February 2021 - vcf-midatlantic

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Fwd: Estate sale find magnetic tape Univac
by Bill Degnan 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '21

I would be interested in one for Kennett Classic, we have a lot of Univac 1 stuff (uniservo drive) manuals, parts, etc. Bill On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 11:00 AM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I know the pictures won’t go through on this list but I have no choice I > can’t really post to pictures anywhere else but if anybody is interested in > the magnetic tape Univac I found five. > I was wondering if the museum needed them I’m going to see if I can > acquire them anyway > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > Begin forwarded message: > > > From: Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> > > Date: February 26, 2021 at 10:26:04 AM EST > > To: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org>, Andrew Diller <dillera(a)gmail.com> > > Subject: Estate sale find magnetic tape Univac > > > > I’m going to attach to pictures I hope they go through I’m wondering if > these are usable if you guys need them? > > > > > > Sent from: > > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. >

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Fwd: Estate sale find magnetic tape Univac
by Sentrytv 26 Feb '21

26 Feb '21

I know the pictures won’t go through on this list but I have no choice I can’t really post to pictures anywhere else but if anybody is interested in the magnetic tape Univac I found five. I was wondering if the museum needed them I’m going to see if I can acquire them anyway Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. Begin forwarded message: > From: Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> > Date: February 26, 2021 at 10:26:04 AM EST > To: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org>, Andrew Diller <dillera(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Estate sale find magnetic tape Univac > > I’m going to attach to pictures I hope they go through I’m wondering if these are usable if you guys need them? > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Keep the lights on at InfoAge (GoFundMe fundraiser)
by Andrew Diller 25 Feb '21

25 Feb '21

That is super generous- and we passed the $1000 mark this morning... Currently at $1276 for those keeping track! Let's show InfoAge how much VCF appreciates their support all these years hosting our museum, repair workshops and our artifacts. -andy > On Feb 24, 2021, at 7:44 PM, madodel via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > From: madodel <madodel(a)mac.com> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Keep the lights on at InfoAge (GoFundMe fundraiser) > Date: February 24, 2021 at 7:44:02 PM EST > To: vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org, Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> > > > On 2/24/21 19:21, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic wrote: >> Vintage Computer Federation has initiated a fundraiser for InfoAge >> operating expenses. As with many museums across the country InfoAge was hit > > Jeff, > > I'll match up to the first $1000 raised. > > > Mark > >

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DEC PC05 Paper Tape reader/punch on ebay
by Duane Craps 25 Feb '21

25 Feb '21

DEC PC05 Paper Tape reader/punch on ebay Starting bid $875.00 Nice for DEC collectors: DEC PDP-8 PC05 computer high speed paper tape punch and reader | eBay <https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEC-PDP-8-PC05-computer-high-speed-paper-tape-punc…> Don't know if there is there still blank fan-fold paper tape available -- DuaneCraps sdɐɹɔ ǝuɐnp

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Keep the lights on at InfoAge (GoFundMe fundraiser)
by Tony Bogan 24 Feb '21

24 Feb '21

Mark, that’s extremely generous of you, thank you very much. Tony Bogan

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SIGNUP for March Repair Workshop 3/6 & 3/7, 2021
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Feb '21

24 Feb '21

Our next repair workshop will be March 6 & 7, 2021 Signup here: March Repair Workshop Signup Sheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XE6z0-LwO77hg7BIhphhP6eSjbo5AhJ5Jdc…>

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sad news
by Jeffrey Jonas 24 Feb '21

24 Feb '21

1) good news: his collection was off the floor but the house was water damaged https://youtu.be/hc4_PnKoea4 Texas in Crisis - My house is ruined! The 8-Bit Guy 2) by the time you read this, Fry's may be gone for good https://www.shacknews.com/article/122935/frys-electronics-rumored-to-perman… Fry's Electronics rumored to permanently close nationwide tonight The American software and consumer electronics store is rumored to be closing its doors for good. ___________________________________

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1970's TV show that taught FORTRAN ?
by Andy Meyer 24 Feb '21

24 Feb '21

Looking to settle an argument... I remember there was once a TV show that taught FORTRAN programming. This would have been the mid-1970's and I think it was broadcast over WNET channel 13 (NYC metro area PBS) in the afternoon. I can't have been the only one to have seen it, but I'm unable to find anything about it on the net. Reply to the list. TIA, Andy

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RASCSI scsi emulator device
by Andrew Diller 24 Feb '21

24 Feb '21

Reading over these RASCSI devices, I decided to pick up one to see how it works with some other classic UNIX systems, where I'm currently using a SCSISD (SGI, DEC and AUX). The performance seems to be a nice boost when used with Pi4. https://github.com/akuker/RASCSI/wiki/Benchmarks It will be nice to have an intelligent alternative to the SCSISD. This device reminds me of DavidG's wonderful MFM emulator. I'm hoping that with access to a real PI doing things like imaging of drives will be much easier than it currently is. -andy

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TRS-80 in Easton, PA
by Mike Loewen 23 Feb '21

23 Feb '21

There's a TRS-80 system on Craiglist for $100. From the description, it sounds like a Model I, but there are no pictures. https://allentown.craigslist.org/sop/d/easton-trs-80-rs/7280636195.html No connection with the seller. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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