March 2022 - vcf-midatlantic

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] The sounds of computing media
by Chris Fala 16 Mar '22

16 Mar '22

HA, fun! The one sound I wish I could hear on a regular basis, that isn't exactly in the category of your video, is the sound of an original IBM PC (10MB) hard drive pinging away. The computer lab in college had a couple of those, and I would hear it coming from the next room while I did my assignments on the Apple IIe (only the advanced students got to use the IBMs). I am sad that the memory of that sound is fading from my mind. Chris On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 10:19 AM Peter Fletcher via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I was bored on Sunday and made a short video of the sounds of inserting > various computing media into mainly old machines. I’ve been told it is ASMR > for geeks. I hope you enjoy it. > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y20Bgui6ds&t=18s

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Fwd: [IA ORG Leads] Bldg 9010D - Volunteer Center
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Mar '22

16 Mar '22

FYI: This person removed themselves from the list. We won't be hearing from them again. On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 1:20 AM skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Ok so whenever Old Mother Hubbard Jim Rosen gets his girdle twisted up, a > formal comment is deemed necessary. Others know how to deal with a joke. > Others see the their precious forum/list all sullied up. Grow a pair for > goodness sake. I'm out bitches. On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, 10:57:07 PM > EDT, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > wrote: > > On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 7:20 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > So inappropriate! > > > > Yes. Let's keep a little decorum on this list everyone, please. > > > > > > Sent from: > > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > > On Mar 15, 2022, at 6:44 PM, Joseph Giliberti via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Is that what we're supposed to do? > > > > On Tue, Mar 15, 2022, 5:19 PM skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Hell you could have a gathering of gay men who would howl like banshees > if > > > a dame walked in, so there you go! > > > > > > > > >

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Advertising for VCF East 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Mar '22

16 Mar '22

If anyone wants to use this great text, please feel free: "Ever wonder about the roots of today’s technological society? Did you spend Covid nostalgically playing old video games from the past on an emulator? Do you want to get hands-on with computers ranging from the 1960’s thru the early 1990’s? Come to the Vintage Computer Festival East in Wall, NJ on April 22nd thru April 24th, 2022. On Friday, April 22nd, there are classes in everything from programming the Apple II computer to "learn to solder” sessions for both kids and adults. You can even solder together your own Intel based computer with our partner GlitchWorks. On Saturday and Sunday (April 23rd & 24th), join us for hands-on exhibits of vintage and classic computers along with talks from the people who were at the beginning of vintage computer history. Learn how vintage computers lead to today’s world of technology becoming commonplace instead of niche hobby. This year we have two themes for our weekend talks: Women in computing and Computers for the Masses. Talks include a reunion of Commodore employees talking about their days working at Commodore Computers as well as the creators of the Commodore Vic-20 and C64. Talks by Margaret Morabito, the editor of RUN magazine. Learn the history of video game programming starting with the Atari 2600 to modern times with Burger Becky a long-time veteran of the video game industry. Consignment sales will be open all weekend where our members will be selling everything from vintage Apple to Zenith computers and everything in between, as well as parts for computers, peripherals, and other vintage computer equipment. Who knows you may find the items to complete your nostalgic journey back to the 1980’s. Will you find the personal and home computer that you have been looking for? Learn more about the Vintage Computer Festival East at https://vcfed.org/wp/events/vintage-computer-festival-east" ========================================= 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] The sounds of computing media
by Jason Perkins 16 Mar '22

16 Mar '22

I've tried to make a few of these recordings too: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFX6_3x7JTaVKFKG9loTf_RVnDpYxc17 -J On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 10:18 AM Peter Fletcher via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I was bored on Sunday and made a short video of the sounds of inserting > various computing media into mainly old machines. I’ve been told it is ASMR > for geeks. I hope you enjoy it. > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y20Bgui6ds&t=18s -- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085

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The sounds of computing media
by Peter Fletcher 16 Mar '22

16 Mar '22

I was bored on Sunday and made a short video of the sounds of inserting various computing media into mainly old machines. I’ve been told it is ASMR for geeks. I hope you enjoy it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y20Bgui6ds&t=18s

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Fwd: [IA ORG Leads] Bldg 9010D - Volunteer Center
by Jeffrey Brace 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 7:20 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > So inappropriate! > Yes. Let's keep a little decorum on this list everyone, please. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > On Mar 15, 2022, at 6:44 PM, Joseph Giliberti via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Is that what we're supposed to do? > > On Tue, Mar 15, 2022, 5:19 PM skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > Hell you could have a gathering of gay men who would howl like banshees if > > a dame walked in, so there you go! > > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Fwd: [IA ORG Leads] Bldg 9010D - Volunteer Center
by Jeffrey Brace 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

On Tue, Mar 15, 2022 at 5:19 PM skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > All that needs be done is a) lock the door, especially if people are all > naked up. B) put a sign on the door that says STFO. > The front door is locked and has an access code. Nobody should be entering the building if they are not part of the group that is inside. It doesn't matter who they are. > > I certainly feel for those women who had a man walk in on them. Hell you > could have a gathering of gay men who would howl like banshees if a dame > walked in, so there you go! >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Fwd: [IA ORG Leads] Bldg 9010D - Volunteer Center
by Joseph Giliberti 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Is that what we're supposed to do? On Tue, Mar 15, 2022, 5:19 PM skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Hell you could have a gathering of gay men who would howl like banshees if > a dame walked in, so there you go! >

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Fwd: [IA ORG Leads] Bldg 9010D - Volunteer Center
by Jeffrey Brace 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

Please read the message below from Mike Ruane, CEO of InfoAge. Just an FYI that he wanted me to pass on to our group. Thank you for your attention to this matter! ========================================= 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 ---------- Forwarded message --------- To All - Please pass out to all your members that the Volunteer Center is going to be very busy now and in the months ahead. As such, the building will be occupied by various groups of men, women and children from faith-based groups, VCF-E attendees, boy and girl scouts, sea cadets, school groups, etc. When occupied by any of these groups, the building is OFF LIMITS!! We recently had the case of one of our male volunteers walking into the building unannounced while women were present. This is unacceptable and could lead to problems for InfoAge and the individual(s) involved. Thanks!! Mike Ruane CEO of InfoAge

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OT / Workshop Materials
by Martin Flynn 15 Mar '22

15 Mar '22

CDL continued our post covid restock, here's the shopping list * ESD wristbands * ESD grounding adapters * Metric hardware assortment * Clip-on reflector work lights * Additional PANAVISE 333 circuit board holders * New large format monitors in the makerspace * New benches * Heatshrink * Purple (low strength) locktite * Blue (medium strength) locktite So what else is missing?

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