April 2024 - vcf-midatlantic

FujiNets for Sale at East! FujiTime
by Andrew Diller 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

In addition to bringing the Atari FujiNets for the Classroom this year (which are for sale and proceeds go to VCF) I've also built and will be selling additional FujiNets for the Atari and Apple2 8-bits. I have just a couple Ataris but a bunch of Fuji's for Apple2. They are plug in play for IIc and IIgs. They require an softSP card (not included) for older Apple2s. Fujis are $60- and come with a quick start guide. Find me in the Atari Classroom or when not in session at the FujiNet table. There are also a limited amount of the Macintosh FujiNets available from Ben at the FujiNet table. -andy

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: accessing files on a Windows Mobile 2003 phone
by Bob Shuster 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

Success! Someone lent me a Windows 11 machine and I installed WMDC on it and found a patch to make that work in Win11. Thanks for all the input. - Bob Shuster > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2024 11:24:39 -0400 > From: Bob Shuster <bob(a)theshusters.com> > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: accessing files on a Windows Mobile > 2003 phone > Message-ID: <A4EB53B5-7238-438F-8363-4C0D1CF2788D(a)theshusters.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > I dug out a box of old cellphones yesterday, and the first ones I grabbed were Audiovox ?smart? phones that have Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition on them (version 4.21.1088) and amazingly the batteries still hold a charge *and* they still have some data on them that I?d like to copy over before giving these away. Does anyone know how I might access the files on these? They have both Bluetooth and USB (mini-B.) I can connect to a modern Mac but while the device connects I cannot access the file system on the phone. I do not have easy access to a Windows computer. Any thoughts? Will these just show up if I connect to a Windows 10/11 computer? > > Also, these will be available for free should anyone have a use for them. There are like a dozen phones and associated chargers/cases. I need to go through them first and reset and/or at least remove SIM cards. Any help would be appreciated! > > Thanks - Bob Shuster

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] NJ Makers Day 2024 @ InfoAge
by Jeffrey Jonas 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

It was great seeing kids enjoying the Commodore 64 programs. Some took to it like a fish to water. One sea cadet was great with the drawing programs. Last year some musicians really made the music maker sound like a real instrument! Doug Crawford really built upon last year's success with easy to use cartridge based programs (instant loading and reboot!) that attracted everyone. The signs were clear and had cheat-sheets on the back. All skill levels were equally welcome, from "what is this?" to "how do I program in BASIC" (starting with a 1 liner, then getting to larger more elaborate programs). Mark did a great job bringing all the Infoage groups together. I enjoyed being in the room with everyone again. Dan Lieb (shipwreck museum) was hands on with teaching knot tying and a make-your-own Cartesian diver in a soda bottle. ARC (antique radio club) demonstrated codec & ciphers and vintage radios. John Cervini represented the Electronic Warfare group with laser, infra-red and spectrum demos. Mark had the laser cutter etching custom tokens for everyone. The fallout shelter, military vehicles and others all participated. Like last year, winners of the hack-a-thon did amazing presentations of their project with the confidence and enthusiasm I remember from my science fair days (as a participant). I am glad to be part of the event. -- jeff jonas

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates
by Gregg Levine 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

Hello! it gets even more complicated. What about those of us who are mobility challenged? I, myself, thankfully have only occasional problems walking and running., I typically take a cab to the location.And DLK I support your efforts. Please do not feed the velociraptor. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 5:44 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Yes, what parking lot are people who have walking or back issues handicapped, etc., using? > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Apr 9, 2024, at 4:24 PM, David L Kuhn via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Question: Side Gate it for ticket holders. I already bought my tickets. Does that take you to the parking lot? > > > > I am more worried about getting to the main lot, than before. My walking has gotten worse over the last year, and there is a lot of walking to do. I probably could not walk from the expansion lot. That it many blocks away from the looks. > > > > Thank you for all the information! The Vendor and exhibit lineup look awesome! > > > > Dave > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf Of Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > > Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 10:23 PM > > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > > Cc: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> > > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates > > > > These exhibits have dropped out: > > > > 50+ Years of Ethernet and LANs > > Baudot Teletypes > > My story Starts with a Computer > > > > Updated exhibitor and vendor layouts > > <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCF_East_2024_Room_Layouts_202…> > > > > Location Map > > <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCFE_2024_Location-Map.pdf> > > > > Exhibitor List > > <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Exhibitor-Vendor_Locator_VCFE_…> > > > > Jeff Brace > > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > > >

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Atlantic Inn & Suites Some rooms opened up
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

1 room for FRIDAY 4/12 3 room for saturday 4/13

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VCF East 2024 Updates
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

These exhibits have dropped out: 50+ Years of Ethernet and LANs Baudot Teletypes My story Starts with a Computer Updated exhibitor and vendor layouts <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCF_East_2024_Room_Layouts_202…> Location Map <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCFE_2024_Location-Map.pdf> Exhibitor List <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Exhibitor-Vendor_Locator_VCFE_…> Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner

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Needed: KEdit for DOS manual
by Dan FitzGerald 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

I'm a long-time VM/CMS XEDIT user and am trying to use the DOS port of KEdit 5.0, an XEDIT clone. When I try to find a copy of the KEdit for DOS manuals online, the only thing I can find is the KEdit for Windows manual. Unfortunately, KEdit for DOS isn't exactly like XEDIT -- I can't use any prefix macros so I don't know how to do block copy and deletion. Does anybody here have a copy of the manual for KEdit for DOS? -- Regards, Dan FitzGerald They/Them or She/Her Classical Computing Laboratory at IBM-Poughkeepsie http://www.vm.ibm.com/devpages/dfitzger

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Bendix G15 video from 1959?
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

Bill Dromgoole shared with me a video from a game show from 1959(?) where a Bendix G15 that plays a tune. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJolOHBikQY&t=147s Maybe Usagi can do something like this some day when he finishes repairing System Source's Bendix G15. Enjoy! Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner

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NJ Makers Day 2024 @ InfoAge
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

On March 16 & 17 VCF participated in NJ Makers Day at InfoAge. About 100 people visited each day. It was a free event across NJ at different places. I did the initial planning and supply preparation and Doug Crawford took the baton and did the setup and event management. It went very well! Doug Crawford, Jeff Jonas, Steve Lowery and the Sea Cadets helped Saturday. Sunday it was Doug Crawford, Jeff Jonas, Steve Lowery, Doug Megill and Clint Badall. Thanks so much for helping everyone! The volunteers and participants really enjoyed the experience. We will do it again next year! Here are some pictures from the event: https://photos.app.goo.gl/DYRS56W62wAnxq8n7 Enjoy! 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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Amiga Bill interviews Bil Herd on his Twitch channel
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Apr '24

08 Apr '24

I'm not sure if everyone saw this: YouTube https://youtu.be/wV7QN0PC9yI?si=oDxKNjEaTnzt2DbH Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/videos/2113896329 Enjoy! Jeff Brace

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