December 2023 - vcf-midatlantic

FESTIVUS IS TODAY! Starting at 10AM
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Dec '23

09 Dec '23

VCF paid an extra $100 for the good weather should be about 50 degrees fahrenheit. this is for Saturday only! Sunday will not be so good, so beware! Let me know that you are coming. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mB-jnNK4eSuH1AKXVlJdudKPKyeBYgeDJCI…> Potluck Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arqjLWO62XNKAKbbYMiEZQmlxlNn0R4teVX…> Video Game Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jWjr4FwdX5dMeKR8BSlkvCJpOYa3y6OX-uA…> Swap Meet Buy and Sell List <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C0e0YwN-p_gl5i249rRBx9LYmyZMce3AqeC…> Volunteer Signup List <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JOMNQP-S--jbbwDrm0aGCHQXcO5BHvrjia3…> Museum Docent Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q27XAYQaKD89woQac-V-dBZChBtSIF9xDjK…> Swag Request <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QpqqVjZeDQYn9_KFjJ_oIwkWONoqcapo2bz…> *DATE AND TIME: * Saturday, December 9 from 10AM until very late into the night. *LOCATION:* At InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 *BUILDING:* *9010-D*, A.K.A. *The Visitors Center*, A.K.A. *The Sandy Dorms*, A.K.A. *The bunkrooms* *COST: * $25 per person. No Exceptions. Whether you bring food or not. Eat food or not. We still have to pay for use of the space. It is a bargain with plenty of food, drinks, socializing, swap meet, video games, etc. Any money leftover will be used for next year's Festivus. *OVERNIGHT STAY: * $25 per person, per night. No Exceptions. We have to pay for everyone that sleeps overnight. It doesn't matter where they sleep in the building (i.e. in a bunkbed, couch, floor, etc.) *PAYMENTS*: *IN-PERSON*: Cash, credit card, Apple Pay, etc. through Square. On-line: *PAYPAL*: paypal(a)vcfed.org, Please put a note: Festivus, x people. *VENMO*: @vintagecomputerfederation *FOOD:* No catering. The cost would be too much per person. I will reconsider next year. *Potluck: Sign up to bring your own items*. If you need suggestions, then look at the suggestions column, see what others are bringing or ask me. VCF will buy burgers, hot dogs, some drinks and condiments for dinner. We will cook in the outside trailer. VCF will also buy pizza, subs, etc. for lunch and starter food earlier in the day. *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for SETUP* *SATURDAY: * Fetching Jersey Mike's? Fetching pizza? Cooking burgers starting at 5:30PM Emptying trash, cleaning off tables, etc. *SUNDAY:* Cleanup cafeteria, put back tables, put back bunk beds, etc. *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AS DOCENTS IN THE MUSEUM from 12PM to 5PM.* Questions? Let me know. 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 (732) 759-1783 Thanks!

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Copying Commodore 64 Cartridges
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Dec '23

09 Dec '23

Does anyone have experience copying Commodore 64 cartridges? I'd like to make copies of a cartridge called "Music Machine". I see some on eBay, but they are untested. I'd rather not buy something that might not work. I need it for VCF when we do the NJ Maker's Day at InfoAge. We found it easier and faster to just pop in a cartridge for children and adults to try out music. We use cartridges because they are faster and easier to switch between programs such as paint, music, and programming. In any case, if you have the ability to copy them, I would love to talk to you about it. We have one cartridge that works. 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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Festivus is Tomorrow Saturday December 9, 2023
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Dec '23

09 Dec '23

Here are all the links: Let me know that you are coming. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mB-jnNK4eSuH1AKXVlJdudKPKyeBYgeDJCI…> Potluck Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arqjLWO62XNKAKbbYMiEZQmlxlNn0R4teVX…> Video Game Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jWjr4FwdX5dMeKR8BSlkvCJpOYa3y6OX-uA…> Swap Meet Buy and Sell List <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C0e0YwN-p_gl5i249rRBx9LYmyZMce3AqeC…> Volunteer Signup List <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JOMNQP-S--jbbwDrm0aGCHQXcO5BHvrjia3…> Museum Docent Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q27XAYQaKD89woQac-V-dBZChBtSIF9xDjK…> Swag Request <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QpqqVjZeDQYn9_KFjJ_oIwkWONoqcapo2bz…> *DATE AND TIME: * Saturday, December 9 from 10AM until very late into the night. *LOCATION:* At InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 *BUILDING:* *9010-D*, A.K.A. *The Visitors Center*, A.K.A. *The Sandy Dorms*, A.K.A. *The bunkrooms* *COST: * $25 per person. No Exceptions. Whether you bring food or not. Eat food or not. We still have to pay for use of the space. It is a bargain with plenty of food, drinks, socializing, swap meet, video games, etc. Any money leftover will be used for next years Festivus. *OVERNIGHT STAY: * $25 per person, per night. No Exceptions. We have to pay for everyone that sleeps overnight. It doesn't matter where they sleep in the building (i.e. in a bunkbed, couch, floor, etc.) *PAYMENTS*: *IN-PERSON*: Cash, credit card, Apple Pay, etc. through Square. On-line: *PAYPAL*: paypal(a)vcfed.org, Please put a note: Festivus, x people. *VENMO*: @vintagecomputerfederation *FOOD:* No catering. The cost would be too much per person. I will reconsider next year. *Potluck: Sign up to bring your own items*. If you need suggestions, then look at the suggestions column, see what others are bringing or ask me. VCF will buy burgers, hot dogs, some drinks and condiments for dinner. We will cook in the outside trailer. VCF will also buy pizza, subs, etc. for lunch and starter food earlier in the day. *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for SETUP* *FRIDAY:* Moving tables, moving bunkbeds, furniture, etc. *SATURDAY: * Cooking burgers starting at 5:30PM Emptying trash, cleaning off tables, etc. *SUNDAY:* Cleanup cafeteria, put back tables, put back bunk beds, etc. *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AS DOCENTS IN THE MUSEUM from 12PM to 5PM.* Questions? Let me know. 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 (732) 759-1783

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System Source Repair Workshop - January 27th and 28th
by Ryan Burke 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

System Source is hosting a computer and electronics repair workshop on the weekend of January 27th and 28th. On Saturday, the workshop will be from 9:00AM until 9:00PM, and on Sunday it will be from 9:00AM until 5:00PM. It will be located at 338 Clubhouse Road, Hunt Valley, MD You can register and find more information here: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] New VCF East 2024 Dates: April 12, 13, 14
by Alexander Jacocks 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

Old computers. - Alex ;-) > On Dec 7, 2023, at 5:36 PM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > From: Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] New VCF East 2024 Dates: April 12, 13, 14 > Date: December 7, 2023 at 5:36:08 PM EST > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > > > What is the “theme” for VCF EAST? > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > >> On Dec 7, 2023, at 5:23 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> We have decided to move VCF East to April 12, 13 & 14. There was a >> significant number of people that were traveling to see the solar eclipse >> so that would have impacted attendance significantly. Those dates are >> available at InfoAge and are now reserved. Those are the best dates for >> everyone that are only one week past the original scheduled date. >> >> More details will be coming soon: >> * Consignment moving to a new more spacious location >> * Possible on-site food cooking >> * Discount hotel blocks >> * More great speakers >> * Plus more! >> >> 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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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] F/S @ Festivus Swap Meet - IBM PCjr power brick needed.
by Sentrytv 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] F/S @ Festivus Swap Meet - Can Bring Lots of S100 Stuff, also have Atari, Apple, and Lots More
by Todd George 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

Hahah, OK, just saw this (parsing emails in some sort of relative order of receipt). Sounds good, see you next time! -Todd On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 5:44 PM Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Hi Todd, > I forgot that I will be traveling to San Diego. That weekend, my wife > just reminded me. So sorry for bothering you and have a good holiday. > Bobby > On Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 12:17:41 AM EST, Bob Aviles < > raviles132001(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] , Toshiba Luggable
by Dave McGuire 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

On 12/7/23 21:19, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > I recently picked up one of those Toshiba 3200 luggable computers > The guy only wanted $35 and it worked! > It came with a nice carrying case also! Wow. THAT is a nice score. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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SGI Gear for Sale at Festivus
by Andrew Diller 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

Hello VCF: I have some SGI gear I'm going to start selling off in 2024 and so Festivus is a great place to do a deal. I won't be bringing it all up due to size but I'll list some pieces here and if you are interested email me off-list and we can talk pricing. - SGI Origin 2100 compute deskside. 4 x IP31, 16GB RAM. Lots of ram, cpus but no gfx! - SGI Personal Iris - 4D/20, 12M, R3k and runs 4d1. Keyboard and mouse - SGI Indigo 1 - Elan, R4k, dat (does not work), scsi2sd - boots 4 or 5 - SGI Octane 1 - base model with base gfx. - SGI Fuel - 4G, 300Gb disk, V12 I'll be bringing some smaller stuff to sell at F. but again, i'm not bringing these systems up unless it's to hand over to their new owner! Now is you chance to get a good deal on some working SGI if that is something you are looking for. Don't make me go to ebay with this stuff! -andy

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, Toshiba Luggable
by Sentrytv 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

I recently picked up one of those Toshiba 3200 luggable computers The guy only wanted $35 and it worked! It came with a nice carrying case also! Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On Dec 7, 2023, at 8:19 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 10:57 AM Ethan O'Toole via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>> - ($125) Toshiba T3200 gas plasma Luggable. 1M ram, HD, boots to DOS. >> Survivor. Nice keyboard. >>> Photo from today: https://envs.sh/umb.PNG >>> https://envs.sh/umP.PNG >> >> SEXYYYY But I don't need to bring home more stuff... I don't need to bring >> home more stuff... >> > > *waves hand with jedi mind trick* You will bring home more stuff.

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