March 2018 - vcf-midatlantic

OT: Re: Is it just me or.....
by Evan Koblentz 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

Thread needed OT: subject line prefix. On Mar 2, 2018 12:12 PM, "Joseph Oprysko via vcf-midatlantic" < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: The quest for technology appears cyclic. All technologies go through their growing pains. Right now, one of the potentially disruptive consumer technologies is rapid prototyping, more commonly referred to as 3D printing m. 3D Printing in various forms has been a technology used by corporations and in engineering firms for years. The roots of which date back to the early 1980’s. I see the current environment around 3D printing in a consumer aspect appears to closely mimic the growth of the personal computer industry in the 70’s and 80’s. One difference I see is that in the late 70’s and early 80’s, the Open Source movement was also in its infancy, while now, a large share of the hardware and firmware involved in the current growth of 3D Printers embrace open source initiatives. But in contrast, many of the closed source 3D printer manufacturers often appear to have a more consumer friendly product. So this I suppose from a very high level is a good “test” of the open source ideology. Just as many early Linux users and developers thought that the majority of PC’s would be running open source software. (I’m intentionally separating the Personal Computers from mobile devices and infrastructure) While there are a good number of users of open source operating systems, it’s a highly splintered group, with many of the operating systems based on various major distributions of the software and operating system. The open source initiatives have forced the hands a lot of major players in various industries to embrace, or at least utilize openness in parts of their products, sometimes it may be a front end UI, sometimes the firmware or other components. Often there will be a mix of proprietary systems and open source systems to create a device. So, where will the 3D printing industry end up? What is your opinion on this? -- Normal Person: Hey, it seems that you know a lot. Geek: To be honest, it's due to all the surfing I do. Normal Person: So you go surfing? Normal Person: But I don't think that has anything to do with knowing a lot... Geek: I think that's wrong on a fundamental level. Normal Person: Huh? Huh? What?

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The important info for the workshop of repair occurring March 3 & 4, 2018
by Jeffrey Brace 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

As a reminder the workshop is $10 *per* person, *per* day. Sorry this InfoAge's rule and not our decision. So that means for two days it is $20. Some people didn't realize this last workshop. This has been in effect since June 2017. If you have signed up, then you are guaranteed a table, otherwise you have to beg for forgiveness and bribe me with my favorite snack. DATE: Mar 3 & 4, 2018 LOCATION: InfoAge Building 9032A - (2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ) TIME: Start about 10 A.M. on Saturday and ends whenever we go to sleep. End about 5 P.M. on Sunday. (Starts around 10 A.M. Sunday morning) SIGNUP: < https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/123vqgOH6iteYwHwLiANXmdSUvZOTEMTArZR… > COST: - $10 per person, PER day. This is required by InfoAge for us to pay for renting the space. - $25 for those wanting to stay overnight. Please pay me when you get there so that I don't forget. Otherwise I will send my attack cat to find you. Seriously, it's a pain to have to chase people around for money. It's not a fun job, but it is necessary because we rent the place from InfoAge and the dorms from the Sandy group. OVERNIGHT: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - We will have PayPal credit card swipes available. Let me know ahead of time if you want to use this and I will set it up, otherwise it will *not* be available. It takes me time to make sure it located and setup properly. EQUIPMENT: - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - Please bring an extra one or two power cords as these are often forgotten by people. DRINKS: You should bring your own. I would recommend bringing a cooler of some type. FOOD: You provide your own. We usually order pizza, subs or go out to a dinner and everyone pays their own way. Usually, we make a decision when everyone gets hungry. GATE: During the hours from 1 pm to 5 pm close the front gate behind you. We want museum visitors to go to the front lobby and not wander through the middle of the campus. Outside of those times, you can feel free to leave the gate open. PARKING: Park across from 9032 or 9010A on any blacktop area. InfoAge doesn't like us parking on the lawn anymore. QUESTIONS? Please ask me (Jeff Brace) or Evan. My cell is 732-759-1783 and Evan’s is 646-546-9999 in case you need to contact us. See everyone there! And have fun! Attachments area

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You might wanna read this message :)
by Evan Koblentz 02 Mar '18

02 Mar '18

Ahem: http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/vcf-east-keyno…

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Epson QX-10 available in Long Island
by Evan Koblentz 01 Mar '18

01 Mar '18

Got a query through Facebook that a QX-10 is available in Long Island. That's all I know. Email a guy named Ronald: rdyke(a)optonline.net

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AS400 display station (att: Dave McGuire)
by Bill Degnan 01 Mar '18

01 Mar '18

Dave (or anyone with an AS400) Got this message through my site(below); the person has an AS400 display station for sale ( IO 2677D ). I don't know this person. I called and left a message to advise possible interest and to stand by. By coincidence I am heading up to the LSSM this weekend (business in Pittsburgh), I could thus deliver this weekend if you want to make a deal with this guy for it and he is willing to drop off at my house or meet me in Newark at a convenient spot along my travels. If Dave does not want I still get and hold it, but the person who wants it will have to contact the seller and pick it up from me. Dave - I leave noon tomorrow so I'd need it in my hands by then if you want it delivered, so call him directly, etc. Any inquiries, please contact me through my web site. Bill Degnan -------- Original Message -------- > From: ---- > Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 12:50 PM > To: ---- > Subject: VintageComputer.net Inquiry > > VintageComputer.net Inquiry Contact Information Name: John Shank > Email: jshank48-at-hotmail.com Phone: 3oh24481175 ------------------------- Comments: > To whom it may concern, > I recently found a older display station, made by a company called IO, still in the box, with all Packaging, I only opened it to see if the Box had been resealed or if it actually was new. Turns out it's brand new, I did some digging online to try to find a model number and I believe what I have is the IO 2677D. I know absolutely nothing about it, I was hoping you might be able to shed some weight. If you would be interested in purchasing it I live about 10 minutes from Landenberg. Thanks for your time > -skip shank > 3oh2-448-1175 > jshank48 -at- hotmail.com VintageComputer.net ---------------------------------------------------------------

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Saturday workshop weather
by Evan Koblentz 01 Mar '18

01 Mar '18

There might be strong winds and rain: http://www.nj.com/weather/index.ssf/2018/02/nj_weather_march_coastal_storm_… But at least it won't snow here.

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