December 2022 - vcf-midatlantic

Festivus Food Signup
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Dec '22

08 Dec '22

If you need suggestions on what to bring, let me know. There is a suggestions tab too. Bill Inderrieden and I are getting Mike's subs for lunch around noon. 24 half subs. This was a big hit last year as earlier in the day there was less food available. Most people (and food) tend to arrive later in the day. Sign up list is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RYFWZX50h_wcuSWIF8JpwsZRDP8pVtIsHdo… ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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33 signed up so far for Festivus
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Dec '22

08 Dec '22

Let me know if I missed anyone: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sg24kXek70jkz5_lnsKftM-yQ0L9gcsxbsG… Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VOTING IS CLOSED
by Chris Fala 07 Dec '22

07 Dec '22

The voting form has been disabled. The election for the Steering Committee has ended. Thanks to everyone for your participation in selecting the leadership of our organization. Results will be announced this Saturday evening at the Town Hall at our Holiday party. Chris Fala Steering Committee Chairman

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Festivus Attendance List
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Dec '22

07 Dec '22

If you are attending Festivus, then please put your name down on this list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sg24kXek70jkz5_lnsKftM-yQ0L9gcsxbsG… One name per line even if they are a guest. I realized that having an attendance list only would be helpful in planning. Some people are not bringing stuff, so they wouldn't be on the potluck list. I want to get a rough estimate as I'm buying the burgers and stuff tomorrow night. I filled in those that have already signed up for various lists. Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Extra FreHD PCBs Available
by Alexander Jacocks 07 Dec '22

07 Dec '22

Folks, I bought some PCBs for the FreHD for TRS-80. If anyone is interested in the extras, let me know. Thanks! - Alex

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Final Day of Steering Committee Elections for VCF - Mid Atlantic
by Jeff S 07 Dec '22

07 Dec '22

(The statements made here are my own, and not directly from or on behalf of VCF-MA) Today is the last day to make, change, or otherwise consider voting for the VCF Mid Atlantic Steering Committee positions. This is YOUR organization. Therefore, YOU are the one who has the best interests in mind for the organization, and as to who YOU want to see as members of the Steering Committee to help lead the organization. The Steering Committee is an important conclave. The intent of the committee is to help be the voice of direction for our member's interests. They are effectively your representatives, charged with listening to both you and VCF-MA leadership, and maintaining communications and information flow between the two. The Steering Committee election is NOT a popularity contest. There were a LOT of support statements made by non-candidates on behalf of current candidates. While it's perfectly normal that members may support one or more candidates with a passion, garnering votes through public expression of that support is simply playing politics. The Steering Committee is not a political entity, nor should it be subject to "good 'ol boys" methods of advocacy. Doing so could lead to bad practices where the Steering Committee is basically the same people having excessive exposure every election cycle. An organization does not grow on repetition. It grows on change. YOU are trusted by the organization to make sound decisions on your own, and to place those YOU feel are capable of fulfilling the duties of a Steering Committee member who is charged to effect change for the better. There is nothing wrong with adding new blood to the mix, if need be, to encourage change. Therefore, it is important to read the candidate's own position statements, and base your voting decision on those. If a candidate must rely on external support to make their statement, then ask yourself if that candidate is able to make important committee decisions on their own. The current Steering Committee candidates are as follows, with a direct link to their Position Statements (in no particular order): Doug Crawford - https://vcfed.org/position-statement-doug-crawford/ Chris Fala - https://vcfed.org/position-statement-chris-fala/ Alex Jacocks - https://vcfed.org/position-statement-alex-jacocks/ Jeff Salzman - https://vcfed.org/position-statement-jeff-salzman/ Dean Notatnicola - https://vcfed.org/position-statement-for-dean-notarnicola/ Ethan O'Toole - https://vcfed.org/position-statement-for-ethan-otoole/ Adam Michlin - https://vcfed.org/position-statement-adam-michlin/ There are a lot of candidates, and it is more important than ever to understand where each candidate stands. Ask yourself if they represent YOUR beliefs? Even if you already voted, please take the time today to re-read all of the Position Statements. Pick the three candidates YOU feel will help the organization promote the needed changes to grow. If your vote remains the same, it's trusted that you voted in good conscience and the organization is thankful for your vote. If you wish to reconsider your vote, you can still do so. The voting rules are to take your most recent vote up to December 7, 11:59PM EST. You can click on the original voting link you received from Chris Fala (provided below) and cast a new vote if you wish. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqnOZddYcoHTc59HLVn4QxWaEAdNehGL3… Remember, this is YOUR organization. Make sure you are voting for those who YOU trust to guide the organization in the direction you wish to see it go. Thank you for taking the time to read this message. Sincerely, Jeff Salzman

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OT: Interesting Electronics Project/Kit
by Chris Fala 07 Dec '22

07 Dec '22

I am sure many of you already saw this if you are subscribed to the Hackaday e-mail newsletter, but I wanted to share just in case. It immediately reminded me, as mentioned in the article, of the Radio Shack x-in-1 kits, a few of which I had as a kid. It got ideas flowing in my head. https://hackaday.io/project/188464-dc-zia-30-in-one-badge https://www.tindie.com/products/hamster/dczia-30-in-one-defcon-30-badge/

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Article on Tom's Hardware
by Gregg Levine 06 Dec '22

06 Dec '22

Hello! Google maintains a newsfeed that surfaces on those devices that properly grok it. (Phones and IOS devices other than Phones.) Anyway the reporter for Tom's hardware reported how an individual in the UK which is documented here: https://www.tomshardware.com/news/raspberry-pi-psion-sidecar Essentially the fellow stuck a Pi Zero W into a box and connected to the thing. And the complete details are in his (the builder) connected to that blog. Here: https://www.kianryan.co.uk/2022-11-28-psion-sidecar-ppp-modem-and-terminal/ Suffice to say it bothers me because that's one family of handhelds that seemingly missed me. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again."

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Rockwell R65F11A FORTH Chips Available
by Jonathan Chapman 06 Dec '22

06 Dec '22

All, I recently bought three Rockwell R65F11A FORTH chips from the following listing: https://www.ebay.com/itm/185625244395 Not affiliated with the seller. They took over a month to arrive, but are genuine, and work fine in a perfboard project I'm building! I haven't tested every single I/O bit but it comes up and runs RSC FORTH V1.7 dev ROMs. The chips that I received are not relabeled and have original 1986 markings. Seller accepted an offer of $19/ea from me, but I did buy three. These don't come up very often, and are much more prototype-friendly than the R65F12, which has more I/O lines but is packaged in a QUIP-64. Thanks, Jonathan

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Big UK retro-tech event in May 2023
by Stephen 06 Dec '22

06 Dec '22

https://www.retrotechuk.com/ Organised by:- https://www.bvws.org.uk/events/diary.php Stephen WaltersProfessional Celebrity Photographer / G7VFYwww.facebook.com/mister35mm Tel 07956-544202

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