April 2017 - vcf-midatlantic

PC needed for VCFed BBS
by Evan Koblentz 02 May '17

02 May '17

Hey everyone, As announced a couple of weeks ago: we need a PC for the VCFed BBS. Some requirements: - It should be a PC that's already fully working, we don't want to get some junk and have to fix it up. - It should NOT be a tower: we prefer a mini- or micro-ATX - All it will ever run is one or two DOS programs. In fact, you'll save us time/effort if you pre-install MS-DOS 6.22 on it. - Mobo should be maxed-out with the most memory that 6.22 can handle. - The more quiet and energy-efficient, the better. - SSD > HDD - We'll attach a traditional dial-up modem or two, so it should have (serial?) ports for this. (Big ol' telephony card not wanted.) Who can donate something to meet these requirements?

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Festivus 2017
by Jeffrey Brace 02 May '17

02 May '17

I know that this is really early, but I like to reserve the space and then forget about it until later. Since World of Commodore is December 2/3, I was thinking that either December 9/10 or 16/17 weekend would be best. What say youze? -- Jeff Brace - ark72axow(a)gmail.com Sent from my Commodore 64 ========================================================

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SIGNUP! 4 VCF Workshop and VCF Volunteer Day!
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Apr '17

30 Apr '17

If you intend to go to the workshop and volunteer day, then please signup! I know that there are more people than signed up going. The number signed up right now is lower than usual. I know there are procrastinators out there not signing up. It is better if I can estimate how many are going. Workshop: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1waEqeNHZeYM9t7OprYWHbwBrIVS9EzGNGl7… Volunteer Day: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10H4aFaxjt6l2EQO9tjmlY-d3az0UZLGFEjU… Thanks! -- Jeff Brace - ark72axow(a)gmail.com Sent from my Commodore 64 ========================================================

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Two full-length ISA CGA cards available
by William Dudley 30 Apr '17

30 Apr '17

More stuff dredged up from my "collection". Two CGA full-length ISA cards as used in original 4.77Mhz PC's. One says "Made in Taiwan" on it. The other has no country of origin markings. Both have a DB-9 female AND an RCA jack output. I doubt Evan wants either of these for the museum, but one never knows, so Evan is invited to pipe up. I can bring these to the VCF workshop if that's useful to avoid shipping them. Bill Dudley This email is free of malware because I run Linux.

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Free IBM Display Writer
by Adam Michlin 30 Apr '17

30 Apr '17

Hi Everyone, I have someone that is looking for a good home (i.e. free) for an IBM DisplayWriter. Pictures here: http://ceos.io/ibm/ I don't currently have room for long term shortage, but can temporarily store it until it can be picked up in North Jersey. I visit the museum often enough that I could also arrange to meet up there in the near future. Whether it works or not, I have no idea. It is dumpster bound in the next few days if I don't find a home for it. Best wishes, -Adam

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Too good not to share! Commodore Video:
by Chris Fala 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

Our friend Amiga Bill shot and edited this. I nominate it for the VCF Emmy award. https://youtu.be/5AVPCEx6SRo

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PC needed for VCFed BBS
by Herb Johnson 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

There was a request for MS-DOS install disks for the BBS. I sent a private email to Evan, offering an unused IBM brand MS-DOS 6.2 upgrade, disks and manual, in box. I created a DOS 5.0 disk as the IBM disks are for upgrade and the install runs under MS-DOS. No response from Evan. Evan et al, if you need this for the BBS, privately send me a mailing address and I'll postal mail it to you. Of course this is for the BBS, not a giveaway otherwise. The museum might consider displaying the box and manual with a display of the BBS. After all, this is about the era, and in the era one obtained DISKETTES (not "CD's") and got manuals with their MS-DOS. This is up to the museum of course. Herb -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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VCF SE hotel share
by william degnan 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

I have a room with a pull out bed if anyone is looking to share a room this weekend. Cost $40 / night next to the event. Contact me via vintagecomputer.net/contact.cfm

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OT: Laptop f/s
by Evan Koblentz 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

I've got an HP Pavilion DV7T for sale: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2347354,00.asp Win 7, all bloatware removed, LibreOffice installed, screen is fine, case has scratches, battery is DOA but I * may * have a replacement around here; if not they're $25 online. Computer typically sells for $200-$400 on eBay. Will take what I can get for it: need $$$ right away. ________________________________ 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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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] does anyone have the schematics for the Simon 1 relay computer
by Evan Koblentz 27 Apr '17

27 Apr '17

>> does anyone have the schematics for the Simon 1 relay computer No, but you could figure it out by reading the Simon chapter of "Giant brains or machines that think." Lots of tech info there. Got it on my bookshelf.

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