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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2025 Consignment
by Jeffrey Brace 31 Mar '25

31 Mar '25

On Sun, Mar 30, 2025 at 3:09 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Jeff will people who have wristbands be able to enter through the side > gate, at all times, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. > Attendees who are pre-paid or want to buy with a credit card can enter through the side gate *or* the front gate all three days. If you want to pay cash, then through the front gate only. If it is like last year, the parking lot A (closes to the front gate) will fill up by 8:30AM. Not just for consignment, but to enter the area? > Also will the waiting line for consignment to purchase items be inside? > We have a plan to allow people to wait inside if it is raining. > It is supposed to rain during the weekend. > I'm working on my weather voodoo magic to make the rain go away during our event. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Mar 30, 2025, at 12:16 PM, Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Yes it is. Except it won't be a short path to Consignment like last > year. > > You'll be traveling around most of the back side of the campus to reach > the > > new location. > > > > Jeff Salzman > > > >> On Sun, Mar 30, 2025 at 11:53 AM Vincent B via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> I assume this side gate is the same one we used last year for > consignment > >> drop off? > >> > >> On Sun, Mar 30, 2025, 11:49 AM Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >>> We're getting really close to the event. For those who are putting > items > >> up > >>> for sale in Consignment, the link below contains important instructions > >> for > >>> dropping off your items on Friday and Saturday evenings. > >>> > >>> VCF Consignment Dropoff <https://vcfed.org/vcf-consignment-dropoff/> > >>> > >>> Please read the instructions provided on that page as it also contains > a > >>> map of the gates and how to get to this year's Consignment location > >>> on campus. But in a nutshell: > >>> > >>> *You can come in either gate on Friday from 5PM to 10PM. However, on > >>> Saturday and Sunday, you *must* come in through the side gate. You will > >> get > >>> an orange wristband, drop off your items, and then go back out through > >> the > >>> available gates on the respective dropoff nights (both gates on Friday, > >>> side gate only on Saturday).* > >>> > >>> *On any of these days, you will need to park, drop off, and then move > >> your > >>> vehicle to the parking lot as quickly as possible. We have limited > >> parking > >>> space and no one can park in front of the fire hydrant.* > >>> > >>> For reference, last year's Consignment space is highlighted on the map > to > >>> show, by scale, how much more space we have available in the new > >>> Consignment location. > >>> > >>> Thank you, > >>> Jeff Salzman > >>> > >> > >

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VCF East 2025 Consignment
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Mar '25

29 Mar '25

Just a few days left to get your consignment entered into NexoPOS for VCF East 2025! https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east/vcf-east-consignmen… Get your tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/vintage-computer-festival-east-2025 Info: https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east/ Take care! Jeff Brace VCF East Showrunner

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March 30 and April 6th Lecture Events at Info Age
by Douglas Crawford 29 Mar '25

29 Mar '25

If you are local, consider coming and supporting InfoAge at these two events, thanks! FYI - these things are going on all the time. Become a member https://www.infoage.org/membership/ and get Free admission to InfoAge during normal visiting hours Reduced prices for many InfoAge events Shop at the InfoAge store and get a 10% discount Electronic copy of our quarterly newsletter ----------------------------------------------- March 30: The Guyot Hall "Great Globe" from Princeton is unveiled at InfoAge Space Exploration Center Come see & hear about this amazing artifact! https://inside.princeton.edu/community-news/2025/guyot-hall%E2%80%99s-%E2%8… Admission Adults $12 -$8 for ages 12 and younger Includes access to all Museums ---- A N D ------------------------------------ Sunday April 6th, 2025 2:00 PM Francis Upton – Electric Lighting Pioneer On Sunday, April 6th at 2PM, hear about Francis R. Upton, a 19th Century physicist who helped Thomas Edison turn astonishing ideas into world changing industries. A Princeton PhD, Upton provided theoretical backing for some of Menlo Park’s breakthrough inventions. He designed the first power distribution grid around the Pearl Street Station in Manhattan. Pearl Street Power Station 1882 Admission Adults $12 -$8 for ages 12 and younger Includes access to all Museums About the Speaker Lecturer Charlie Cebula is a Mathematician and Professor at Ocean County College. He has been a long time supporter of InfoAge and our mission to keep the history of Camp Evans alive. Join InfoAge: -------------------------------------------------------------- Douglas Crawford VCF Mid-Atlantic Museum Mgr InfoAge Science & History Museums 2201 Marconi Road Wall, NJ 07719

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InversePhase @ VCF East April 5
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Mar '25

29 Mar '25

Want to know what a chiptune is? How about what a chiptune is not? You can learn a little bit about the technology, its history, how it makes sounds, how it is implemented, and the culture surrounding it at this panel. All ages and experience levels are welcome! And ... After this talk, make your own chiptunes! What’s the deal with all these 8-bit whipper-snappers and their beeps, boops, and farty bass?Want to know what a chiptune is? How about what a chiptune is not? You can learn a little bit about the technology, its history, how it makes sounds, how it is implemented, and the culture surrounding it at this panel. All ages and experience levels are welcome! @inversephase is a real human person (not a robot, as you might have heard) who writes game soundtracks and chiptune tributes for a living, runs Bloop Museum, eats pizza, and even occasionally writes Bios. VCF East 2025 April 4-6 InfoAge Science and History Museums INFO: https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east/ TICKETS: https://vcfed.org/2025/03/16/non-member-ticket-pricing-vcf-east

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Trenton Computer Festival Talk in AI history
by Bill Degnan 26 Mar '25

26 Mar '25

Hi all… I will be giving a talk on the history of AI at this years’ TCF around 1230 on Saturday, if you happen to be at the event that day. Hope to see some of you there, you can check the schedule for day/time Bill Degnan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Trenton Computer Festival ridesharing from Philly
by bernieS 26 Mar '25

26 Mar '25

If anyone in Philadelphia wants to go to the Trenton Computer Festival this Saturday and needs a ride, I'll be driving there from North Philly and am open to ridesharing. Please contact me off-list if interested. -bernieS

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Terminal and Other Items Available in Victoria, NY
by Alexander Jacocks 26 Mar '25

26 Mar '25

All, There is a Tektronix terminal and some unspecified keyboards available for pickup in Victor, NY. The owner of asking $200 for the lot. Please let me know if you are interested and I will put you in touch. All items have to be gone by the end of this weekend. - Alex

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IBM Documents in Boston
by Jason T 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

Spotted on Craigslist. Perhaps closer to you all than they are to me: https://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/bks/d/needham-ibm-manuals-vtam-ncp-mvs-vm…

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IBM Series/1 emulator?
by David Riley 25 Mar '25

25 Mar '25

Hey all, I'm looking to see if there are any existing emulators known for the IBM Series/1 system. There are some disk images on Bitsavers (in addition to lots of docs, which is good), and I know a few members here have some experience with the system... anecdotally, it was said that there was some sort of emulation available for RS/6000, though that is extremely anecdotal and it's not even clear to me what platform it would be (AIX?). There doesn't seem to be a simh one that I've found. If anyone knows of any existing emulation solutions, I'd love to know about them. Thanks! - Dave

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VCF EAST IS APRIL 4-6, 2025
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

VCF EAST IS APRIL 4-6, 2025 at InfoAge This may be redundant to some of you, but I feel the need to repeat myself. I've had two local people ask me when it was and didn't realize that it was less than two weeks away despite posting to this list and plastering over all of social media once per day. They thought it was April 16 or April 26. I'm thinking of renting out skywriting to advertise the show. Or those banners down the shore that go along the beach. Program book is here: https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vcfeast2025program_final.pdf Enjoy! Jeff Brace VCF East Showrunner

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Final Program Book - VCF East 2025 - April 4-6
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vcfeast2025program_final.pdf Enjoy! Jeff Brace

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Access to actual forum?
by John Kozell 24 Mar '25

24 Mar '25

Hi, I was interested in the Vintage Computer Federation and was poking around trying to find the communities and/or forums where I could monitor and participate. At the time, all I could find was the option to subscribe to this list digest email. Is there a place I can actually view/participate in the forum messages? Thanks -John

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Letter of Gift
by Martin A. Flynn 23 Mar '25

23 Mar '25

In support of the Vintage Computer Federation's activities at the former Camp Evans in Wall Township New Jersey, I would like to donate the following personal items for deployment in the new museum space; Access Points (4) * MAC ac:8b:a9:99:dd:30, UAP-AC-Pro * MAC 78:8a:20:d6:41:21, UAP-AC-Pro * MAC 68:d7:9a:d0:b4:60 , UAP-AC-Pro * MAC d0:21:f9:2c:60:00, UAP-AC-Pro Professional Mounting brackets (4) TE/Amp network cable connectors (16) 1 foot network patch cords (8) Hubbell #926 Back boxes Cordially, Martin

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VCF East Consignment System is up!
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Mar '25

21 Mar '25

We have a 7000 square foot space this year. Consignment info: https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east/vcf-east-consignmen… Consignment system: https://nexopos.vcfed.org/ Enjoy! Jeff Brace VCF East Showrunner

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Brian Kernighan - VCF East - Saturday, April 5, 5PM
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Mar '25

21 Mar '25

Brian Kernighan will be interviewed at VCF East on Saturday, April 5, 5PM by Stephen Edwards, a Computer Science professor at Columbia University who has spoken at VCF East in the past will be interviewing him on his 2019 book: UNIX a history and a memoir. If you don't know who Brian is: He co-wrote the first C programming book, co-wrote AWK, wrote ditroff, etc. He worked at Bell labs for years. Take care! Jeff Brace VCF East Showrunner https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/>

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Two Amiga roundtables at VCF East 2025!
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Mar '25

21 Mar '25

Saturday, April 5 at 3PM: https://vcfed.org/vcf-east-saturday-roundtable/ Sunday, April 6 at 3PM: https://vcfed.org/vcf-east-sunday-roundtable/ Early Bird Tickets: https://vcfed.org/2025/03/16/non-member-ticket-pricing-vcf-east/ Jeff Brace VCF East Showrunner

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Program Book - Draft 3 - VCF East 2025
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Mar '25

19 Mar '25

The VCF East 2025 program book is almost finished. This is the final draft. It goes to the printers tonight (Wednesday 3/19) at 10PM. Please let me know what you think: https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/vcfeast2025program_draft3.pdf Take care! Jeff Brace VCF East Showrunner

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VCF EAST 2025!
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Mar '25

19 Mar '25

We don't have the Sea Cadets this year, so we will need more volunteers for our show. Please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRIqB1ZuseQ2ANYszT2RTw2_AMnnCv0ZI… Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF East Showrunner

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Were there more 68K Macs or PPC Macs made?
by John Heritage 19 Mar '25

19 Mar '25

Just curious were there more Motorola 68000 series macs made then PPC? I know mac sales started slow. But Mac sales also slowed in the mid to late 1990s when the PPCs were shipping. 68K macs and PPC macs also sold for nearly the same number of years. There were also clones of 68K (maybe PPC?).

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Cool/Handy Commodore Add-on Product
by Chris Fala 18 Mar '25

18 Mar '25

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E697SRqN2Sg

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VCF EAST 2025 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Mar '25

16 Mar '25

https://vcfed.org/vcf-east-tickets/ Jeff Brace VCF East Showrunner

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In Memoriam: Mark Klein, AT&T Whistleblower Who Revealed NSA Mass Spying
by Jeffrey Jonas 16 Mar '25

16 Mar '25

relayed from good 'old USENET: [EFF - Electronic Frontier Foundation, kind of like an ACLU focusing on tech/privacy issues and then some...] In Memoriam: Mark Klein, AT&T Whistleblower Who Revealed NSA Mass Spying EFF is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mark Klein, a bona fide hero who risked civil liability and criminal prosecution to help expose a massive spying program that violated the rights of millions of Americans. Mark didn't set out to change the world. For 22 years, he was a telecommunications technician for AT&T, most of that in San Francisco. But he always had a strong sense of right and wrong and a commitment to privacy. ...... When the New York Times reported in late 2005 that the NSA was engaging in spying inside the U.S., Mark realized that he had witnessed how it was happening. He also realized that the President was not telling Americans the truth about the program. And, though newly retired, he knew that he had to do something. He showed up at EFF's front door in early 2006 with a simple question: "Do you folks care about privacy?" =========== rest: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2025/03/memoriam-mark-klein-att-whistleblower…

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] IBM Documents in Boston
by Dave McGuire 15 Mar '25

15 Mar '25

On 3/13/25 14:16, Mike Rieker via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > I'm local too as a backup. Thank you Mike. The guy has agreed to donate the documentation to LSSM for scanning. It is...a LARGE pile. A friend of mine in Boston has been threatening to visit soon; we might be able to leverage his trip for this. Let's see how it goes; we may need your help as well. Thanks, -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] IBM Documents in Boston
by Dave McGuire 15 Mar '25

15 Mar '25

On 3/13/25 14:16, Mike Rieker via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > I'm local too as a backup. Hey Mike I emailed you off-list about this, please check your spam filters. Thanks, -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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Dennis Grimm Obituary
by Christian Liendo 13 Mar '25

13 Mar '25

I know this is an auction, but the obituary was really nice. There are many people who worked in the industry that will never be remembered and I appreciate when someone is discussed. Anyway I hope someone appreciates it as much as I do. https://www.rrauction.com/provenance/dennis-grimm-collection/?fbclid=IwY2xj…

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MARCH contact info (Dayton Microcomputer Association)
by Herbert Johnson 12 Mar '25

12 Mar '25

> I'm a member of a Dayton Ohio user group > [might start] a master listing of computer clubs around the world or country > I had suggested that APCUG www.apcug2.org set up a master list o For what it's worth, I looked over the Dayton Microcomputer Association (DMA) Web site and glanced at some of their activities. My review was brief but informative. https://dma1.org/sigs/ They seem to have interests in older computing and microprocessor computing, through their SIG's (subgroups) which meet in several Dayton areas. The club began in the very vintage era (as did I). So there's some overlap among my vintage computing interests. I spent some time in Ohio, and Dayton is the location of world's largest hamfest (and one of the oldest-active hamfests). One of the SIGs meets at a Dayton radio amateur location. I'm saying, there's stuff going on there in Dayton OH. Separately: The DMA is a member of a "club of clubs" called APCUG www.apcug2.org which seems to be an affiliation of computing-related clubs. MOst of course deal with modern or recent computing, some do not. How VCF Inc. responds to the posted request is up to the VCF inc. officers. But it may be useful to open lines of communications to these groups and see if there's common interests. And of course, it's an opportunity to inform them about MARCH and VCF events. Also, MARCH members outside of New Jersey may be interested in organizations near to them, such as may be found within the APCUG, or have interest in the DMA of Dayton OH. Regards Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA https://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT comcast DOT net

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VCF West 2025 Survey
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Mar '25

11 Mar '25

SAVE THE DATE! VCF West is back on August 1 & 2, 2025 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. Please fill out this survey to help us with planning: https://forms.gle/R1kSCsVqEyZfgQ4Q8 This survey is for everyone! We have started plans to make VCF West a bigger, better, and more unique show than we ever have before! We're partnering with the Sacramento Amiga Computer Club and AmiWest to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Amiga and other special guests. We will have quality speakers, a large consignment area, exhibits galore and our Friday Night Social. Exhibit space will, however, be limited so we are going to be selective in the process. There is still room for talks so if you're interested or know someone who is, please let us know at vcfwest(a)vcfed.org We're looking forward to seeing you there! Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President VCF East Showrunner MARCH Fundraising Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Who can I talk to about www.midatlanticretro.com
by Christian Liendo 11 Mar '25

11 Mar '25

Please private email me. This is not critical, but I don't want to spam the group with this.

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Swap Meet at System Source
by Ryan Burke 10 Mar '25

10 Mar '25

System Source in Hunt Valley, Maryland is hosting a swap meet on April 26th and 27th. There will be space in the front parking lot to sell out of, and space to set up tables and tents. We will also be hosting a repair workshop immediately following the swap meet. The Computer Museum at System Source is also currently looking to free up space in our overstuffed warehouse. To do this, we will be selling many duplicate computers, game consoles, AV equipment, and more. All proceeds from sales go directly to supporting the museum and making it better. Here are a few things that you can expect to see for sale: Power Mac G3 and G4 Classic Macintosh IBM PCs and compatibles Game consoles, from the Atari 2600 to Nintendo 3DS Turntables, speakers, and projectors iPods and iPhones Apple Newtons iBook G3s and Powerbook G3s Please follow this link to find more information and register: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=105&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Fin… Please help us by spreading the word! Email rburke(a)syssrc.com with questions.

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Video converter info
by Mike Loewen 09 Mar '25

09 Mar '25

I have a video board that outputs analog RGB-Hsync at 59.94Hz Vertical and 15.734KHz Horizontal. What do I need to convert this to display on a modern LCD display? Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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Northern VA VCM Meetup - 4 May @ 1-6 PM
by Ryan Stapleton 08 Mar '25

08 Mar '25

Hello All, I am holding my next DMVVCM (DMV Vintage Computer Meetup) on 4 May from 1-6 PM. This will be at the Chantilly, VA public library. 4000 Stringfellow Rd Chantilly, VA, 20151-2628 More information available at: https://www.bluewizard.net/dmvvcm/vintagecomputermeetup/ Thank you -Ryan

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MARCH Hack-a-Thon on March 8-9, 2025 CANCELLED. Please Read.
by Jeff Salzman 06 Mar '25

06 Mar '25

We regret that the MARCH Hack-a-Thon scheduled to take place on March 8 & 9, 2025, at the InfoAge Science and History Museums, Wall, NJ, has been cancelled due to a lack of participation. Despite our best efforts to promote this event, we have only received one registration over the past month and a half. The regularly scheduled MARCH Workshop, occurring on the same dates, is still ongoing. Details for the Workshop can be found here: Repair Workshops @ InfoAge – Vintage Computer Federation <https://vcfed.org/repair-workshops-at-infoage/> While we believe the Hack-a-Thon has great merit and received numerous responses from individuals interested in participating, many were unable to attend on the scheduled dates for various reasons. As this is the first event of its kind that MARCH has decided to host, we are particularly disappointed by this outcome, but we understand the challenges involved in coordinating schedules. We also understand this may be disappointing news, especially for those who were looking forward to showcasing their programming skills and creativity in the world of vintage computing. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Additionally, we recognize that some of you may have been looking forward to the outcomes of this event, even if you weren't directly participating. Your enthusiasm and support mean a lot to us. Based on the feedback we received, here are some reasons in the form of feedback that we believe led to the lack of participation, and subsequently, our decision to cancel the event, along with our thoughts: Don't feel they are good enough to compete. We understand that some of you may feel hesitant to compete, thinking you might not be good enough. However, the MARCH Hack-a-Thon is designed to be a friendly and inclusive event where everyone, from beginners to experienced programmers, can participate. The spirit of the event is about learning, sharing, and celebrating our shared passion for vintage computing. Even if you don't have extensive programming experience, your unique perspective and creativity are valuable. We encourage everyone to join in, have fun, and gain new skills in a supportive environment. Remember, every expert was once a beginner! Wish the contest was open to more computer systems. We acknowledge that our initial focus on specific 8-bit systems may have excluded some of you who are passionate about other validly classified vintage computing platforms. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we are considering opening future events to a wider range of computer systems to ensure more enthusiasts can participate. Since even systems that technically qualify as "8-bit" have a disparate array of capabilities and features, we felt that we could effectively grade submissions if we drew a line somewhere along the architecture aspect to provide a level of fairness. The grading rubric preview previously distributed reflects that notion. Future all-systems contests may consider a qualification cutoff based on the system's introduction year, allowing for a broader range of participation while still maintaining the spirit of vintage computing. Didn't like that the contest was two days, possibly requiring the expense of an overnight stay for those out of town. We understand that a two-day contest may not be feasible for everyone, particularly those who would need to incur additional expenses for overnight stays. The contest was initially considered to be a two-day event because we felt it provided a suitable amount of time for the nature of the task, as programming efforts of any kind often require more than a single day to complete. In the future, we will consider adjusting the event duration to better accommodate participants' schedules and reduce potential costs. We are exploring options such as single-day events to ensure a more accessible and convenient experience for all participants. Wish they could compete in the event from home. We recognize that attending an in-person event may not be feasible for everyone due to distance, time, or other constraints. While we have always valued the importance of on-site participation for promoting a sense of community and the collaborative nature of group events, we are exploring ways to incorporate remote participation in future events. This approach will help us reach a broader audience and ensure that more people can engage with and contribute to the retro computing community, without sacrificing the sense of community and collaboration that makes these events special. The contest was scheduled too soon. We get it—some of you felt the contest was announced a bit last-minute, making it tough to prepare. One reason for the short timing was due to the first serious consideration back in December 2024 for MARCH to even host a Hack-a-Thon, our collective excitement to go for it, planning the concept, and then deciding that suitable prizes could include free tickets to the VCF-East 2025 event in April, making timing a bit of a constraint for the prizes to remain useful and valid. Going forward, we'll make sure to announce events well in advance, giving you (and us) plenty of time to plan, prepare, and clear any personal schedules. Prizes for future Hack-a-Thons will vary. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Since this event coincides with one of our regular MARCH Repair Workshop events, we are allowing the now cancelled Hack-a-Thon to proceed in an informal capacity. Attendees are welcome to participate as though the contest were still on. There will be no grading, no strict adherence to the contest rules, nor any defined challenges. But I'm sure if you are looking for some ideas, any of our staff might be able to suggest a challenging idea for you to practice. Although no prizes will be awarded, this event provides a great opportunity to bring your vintage computer systems and practice your vintage computing skills in a friendly environment. If you wish to participate in an informal capacity, we would still appreciate the opportunity to gather a headcount. Please add your name to the linked spreadsheet below, and indicate in the second column that you're attending the Hack-a-Thon only. Should enough informal participants attend, we may ask the attendees if they want us to reinstate the formal contest on the spot, including prizes, subject to a consensus of those in attendance who wish to continue under the original contest rules. 2025-03-8 March 8-9, 2025 - Google Sheets <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jvaA37o4wLwCxzC-jvn0umQDYXsdJ_27YQN…> Please note that Hack-a-Thon only participants will not receive a wristband granting access to MARCH Repair Workshop resources or other InfoAge museums and activities on campus, a benefit regularly granted to Workshop attendees through the standard $15 daily Workshop fee. This proposed informal Hack-a-Thon alternative is a unique opportunity to have a space to test your skills and enjoy the company of fellow enthusiasts without any fees or admission charges. We are committed to fostering a vibrant and engaging community for retro computing enthusiasts and are exploring alternative dates or formats for future events. We will keep you updated with any further developments. We are also pleased to announce that the next official in-person Hack-a-Thon event is projected to be on October 18 & 19, during the scheduled MARCH Workshop the same weekend. This new date takes into consideration many understood issues so far, such as not having enough time to be ready for the event, schedule conflicts (October 18 & 19 are not scheduled near any other major vintage computing events), lodging considerations (lodging near InfoAge is far cheaper after Labor Day than during Summer months), and provides more time for MARCH to refine the Hack-a-Thon concept as a whole. Future MARCH Hack-a-Thons will not just be programming contests. We plan to cover a wide range of computing skills as event themes, as long as they relate to the spirit of vintage computing. Also note that all future Hack-a-Thons are not going to only be programming contests. Themes will vary, and may vary greatly between programming challenges, hardware challenges, both, or even something completely off-the-wall. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact the MARCH Events Manager at jeff.salzman(a)vcfed.org. Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We ask, whether you plan, or don't plan, on attending any MARCH Hack-a-Thons now or in the future, that you fill out the survey linked below to provide feedback on how MARCH can make Hack-a-Thons a worthy event for the vintage computing community. MARCH Hack-a-Thon Survey <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_npzGahVGxwoGuoDICfnUO1Qp2H_IZW5…> Sincerely, Jeff Salzman Events Manager Steering Committee Member Mid-Atlantic Retro Computing Hobbyists (MARCH)

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT HAM TICKET
by David Riley 05 Mar '25

05 Mar '25

A reminder that the General is the second-tier ham license, and that if you do not already have the Technician level, you probably want to get that first. Nothing that says you can't do both in one go, but the General exam gets into a LOT more detail on policy that you probably want to study well in advance (plus lots more EE which you may already be okay with). I'm hoping to get my General when I have time to take the exam some time this year! The Technician level was much easier than I had thought it was going to be, so anyone who has been thinking about it should definitely give it a go (and try out the ARRL's practice test generator, which is great for establishing confidence level). - Dave > On Mar 5, 2025, at 2:48 PM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > From: Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: OT HAM TICKET > Date: March 5, 2025 at 2:48:13 PM EST > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > > > Found this Link on Facebook. > Free JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER..... > SIGN UP FOR THE FREE - ONLINE-GENERAL LICENSE COURSE!! WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU NEXT WEEK! > For anyone who wants to check it out?

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT HAM TICKET
by Joseph Giliberti 05 Mar '25

05 Mar '25

Mmm, free ham On Wed, Mar 5, 2025, 2:49 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Found this Link on Facebook. > Free JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER..... > SIGN UP FOR THE FREE - ONLINE-GENERAL LICENSE COURSE!! WE ARE LOOKING > FORWARD TO SEEING YOU NEXT WEEK! > For anyone who wants to check it out? > [image: 468650034_10163026103737214_4362231708123326532_n.jpg] > > New Jersey CB & Ham Radio > <https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AGkUynucG/?mibextid=wwXIfr> > facebook.com > <https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AGkUynucG/?mibextid=wwXIfr> > <https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AGkUynucG/?mibextid=wwXIfr> > > JEFF? > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. >

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OT HAM TICKET
by Sentrytv 05 Mar '25

05 Mar '25

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... IBM MT/ST magnetic tapes
by Herbert Johnson 04 Mar '25

04 Mar '25

> Spotted on the "code4lib" mailing list, forwarding here because,I'm hoping someone can/will help this grad student out. ---rsk ] The forwarded message, was from a grad-student, attempting to read/recover/preserve some IBM MT/ST magnetic tapes, from an academic business museum. Their message included a Web link to the RICM, the Rhode Island Computer Museum. The link the student found, shows recent work on restoring an IBM MT/ST with its Selectric typewriter and magtape console. The physical format of the tape makes it unlikely that any other apparatus could recover the tape's content. I suggested privately to the person, that they follow up on RICM and make good contacts there. That's a great group which has preserved vintage computers for decades. They provide public access to their works. I think there would be mutual benefit from that contact. I also provided contact links to a data recovery service, and to a Selectric repair service. They may have leads to some recovery services. Regards Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA https://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT comcast DOT net

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Only a few days left! First ever MARCH Hack-a-Thon
by Jeff Salzman 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

⏳ *Only ONE WEEK left to sign up—don’t miss your chance to be part of the first ever MARCH Hack-a-Thon!* The number of days left to sign up can be counted in four-bits, or one nybble. 🙂 🎉 *Join Us for the MARCH Hack-a-Thon!* 🎉 Step into the golden age of computing and unleash your creativity as you tackle unique programming challenges designed for 8-bit systems. This event is all about exploring the incredible possibilities of retro hardware, celebrating ingenuity, and connecting with a vibrant community of enthusiasts. 📅 *Event Date:* March 8–9, 2025 📍 *Location:* The InfoAge Science Center, 2201 Marconi Rd., Wall, New Jersey, 07719 ⏳ *Only ONE WEEK left to sign up—don’t miss your chance to be part of the MARCH Hack-a-Thon!* 💡 *Think you’re not up for the challenge? Think again!* This event is for everyone, whether you're a retro programming pro or just starting out. Bring along your own vintage computer system and show off what it can do—your creativity, effort, and resourcefulness will absolutely be celebrated. You might just surprise yourself with what you’re capable of! 🌟 *Our judges are eager to see how contestants push the boundaries of vintage hardware and create something truly unique.* Your contributions could spark inspiration across the entire retro computing community. 🎁 *Admission is free, and there are prizes to be won!* Come for the fun, stay for the rewards, and let’s make programming history together. 🖋 *Sign Up Here:* [Registration Form]( https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM4GE40lGEfo2t_6FVLL_xJc2ojJ1T_aK…) ℹ️ *More Details:* [Event Web Page]( https://vcfed.org/2025/02/13/march-hack-a-thon/) Act fast, secure your spot, and let’s make programming history together at the MARCH Hack-a-Thon. The countdown is on! 🚀

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Only a few days left! First ever MARCH Hack-a-Thon
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

Mike, The Interim Computer Festival is in the Seattle area. I don't know why their link isn't working. It has been held for the past 2 or 3 years I think. I have never gone, but Jason Perkins has. Jeff Brace On Mon, Mar 3, 2025 at 12:50 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Jeff, I guess my confusion with the workshop dates was because the > Hackathon was the same day weekend! > > Now I’m trying to figure out what the > “interim Computer festival” is? > > The link seems to be broken > “service unavailable”. > > Mike Rosen > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Mar 3, 2025, at 12:09 PM, Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > ⏳ *Only ONE WEEK left to sign up—don’t miss your chance to be part of > the > > first ever MARCH Hack-a-Thon!* The number of days left to sign up can be > > counted in four-bits, or one nybble. 🙂 > > > > 🎉 *Join Us for the MARCH Hack-a-Thon!* 🎉 > > > > Step into the golden age of computing and unleash your creativity as you > > tackle unique programming challenges designed for 8-bit systems. This > event > > is all about exploring the incredible possibilities of retro hardware, > > celebrating ingenuity, and connecting with a vibrant community of > > enthusiasts. > > > > 📅 *Event Date:* March 8–9, 2025 > > 📍 *Location:* The InfoAge Science Center, 2201 Marconi Rd., Wall, New > > Jersey, 07719 > > > > ⏳ *Only ONE WEEK left to sign up—don’t miss your chance to be part of the > > MARCH Hack-a-Thon!* > > > > 💡 *Think you’re not up for the challenge? Think again!* This event is > for > > everyone, whether you're a retro programming pro or just starting out. > > Bring along your own vintage computer system and show off what it can > > do—your creativity, effort, and resourcefulness will absolutely be > > celebrated. You might just surprise yourself with what you’re capable of! > > > > 🌟 *Our judges are eager to see how contestants push the boundaries of > > vintage hardware and create something truly unique.* Your contributions > > could spark inspiration across the entire retro computing community. > > > > 🎁 *Admission is free, and there are prizes to be won!* Come for the fun, > > stay for the rewards, and let’s make programming history together. > > > > 🖋 *Sign Up Here:* [Registration Form]( > > > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfM4GE40lGEfo2t_6FVLL_xJc2ojJ1T_aK… > ) > > > > ℹ️ *More Details:* [Event Web Page]( > > https://vcfed.org/2025/02/13/march-hack-a-thon/) > > > > Act fast, secure your spot, and let’s make programming history together > at > > the MARCH Hack-a-Thon. The countdown is on! 🚀 > >

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Fwd: [onadebanjo@UALR.EDU: [CODE4LIB] Seeking advice on preserving and processing IBM MT/ST magnetic tapes (first first word processor)]
by Rich Kulawiec 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

[ Spotted on the "code4lib" mailing list, forwarding here because I'm hoping someone can/will help this grad student out. ---rsk ] ----- Forwarded message from Noah Adebanjo <onadebanjo(a)UALR.EDU> ----- > From: Noah Adebanjo <onadebanjo(a)UALR.EDU> > Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2025 09:21:41 -0600 > Subject: [CODE4LIB] Seeking advice on preserving and processing IBM MT/ST > magnetic tapes (first first word processor) > Reply-To: Code for Libraries <CODE4LIB(a)LISTS.CLIR.ORG> > > Dear Code4Lib Community, > > I'm a graduate assistant working at the Center for Arkansas History and > Culture archives, currently processing the born-digital materials from the > Winthrop Rockefeller Institute collection. Among these materials, I've > discovered several IBM MT/ST (Magnetic Tape/Selectric Typewriter) tapes > that date from the late 1960s/early 1970s. > > As these are relatively uncommon media formats now, I'm reaching out for > advice on a couple of things; > > 1. Best practices for preserving these magnetic tapes > 2. Recommendations for recovering/accessing the data they contain > 3. Whether any institutions have experience with similar materials and > would be willing to share their workflows > 4. References to vendors or specialists who might be able to assist with > data recovery > 5. or any documentation about the IBM MT/ST file formats and technical > specifications > > Although, when I did my research I found the following resources ( here > <https://archive.org/details/IBM-MTST-OneTapeStation-OperatingInstructions/p…>, > here > <https://www.ricomputermuseum.org/collections-gallery/small-systems-at-ricm/…>and > here <https://blog.bruchez.name/posts/ibm-mt-sc-1/>) written by some > computer gurus, but it doesn't necessarily answer how to get the content on > the tapes - it only talks about the complete machine so I still don't know > the best practice for the archival field. My goal is to properly document > and potentially recover the content if possible from these tapes as part of > my processing work. > > Any insights, suggestions, or resources the community could share would be > greatly appreciated. > > Thank you so much y'all. > -- > > Noah Adebanjo | Graduate Assistant > Center for Arkansas History and Culture > University of Arkansas at Little Rock > > *onadebanjo(a)ualr.edu <onadebanjo(a)ualr.edu>* > > He/His/Him ----- End forwarded message -----

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Signup Sheet for MARCH Repair Workshop - March 8-9, 2025
by Jeff Salzman 02 Mar '25

02 Mar '25

Yes it is. Local events that were under the name VCF for many years, and are/were regularly scheduled at InfoAge, are now being referenced by the former name of MARCH (Mid-Atlantic Retro Computing Hobbyists). One of the reasons for this is that VCF is a global organization. MARCH is local to InfoAge as its headquarters. So the more frequent local vintage computing events, other than VCF-East, like the Workshops and the new Hack-a-Thons, will carry the MARCH name. Jeff Salzman On Sun, Mar 2, 2025 at 7:55 PM Sentry TV via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > This workshop is at VCF InfoAge? > Mike Rosen > On Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 06:33:12 PM EST, Jeff Salzman via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Very late on this. I apologize. > > Here is the signup sheet for the upcoming MARCH Repair Workshop for next > Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9, 2025 > > > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jvaA37o4wLwCxzC-jvn0umQDYXsdJ_27YQN… > >

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Signup Sheet for MARCH Repair Workshop - March 8-9, 2025
by Jeff Salzman 02 Mar '25

02 Mar '25

Very late on this. I apologize. Here is the signup sheet for the upcoming MARCH Repair Workshop for next Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9, 2025 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jvaA37o4wLwCxzC-jvn0umQDYXsdJ_27YQN…

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VCF-East 2025 Consignment Vendor Access Ready to Go
by Jeff Salzman 28 Feb '25

28 Feb '25

Vendor access to Consignment is now open for VCF-East 2025. Who are the vendors? YOU are the vendors! If you plan on attending VCF-East this year April 4-6, 2025 at InfoAge in Wall Township, NJ, and you have vintage computer-related goods stuff you want to sell, you can do so by registering your "inventory" on the VCF-East Consignment system. Many attendees in the past have used the Consignment option to sell their goods, and even earn enough to pay for their trip. Consignment at VCF-East has been a very popular feature of the event for almost an entire decade. VCF will keep 18% of the sale price of items sold on your behalf in the Consignment room. The remaining amount of your net sales will be paid to you at the end of the VCF-East event on Sunday, March 6. If you were a vendor last year, your account is still accessible, along with your previous inventory. For new vendors this year, you will need to set up a free account on our POS system. The POS system is available here: POS — VCF Consignment <https://nexopos.vcfed.org/> Use the Sign-in button if you are a former vendor. Use the Register button if you're new to the VCF Consignment system. When you're logged in, you can click on Consignment Home, then My Items. Use the "+" button to add your items one at a time. You should fill in a short name for the item, the price you want to sell it for, the quantity you have, then fill out a small description. Click Save to save the item into inventory. If it doesn't save for you, check your item Name. There's a limit of 25 characters for the Name. For former Vendors who want to sell items that you entered into the Consignment system that didn't sell last year, find your item in your inventory list and change the quantity. No need to re-enter the item. All quantities of last year's event have been zeroed out. You just need to change the quantity to make it available again for sale. Also for former vendors, any items that are still in the system with a zero quantity when VCF-East 2025 starts will be purged from the Consignment system. Thank you, Jeff Salzman

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Painting of 2x4 section of plywood
by Martin A. Flynn 27 Feb '25

27 Feb '25

Can someone paint the 2x4 section of plywood in the 9059 furnace room black? It's leaning on the chimney behind the door. Both sides and edges need to be painted so it does not warp in the attic of 9036 Martin

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fufu - I think I caught a Ghost! :-D, <fufu.flexusergroup.com>
by Neil Cherry 27 Feb '25

27 Feb '25

Yes Dave you are seeing this again, different list. ;-) Bid and won on a Gimix Ghost. Not sure what's in it but at least now I have a Ghost. Might have a hard drive interface and a video card in addition to other cards. I was spoiled rotten with a fully loaded Gimix that we used for development work (1984?). We ran 5 users on it until we got 3 new developers and then the C compiling kinda slowed things down a bit. 😉 I have no drive in it but do a few boards. Lets see what condition this thing is in. I do have some of Bob's Corsham boards and Fredrics Peripheral Technologies boards (he still makes them). Thomas, I'll spend some time later this year putting something together for the Ghost and the SWTPC we spoke about yesterday. -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Looking for a DOS-era laptop for VCF East
by Benjamin Krein 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

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Looking for a DOS-era laptop for VCF East
by Benjamin Krein 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

I'm looking for an inexpensive DOS-era laptop (8088-80486, maybe Pentium I or II) in working condition that I can use at the FujiNet table for showing off the latest developments of the RS232 version of FujiNet. Unfortunately what I currently have is either unreliable or unpresentable & I need something better. I prefer a laptop for portability/built-in display if possible. Floppy & serial port is a must, hard drive would be nice (I have a CF card adapter for IDE). Working display & keyboard is important. I'm happy to clean something up so if it's dirty that's fine. I'm going to be at the System Source repair day this weekend if anyone has something & wants to meet me there. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks! -- - Benjamin Krein

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Leading Edge Model M and Mitsubishi 1982
by Bill Degnan 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

Anyone have a 1982 Leading Edge Model M? "M" for Mitsubishi parts. Not easy to find them. So I was wondering if there might be a 1982 Mitsubishi PC sold in Japan....? There is the 1982 Mitsubishi Multi16 - a CP/M computer:(16 bit? but it's not MS DOS) https://www.reddit.com/r/cassettefuturism/comments/1fi249f/mitsubishi_elect… Anyone have either of these computers? Mitsubishi could have put out a PC of their own but they chose to partner with Leading Edge instead. As many of you know the Japanese stayed with CP/M longer than the US. Or maybe Mitsub. sold Leading Edge Model M's as "Mitsubishi" OEM in Japan but no one has written about it, low sales. Interesting. Bill

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FAQ: MARCH Hack-a-Thon, March 8-9, 2025
by Jeff Salzman 26 Feb '25

26 Feb '25

Since starting this *NEW* idea of Hack-a-Thon events at MARCH, at the InfoAge Science Center, questions have been asked. Here is a FAQ covering details for the upcoming Hack-a-Thon on March 8 and 9, 2025, and for future Hack-a-Thon events that get scheduled. FAQ Is this a real event? Yes, it's real. It's new for us, but not necessarily new for others. Events like this have been held in all sorts of other locations and venues. While this is our first attempt to host an event where we task contestants to use their favorite vintage computing platform in a themed challenge, there are plans to host several Hack-a-Thons each year. Is it called MARCH Hack-a-Thon, or VCF Hack-a-Thon??? VCF, or Vintage Computer Federation, is an organization that grew from the original MARCH (Mid-Atlantic Retro Computer Hobbyists) organization. Since then, and for quite a few years, all events hosted at InfoAge Science Museum in Wall Township, NJ that involved vintage computing were done under the VCF moniker. The VCF moniker has been applied to many vintage computer events all around the world, namely the Vintage Computer Festival (East, West, Southwest, MW, etc.). Since VCF (the festival) and VCF (the Federation) have created confusion with VCF (the moniker), it was decided that all lesser vintage computer events, such as the workshops, museum, and now the Hack-a-Thons that take place at the InfoAge Science Center in Wall Township, NJ will be run under the adopted former name of the group that started there in the first place, MARCH. Other than Vintage Computer Festival - East, along with the VCF Swapmeets, Workshops, and Hack-a-Thons at this location will be called MARCH Workshops and MARCH Hack-a-Thons. Will the Hack-a-Thon events always be programming challenges? No. The first event will be a programming challenge, but even the details of the challenge won't be released until the start of the event. Future Hack-a-Thon events could still be programming challenges based on specific themes, or they could be hardware challenges. Perhaps even both as any particular theme will allow. Why are you doing Hack-a-Thons now? For a long time, MARCH (in its present and former name) has been hosting vintage computer workshops, where anyone can bring their vintage computing equipment into an event space shared by others in order to learn how to use, repair, or recondition their equipment. This became a popular social event where like-minded collectors could meet up to get their collections repaired with the help of others who may be familiar with these systems. Or to simply have an open workspace to work on something they may not have the resources, tools, or space to work on at home. But there's more to just fixing these systems. The Hack-a-Thons were created under the concept that people might not need to repair their systems but would want to meaningfully engage in the use of these systems. During a Hack-a-Thon, you have the chance to put your knowledge to use and give your system(s) a good workout while competing for a goal. These are sanctioned events to allow you to use your vintage computers among other like-minded collectors, or even if you simply enjoy working with your systems in a shared creative environment. Are the listed systems for the first Hack-a-Thon the only choices? No. The primary challenge is to use an 8-bit era system. The list provided in the initial announcement are examples, not limitations. When you enter the Hack-a-Thon contest, you are given the option to put a different system than those listed. Your submission will be considered for its relation to the 8-bit era theme before it is approved. That being said, systems like Altair 8800, IMSAI, PDP systems, etc., and even certain 16-bit systems, would most likely be allowed. All you have to do is ask. "But there's no way my ZX-81 can compete with a Commodore 64. The C64 does so much more. How could I possibly win?" Nonsense! The grading of the competition is not based solely on a superficial "wow factor" of one system compared to the next. Part of the grading rubric will include how the contestant made their computer system do something unique and creative within the scope of the system's own capabilities. For example, if the Hack-a-Thon theme was "Show us what you can do with your computer's graphics capabilities", the judges know that a PET 4032 does not have the same graphics capabilities as a Commodore 64, and would take that into account. By using some real-world examples to explain this, if a Hack-a-Thon contest were to allow the use of modern custom hardware, an example like the PET 4032 that was on exhibit at VCF-East years back which took live video, digitized and converted it to PETSCII characters that displayed real-time on the PET display would probably score very high against an Atari 800XL which was running a cool looking player/missile graphics demo on its own. That's just one example. The point is, that the judges are looking at what you can make your system do in alignment with the output expected by the contest theme... a theme which won't be announced until the start of the event. Is it too late to enter? Not yet. The cutoff for online entry is March 7, 2025. Although we *might* make an exception for those who just show up at InfoAge to enter the contest, we are not obligating ourselves to do so. Pre-registration allows us to have a proper headcount so we can provide location resources to set up your equipment. https://vcfed.org/2025/02/13/march-hack-a-thon/ Can we work this Hack-a-Thon contest at home? Not at this time. The Hack-a-Thon intends to bring like-minded people together in a shared environment. And since the rules of this particular contest state that period correct hardware and software are only to be used, and not emulation, modern IDE environments, cross-compilers, etc., in-person participation allows the contest rules to be properly adhered to and managed. There may be a future Hack-a-Thon theme that could be considered a "work from home" contest, but if so, will be rather infrequent.

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Sam’s photofacts discarded
by Sentrytv 25 Feb '25

25 Feb '25

I saw no mention these were to be discarded. Would it be possible that an email get sent out prior to doing this again? If there was an email sent about these being destroyed, then I missed it. Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On Feb 24, 2025, at 9:31 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > On Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM Thomas G via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> I just threw a pallet of these into the shredder! >> > > Oh yeah. The ones that Jason Scott donated. I remember that! > > >> >>> On Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM Mike Rieker via vcf-midatlantic < >>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >>> >>> hey it does say "or best offer" :) >>> >>>> I think the price is just a bit high for this. >>>> >>>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/365420431210 >>>> >>>> It's interesting that these are now being graded. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Sam’s photofacts discarded
by Patrick Finnegan 25 Feb '25

25 Feb '25

Whoosh On Mon, Feb 24, 2025, 23:18 Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I saw no mention these were to be discarded. > > Would it be possible that an email get sent out prior to doing this again? > > If there was an email sent about these being destroyed, then I missed it. > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Feb 24, 2025, at 9:31 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > On Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM Thomas G via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > >> I just threw a pallet of these into the shredder! > >> > > > > Oh yeah. The ones that Jason Scott donated. I remember that! > > > > > >> > >>> On Mon, Feb 24, 2025 at 3:26 PM Mike Rieker via vcf-midatlantic < > >>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>> > >>> hey it does say "or best offer" :) > >>> > >>>> I think the price is just a bit high for this. > >>>> > >>>> https://www.ebay.com/itm/365420431210 > >>>> > >>>> It's interesting that these are now being graded. > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >> > >

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