December 2016 - vcf-midatlantic

Festivus Success!
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

I just wanted to send this out before I forgot and life gets busy again. I wanted to thank everyone who came to Festivus! It was a great success and we got about double the amount of people that we had last year. I was very grateful that we got the 9010-D space to use. A special thanks to those who helped me setup: Dan R., John and Amy C. And to those that helped with the cleanup: Jeff J., Mouse, Ian, Ryan, Connor. Thanks to Ian for bringing the games! They are always a hit. I was thinking about doing a survey to see what people liked or didn't like. I know that there were issues with running out of hamburgers and hot dogs. This was unprecedented how many we ate. Three times the usual amount. Well I wish everyone a Happy Festivus and hope the rest of your December is festive. Look forward to seeing everyone at the next workshop! -- Jeff Brace - ark72axow(a)gmail.com

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Great Party
by Neil Cherry 04 Dec '16

04 Dec '16

I really enjoyed meeting everyone, it was good to see old faces and nice to meet new people. Jeff B, when I got home there were 2 video cables waiting for me. When I plugged it into the 1802 the video worked. I'll need to add the sound part of the cable but I can proceed as I know the Atari 800XL is working (and I can also test out the Atari 800's). My DHCP setup wasn't as good, I'm still working on why it starts up with no errors but won't server any requests. I'll need to break out Wireshark. -- 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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Diner tomorrow AM @ Festivus
by Evan Koblentz 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

We're meeting at 9am tomorrow morning at the Princess Maria Diner here in Wall NJ. Should be back at the museum campus by 11ish.

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Let Festivus begin!
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

People are arriving. Setting up. Unloading. Eating. Drinking. Happy Festivus!

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Stuff for Festivus
by Todd George 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2016 09:38:33 -0500 From: David Riley <fraveydank(a)gmail.com> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Stuff for Festivus On Dec 1, 2016, at 6:44 PM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: >> >>>>> We don't need stereo and speakers this year. Just games, eating, >>>> drinking > and talking. >>>> >>>> Music would be nice. Maybe someone can bring a decent radio rather than >>>> Ian schlepping his receiver and speakers. >>> >>> There's nothing decent on any radio anyway. >> >> < Evan rolls eyes > >> >> Most people will be content with the mainstream hits/rock station in the background. > >Not to be *that* guy, but while I'm generally fine with most musical content (I draw the line at >hard country and most hip-hop after about 1995), I find commercials maddening and disruptive >to a party atmosphere. If anyone has a Spotify subscription, though... >- Dave I will gladly pay the $.99 for a Pandora One-Day Subscription. :-D Additionally, I'll bring a nice Bluetooth Speaker. -Todd

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OT - WTB Cables or connectors
by Martin A Flynn 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

I'm making up AUI cables to test a bucket full of Cabletron Amp ST-500-2 thicknet taps. Before I re-invent the wheel, anyone have 25 foot AIU cables they are willing to part with? If I strike out, this is what I am ordering from Anixter or Mouser: * TE Connectivity 5745583-5 / slide latch kit * TE Connectivity 749805-8 / plug * TE Connectivity 749806-8 / socket Martin

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Twas the night before Festivus ...
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

Tables and chairs all setup. Dan Roganti, John and Amy Chapman helped me set it up. The rest will wait until morning. Tony's helping me bring the grill. Should be there by 9:30-9:45. If anyone has any difficulties, then contact me on my cell: 732-759-1783. See you all there! Happy Festivus! :) -- Jeff Brace - ark72axow(a)gmail.com

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Last minute Festivus Info
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

There is a train show going on, which is a pay to enter event, so please be aware to close the gate behind you. It is better to park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading stuff. There is a hot water dispenser connected to the coffee machine for those tea drinkers out there. Does anyone have any glow in the dark tape or lights? I just noticed how hard it is to see the door entrance area in the dark. -- Jeff Brace - ark72axow(a)gmail.com

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Van is packed and ready for the rest of us.
by Ian Primus 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

Finally finished herding everything together. I think. I have a van packed full of televisions, game consoles, and alcohol. I have like 95% of a Festivus back there. If there's something I forgot, well, try to drink to forget the fact that I forgot it. I'm aiming to be there by 10 tomorrow. See you all soon! -Ian

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MIDI Sequencing programs for Windows 3.0/3.1
by Matt Patoray 02 Dec '16

02 Dec '16

Hello, I am looking for a Midi Sequencing program that will run under Windows 3.0 or 3.1, looking to use my Roland LAPC-I a bit more, and it's patches do not map to general MIDI so I would need something to rearrange the tracks. I seem to remember a program called Cakewalk that I had a demo of years ago. I was wondering if someone might have something for download or sale. Thanks in advance, -- Matt Patoray Owner, MSP Productions KD8AMG

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