. FWIW, there's about 3.5 ft just outside my back door. Yesterday, I had to take the glass pane out of the storm door and shovel out from inside the house to get out.

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OT - Parts request
by Martin A Flynn 23 Jan '16

23 Jan '16

OT - Anyone have an RS-442 card in PCIe format? I need one for the weather station I am putting together. Needs Linux support. Martin Flynn

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] New January Workshop Date Jan 30/31
by Todd George 23 Jan '16

23 Jan '16

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 6:00 AM < vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: > Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 18:17:11 -0500 > From: Jeffrey Brace <ark72axow(a)gmail.com> > To: vcf-midatlantic > <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] New January Workshop Date Jan 30/31 > Message-ID: > <CAKVfvQw6yBZk7OCrobUURK= > owOLaPYG_0zMnU5RkYpV8Ub6Sog(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > The January workshop has been rescheduled to Jan 30 & 31. Let's hope for > good weather! > > Who's coming? > Can't make it next weekend. I have a work obligation that will have me slightly out of town on Saturday night through Sunday morning sadly making it just inconvenient enough to get there on both Saturday and Sunday. Have fun guys, really bummed that I'm missing another workshop. :( I'll see you guys in February. Thanks! -Todd

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