November 2017 - vcf-midatlantic

A holiday message from VCF
by Evan Koblentz 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Here's a special holiday-season message from VCFed to you! http://vcfed.org/wp/2017/11/28/a-holiday-message-from-vcf-to-you/ I'll add to it: VCFed is an amazing thing, and I never dreamed we'd get this big and successful. Please read the complete post linked above for a summary of what we accomplished in 2017, what we're thinking about for 2018, and how you can help us get there. Thanks, Evan

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FS: Cromemco D+7A I/O Box, Manual, and Some Kit Pieces
by systems_glitch 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/272959758773 This is ONLY the box, manual, and some kit pieces for a Cromemco D+7A -- the S-100 board itself is NOT included! I got it this way, and I don't have a D+7A to go in it :) Thanks, Jonathan

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FS: Unused Processor Tech 2KRO 1702A ROM Board with Manual
by systems_glitch 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

link: https://www.ebay.com/itm/272959751915 This board came with a lot of other Processor Tech stuff, and appears to be completely unused. It includes what appears to be the original manual, in the Zip-Loc bag it came in, with the business card of Polyhedral Systems, most likely the company that sold the board. Happy to drop off in person at Festivus! Thanks, Jonathan

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Cray C90/J916 on Ebay
by william degnan 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Be the first one on your block...(unless you live in Kensington, PA) Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-CRAY-C90-J916-Super-Computer-include-48-el… Bill

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Museum Report 2017-11-26 November 26, 2017
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Nov '17

28 Nov '17

Lots of visitors today about 2 dozen. I show the kids a Macintosh and tell them to run Paint. They try to touch the screen. They think it is a touch screen. Then I show them the mouse. They single click. The don't know double click that well. I have to explain to them how slow computers were and they have to wait. I show the kids BASIC, then Impossible Mission on the C64. They love it. I show them Windows 3.1 and they love Minesweeper and Solitaire. They all loved it and stayed for an hour as I showed them the different microcomputers. I actually did a lot of tours instead of the usual quick run through. Lots of interest and they learned a lot about the history of computers that they didn't know. The parents love the explanation of the progression of technology. I need to learn more about how vacuum tube computers work to give them a comparison. Spent the rest of the time inventorying supplies we have for Festivus that we have already.

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OT: InfoAge model trains show
by Evan Koblentz 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

InfoAge is having its annual model trains show, sponsored by Garden State Central Model Railroad Club, noon-5pm on December 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17. Bring the family! There will be plenty of hands-on playing opportunities for kids. I hear there's a computer museum too. :) ________________________________ Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit evan(a)vcfed.org (646) 546-9999 www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation

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Cyber Monday
by Evan Koblentz 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

Support VCF! Use our Amazon Smile link today: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/f.html?C=20MHUMX22T2S1&K=ONBFISUFZZPK&M=urn:rtn…

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Small rescue needed in Cherry Hill, NJ
by Evan Koblentz 27 Nov '17

27 Nov '17

Can someone pick up a vintage laptop for us in Cherry Hill? ________________________________ Evan Koblentz, director Vintage Computer Federation a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit evan(a)vcfed.org (646) 546-9999 www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation

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Raymond Scott and Jim Henson made an IBM commercial!
by Jeffrey Jonas 26 Nov '17

26 Nov '17

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IZw2CoYztk "Paperwork Explosion" The Jim Henson Company In 1967, Henson was contracted by IBM to make a film extolling the virtues of their new technology, the MT/ST, a primitive word processor. The film would explore how the MT/ST would help control the massive amount of documents generated by a typical business office. Paperwork Explosion, produced in October 1967, is a quick-cut montage of images and words illustrating the intensity and pace of modern business. Henson collaborated with Raymond Scott on the electronic sound track. manditory viewing: the Muppets Analytical Computer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IgF6_jVaj8 Cookie Monster for IBM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RowwNXKEt4k AT&T Archives: Charlie Magnetico, by Jim Henson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuLUWQRh-po AT&T Archives: Robot, by Jim Henson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivJNNwTGDcw Jim Henson made this film in 1963 for The Bell System. Specifically, it was made for an elite seminar given for business owners, on the then-brand-new topic — Data Communications.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Bicycle pump for VCF handcart
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 26 Nov '17

26 Nov '17

Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic writes: >Vaxman, > >I don't know if you received my message. I got a rather harsh reply from >your system claiming that I was spam. It said "SPAM BREATH". How rude! >;) It also said, "550 I Spotted you in an RBL. SPAMBREATH!" What does >that mean? RBL -- Realtime Blackhole List Whatever you're using for your email has been listed as a SPAM source. It could be the IP of one or more of the servers, or could be the DNS listing that has been flagged. Check with MxToolbox.com

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