January 2024 - vcf-midatlantic

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East Update #1 = 1/13/2024 at 6:30PM EST
by ☼ wil lindsay ☼ 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

Jeff -- Had to duplicate this so you hear it! "Jeff, you do a great job every year and don’t let anybody tell you differently." I can't agree more - and the redundancy in messaging is worth it. On Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 8:30 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Jeff, you do a great job every year and don’t let anybody tell you > differently. > > Personally, I don’t mind the updates and the reminders. > It keeps me posted on what’s going on and the delete button is always > handy. > > Mike R. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Jan 11, 2024, at 8:23 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > On Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 8:12 PM David Gesswein via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > >> Will the important information also be posted somewhere? > >> > > > > The important information is already on the website: > > https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east/ > > I'm updating it as fast as I can with the time that I have. I'm > > multitasking: locking in speakers, processing exhibits, organizing > > meetings, sending emails, organizing swag, etc. > > > > I find that many people don't read it and I have to repeat things and > post > > links again and again. > > A video seemed like a good way to explain stuff in an A/V way. > > > > The video is mostly for new people that are unfamiliar with the campus, > > like where to park, where the talks are, etc. > > Some of it is just to illustrate with video and audio what is already on > > the website. > > It is a good one stop place to get info. > > > > I do post stuff to social media, but somehow people still miss things. I > > post in as many places as I can. It never seems to be enough. > > > > I've already posted important links here: > > > https://vcfed.org/2023/12/31/vcf-east-2024-is-coming-april-12-13-14-infoage/ > > > > I've already told everyone that consignment is in a new location and will > > be twice the size. It's hard to explain where it is without a map. And > hard > > to show without a picture or video. It's hard to show where it is in > > relation to other buildings. > > > > > >> > >>> On Thu, Jan 11, 2024 at 07:38:05PM -0500, Jeffrey Brace via > >>> vcf-midatlantic wrote: > >>> I plan on doing a livestream to update everyone on VCF East: > >>> https://youtube.com/live/V93m5bFmTnk > >>> > >>> Some of this will be to inform people about the layout and > organization, > >>> etc. > >>> > >>> Jeff Brace > >>> Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > >> > >

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VCF East Update #1 = 1/13/2024 at 6:30PM EST
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Jan '24

11 Jan '24

I plan on doing a livestream to update everyone on VCF East: https://youtube.com/live/V93m5bFmTnk Some of this will be to inform people about the layout and organization, etc. Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner

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Person we know on TV
by David Gesswein 09 Jan '24

09 Jan '24

https://video.mpt.tv/video/episode-1101-bvg4go/ Bob Roswell with System Source Computer Museum's Apple 1 at 20 minutes.

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VCF East 2024 Hotel Blocks
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Jan '24

08 Jan '24

Reposting this in case anyone wants to take advantage of the low rates while they last! https://vcfed.org/vcf-east-hotel-blocks/ 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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System Source Workshop - Jan. 27th and 28th
by Ryan Burke 08 Jan '24

08 Jan '24

System Source is hosting another repair workshop in Hunt Valley, Maryland on January 27th and 28th, please check out the link below for more information and to register. https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… We are also looking for volunteers! Either for the event, or in general to help out the museum. If you'd like to help out, please send an email to rburke(a)sysssrc.com

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2024 VCF Events: Repair Workshops, Swap Meets, Festivus
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Jan '24

07 Jan '24

I looked at all potential conflicts with events and InfoAge's schedule. I sent in dates to InfoAge and am awaiting confirmation. *CONFIRMED:* *REPAIR WORKSHOPS* *@SystemSource:* Jan 27 & 28 *@*KennettClassic: Feb. 17 *@InfoAge:* March 2 & 3 *FESTIVUS* December 14 & 15 *NOT CONFIRMED:* *REPAIR WORKSHOPS* @InfoAge: March 23 & 24, 2024 May 4 & 5, 2024 June 22 & 23, 2024 July 27 & 28, 2024 August 24 & 25, 2024 October 5, 6, 2024 November 9 & 10, 2024 *SWAP MEETS* @InfoAge: June 22 November 9 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 / Infrastructure work at Camp Evans in support of InfoAge and the New Jersey Military Technology Museum
by Martin A. Flynn 07 Jan '24

07 Jan '24

*/OT / Infrastructure work at Camp Evans in support of InfoAge and the New Jersey Military Technology Museum:/* 01/13/2024 - planning on mounting the network switch in the Building 9011 attic to support the MTM, and running a handful of cat6 cables through their attic for access points, cameras, and a few IP phones. Of note, this is attic and ladder work, with very little of it at ground level. Assuming the MTMNJ team provides access to their space, the plan is to start around 9:00 AM and wrap by 2:00 PM on 01/13/2024. Please contact me off-list to keep the list clutter down...

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Red Atari 800 at Atari HQ in 1982?
by Wil 07 Jan '24

07 Jan '24

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straight-8 assembly line
by Jeffrey Jonas 05 Jan '24

05 Jan '24

The facebook group "At The Controls" features photos of the straight-8 assembly line https://www.facebook.com/groups/779220482206901/posts/6670280009767556/ Michel Talbot Engineers testing PDP-8 "Straight-8" minicomputers on a production line at Digital Equipment Corporation, Maynard, Massachusetts 1965. Founded in 1957 by Ken Olsen and Harlan Anderson, DEC was one of the most successful computer companies of the 20th century, reaching nearly $14 billion in revenue and over 120,000 employees worldwide. Their seminal contribution - the minicomputer - was the revolutionary bridge between large-scale mainframes and personal computers. Blending a non-traditional business culture with a robust line of commercially successful computers, DEC made computing accessible to multiple new markets and changed the way society used technology. In addition to being smaller, faster, and cheaper than mainframes, the minicomputer was accessible to non-specialized users. Their 12-bit PDP-8 was the first commercially successful line of minicomputer, with over 50,000 units being sold

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Still need volunteers for VCF East 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

So far we only have one volunteer signed up through the Google Form who is from Sweden, so there's no excuse for local people to sign up. The more people that we get, the easier it is for all of us and enhances the quality of the show. There are already some volunteers committed that volunteered last year, but we need a few more. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF33aZBQL57vymsP98JWazK1h1IcHHqbM… We are looking for volunteers to help before, during and after the show. *Planning Groups*: 20 people *Exhibit Planning : *Helping to organize the exhibitors before and during setup of the show. *Consignment **Planning : *Helping to organize the consignment section. *A/V **Planning : *Helping with the recording of the talks and different parts of the show. *Front Desk **Planning : *Helping with all the front desk admission and swag sales. *Utility **Planning : *General overall help not mentioned in the groups above. *Pre-show: 12 people* - Setup tables, chairs, tablecloths, signs. - Move items from warehouse. - Setup A/V. Setup signs, etc. *Show days: 8 people per day (4-hour shift)* - Front desk - Sell tickets, swag - Manage consignment. - Operate A/V. *Post-show: 12 people for 4 hours* - Stack/move tables, chairs, beds. - Take down tablecloths, swag, signs. - Move items to warehouse. Main Setup is Thursday 10AM to 10PM. Some setup will be done on Monday (4/8), Tuesday (4/9), Wednesday (4/10). The show itself is: Friday, April 12: 8AM to 5PM Saturday, April 13: 8AM to 5PM Sunday, April 14: 9AM to 2PM If you are interested in being a volunteer, then please fill out the form below. If you have an questions, then please e-mail the showrunner vcfeast(a)vcfed.org As a volunteer you are allowed to stay in the bunkrooms. Please sign up here to register for an Overnight Stay: Overnight Stay <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTshsVWLfaSUkKrX3RJN8gfZkAVuk4tTk…> 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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