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Post-VCF East show survey
by Evan Koblentz 16 May '19

16 May '19

Everyone: please take a few minutes to complete our show survey. It's a (somewhat) analytical way for us to know what was awesome, what was so-so, and what we did wrong: https://bit.ly/2ZLuz0A

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Didn't get a VCF East 2019 t-shirt? And still want one?
by Jeffrey Brace 13 May '19

13 May '19

We sold out of many sizes and some people still wanted t-shirts (actually almost all sizes). I will be ordering again soon, so if you want a VCF East t-shirt and didn't get one, then send me a private reply with the quantity and size and I will make sure that you get it. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President Vintage Computer Federation

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Help with installing 1980s DOS program
by Evan Koblentz 13 May '19

13 May '19

Someone posted on my local Facebook town page in need of ordinary PC support. I replied because that stuff is usually quite easy to fix -- easy/quick cash on the side, or so I thought!! Turns out it's an elderly attorney running a mid-1980s DOS version of Leading Edge Word Processor installed on Windows XP. Seriously????? The problem was it keeps giving him an error message about unable to read drive a: (3.5") even when he's not trying to use that drive. The error pops up randomly and prevents him from continuing to use the program. I confirmed that the drive reads/writes fine. Rather than trying to chase down an inconsistent bug, he asked me if he can dump Windows and just run the program under straight DOS. Okay, sure. I figured it would be fun to do this even if the guy wasn't paying me. After all, if I don't promote semi-vintage computing then who will? :) I downloaded DOS 6.22 at home and put the image files onto disks via a USB floppy drive. Went to install that on an old PC that I happened to have, and it gave errors about lack of memory space when I ran setup, which is bizarre but whatever .... I downloaded version 5.0 instead and that installed without any trouble (not counting one damaged disk; I used another disk and it worked that time). So now I've got a bare-metal DOS 5.0 installation on an older PC for this guy. His son pointed me to the word processor program at an abandonware site (I put a copy of the files at http://snarc.net/lewp/ if anybody wants to play along at home). I copied the files onto a disk via DOSbox (thanks to Dean for the tip to use emulation there!). The files read/write fine on the DOS computer. Currently I'm stumped at how to install this program on the computer. I copied them all into the same directory structure on the DOS computer. The install.bat file requires a second floppy drive, which I don't have but I am getting one tomorrow. (Local FB marketplace seller has another external USB floppy drive for eight bucks.) I have two questions: 1. Is there a way around needing a second drive? 2. If the second drive is required, is it even the correct procedure to just run the install.bat or must I do something else to install the program?

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DEC CR-11 at auction
by Mike Loewen 13 May '19

13 May '19

DEC CR-11 card reader at the usual auction site: https://www.ebay.com/itm/DEC-CR-11-Documation-M200-Card-Reader/202677568290 No affiliation with the sale. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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BK 467 CRT rejuvenator calibration question
by corey cohen 13 May '19

13 May '19

I posted this on the VCF forum but got nothing in replies. So I just recapped my new to me BK467 and easily calibrated the Heater voltage. This is my last step to clear my workbench off for a new project arriving later this week. Next up on the BK467 is the tracking range calibration. The service manual I got online isn’t very clear. After hooking up the resistor and warming the unit up in setup mode, it says to put the 467 into test mode, adjust the G2 red control till it reads full scale on the meter. I assume that means when it's at 2.0 (all the way to the right)? Then it says while pressing the tracking button and adjust R23 until it reads the minimum setting. Does this mean 0 on the meter or at the "set tracking mark". I can't adjust R23 any lower than .2 on the meter so I'm hoping it's not supposed to be set to 0. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone

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Monochrome and VGA together?
by Richard Cini 13 May '19

13 May '19

All — I’m working on another project (with an early version of Windows) and for debugging on my AT, I need to run both a monochrome and EGA/VGA together. I’m quite rusty on this because I remember doing this long ago but it might be pre-VGA. Is this possible? Thanks! Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

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paging Glenn Roberts
by Evan Koblentz 13 May '19

13 May '19

Please check you Gmail for a private message from me. -- Evan Koblentz, executive director Vintage Computer Federation www.vcfed.org evan(a)vcfed.org (646) 546-9999 VCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

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Northstar floating point BASIC (S-100)
by Herb Johnson 13 May '19

13 May '19

Anyone know where to find Northstar's BASIC FPB software, which used Northstar's floating-point S-100 board? I think versions 5 and 6 used the FPB. The manual is available; the software itself seems hard to find. Thanks. binary regards, Herb -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT info

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Museum Report 2019-05-12
by Jeffrey Brace 12 May '19

12 May '19

Not much going on here today. It's Mother's Day and it's pouring rain all day, so not much to report. InfoAge and many museums closed at 4PM. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President Vintage Computer Federation

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Museum report
by Evan Koblentz 11 May '19

11 May '19

Slow-ish day: I think everyone was out enjoying the good weather. Evan Koblentz Executive Director, Vintage Computer Federation evan(a)vcfed.org / (646) 546-9999 www.vcfed.org @vcfederation

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Sony tape library parts available
by Richard Cini 11 May '19

11 May '19

All – While cleaning up, I found a few parts for a Sony AIT162 AIT tape library that I no longer have. I have a power supply, two drives and I think a box of tapes. If interested for the cost of shipping (US only) please contact me off-list. Thanks. Rich -- Rich Cini http://www.classiccmp.org/cini http://www.classiccmp.org/altair32

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VCF East pictures, please!
by Evan Koblentz 10 May '19

10 May '19

Post 'em, we all want to see!!

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Anybody want a Commodore 65?
by Evan Koblentz 10 May '19

10 May '19

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223509001295

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Anybody want a Commodore 65?
by Chris Fala 10 May '19

10 May '19

That’s actually about right for that. But yes, nuts. On May 10, 2019, at 5:47 PM, Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> wrote: That's nuts! Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On May 10, 2019, at 2:00 PM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223509001295 >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Anybody want a Commodore 65?
by Andy Diller 10 May '19

10 May '19

Oh snap. I accidentally clicked on the buy it now button...... - andy diller > On May 10, 2019, at 5:47 PM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > <mime-attachment>

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Apple 1 auction, Christie's London
by Andy Meyer 10 May '19

10 May '19

FYI http://artdaily.com/news/113435/The-first-Apple-Computer-leads--On-the-Shou… Cheers, Andy

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: how to end an email, in Europe
by Chris Fala 10 May '19

10 May '19

I learned that on eBay of all places. Good tip, Herb. Kind regards, Chris On May 9, 2019, at 10:21 PM, Herb Johnson <hjohnson(a)retrotechnology.info> wrote: So today, I was corresponding with a stranger in Ireland. He had the impression I was upset with our correspondence. I wasn't sure what the issue was, maybe my use of capital letters at some point. However, he informed me as an afterthought, as follows: > Herb a last point, if you care, which maybe you don’t. To sign off a communique, whether written or electronic, with just your name, is considered an expression of great anger in Europe. :-) Kind regards > [his name] I had ended my email, as I often do, with my name alone; no closing social honorific or salutation or whatever it's called. (Extra points for identifying this convention.) This was entirely new to me. But I'm wondering, is this a true social convention, or simply something limited to certain social classes in Ireland, or in between? And so it occurred to me, my friends in this list, may have such experiences, and can comment accordingly on this bit of email etiquette. Meanwhile, it's worth a try. Warm regards, Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT info -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT info

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Northstar floating point BASIC (S-100)
by Mike Loewen 09 May '19

09 May '19

On May 9, 2019, at 11:16 PM, Herb Johnson wrote: > Anyone know where to find Northstar's BASIC FPB software, which used > Northstar's floating-point S-100 board? I think versions 5 and 6 used the > FPB. The manual is available; the software itself seems hard to find. > Thanks. > > binary regards, > Herb According to the manifest, disks 10 and 11 on this page have FPBASIC: http://deramp.com/downloads/altair/software/north_star_floppy_controllers/d… Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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Laugh, it's funny
by Evan Koblentz 09 May '19

09 May '19

Last month I shared this story with a few of you privately. Now I've decided it is safe to post. :) During the VCF East planning, I asked Thompson when exactly in 1969 he started working on the disk program that became Unix (cited at 21:25 in this video: https://tinyurl.com/y55g2puu) ... he told me he didn't remember, but "I leave it to you to invent a date." That's a lot of pressure! :)

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: how to end an email, in Europe
by Dean Notarnicola 09 May '19

09 May '19

I can say that, in email communications with European and Japanese colleagues, a salutation and closing is expected, regardless of the level of formality. I have experienced this even with texts and instant messages, although not as often. So it appears to be a common convention there, and largely lost in domestic exchanges. On Thu, May 9, 2019 at 10:23 PM Herb Johnson via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > So today, I was corresponding with a stranger in Ireland. He had the > impression I was upset with our correspondence. I wasn't sure what the > issue was, maybe my use of capital letters at some point. However, he > informed me as an afterthought, as follows: > > > Herb a last point, if you care, which maybe you don’t. To sign off a > communique, whether written or electronic, with just your name, is > considered an expression of great anger in Europe. :-) > > > > > > Kind regards > > [his name] > > > I had ended my email, as I often do, with my name alone; no closing > social honorific or salutation or whatever it's called. (Extra points > for identifying this convention.) > > This was entirely new to me. But I'm wondering, is this a true social > convention, or simply something limited to certain social classes in > Ireland, or in between? And so it occurred to me, my friends in this > list, may have such experiences, and can comment accordingly on this bit > of email etiquette. Meanwhile, it's worth a try. > > Warm regards, > Herb Johnson > > > -- > Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA > http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net > preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing > email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com > or try later herbjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT info > > -- > Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA > http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net > preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing > email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com > or try later herbjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT info >

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OT: how to end an email, in Europe
by Herb Johnson 09 May '19

09 May '19

So today, I was corresponding with a stranger in Ireland. He had the impression I was upset with our correspondence. I wasn't sure what the issue was, maybe my use of capital letters at some point. However, he informed me as an afterthought, as follows: > Herb a last point, if you care, which maybe you don’t. To sign off a communique, whether written or electronic, with just your name, is considered an expression of great anger in Europe. :-) > > > Kind regards > [his name] I had ended my email, as I often do, with my name alone; no closing social honorific or salutation or whatever it's called. (Extra points for identifying this convention.) This was entirely new to me. But I'm wondering, is this a true social convention, or simply something limited to certain social classes in Ireland, or in between? And so it occurred to me, my friends in this list, may have such experiences, and can comment accordingly on this bit of email etiquette. Meanwhile, it's worth a try. Warm regards, Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT info -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT info

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Amiga stuff available in Albany
by Evan Koblentz 09 May '19

09 May '19

The usual rules: owner is NOT on this list, so reply to her directly not here. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: Amiga hardware and software Date: Thu, 9 May 2019 11:32:01 -0400 From: Suzanne MacKay <ssmac50(a)gmail.com> To: Evan Koblentz <evan(a)vcfed.org> NEver heard from any Albany area folks interested in my Amiga/software stash, let them know we prefer to DOnate/gift them rather than put them in a landfill. They powerup bet we could not fond cords to connect with monitors so we assume the still function as they were when we moved and put into storage. On Tue, Apr 16, 2019, 2:23 PM Evan Koblentz <evan(a)vcfed.org <mailto:evan@vcfed.org>> wrote: Suzanne, Thank you for reaching out to us. We have some members in the Albany area. I'll forward your message to them. -- Evan Koblentz, executive director Vintage Computer Federation www.vcfed.org <http://www.vcfed.org> evan(a)vcfed.org <mailto:evan@vcfed.org> (646) 546-9999 VCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. On 4/16/19 12:19 PM, Suzanne MacKay wrote: > Have 200 and 3000 want to remove as no longer in use. Would you all > know a collector who might be interested? > > We live outside Albany NY

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Our newest computer
by Evan Koblentz 08 May '19

08 May '19

One of the VCF East consigners, David W., gave us an Eagle IIe computer. I tried it today. It fired right up into CP/M 2.2. Keyboard works and one drive works. Didn't have time to try the second drive. I gently cleaned off its top layer of dirt with a baby wipe.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Museum info kiosk question
by jaj＠totallyamused.com 08 May '19

08 May '19

>There is a small issue I've been unable to duplicate on demand. >Sometimes, if you touch our logo on the content pages just right, it >OpenKiosk browser opens our logo as a new page (same tab). Maybe it is a byproduct of two-finger touch or multi touch gesturing being enabled? I had a similar issue with some iPads I deployed into a retail store environment a couple of years ago

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Museum report
by Evan Koblentz 08 May '19

08 May '19

It was nice to have a regular day after all the VCF East action. We had about a half-dozen visitors today, I cleaned up some things in the museum, etc. .... tranquility! -- Evan Koblentz, executive director Vintage Computer Federation www.vcfed.org evan(a)vcfed.org (646) 546-9999 VCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

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IEEE on V C F East.
by Christian Liendo 08 May '19

08 May '19

https://spectrum.ieee.org/video/geek-life/history/great-computers-never-die

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Dave McGuire / Only at VCF East!
by Matt Patoray 07 May '19

07 May '19

On Tue, May 7, 2019 at 8:41 PM Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > >> On 5/7/19 3:50 PM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > > >> This big dude..... > > So you’re saying he was 5’ 8” 130lbs or so? > > ;-) > > Tony > ROFL! -- Matt Patoray Owner, MSP Productions KD8AMG

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Dave McGuire / Only at VCF East!
by Evan Koblentz 07 May '19

07 May '19

This big dude who I don't know walks up to me, sticks his arm out, PINCHES MY LEFT NIPPLE, and calmly says, "Dave McGuire made me do it."

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VCF Repair workshops June and August
by Jeffrey Brace 07 May '19

07 May '19

The next VCF repair workshops: June 1 & 2: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cdRaUOarYmLe0c7Veddzl4HhOqB1BXTgTCQ… August 24 & 25: < https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13Gmvr2ZEtEXouN0oB7Y_UtCRabbwhLTi4E_… > -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President Vintage Computer Federation

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Museum info kiosk question
by Evan Koblentz 07 May '19

07 May '19

The info kiosk that I built ahead of VCF East consists of a micro form factor PC running Linux Mint and the OpenKiosk software, simple HTML4/CSS pages served over our network, and a 27-inch touchscreen monitor. There is a small issue I've been unable to duplicate on demand. Sometimes, if you touch our logo on the content pages just right, it OpenKiosk browser opens our logo as a new page (same tab). I can't figure out what touch gesture makes this happen. I know there are various CSS tricks I could employ, such as disabling image dragging and (probably) disabling image opening ... but first I hope to find out what happened to cause the image to open. Any ideas?

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Post your VCF East pictures
by Evan Koblentz 07 May '19

07 May '19

Hey everyone. Another VCF East is in our rearview mirror. Attendance was huge, everyone had a blast, and there were no major fires to put out (logistics-wise) -- so I consider that all awesome!!! Tons of people came up to me and gave me the credit. My answer is always the same: it's because of the dozens of people who participate/volunteer. Many people also said this year was the most relaxed they ever saw me at a VCF East event -- same answer as the other question! We did a lot of things better than this than ever before. In no particular order: A/V, signs, switching to Eventbrite, physical setup, better use of social media, and exhibit diversity. Please post links to your photographs. -- Evan Koblentz, executive director Vintage Computer Federation www.vcfed.org evan(a)vcfed.org (646) 546-9999 VCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

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vcfe19 Keynotes appear on Youtube!
by dillera＠gmail.com 07 May '19

07 May '19

UNIX/KenT/BrianK -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY6q5dv_B-o <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EY6q5dv_B-o> Atari/JoeD -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=mlfWR6cl95E <https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=mlfWR6cl95E> Thanks so much VCF peeps for getting these edited and up so fast. I was very worried about the video quality esp given the weird lighting in that room- but Bill's camera did an excellent job, and the audio is excellent. Great job organizing and documenting these amazing speakers for history. -andy

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OT: 20" iMac "Flower Pot" Sold at VCF
by Douglas Crawford 07 May '19

07 May '19

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does anyone have one of these badges or know how to order more?
by Jeffrey Jonas 06 May '19

06 May '19

I'd love to get 1 or 2 of these paper tape reader convention-badges: https://hackaday.com/2019/04/12/cyphercon-badge-has-a-paper-tape-reader-bui… Does anyone have one, or know how to order more? Please tell me! thanks -- jeff jonas

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Survey VCF East 2019
by Jeffrey Brace 06 May '19

06 May '19

For those that attended, exhibited, taught or volunteered at our VCF East 2019, I want to thank you for helping to make VCF East happen. This show couldn’t happen without you. To get feedback about what we did well, where we can improve and suggestions, I would like all who attended to fill out this survey: https://bit.ly/2ZLuz0A Thanks! -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President Vintage Computer Federation

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Volunteer parking on VCF weekend
by Neil Cherry 03 May '19

03 May '19

I thought it might be a good idea to ask. Where should the volunteers park? -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry ncherry(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies

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VCF East - Online ticketing is open
by Evan Koblentz 02 May '19

02 May '19

We're using Eventbrite this year. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vintage-computer-festival-east-2019-tickets-60… Thanks to Dean for setting it up.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Consignment CTI?
by corey cohen 02 May '19

02 May '19

We would request any donated “money” items be on a separate consignment sheet. This makes it easier at payout. If items don’t sell you have 3 options. Option 1. Take it home Option 2. Give it to VCF (you need approval for this from Evan or myself or we will mark it option 3 automatically) Option 3. Mark it free and I’m sure someone will take it. Not sure what CTI means. Too many acronyms I have to deal with on a daily basis. Cheers, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2019, at 11:22 AM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > <mime-attachment>

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Consignment CTI?
by Ethan O'Toole 02 May '19

02 May '19

Hello, This will be my first year putting up items for consignment. I have read: http://vcfed.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/east2019consignment.pdf And seen the consignment sheets. Two questions: 1. CTI is given at event or in advance? I am going to try to fill out forms tonight and print them in advance. 2. Is it possible to mark some items 100% donation to VCF and some not? I have this mental thing that usually if I get it for free as a donation or gift I don't re-sell it, so anything like that I'd rather put up 100% to VCF. Maybe use two CTIs? I plan to buy some post-its or index cards. Laser printing index cards is a cheap way to make description tags. I will probably arrive Friday afternoon or evening, picking up a friend on the way -- his first VCF. - Ethan

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OT: Looking for: ST Cubase/Notator dongle, 800xl in box, Space Quest 3 in box
by Ethan O'Toole 02 May '19

02 May '19

As I put together the items I plan to put in the consignment area and hump to get the System V unix stable on the TT030 for UNIX town .... Some time ago I talked to someone on here about Atari ST notator dongle or Cubase dongle, and 800XL in box. But searching subject lines in my huge inbox isn't hitting anything. If that person still has and is heading to VCF, hit me up! I am also looking for Space Quest 3 and Monkey Island in box. Not new in box. If anyone has, there the only two software titles I care about and it's mostly because I always liked the theme music. Any platform, it doesn't matter I have all the platforms and a MT-32 ;-)

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Model II
by Peter Cetinski 02 May '19

02 May '19

I rescued a TRS-80 Model II in NYC a couple of years ago for someone on this list but I can’t recall who it was! If you’re still around let me know and I can bring it to VCFE. It’s been sitting on my shelf. I’ll be there Sunday morning attending the show and delivering and picking up other Model IIs and 16s for other folks. Pete

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Exhibit map...
by Ethan O'Toole 01 May '19

01 May '19

The 8bit is the Atari computer glory days. The ST was cool looking but Amiga was better. > Date: Wed, 1 May 2019 12:34:35 -0400 > From: Peter Fletcher via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Cc: Peter Fletcher <pfletch(a)mac.com> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Exhibit map... > [NON-Text Body part not included]

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Exhibit map...
by Vincent B 01 May '19

01 May '19

Are they going to have to segregate the 8-bits and the STs? On Wed, May 1, 2019, 12:19 PM Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Atari Exhibit? What’s it going to be? A bunch of 2600 consoles and a > Jaguar? > ;-) > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On May 1, 2019, at 12:12 PM, Dean Notarnicola via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Yes, we didn't want to show up the more pedestrian exhibits :-0 > > > > On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 12:10 PM Peter Fletcher via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > >> But… But… Bill, we have cookies!!! And no, you cannot have any. > >> > >> -Pete > >> > >>> On May 1, 2019, at 11:58 AM, William Sudbrink via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>> > >>> Just got the VCF East Exhibit map... > >>> Thank goodness we're keeping all of the Atari and Unix riffraff locked > >> up in one room! > >>> > >>> ;-) :-) > >>> > >>> Bill S. > >>> > >>> > >>> --- > >>> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > >>> https://www.avast.com/antivirus > >>> > >> > >> > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Exhibit map...
by Dean Notarnicola 01 May '19

01 May '19

Yes, we didn't want to show up the more pedestrian exhibits :-0 On Wed, May 1, 2019 at 12:10 PM Peter Fletcher via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > But… But… Bill, we have cookies!!! And no, you cannot have any. > > -Pete > > > On May 1, 2019, at 11:58 AM, William Sudbrink via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Just got the VCF East Exhibit map... > > Thank goodness we're keeping all of the Atari and Unix riffraff locked > up in one room! > > > > ;-) :-) > > > > Bill S. > > > > > > --- > > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > > >

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VCF Exhibit map...
by William Sudbrink 01 May '19

01 May '19

Just got the VCF East Exhibit map... Thank goodness we're keeping all of the Atari and Unix riffraff locked up in one room! ;-) :-) Bill S. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

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OT: Looking for ECC DDR3 memory
by Andy Meyer 01 May '19

01 May '19

I'm building a Dell system, and I'm looking for RAM: Up to 32GB 1600MHz ECC; up to 16GB 1600MHz non-ECC DDR3 memory; 4 DIMM slots I would prefer four 8GB ECC if possible. Please check your junk boxes. Reply off-list. Thanks, Andy

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VCF East Consignment Room Selling
by Jim Scheef 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

Do you have stuff to sell in the Consignment Room? Now is the time to get organized. 1. Download the forms: http://vcfed.org/consignment/Consignment%20Sale%20Sheet.pdf All of the forms are in one PDF. Use Acrobat to separate them and make copies as needed. 2. All of the forms are fillable using Adobe Acrobat and probably other PDF programs. Filling the forms online makes them easier to read, reduces errors and speeds up check-in. After your forms are completed, print two copies, so you have a record. 3. Guidelines (newly revised) for using these forms are here: http://vcfed.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/east2019consignment.pdf 4. Make signs for your stuff. You won’t be around to answer questions, so: What is it? Does it work? What are the specs? The price on the sign must agree with the price on the listing form; if not the price on the form wins. 5. Pricing: VCF has a reputation for fair prices. That’s why lots of stuff sells. 6. You can lower your price on Sunday morning and again late Sunday afternoon. 7. If you negotiate a deal with a buyer, both buyer and seller must come to the Consignment desk together. Let me know what you agreed; VCF will collect the money in the normal manner. 8. Remember every item MUST have your Consignor Tag Identification (letter code) and the line number from your "Individual Item Sales Sheet". Apply a piece of painter's tape to each item at home leaving room for your Consignor Tag Identification. Free advice: • Do you find eBay prices are frequently too high? Price accordingly. • Good signs bring good sales. Jim Scheef Consignment Room Deity

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Funny story
by Herb Johnson 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

> Dean Notarnicola: I pinned a [VCF-E] brochure to the corkboard on Nassau St a few weeks ago. I wonder if that what he saw? > > Jeff Salzman wrote: That's certainly a lot more effective, and cheaper, than pinning VCF business cards to $20 bills and scattering them along the boardwalk. :D > > Dean: I stopped doing that. It was eating into my floppy disk fund. > > [exchange about fake non-fake currency] These seem like jokes, fake history. But in fact, when I was at the Dayton Hamfest one year in the 1990's, an airplane flew over the event and dropped flyers - with real $1 bills attached! I saw the airplane, saw the drop, grabbed a few flyers; so there's no doubt. Of course, people forget that "catching eyeballs" is a source of income on the Web. Google reported billions of dollars just today, income from selling ads and Web-search placements. So: money gets spent on advertizing; and location matters. Herb -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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Funny story
by Evan Koblentz 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

A journalist called me today to ask about VCF East. He said he heard about it from a flier posted on a (real-life) bulletin board in downtown Princeton. I have no idea who put it there! -- Evan Koblentz, executive director Vintage Computer Federation www.vcfed.org evan(a)vcfed.org (646) 546-9999 VCF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Funny story
by Evan Koblentz 30 Apr '19

30 Apr '19

Monopoly money On Tue, Apr 30, 2019, 10:55 AM Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Evan was skimping and only used $5 bills, that’s why we didn’t get as big > a response. > Tony > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Apr 30, 2019, at 9:19 AM, Dean Notarnicola via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > I stopped doing that. It was eating into my floppy disk fund. > > > > On Tue, Apr 30, 2019 at 9:09 AM Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > >> That's certainly a lot more effective, and cheaper, than pinning VCF > >> business cards to $20 bills and scattering them along the boardwalk. :D > >> > >> On Tue, Apr 30, 2019, 12:44 AM Dean Notarnicola via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >>> We go there just to hang on nice weekends > >>> > >>> On Tue, Apr 30, 2019 at 12:43 AM Dean Notarnicola < > >> dnotarnicola(a)gmail.com> > >>> wrote: > >>> > >>>> I had it from TCF > >>>> > >>>>> On Tue, Apr 30, 2019 at 12:42 AM Evan Koblentz <evan(a)vcfed.org> > wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>>> I pinned a brochure to the corkboard on Nassau St a few weeks ago. I > >>>>> wonder if that what he saw? > >>>>> > >>>>> Yes! > >>>>> > >>>>> What were you doing there with VCF stuff? > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>> > >> > >

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