November 2023 - vcf-midatlantic

OT / Assistance requested - technology bucket list items
by Martin A. Flynn 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

As part of the technology bucket list, the plan is to cut admin over to the FiOS on 01/20/2024, so we can be rid of the last of the main post cable modems. Assuming InfoAge management provide access to the administration suite (including the secured offices and the attic), the plan is to start around 9:00 AM and wrap by 1:00 PM on 01/20/2024. Martin Flynn

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Stuff I'm bringing to the swap meet Mac IBM Atari & more
by Joseph Giliberti 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

Hey Everyone! I'm trying to reduce/condense my collection and am trying to find new caregivers for some of my treasures. I haven't determined pricing on most things, but I will say that I know that eBay sold prices are not usually realistic. Some of what I'll be bringing: - Macintosh II system w/ two video cards and two monitors, keyboard and mouse. Untested. Computer has the logic board from a IIfx, so it's not a true II. There's no battery damage on the board. - IBM PC/AT 5170 w/ EGA card (with memory daughterboard), Ad Lib card and a AT RAMBank card half-filled with 1MiB. Also included is fully-working Model F AT keyboard, which will not be sold separately. Lastly, I have the rare 5154 EGA monitor to complete the set. The computer had been sitting for 25 years prior to my acquiring it and I have never plugged it in. I expect many tantalum caps will pop. - Many monitors of different brands and technologies, most are between 13 and 16 inches, and half are styled to match the IBM PS/2. Nothing is tested, but I will be bringing a Sencore computer monitor analyzer, - Various 8-bit Atari, Apple II and Amiga hardware. - 1979 Stern Lectronamo pinball machine. It's in decent cosmetic condition but it needs board and connector work. It uses a bally boardset. No battery damage. Parts to rebuild all connectors and many capacitor kits are included. New legs are included. I'd like to get $500 for it. I'm not going to bring it unless I have a seriously interested party. - Other various things as I did them out Regards, Joe Giliberti

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OT / Host site work supporting the TLM-18 Antenna
by Martin A. Flynn 28 Nov '23

28 Nov '23

One More time: Wrap up (and hopefully close-out) is scheduled for Saturday, 12/02/2023 starting at 10:00 AM. Plan of the day is to wrap up the computer / camera / network tasks, along with installing the console brackets so the work surface can be fitted.If you are available and are interested in helping with the tech work, please contact me off-list. Martin Flynn

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 - Anonymous Survey
by Bob Flanders 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Done On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 2:53 PM Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Done. > On Monday, November 27, 2023 at 10:33:38 AM EST, Daveyk021 via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Done! > > On Sun, Nov 26, 2023 at 10:30 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Please fill out this survey for Pre-VCF East 2024: > > https://bit.ly/vcfe2024pre > > > > Thanks! > > > > Jeff Brace > > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > > VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager > > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > > https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> > > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org > > > >

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VCF East 2024 - Anonymous Survey
by Jeffrey Brace 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Please fill out this survey for Pre-VCF East 2024: https://bit.ly/vcfe2024pre Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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OT: Youtube & AI at work in video selection?
by Neil Cherry 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

(I've also posted this to the CDL list but they are not CC'd here). I've been poking around Youtube entertaining myself with various videos. But while poking around I've been noticing a few trends. The first is the blatant AI made videos. Most are the rather poorly made videos with a very monotone & robotic voice. Some are more noticeable at higher speeds. I tend to watch the videos at 2x speed otherwise I get bored. But much more disturbing is a second trend of what appears to be AI selected videos to a collection of unrelated material. Such as various scientific videos on a doll making feed (weird). Today I started seeing a much more disturbing trend of AI fakes being combined with an unrelated feed. Has anyone else noticed this? BTW, Youtube's AI doesn't seem to work very well as it keeps giving me videos I've already told it I've watched or not interested in. -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ

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VCF-MA Steering Committee Nominees
by Jeff Salzman 23 Nov '23

23 Nov '23

Greetings everyone, The nominations for the upcoming VCF-MA Steering Committee openings are closed. The following people, in no particular order, have been nominated and have accepted their nominations: Thomas Gilinsky Dave McGuire Marcus Mera Ian Litchfield Dave Shevitt Each of the candidates should have their Position Statements made available on the VCF website by the time voting begins on November 26. As members of this mailing list (who have registered for membership on or before October 27, 2023) you will be eligible to vote for the two Steering Committee openings. We ask that you take the time to read all of the candidate's position statements when provided and make informed decisions on who you would want to represent members of the committee who helps guide the nature, purpose, and activity of the Vintage Computer Federation - Mid Atlantic chapter. On behalf of the current Steering Committee members, good luck to the current Steering Committee candidates. Polls will open on November 26, 2023 with instructions on how you can cast your vote(s). Thank you, Jeff Salzman Chairman VCF-MA Steering Committee

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A Burroughs something on Facebook marketplace
by Joseph Giliberti 23 Nov '23

23 Nov '23

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6869726749748191/?mibextid=dXMIcH

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VCF Steering Committee Nominations (coming to a close)
by Jeff Salzman 22 Nov '23

22 Nov '23

Time is counting down to the end of the nomination period for the VCF Steering Committee. If you wish to nominate someone, please email the nomination by 11:59PM Pacific Time (2:59M Eastern Time) by emailing the nomination to any of the current Steering Committee members listed below. The nominee will be able to accept the nomination after the cutoff time/date as long as the nomination comes in before the deadline. So far, the following people have been nominated and have accepted the nomination: Thomas Gilinsky Dave McGuire Marcus Mera Ian Litchfield For those who have accepted nominations already, please prepare your Position Statement as soon as possible for the voting period. Thank you, Jeff Salzman Chairman VCF-MA Steering Committee Please email your nominations to any of the following Steering Committee members: Alexander Jacocks - alex.jacocks(a)vcfed.org Dave McGuire - dave.mcguire(a)vcfed.org Douglas Crawford - douglas.crawford(a)vcfed.org Jason Perkins - jason.perkins(a)vcfed.org Jeff Salzman - jeff.salzman(a)vcfed.org.

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Internet in 9010
by Martin A. Flynn 22 Nov '23

22 Nov '23

Swapped out the core switch this morning, can see the 9010 Cameras remotely so service was restored. Will need to Rebooot the edge switch in the 9010 attic, that can wait until after the holiday.

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