February 2022 - vcf-midatlantic

Tektronix stuff for sale
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

Someone who isn't on our list has some Tektronix stuff that he wants to bring to our VCF Swap Meet and wants to know if anyone is interested in any of it before he lugs it to the swap meet. Take a look and let me know if you are interested: Here is the PDF: < https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iTjYMAC8OQljw-tvTGv5KhUSB5nTvE2H/view?usp=… > ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Lorrinda Cherry passed away
by Neil Cherry 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

On 2/22/22 08:28, Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > Thank you for the information. > Bobby > On Monday, February 21, 2022, 08:41:00 AM EST, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic<vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Thank you for sharing this. > > I saw one article discuss her, and I hope to see more. I've seen a few but I was looking for Writer's Work Bench for Linux and came across her name and the fact that VCF is honoring Women in Computing. -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry ncherry(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies

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Lorrinda Cherry passed away
by Neil Cherry 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

Not related to my family but on the topic of Women in CS, Lorrinda Cherry passed away around Feb 15th. https://lwn.net/ml/tuhs/CAKH6PiVi+JoxDG7ACMG5G+qnTkxTMsohGx6Wq3UNVkogO4N0Vg… For those who are not aware of Lorrinda's background she created dc, bc, eqn and worked on the Writer's Work Bench (GNU style today). -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry ncherry(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies

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Can someone diagnose a Vic20 Saturday morning?
by Eric Rangell 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

Hi all, I have a Vic20 that the seller told me was rescued from the garbage. Looking at it I found 2 issues - photos here: https://twitter.com/RatifyArticle1/status/1495851785885560841 <https://twitter.com/RatifyArticle1/status/1495851785885560841> It still doesn’t have video when turned on. I have a list of the chips to check - they are all receiving power. Let me know if anyone will be available to take a look at it and try to diagnose the problem in the CDL sometime between 7am and 1pm Saturday. Thanks, Eric

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Repair Workshop Signup - Feb 26 & 27, 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

Yes. There is a repair workshop the same day as the swap meet, but the repair workshop starts when the swap meet ends, which is at 2PM. Signup for February 2022 Repair Workshop here: February 2022 Repair Workshop Signup Sheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r72zeq40D-uuTUObIuGkL1dUgWAav1uWoMO…> Spaces are first come first serve to the CDL space. Limited space available. Overflow space in 9032-A building. Sign up to guarantee a space in your preferred area!!! *DATES*: February 26 & 27, 2022 *LOCATIONS:* InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ 1) Building 9059 (CDL Hackerspace - Formerly IXR) AND 2) Building 9032-A (Old workshop area in main building) TIME: Saturday START time = 2PM END time = 11PM. Sunday START time = 10 A.M. and END = 5 P.M. *SIGNUP HERE!*: Signup sheet Click HERE! <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r72zeq40D-uuTUObIuGkL1dUgWAav1uWoMO…> Face Masks are required for non-vaccinated people. Vaccinated people have the option to wear masks, but they are highly recommended. *COST:*- $15 per person, PER day. This money goes to InfoAge and CDL. - $25 per night for those wanting to stay overnight (Money goes to InfoAge). Please pay ME upon arrival. Cash or PayPal is acceptable as payment. Ask ahead of time if you need to use a credit card. *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. - You can pay via PayPal to paypal(a)vcfed.org. or to me via cash or credit card in person. *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. - If you need particular tools that you don't own or particular parts, please post to the list for those going. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Let everyone know what project you are working on ahead of time to inspire collaboration. *DRINKS*: You should bring your own. We have a refrigerator in CDL to keep them cold. VCF will buy some water and soft drinks for member use. *FOOD*: *Saturday Night Dinner at 7PM?*: Not sure if anyone wants to go out after a long day at the swap meet. There may be some leftover food from the swap meet. Options: * Ottos * Robinson Ale House * MJs * Brick House Tap and Tavern * Main Street Bar and Grill *Sunday Morning*: Bagel order from Delicious Bagels Sign-up HERE <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LJZWBCAmhHoEPU4ImM5rG_fk5ilYA2uFje4…> *Sunday Afternoon*: Wawa GATE: Please close the gate behind you at all times. We want to discourage random strangers from wandering the campus during museum hours. PARKING: Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. QUESTIONS? Contact Jeff Brace PHONE: (7 3 2 ) 7 5 9 - 1 7 8 3 EMAIL: jeffrey AT VCFED DOT ORG Have fun everyone! ========================================= 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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IBM ServerGuide CD's needed
by skogkatt007＠yahoo.com 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

I need the ones that are specific to the xSeries 350 / Netfinity 6000. Moocho grassyass.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: time to downsize
by Bob Shuster 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

Update: I’m finally going through the Apple II systems. Any Apple II experts/aficionados who might be willing to help me ID and value stuff? I have an Apple II Plus, an Apple IIe, and an Apple IIe Platinum (and I thought I had a gs somewhere but haven’t located it yet.) I also have a few peripherals and a bunch of expansion cards (plus of course the installed boards.) Bob Shuster

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Looking for an IBM 5162 (XT 286) Motherboard
by Alexander Jacocks 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

All, I’m (still!) looking for a motherboard for my otherwise perfect XT 286. If anyone has a spare, and is coming to the swap meet, please let me know what you are looking to get for it. Many thanks! - Alex

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Sun LSA800 18.1" LCD Monitors
by Stephen A Edwards 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

I have two Sun LSA800 18.1" LCD Monitors, which are interesting only because they have Sun's 13W3 connectors (in addition to VGA) so they can work directly with 90s-era Sun machines. One of them has a bad (cracked) panel, but the backlight, controller, etc. are all OK. Does anybody have a panel with a bad controller that could use these parts for repair? The other is working fine, albeit missing its bizarre 14V power supply (replacements can be ordered on Amazon!). Is someone interested in purchasing this at the swapmeet?

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Need Amiga 1000 boot disks for VCF museum
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

On Sat, Feb 19, 2022 at 1:42 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Aren’t both discs needed Kickstart and Workbench for 1000? > Yes. We don't have the Workbench 1.3 working, but we have the Kickstart 1.3 working. We have Workbench 1.2 disks, but no Kickstart 1.2 disk. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > On Feb 19, 2022, at 12:57 PM, Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > If, when booting the Kickstart, you get the Workbench request screen, then > Kickstart is good. > > We might have a number of Workbench disks in the museum. Maybe even some > Kickstart disks. I can help look for them next weekend. > > We can probably ask Ian if his disk imager can produce either one of them. > > Jeff Salzman > > On Sat, Feb 19, 2022, 11:13 AM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > The museum's Amiga 1000 boot disks appear to be not working. I'm not sure > > if it is the Kickstart or the Workbench disk . We usually used Ver 1.3. > Not > > sure if Ver 1.2 works on that machine too. > > > > Can someone bring a copy? > > > > Thanks! > > > > ========================================= > > Jeff Brace > > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > > http://www.vcfed.org/ > > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org > > > >

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