April 2024 - vcf-midatlantic

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: time to downsize
by Bob Shuster 03 Sep '25

03 Sep '25

I’ve finally gone through all the old Apple “i“-devices I’ve accumulated, but I haven’t listed them on the website as they definitely don’t fit the “vintage” moniker. That being said, perhaps some of you might also collect these or want them for parts/nostalgia? There are a couple of 1st gen iPads, a 1st gen iPad mini, various iPods, and a handful of iPhone 5 and 6 phones. Drop me an email if you want any more details. And still plenty of other stuff left - although I’ve been slowly selling off bits and pieces on eBay. - Bob Shuster > I've been regularly marking the sold and sale pending items, thank you guys so much! And once again - many thanks to those who have adopted some of my babies so far. Please let me know if I can clarify anything or if any more photos are needed. > > The link: http://www.theshusters.com/bobvintage.html > > Please don't share without asking me. Currently just open to this group - my contact info is intentionally missing from the webpages. If you can read this, you have my email. > > Email me with questions or offers! Please don't make offers on the list, but if you want to discuss my process and feel the group would benefit, then by all means knock yourself out! :) > > Bob Shuster > > (Original message below) > ---- > Well, folks, I've gotten to the age where I need to seriously downsize my hobbies and collections, not wanting to leave it to my children to have to deal with in later years. (I had to do that recently for a relative.) On the electronics side, I've decided to concentrate on my vintage video game systems - and therefore sell off most of my vintage computer stuff. My collection includes mostly 8-bit stuff: TRS-80 Models I, IV, M100, etc. - Atari 400, 800, Portfolio, ST, etc. - C64/VIC20 - T/S1000 (including an unbuilt kit), Apple II, II+, IIe, IIe Platinum, IIgs - Wang WLTC - Mattel Aquarius - TI-99/4A - many others that I still have to dig out - plus lots of peripherals, disks, manuals, etc. Also have some newer Macs starting with a Mac Plus in an Apple carrying bag. > > I'm starting with you guys before trying to list elsewhere, although I may hit some of the dedicated FaceBorg pages (such as for Aquarius and Apple II.) I'm willing to ship some of the smaller items, but in general systems or monitors will need to be picked up here (near the Fort Washington exit of the PA Turnpike) or nearby, and cash or PayPal for payment. I may also consider trades for some of the video game stuff I'm looking for. > > It pains me to do this, but the clutter is getting out of hand, and I haven't touched most of these in years. It's time for someone else to enjoy. > > Bob Shuster > > > > > > > > > > > > >

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OT / Equipment pickup
by Martin Flynn 12 Jan '25

12 Jan '25

Anyone on list in proximity to Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania? There's a Winsted equipment rack that's a cosmetic match for what we have deployed already that I am considering purchase of Before arranging shipping / freight, anyone nearby that might be headed to VCF East or the swap meet? Martin

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A 4004 Based Microcomputer the Comstar System 4
by Christian Liendo 27 Dec '24

27 Dec '24

A number of years ago I got my hands on a Comstar Programmer, it programmed roms for a computer called the Comstar System 4. I was told both the programmer and the System 4 were intel 4004 based. I asked around and kept getting told no computer was 4004 based. I really didn't do much due diligence just some searching here and there but I found enough to show that the computer did exist and was 4004 based. The website "Internet Scripophily Museum of Computing" has a page on the history of The Warner & Swasey Company. It's a decent timeline of the company http://ismoc.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-warner-swasey-company.html In "Auerbach Guide to Minicomputers" April 1976, the computer is mentioned on page 54 and page 70. On page 70 are the specifications and they show it being 4004 based. http://www.bitsavers.org/pdf/auerbach/Auerbach_Guide_to_Minicomputers_Apr76… In the IEEE Spectum May 1975 on page 26 the compiler and the System 4 are talked about having a 4004 https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?arnumber=6368812 In the ACM's archives "Development of a portable compiler for industrial microcomputer systems" by LEROY H. ANDERSON The Warner & Swasey Company, it discusses the system and has images on the unit. https://www.computer.org/csdl/pds/api/csdl/proceedings/download-article/12O… And finally the Computer History Museum put the manual up for download. https://www.computerhistory.org/collections/catalog/102686568 I'm still trying to get more info, but I think this is some decent evidence to show there was a 4004 based computer in 1972

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Cisco 2503 available
by Martin A. Flynn 04 Aug '24

04 Aug '24

If anyone wants to tackle adding thicknet networking to the museum space, there is a Cisco 2503 router with a DA-15 pin AUI port that is up for grabs. Off list replies to reduce the list clutter please!

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Recovering Macintosh floppies
by Jeffrey Brace 20 May '24

20 May '24

Is there someone coming to the repair workshop that can help someone recover Macintosh files from 3.5" disks? Likely they are word processing files from a Quadra. Please let me know. Thanks! Jeff Brace

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VCF Bumper to videos
by Jeffrey Brace 04 May '24

04 May '24

We had a volunteer create a bumper for our future VCF videos. What does everyone think? https://youtu.be/3c0F9bENQW4 Can anyone identify: 1) The computer starting up 2) The song 3) The keyboard making the clicking sounds? Take care! 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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Do we have any room for this? SGI Cheyenne for sale.
by Christian Liendo 01 May '24

01 May '24

https://gsaauctions.gov/auctions/preview/282996 Cheyenne Supercomputer - Water Cooling System Components of the Cheyenne Supercomputer Installed Configuration: SGI ICE™ XA. E-Cells: 14 units weighing 1500 lbs. each. E-Racks: 28 units, all water-cooled Nodes: 4,032 dual socket units configured as quad-node blades Processors: 8,064 units of E5-2697v4 (18-core, 2.3 GHz base frequency, Turbo up to 3.6GHz, 145W TDP) Total Cores: 145,152 Memory: DDR4-2400 ECC single-rank, 64 GB per node, with 3 High Memory E-Cells having 128GB per node, totaling 313,344 GB Topology: EDR Enhanced Hypercube IB Switches: 224 units

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Do we have any room for this? SGI Cheyenne for sale.
by Ethan O'Toole 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

> It cost 35 million to build in 2017 and the bid is 8300 bucks...oy vey. When I was picking up mine some guy was in the room while we were preparing the system to move. Guy said "We paid $8 million 5 years ago, he bought it online for scrap for $5200" or something like that. I think mine was made in 1997 and I bought it in 2001 but could be wrong (air cooled J90 series.) Crazy amount of depreciation fast.

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OT: Help InfoAge's YouTube channel qualify to get monetized
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

Please subscribe to InfoAge's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@infoagemuseum About 3 years ago in April 2021, I turned on monetization for the VCF YouTube channel <https://www.youtube.com/@vcfederation>. We get about $50 per month to support the organization. I'm hoping to get that same level of support for InfoAge's YouTube channel. But first we need to: 1) Get 1000 subscribers. (Currently we have 121)/ 2) Get 4000 hours of viewing time. If you subscribe to their channel, then you can help with #1. #2 will take time as I help them add content to the channel that people want to watch. 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] VCF East 2024 Podcast Episode 1
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

On Sun, Apr 28, 2024 at 11:11 PM Ryan Stapleton via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Hello All, > Hello Ryan! Thanks so much for sharing! Jeff Brace > > I wanted to share my buddy Rich and my podcast where we talk about VCF > East 2024! > > This is episode 1 of 2 where episode 2 will drop in a few weeks. > > I hope you enjoy! I know we enjoyed the show! > > http://www.rnrdoesstuff.com/podcast/ep-012-vcf-east-2024-part1/ > > > Thank you > -Ryan

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