July 2022 - vcf-midatlantic

UPS units FTGH
by Mike Loewen 28 Jul '22

28 Jul '22

I have 3 APC UPS units which I can bring to this weekend's workshop: 2 SU2200 rack mount (3U) 1 SC 450 (1U) All need batteries. Let me know off-list if you want one or more. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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The cool things you might find in the warehouse (1979 internal Apple memo)
by Adam Michlin 28 Jul '22

28 Jul '22

Hi Everyone, We found this working in the warehouse. Thanks go out to Jason Perkins for scanning it and uploading it to the Internet Archive (how would we ever do our jobs without them?) https://archive.org/details/apple-memo-reset-vector We're really wondering if it was truly an internal only memo or if it was an internal memo that was copied and sent out to the dealers, though. We posted the first page to the Apple II Enthusiasts Facebook group and no one did the typical "Meh... ", so who knows? Best wishes, -Adam

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Photos from VCF South East
by Andrew Diller 27 Jul '22

27 Jul '22

I didn't see anyone post photos from SE so here are some. They are not mine- they were posted publicly elsewhere, i'm just passing them along. If you just want to see the FujiNet go right here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15r_82tzzu5CAzOHZ4qAJHOTHp9vWoWJj/view <https://drive.google.com/file/d/15r_82tzzu5CAzOHZ4qAJHOTHp9vWoWJj/view> Otherwise: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oduU1noyT44HjF26cmA8OKtksNxuy4Ij <https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1oduU1noyT44HjF26cmA8OKtksNxuy4Ij> Thanks to Andrew Taylor for taking these (I don't know him). I'm sorry I missed this, it looks like a nice show. Am planning to make MidWest later this year in person. -andy

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Date for Holiday Party?
by Dave McGuire 26 Jul '22

26 Jul '22

On 7/25/22 13:32, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > Yes, I think the steering committee did take a wrong turn on this one. "Opinions vary." > The event will not be happening during the winter. It won't? > Did anyone really have an issue with the title “Festivus”, really? I did. I thought it was dumb and maybe a bit immature. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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Looking for Data20 cartridge for VIC20
by Richard Cini 26 Jul '22

26 Jul '22

All — I’m looking for a Data 20 “Display Master” 40-column expansion card for the VIC-20 as I’m planning on doing a recreation of it. If anyone has one they’re willing to part with, please let me know. Thanks! Rich http://cini.classiccmp.org/ Long Island S100 User’s Group Get Outlook<https://aka.ms/qtex0l> for iOS

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Date for Holiday Party? - Name of the party.
by Bryan Pope 25 Jul '22

25 Jul '22

Acronym FTW! Now just make it recursive. On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 3:10 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > YES! > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Jul 25, 2022, at 2:48 PM, Jeff S via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Let's call it: > > > > Fantastic > > Event > > Shared > > Typically > > In a > > Very > > Unorthodox > > Setting > > > >> On Mon, Jul 25, 2022 at 2:07 PM Douglas Crawford via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> We did, I recall, all agree we were ready to let "festivus" go > >> as an operating name of that party. > >> Probably for varying reasons- tired of it, immature, > >> ready for a fresh departure from old days. > >> We simply failed at that point to come up with a good > >> new way to refer to it publicly. We were tired. > >> > >> > >

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Desired: Amiga 1200 kb/flop/shields, Sun Voyager bag. a3000 face/flop
by Ethan O'Toole 25 Jul '22

25 Jul '22

Parts Ethan needs for incomplete systems: Amiga 1200 floppy, keyboard, shields (Or checkmate case for A1200) Amiga 3000 front plastic face, floppy Sun Voyager padded bag I have an Apple III monitor, in original box, working in the NoVA area if anyone would be interested in such an item. Also, Winter starts when cargo shorts stop. - Ethan

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Date for Holiday Party?
by Christian Liendo 25 Jul '22

25 Jul '22

Is there a date for the holiday party? I only see the following Jul 30, 31 – Repair Workshop @ InfoAge Aug 6, 7 – VCF West – @ CHM Sep 10-11 – VCF Midwest Oct 8 – Swap Meet @ InfoAge

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Repair Workshop Reminder for July 30 & 31, 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Jul '22

24 Jul '22

Signup for July 2022 Repair Workshop here: July 2022 Repair Workshop Signup Sheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oUoYSVelMEb8IvR3X2xn4sXlKscOfxI9mhU…> 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*: July 30 & 31, 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 == 10 A.M. 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/1oUoYSVelMEb8IvR3X2xn4sXlKscOfxI9mhU…> 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 afternoon*: Pizza from Attilios (Tinton Falls) *Saturday Night Dinner at 7PM?*: Options: * Ottos * Robinson Ale House * MJs * Brick House Tap and Tavern * Main Street Bar and Grill Signup here for Saturday Dinner <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11lx8OipqimgAFBN-kf6kqrbFcSeCpcvUDrH…> *Sunday Morning*: Bagel order from Delicious Bagels Sign-up HERE <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IkYa7liDJlP3LiXXrPYNQzOysSHVf9xwbN4…> *Sunday Afternoon*: Wawa GATE: Please close the gate behind you at all times. We want to make sure that museum visitors pay at the InfoAge front desk 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.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 <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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Butler In a Box (Home Automation in 1989!)
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Jul '22

22 Jul '22

Someone was looking to give this away. I never heard of it. I really wonder how reliable it really is though. Has anyone else heard of this? https://www.weirduniverse.net/blog/comments/butler_in_a_box ========================================= 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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