January 2024 - vcf-midatlantic

Niklaus Wirth passed away
by Christian Liendo 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

We lost a titan of programming languages, programming methodology, software engineering and hardware design. Niklaus Wirth passed away on the first of January. We mourn a pioneer, colleague, mentor and friend. https://twitter.com/Bertrand_Meyer/status/1742613897675178347

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CompuMuseum is looking for speakers
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

Hello everyone, Jim from CompuMuseum is organizing for upcoming World Computer Day, February 15th. He is looking for speakers on any of the two devices below (Transac and Illiac) Or anyone who worked on those devices. Here is the info: It's a two hour presentation. Each speaker talks for 15 minutes with Q&A. *World Computer Day 2024, February 15th * Theme of Event THE BIG THREE EARLY COMPUTING INNOVATIONS *Looking Beyond the Famous Computer Successes Historical Significance of an Apparently Failed Project Rethinking Failure in Computer Heritage * Philco Transac - Philco of Philadelphia 15 made of 1st one; CHM has a 212 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philco_computers ORDVAC to ILLIAC - For Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland The University of Illinois Tie with Aberdeen. Ordvac to Illiac Series For the University of Illinois. All one off machines. Pieces at CHM. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ILLIAC I can forward you his info if you have any suggestions. Thanks! Jeff

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Jan '24

01 Jan '24

VCF East 2024 prep is full steam ahead: https://vcfed.org/2023/12/31/vcf-east-2024-is-coming-april-12-13-14-infoage/ VCF East 2024 planning is into motion! We will still be at InfoAge. Dates are April 12, 13, 14. Some important links: Exhibit Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB5_Mt0jD38IfXcEcRy8OAHpyTqy0jDEJ…> Vendor Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlwl-OYc8pv8EdN7ELgzx375doYKSpnvc…> Speaker Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnSsxO0GmwDeonaBDDXCdxkHajQdKSPE-…> Volunteer Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF33aZBQL57vymsP98JWazK1h1IcHHqbM…> *Consignment* registration is coming soon. We are redoing the consignment process and it will be even better than last year! Also we have a new location for consignment that is twice as large! More updates to come! Streaming live: VCF East updates on Saturday, January 13 at 6:30PM EST <https://youtube.com/live/V93m5bFmTnk?feature=share> 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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InfoAge hours around VCF East
by Josh Knight 01 Jan '24

01 Jan '24

I’m planning my first visit to VCF East. I’m interested in checking out the other exhibits that InfoAge offers while I’m in the area (traveling ~9 hours), but I’m wondering how realistic that is. Are the exhibits open before/after VCF? Are they open during VCF? Should I plan an extra day or two? Any suggestions? Thanks Josh

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