January 2022 - vcf-midatlantic

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2022 Flyer - Draft
by Jameel Akari 09 Jan '22

09 Jan '22

I like the idea of the one with the kid playing on the Apple ][ - that it’s interactive and for everyone - but there’s something about the photo that isn’t quite perfect. I like the clean aesthetic of the C64 one but it’s not terribly exciting if you don’t know at a glance what it is. Between the two as is, I’d pick the Apple+kid one. -- Jameel Akari > On Jan 9, 2022, at 4:48 PM, Jonathan Sturges via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > From: Jonathan Sturges <jonathansturges(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: VCF East 2022 Flyer - Draft > Date: January 9, 2022 at 4:48:10 PM EST > To: "vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org" <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > > > >> Please take a look and let me know what you think of each of the flyers. >> Which do you prefer? > >> https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Wt8BfCK7kcjgURUzdHfUcQcGe2vPgjO?us… > > Jeff, > Both are good but the first is better in my view because it reinforces that there's interactive activities. > > -Jonathan > > >

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Re: VCF East 2022 Flyer - Draft
by Jonathan Sturges 09 Jan '22

09 Jan '22

> Please take a look and let me know what you think of each of the flyers. > Which do you prefer? > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19Wt8BfCK7kcjgURUzdHfUcQcGe2vPgjO?us… Jeff, Both are good but the first is better in my view because it reinforces that there's interactive activities. -Jonathan

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VCF Swap Meet Updated Flyer 2022 February
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Jan '22

08 Jan '22

Tony made the flyer Contrya (better). See this link for the improved flyer: https://vcfed.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/VCF_Swap_Meet_2_26_2022_LQ.… ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Repair workshop is still on for this weekend
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Jan '22

07 Jan '22

There was about 3 to 5 inches of snow this morning, but all the roads are clear. I just caution everyone to be aware of icy conditions as the snow melts and refreezes at night. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] C64 is also 40 this year
by Christian Liendo 07 Jan '22

07 Jan '22

I got my C64 at Crazy Eddies, the first one was broken and be broght it back and they gave me a new one. I remember sometime in 1992 there was a place that was selling them in the box for like $15. On Fri, Jan 7, 2022 at 9:28 AM skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > My first C64 was a hand me down, from a friend. Before long I bought a 1541c? Then the bread bin 64 gave up the ghost. I got some tax money and bought my first IBM compatible. While waiting for it to arrive I drove to Penn Station and bought a 64c in the basement.

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Astral 2000 Computer Info
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Jan '22

07 Jan '22

Anyone have any info in Astral Computer? Someone is inquiring. Here is a picture: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cSmMCRI9Dp1uMwHZCVX8IFGbibnhFwmT/view?usp=… -- ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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C64 is also 40 this year
by Christian Liendo 07 Jan '22

07 Jan '22

In Jan of 1982 the C64 was introduced at CES.

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Sun3 VME Interest
by Jonathan Chapman 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

All, I have the opportunity to purchase a lot of about 12 Sun3 machines, it looks like three 3/140s and 9 3/60s. Not sure how complete they are from pictures. There are some monitors in the lot, but it's unclear if they're ECL or the grayscale not-quite-VGA ones. The seller is starting with a pretty hefty asking price, to the point that I'm not willing to buy the lot with my own money on the hopes of being able to recoup the purchase price + freight. So, I'm doing an interest check: if you're seriously interested in purchasing Sun3 gear, which can be delivered locally, dropped off at VCF East, or shipped, please email me and express a) level of interest and b) what you'd think is a fair price/are willing to pay. Thanks, Jonathan

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Repair Workshop January 8 & 9, 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

Sorry that I haven't put out announcements or updates, but I've been focusing on personal matters like a job search and resting after 5 months of working on VCF East. I'm starting to gear up as the new year approaches, so announcements will be forthcoming. I know that people have been busy of the holidays but wanted to send out this reminder that we are still having our repair workshop this coming January 8 & 9. I know that Omicron is a concern, so if anyone goes, then I recommend that they be fully vaccinated, and everyone wear a mask. InfoAge policy is that vaccinated people don't have to wear a mask while unvaccinated people do have to wear one. Anyone not feeling well should stay home. I know that 9059 CDL space fills up quickly. So, for anyone that wants to spread out, we have 9032-A available. Originally we weren't able to have access to 9032-A, but the model train guys say that they will have most of their stuff out of there. So, it will be available to our group. Signup for the repair workshop is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dj0GoXICOE7G9IfGaPLRfJLagEiJkj5uqTR… ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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free to a good home: wirewrap boards.
by William Dudley 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

I found these: https://www.dudley.nu/Cambion/ They're great if you have a project with lots of 16pin (or 14 pin) ICs. I *may* have matching edge connector sockets. I'll check my stash. Free to a good home. Preference given to somebody who will get them from me. I'll be at the repair workshop this weekend. Failing that, I can ship at your expense. These have their original packaging. so shipping isn't as bad as it could be. Bill Dudley Jackson, NJ This email is free of malware because I run Linux.

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