July 2022 - vcf-midatlantic

Commodore 1702 door
by svcatitc＠aol.com 20 Apr '23

20 Apr '23

Jeffrey Brace jeffrey at vcfed.org Writes:Wed Sep 2 13:48:24 EDT 2020 Sounds like an Outer Limits episode where the world was taken apart and remade every moment and sometimes they made mistakes which is why when you lose your keys you find time in a place that you already searched. I thought this was a Spielberg "Amazing Stories" episode, obviously not. The episode is: "A Matter of Minutes" is the third segment of the fifteenth episode from the first season (1985–86) of the television series The Twilight Zone. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Matter_of_Minutes I remember that scene where the couple is in the "Void of White Space" and the "Supervisor of the Maintenance of Time" says: (paraphrasing) "Ya know how you go back to look for something you know is supposed to be there multiple times and then it finally is where you thoughtit should be? That's us. We forgot something. We are now working on moving Christmas!" I personally call them the "Minute-Ahead" men and you may hear me at a workshop cursing at them!!!! I DOOO BELIEVE! Bill Inderrieden

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8-bits and 80 columns
by John Heritage 16 Dec '22

16 Dec '22

Hey all -- Which (popular) 8-bit computers gained "easy" or even "standard" 80 column support? I know there are a ton more 8bits than I'll list below, but my understanding is: Atari 8bit -- XEP80 official accessory but almost no one bought it; used joystick ports.. slow and limited 80 column (black and white?). Atari did have a 60 column graphics/text mode IIRC. there is a software hack that uses narrow characters for '80 columns' but hard to read, and came out after the machine was no longer commerically sold. Apple II - supported via cards. If 80 column support became common, when did it become common? what was normal for color count, etc? C64 - C128 mode natively offered 80 column support; millions of these sold. So maybe common later on? 16 colors. PET - no 80 column? C Plus/4 - software hack? ZX Spectrum -- available via some clones only, not common? BBC Micro - Looks like a native mode for 80 column support? TRS-80 - no native 80 column support? Thanks! John

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RR's Apple1 Prototype for Auction
by Andrew Diller 01 Aug '22

01 Aug '22

If you have some extra cash and are into these things: https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/lot-detail/345735106445006-steve-jobs-39… <https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/lot-detail/345735106445006-steve-jobs-39…> Of interest: "This Apple-1 prototype, listed as #2 on the Apple-1 Registry and considered 'lost' until recently, was examined and authenticated in 2022 by Apple-1 expert Corey Cohen. It is accompanied by Cohen's notarized thirteen-page report." Corey keeping busy! Does this boot to anything? -andy

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Breakfast Tomorrow
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Jul '22

30 Jul '22

We are meeting at 9AM at Blue Swan Diner-- ========================================= 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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HOPE 2022
by Christian Liendo 30 Jul '22

30 Jul '22

Who attended HOPE 2022? I didn't go but I'm looking for opinions on it

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: time to downsize
by Bob Shuster 30 Jul '22

30 Jul '22

Just added: TRS-80 Model 1 systems, Model 4, two Color Computer 2 systems, plus related software and documentation. Please take a look again and see if there’s anything you’d be interested in - I know several people have asked about the Model 4! I’ll go through the TRS-80 related books next - there are a lot. The Model 4 set me back a while as I needed to repair the floppy power supply (thanks to some help here) and I’ve been playing with it since! I've been regularly marking the sold and sale pending items, thank you guys so much! And once again - many thanks to those who have adopted some of my babies so far. The link: http://www.theshusters.com/bobvintage.html <http://www.theshusters.com/bobvintage.html> Please don't share without asking me. Currently just open to this group - my contact info is intentionally missing from the webpages. If you can read this, you have my email. Email me with questions or offers! Please don't make offers on the list, but if you want to discuss my process and feel the group would benefit, then by all means knock yourself out! :) Bob Shuster (Original message below) ---- Well, folks, I've gotten to the age where I need to seriously downsize my hobbies and collections, not wanting to leave it to my children to have to deal with in later years. (I had to do that recently for a relative.) On the electronics side, I've decided to concentrate on my vintage video game systems - and therefore sell off most of my vintage computer stuff. My collection includes mostly 8-bit stuff: TRS-80 Models I, IV, M100, etc. - Atari 400, 800, Portfolio, ST, etc. - C64/VIC20 - T/S1000 (including an unbuilt kit), Apple II, II+, IIe, IIe Platinum, IIgs - Wang WLTC - Mattel Aquarius - TI-99/4A - many others that I still have to dig out - plus lots of peripherals, disks, manuals, etc. Also have some newer Macs starting with a Mac Plus in an Apple carrying bag. I'm starting with you guys before trying to list elsewhere, although I may hit some of the dedicated FaceBorg pages (such as for Aquarius and Apple II.) I'm willing to ship some of the smaller items, but in general systems or monitors will need to be picked up here (near the Fort Washington exit of the PA Turnpike) or nearby, and cash or PayPal for payment. I may also consider trades for some of the video game stuff I'm looking for. It pains me to do this, but the clutter is getting out of hand, and I haven't touched most of these in years. It's time for someone else to enjoy. Bob Shuster

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OT - Need help at Camp Evans
by Martin Flynn 30 Jul '22

30 Jul '22

CDL is deploying fiber to replace the problematic Ethernet over Coax (MOCA) feeds to the Hotel and the "H" buildings We will be on site next Saturday (08/06/2022) installing the fiber on the 9059 end of the run to the hotel. Work will involve adding the fiber to the existing bundle (to Building 9032), and cutting out the old ty-wraps. Plenty of trips up and down the stepladders. If you in a position to assist, please email me directly to keep the noise down on the list! Martin Flynn

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would you like to learn more?
by Jeffrey Jonas 30 Jul '22

30 Jul '22

There's a new book about women in computing history: https://www.amazon.com/Proving-Ground-Untold-Programmed-Computer/dp/1538718… Proving Ground: The Untold Story of the Six Women Who Programmed the World's First Modern Computer by Kathy Kleiman that belongs on the shelf aside the chronicles of Grace Hopper, the Secret Rosies, etc. Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly Rise of the Rocket Girls: The Women Who Propelled Us, from Missiles to the Moon to Mars by Nathalia Holt

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Old office equipment up for grabs
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Jul '22

29 Jul '22

The Neptune Library had some very old office equipment and projectors that they need to dispose of. Here is a link to pictures in case anyone else has an interest: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1k6V1UCm5JSDciK_iKsMADV3MpS2EWqGN?us… If you are interested, then let me know and I will put you in contact with the proper person.

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Fwd: Update from the TCF Team!
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Jul '22

29 Jul '22

In case some of you aren't on the TCF mailing list. Here is an update from them. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Trenton Computer Festival <info(a)tcf-nj.org> Date: Fri, Jul 29, 2022 at 2:41 PM Subject: Update from the TCF Team! To: <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> We have now posted all 2022 and most 2021 sessions on YouTube for you to explore and enjoy! When you visit please click SUBSCRIBE and CLICK THE BELL to receive updates! TCF 2023 will be held March 18, 2023 - in either an in person or hybrid format. Planning for an exciting even - with some fun surprises is well underway. In the meantime please support us by spreading the news of our YouTube library - and please subscribe - it really helps our channel grow! Have an awesome rest of the summer and take care! TCF Team Visit the TCF YouTube Channel Now! <https://tcf-nj.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=00b777f8a69986c070ecbcb76&…> *Copyright © 2022 TCF-NJ, All rights reserved.* You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. *Our mailing address is:* TCF-NJ PO Box 7718 Ewing, NJ 08628-0718 Add us to your address book <https://tcf-nj.us7.list-manage.com/vcard?u=00b777f8a69986c070ecbcb76&id=b65…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences <https://tcf-nj.us7.list-manage.com/profile?u=00b777f8a69986c070ecbcb76&id=b…> or unsubscribe from this list <https://tcf-nj.us7.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=00b777f8a69986c070ecbcb76&…>. [image: Email Marketing Powered by Mailchimp] <http://www.mailchimp.com/email-referral/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm…>

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