July 2024 - vcf-midatlantic

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Launch of the Classical Computing Laboratory at IBM Poughkeepsie
by Dave McGuire 18 Jul '24

18 Jul '24

Can't say I blame you there, this place is turning into more of a nightmare almost week by week now. But if you should find yourself over here, you can immerse yourself in high-order tech geekery. -Dave On 7/17/24 09:49, Mike Cowlishaw wrote: > Unlikely to be making any trips to the US in near future, but will bear it > in mind! > > Mike > >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Dave McGuire [mailto:mcguire@neurotica.com] >> Sent: 12 July 2024 15:12 >> To: Mike Cowlishaw; 'vcf-midatlantic' >> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Launch of the Classical >> Computing Laboratory at IBM Poughkeepsie >> >> >> Wow, celebrities in our midst! REXX is fantastic, you did >> amazing work on that. Your book occupies a prominent spot on >> my shelves, and we've a copy of it at LSSM as well for use by guests. >> >> Speaking of which, you should come out to visit LSSM at >> some point. >> We have running S/390 and ES/9000 machines, and some S/370 >> projects in the works. (not to mention all the DEC machines >> you've ever heard of, >> iron from HP, Varian, Cray, Modcomp, Sun, SGI, you name it. >> Complete, >> real, non-emulated machines with real peripherals, making the >> power company happy every day. A visit from your redoubtable >> self would be a great honor to our group. >> >> -Dave >> >> On 7/8/24 11:54, Mike Cowlishaw wrote: >>> :-) 'twasn't a port .. I wrote it from scratch, I believe. Still >>> have INV.PLI :-) >>> >>> Mike >>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Dan FitzGerald [mailto:danjfitzgerald@comcast.net] >>>> Sent: 08 July 2024 16:08 >>>> To: vcf-midatlantic >>>> Cc: Dave McGuire >>>> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Launch of the Classical Computing >>>> Laboratory at IBM Poughkeepsie >>>> >>>> Most of the equipment in the lab belongs to Connor >> Krukosky; the PC >>>> Portable, PCjr, and the dot matrix printers are mine. >>>> I also did the VM/ESA configuration (I run the IBM CIO's >> z/VM sysprog >>>> team) while Connor did the P390 and terminal hardware >> configuration. >>>> He also restored the IBM Memory Typewriter and repaired the >>>> (previously >>>> professionally-restored) IBM Correcting Selectric II. >>>> >>>> Connor most definitely lifted the F50 up onto that table, >> but we also >>>> have furniture dollies and a nice collapsing cart. >>>> >>>> Fun fact: the VM/CMS port of Space Invaders was done by a >> young Mike >>>> Cowlishaw, who developed the Rexx language. >>>> >>>> Regards, >>>> Dan FitzGerald >>>> They/Them or She/Her >>>> Classical Computing Laboratory at IBM Poughkeepsie >>>> http://www.vm.ibm.com/devpages/dfitzger >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Dave McGuire via vcf-midatlantic <vcf- >>>> midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> >>>> Reply-To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> >>>> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> >>>> Cc: Dave McGuire <mcguire(a)neurotica.com> >>>> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Launch of the Classical Computing >>>> Laboratory at IBM Poughkeepsie >>>> Date: 07/08/2024 10:19:50 AM >>>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> Dave McGuire, AK4HZ >> New Kensington, PA >> > -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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OT Bridgewater, NJ - Freestanding 8, 435 SF Building on 2.78 Acres
by Jeffrey Brace 18 Jul '24

18 Jul '24

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Swap Meet at System Source - July 20th
by Ryan Burke 18 Jul '24

18 Jul '24

System Source is hosting another swap meet this month, on July 20th. Buy, sell, and trade vintage electronics and computers, check out the museum, and have fun! Admission is free for vendors who have or do not need a table, and buyers. If you need to reserve a physical table in advance, please email rburke(a)syssrc.com. Find more information out at the link below: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] [OT] Very OT…desperately seeking data
by Christopher Gioconda 16 Jul '24

16 Jul '24

Unfortunately the mailing list doesn’t allow for attachments, you’ll need to use a photo sharing service and include the link in your messages. On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 2:15 PM laurakid via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Also, as seen on pic, there is hardware that is visible that looks like it > could perhaps be removed and data extracted from? I was way too optimistic > about my chances based on what wasn’t broken and my outdated idea of how to > connect drives etc. > Oh… and it is and iPhone 11 > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad > > > On Monday, July 1, 2024, 2:09 PM, laurakid <laurakid7(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > That is what I thought too, but apparently even though computer sees the > device, it cannot access data. According to what I have read in forums > this is due to encryption and my inability to get the phone to recognize my > face or to type in my password. > As to recommendations for screen replacement, which I would certainly > consider, the phone was on the side of a highway and run over multiple > times so it may be more than that. If someone knows a third party repair > place they can refer me to I would happily bring it for them to assess. > Thank you all for your insights. I actually thought I was gonna be made > fun of for some reason lol > Here is what phone looks like now: > > > > > > > Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad > > > On Monday, July 1, 2024, 10:05 AM, Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > > > > >

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OT - Advice for CRT monitor price
by Chris Fala 16 Jul '24

16 Jul '24

I am looking at a used Sony PVM-97 8" CRT Black and White Video Monitor on eBay. The seller doesn't have pictures of it powered up, so I can't tell if it has burn-in. He is asking about $90 plus shipping. Can someone tell me if they think this is a reasonable price? He has a small quantity available and only provides one picture. Should I demand to see actual pictures of the unit powered up? Thanks, Chris

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT - Advice for CRT monitor price
by Dave McGuire 16 Jul '24

16 Jul '24

On 7/16/24 09:38, Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > You think $90 is outrageous, there is someone trying to get over $400 > for one in New Jersey… > There is also one in Bristol CT that they are asking $150. I would > contact that guy and see if they would take $75-$80 and pick up in > person, since shipping CRT’s can be a recipe for disaster. I assume you guys are aware of the fact that shipping has gone completely insane recently, it's not just dicks profiteering on shipping. It actually HAS become more expensive, by a huge amount. I see this directly because I frequently ship packages out. The gamer children (of all ages) have really gone ape-poop over Sony PVMs. Sigh. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT - Advice for CRT monitor price
by Bill Degnan 16 Jul '24

16 Jul '24

The Sony's hold up better but I would be patient. It's not too much to ask for an Ebay sale that contains a pic of the monitor in use and 100% feedback seller. I would rather pay more for something I know works and whose seller is a pro and knows how to pack and ship. That said, $99 for a known-working Sony b/w...not bad IMHO Bill On Tue, Jul 16, 2024, 9:39 AM Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > You think $90 is outrageous, there is someone trying to get over $400 for > one in New Jersey… > There is also one in Bristol CT that they are asking $150. I would contact > that guy and see if they would take $75-$80 and pick up in person, since > shipping CRT’s can be a recipe for disaster. > > > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf > Of CJ Reha via vcf-midatlantic > Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 9:21 AM > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Cc: CJ Reha <thedestructionchannel2000(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT - Advice for CRT monitor price > > $90 plus shipping for a monochrome composite video monitor is pretty > outrageous unless there's $75 in cash taped on the inside of the set. I'd > just come to a swap meet and look around, have seen similar show up in the > free pile or for practically > ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart > This Message Is From an External Sender > This message came from outside your organization. > ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd > > $90 plus shipping for a monochrome composite video monitor is pretty > > outrageous unless there's $75 in cash taped on the inside of the set. I'd > > just come to a swap meet and look around, have seen similar show up in the > > free pile or for practically nothing. In fact I may have something similar, > > not necessarily Sony, but B&W composite, if you're looking... > > > > On Tue, Jul 16, 2024 at 9:07 AM Chris Fala via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>> > wrote: > > > > > I am looking at a used Sony PVM-97 8" CRT Black and White Video Monitor > on > > > eBay. The seller doesn't have pictures of it powered up, so I can't tell > if > > > it has burn-in. He is asking about $90 plus shipping. Can someone tell me > > > if they think this is a reasonable price? He has a small quantity > available > > > and only provides one picture. Should I demand to see actual pictures of > > > the unit powered up? > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Chris > > > > > This message and any attachments are intended only for the use of the > addressee and may contain information that is privileged and confidential. > If the reader of the message is not the intended recipient or an authorized > representative of the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any > dissemination of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have > received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by > e-mail and delete the message and any attachments from your system. >

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Minimum requirements for receiving 56K modem connections
by John Heritage 15 Jul '24

15 Jul '24

Hi folks! I'm messing around with a bunch of modems at home, and would like to know what's required to set up one system to receive 56K calls from another system. I'm able to get 33.6kbps bi-directionally (or 31.2K) with just a phone line between the two modems, and using ATX1D and ATA commands. I think to get 56K I require some equipment to simulate a digital connection, and I'm also not sure if a 56K analog modem can even receive 56K calls. Is this true? Modems I have on hand: - a USRobotics Courier I-Modem - 2 x USRobotics V.Everything, and a USRobotics 56K/X2 Sportster external modem I am also unable to get the I-Modem to connect to any of the analog modems, and although it does have the protocols to support analog, it seems like it's expecting a BRI / ISDN connection to allow that connection. Is this true? If the above are true - what's the minimum / cheapest solution for being able to at least establish a V.90 connection given the equipment I have already? Thanks for your help! John

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 5.25 floppy reader & writer adapter
by Bart Hirst 13 Jul '24

13 Jul '24

Just a heads-up, 5 1/4 drives aren’t supported by DiskFlashback yet, but it’s planned On Fri, Jul 12, 2024 at 11:38 AM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Now this software may be useful to me I will look into it. Thank you very > much. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Jul 12, 2024, at 11:31 AM, David Ryskalczyk via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Check out DiskFlashback. It can be used with a Greaseweazle or other > hardware to do exactly this. > > https://robsmithdev.co.uk/diskflashback > > > > David > > > >>> On Jul 12, 2024, at 10:18 AM, Dave McGuire via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>> > >>> On 7/12/24 09:57, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > >>> One thing I have never understood is why no one has designed and built > >>> a 5.25” floppy drive to USB adapter? > >>> (Like the 3.5” ones see all over.) > >>> Maybe for a Newer PC to Read and Write . > >> > >> Because such a thing would be of limited utility. You could read and > write disks that have one sector format, like the 3.5" versions. They > cannot handle arbitrary sector formats like most real floppy controller > chips with direct access to their configuration registers. > >> > >> One way to deal with this is the Greaseweazle, but that's a pretty > specialized disk imaging tool that requires some knowledge to be able to > use properly. It's not "plug and play" write-me-an-Amiga-disk or whatever, > and it's not intended to be. > >> > >> -Dave > >> > >> -- > >> Dave McGuire, AK4HZ > >> New Kensington, PA > > -- Bart Hirst "This signature will now be eaten up and spit out by Velociraptors."

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 5.25 floppy reader & writer adapter
by Dave McGuire 13 Jul '24

13 Jul '24

On 7/12/24 09:57, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > One thing I have never understood is why no one has designed and built > a 5.25” floppy drive to USB adapter? > (Like the 3.5” ones see all over.) > Maybe for a Newer PC to Read and Write . Because such a thing would be of limited utility. You could read and write disks that have one sector format, like the 3.5" versions. They cannot handle arbitrary sector formats like most real floppy controller chips with direct access to their configuration registers. One way to deal with this is the Greaseweazle, but that's a pretty specialized disk imaging tool that requires some knowledge to be able to use properly. It's not "plug and play" write-me-an-Amiga-disk or whatever, and it's not intended to be. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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