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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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STBook for Sale on ebay
by Andrew Diller 02 Jun '24

02 Jun '24

https://www.ebay.com/itm/276486803178 <https://www.ebay.com/itm/276486803178> No photos of it actually on, but you don't often see these. -andy

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Info Age programs: D-Day and RADAR
by Douglas Crawford 31 May '24

31 May '24

InfoAge Science and History Museums at Camp Evans National Historic Landmark Presents The 80th D-Day Anniversary Celebration Author: Paul Zigo "D-Day June 6, 1944 - Why Did We Succeed?" Saturday June 1st @ 2:00PM Followed By InfoAge Founder; Fred Carl Presenting How do you spoof the unblinking eye of NAZI RADAR: D-Day tech bit #1 80 years ago special spy planes called ’Ferrits’ were flying along the French coast gathering intelligence for the D-Day invasion. Their goal was to find and map the NAZI RADAR units. @ 3:30PM 2201 Marconi Road, Wall, NJ 07719 infoage.org 732-280-3000 Admission Adults $12 -$8 for ages 12 and younger Includes access to all Museums Operation Overlord, the amphibious invasion of northwest France on June 6, 1944, The largest seaborne assault ever conducted, was carefully planned over a six-month period as a combined joint service operation. The operation nearly failed. This presentation will review the details of this crucial invasion. Zigo Speaker Bio.jpg Presentation and Book Signing Sunday June 2nd @ 2:00PM Meet The Author Melissa Ziobro The Army's House of Magic: A History of Fort Monmouth, NJ Followed By InfoAge Founder; Fred Carl Presenting How do you spoof the unblinking eye of NAZI RADAR: D-Day tech bit #1 80 years ago special spy planes called ’Ferrits’ were flying along the French coast gathering intelligence for the D-Day invasion. Their goal was to find and map the NAZI RADAR units. @ 3:30PM The history of Camp Evans' parent installation, Fort Monmouth, NJ, begins in May 1917 when, as part of its wartime mobilization, the Army authorized four training camps for signal troops. One camp would be located in central NJ - that which would eventually be known as "Fort Monmouth," in honor of the soldiers of the American Revolution who fought and died at the nearby Battle of Monmouth. The Army Signal Corps trained thousands of men for war there, and built laboratories that worked on pioneering technologies like air to ground radio. Though the base was supposed to be temporary, it wound up outliving the war. It was for decades known as the "Home of the Signal Corps," and, until its closure in 2011, the base was still innovating some of the most significant communications and electronics advances in military history - many of which would save lives on the battlefield and also be adapted for civilian use. By Monmouth University Professor Melissa Ziobro, the last Command Historian at Fort Monmouth prior to the base's closure in 2011, InfoAge trustee, and author of Fort Monmouth: The Army's House of Magic (2024). Join InfoAge: Free admission to InfoAge during normal visiting hours, includes lecture series Reduced prices for many InfoAge special events Shop at the InfoAge store and get a 10% discount Get the InfoAge newsletter early Your gifts help us in preserving Camp Evans and all of the Signal Corps history of Fort Monmouth. This worthy endeavor honors veterans and gives students a place for learning science. Individual membership $30.00 Spousal (Two persons) membership $50.00 Family (up to 5 persons) membership $100.00 Lifetime Individual membership $250.00 Lifetime Spousal membership $450.00 Corporate membership $500.00 To Join Click HERE Sincerely, R. Steven Lang InfoAge Science and History Museums InfoAge.org 732-280-3000

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Artn Kelly Leavitt
by Bill Degnan 31 May '24

31 May '24

Kelly Was your Facebook acct hacked? Or maybe it's just a coincidence same name... I got an odd friend request for a Kelly Leavitt but nothing in the account other than your name. Looks like a new account. Bill Degnan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Pictures from VCF East 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 31 May '24

31 May '24

Alexander, Thanks! I put the links here: https://vcfed.org/vcf-east-2024-photos/ On Thu, May 30, 2024 at 9:23 PM Alexander Pierson via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Jeff, > Here's my freshly minted photo gallery: > https://www.commodorez.com/VCFEXIX/ > > This had some great photos in it: > https://hackaday.com/2024/04/17/vcf-east-2024-was-bigger-and-better-than-ev… > > And here are 4 other galleries I have found > https://photos.app.goo.gl/iKoUHPUp9qfWiD1D8 > https://photos.app.goo.gl/KRYsgbdwfWkz9jvs5 > https://photos.app.goo.gl/Gyt6RWGdMbm7WnJa7 > http://headpats.moe:81/vcfeast2024/ > > I'm curious to see the other galleries I missed. > > -Alexander 'Z' Pierson > > > > > > > > > > On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 09:16:46 PM EDT, Jeffrey Brace via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > If anyone has links to photos taken at VCF East 2024, then let me know and > I will put the links to them on the website. > > 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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Pictures from VCF East 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 31 May '24

31 May '24

If anyone has links to photos taken at VCF East 2024, then let me know and I will put the links to them on the website. 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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Social Media Manager needed for VCF
by Jeffrey Brace 29 May '24

29 May '24

Andy Diller is resigning in a few days as the social media manager. He has done a great job the last few years bringing our social media to a higher level. Let's all thank him for his service to VCF. He is moving on to other vintage computer pursuits and didn't have the time the volunteer position required. It's time to pass the baton. We are in need of a new person to take this position. If you are interested, then please contact me directly. I'd be happy to explain the position to you. 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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