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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] electronic and electromechanical games?
by Bill Degnan 19 Jun '24

19 Jun '24

I have always thought the Compumatic Football was interesting, but I never played it. I did use electric football back when "electronic" meant giant simulate an earthquake that causes players to freak out and run all over the place. On Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 9:12 AM m simons via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Does anybody here collect or know of a collection of electronic and > electro-mechanical games? And related items? > I've got a 1970 Compumatic Football I'd like to find a good home for and > I'll probably eventually get rid of a bunch of my late 70s early 80s > electronic games. > Sure, I could put them on eBay or something but I was hoping there might > be a person or display or something where these would fit within the > context of tech and computing. > I'm located in South Jersey / Philly area. > Michael S. > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer >

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Updated Swap Meet "For Sale" List
by Todd George 19 Jun '24

19 Jun '24

Hi everyone, I added my first 30 machines to the swap meet list. May be adding a few more and will also continue filling in details (model number specifics and asking prices) about the ones already on the list. Please check it out! Link for easy access: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mjCygNNjyx-Vht7EiYK4IwK9kAgeztyhrAU… Quick summary: Tons of Dell Latitudes from the C-series (Pentium III and 4 era), two D-series (Pentium M/Core 2 Duo), a bunch of iMacs (Intel and PowerPC) and an iBook, some other random HP and NEC laptops, also have a Sun Ultra 27 on there which is a nice Intel-based Sun workstation (I have a ton more of these, only listed one for now, probably will only bring one to the show unless there is more interest). Not on the spreadsheet/list yet, but space-permitting I will likely have a really, really nice (new in box, still has wrapping on the stuff?) Atari 800XL and a few other random Atari things, also will grab at least one Tandy CoCo 2 machines, and a few TI-99/4A machines. I'm also going to grab whatever boxes of random crap are within arms reach in my workshop and storage. Enjoy! Can't wait to see you all at the swap! -Todd

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] electronic and electromechanical games?
by Christian Liendo 19 Jun '24

19 Jun '24

Yes there are members in the group that collect these. If you want to let them go, you can do one of a few things 1. Put them on ebay 2. Price them and offer them up here and people will reach out to you 3. The group has a flea market and festival where these can be sold. You need to get a space and you can bring your items Just a note, you will probably make more on ebay, but if you sell privately it's easier to just swap games for cash. It's up to you. The next VCF Swap Meet is June 22 and it's in Wall NJ https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ If you cannot make this one, System Source in MD has one in July. https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… Hope this helps On Wed, Jun 19, 2024 at 9:12 AM m simons via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Does anybody here collect or know of a collection of electronic and electro-mechanical games? And related items? > I've got a 1970 Compumatic Football I'd like to find a good home for and I'll probably eventually get rid of a bunch of my late 70s early 80s electronic games. > Sure, I could put them on eBay or something but I was hoping there might be a person or display or something where these would fit within the context of tech and computing. > I'm located in South Jersey / Philly area. > Michael S. > > > > > > > > > > Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer

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electronic and electromechanical games?
by m simons 19 Jun '24

19 Jun '24

Does anybody here collect or know of a collection of electronic and electro-mechanical games? And related items? I've got a 1970 Compumatic Football I'd like to find a good home for and I'll probably eventually get rid of a bunch of my late 70s early 80s electronic games. Sure, I could put them on eBay or something but I was hoping there might be a person or display or something where these would fit within the context of tech and computing. I'm located in South Jersey / Philly area. Michael S. Yahoo Mail: Search, Organize, Conquer

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Swap Meet items
by Bob Shuster 18 Jun '24

18 Jun '24

I posted to the Google Sheet, but in essence it says: Too much to list! TRS-80 Model 1, Model 4, Apple II+, IIe, Mac Plus, Mac Towers, iMac, Wang WLTC, Atari 400, 800, C64, Mattel Aquarius, Sharp Wizard, TI-99/4A, Timex/Sinclair, monitors, keyboards, mice, hard drives, peripherals, software, tubes, + much more. I’m bringing 3 compact SUVs full of stuff! If you want to reserve anything, let me know ahead of time. Most items can be found at: http://theshusters.com/bobvintage.html Accepting cash (no bills larger than $20), Venmo, or PayPal *if* I know you or you’ve bought from me before. See you there! - Bob Shuster

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More swap meet items
by Mike Loewen 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

More items listed on the For Sale spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mjCygNNjyx-Vht7EiYK4IwK9kAgeztyhrAU… Coco 1B, Coco 2 (two of them), TRS-80 Model 4, Heathkit IG-18 Sine/Square audio generator, Heathkit IT-121 FET/Transistor tester. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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OT: Looking for Crestron MD-DM matrixes
by Ethan O'Toole 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

Anyone know of any md-dm8x8 or dm-md16x16 hitting dumpsters? hdmi inpit, dm/hdmi out? Also 3g-sdi in, dm in, streaming boards or dm to hdmi hardware bits? Im coming to swapmeet. - Ethan

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REMINDER: Swap Meet is this Sat. June 22!
by Jeffrey Brace 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

It's expected to be 84 degrees with a heat index of 95, so bring water, a canopy tent and sunscreen! Also don't forget to get your stuff together! You have a few days left ;) Info is here: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ We will have John's Cracker Barrel selling out of their food truck this time. The Fire Museum didn't have volunteers available. If it works out with John's Cracker Barrel, then we hope to use them for VCF East. They are a 3 minute (1.5 mile) drive from InfoAge. Anyway, I will see many of you there! Stay cool! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Octane2 close to InfoAge
by Christian Liendo 17 Jun '24

17 Jun '24

It's an Octane 2 for $600 which I would buy but I don't have the room.

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Octane2 close to InfoAge
by Dean Notarnicola 16 Jun '24

16 Jun '24

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/TJsAGoWRE4iWf4ig/?mibextid=79PoIi

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taking electronic payments / credit cards
by Jeffrey Jonas 15 Jun '24

15 Jun '24

I upgraded from the Paypal earphone-jack wedge to the wireless Square puck device: handles smart-cards, contactless payments, etc. Reasonably low fees, no monthly fee. It facilitates payment without making change! -- jeff jonas

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Licence
by Bruce Muschlitz 15 Jun '24

15 Jun '24

Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/AAb9ysg>

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June 22, 2024 - Swap Meet Want to buy and For Sale Lists
by Jeffrey Brace 14 Jun '24

14 Jun '24

Finally around to it. Fill in these sheets if you want others to know what you want and what you are selling! For Sale <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mjCygNNjyx-Vht7EiYK4IwK9kAgeztyhrAU…> Want to Buy <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qcik6rRbuq8G4j_ioTI6cdSC0njwYZ6wTy1…> Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Delivery to InfoAge Needed from Maryland
by Alexander Jacocks 14 Jun '24

14 Jun '24

All, Is anyone coming to System Source this weekend who would be willing to deliver some electronic test equipment to InfoAge? It needs to go to the Project Diana folks, who want it. It’s not all that small, and will be hard for me to take up there in just a single load. Let me know if you have room, and are coming. Thanks! - Alex

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RE: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet and bills larger than $20
by Hopkins, Justin 14 Jun '24

14 Jun '24

That actually could be a warning for the entire event. Vendors may not accept any bills larger than a $20.00. That isn't a bad policy to have. Larger bills can be problematic. From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf Of Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 12:07 PM To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Cc: Tony Bogan <thebogans(a)mac.com> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet and bills larger than $20 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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Swap meet and bills larger than $20
by Christian Liendo 14 Jun '24

14 Jun '24

So I'm bringing this up only because I had a bad experience and I didn't make a deal out of it, but I am thinking of putting a sign saying I'm not taking anything larger than a $20. Is it ok if I do this?

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet and bills larger than $20
by Joseph Giliberti 14 Jun '24

14 Jun '24

UV light verifiers like these are cheap and fairly foolproof for detecting counterfeit bills. They're much easier to interpret than an iodine pen. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Royal-Sovereign-RCD3000-4-Way-Counterfeit-Detect… On Fri, Jun 14, 2024, 12:22 PM Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Why is why I used the word warning, to put buyers on notice before they > show up with larger bills and go away empty-handed. > I should have written the next sentence more clearly, like the below. > > . > > Some vendors may choose not to accept any bills larger than $20.00. > > > > > > From: Dave Shevett <shevett(a)pobox.com> > Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 12:16 PM > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Cc: Hopkins, Justin <Justin.Hopkins(a)broadridge.com> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet and bills larger than $20 > > This shouldn't be a policy the VCF applies to the whole event. It's a > personal swap fest. The organization dictating to vendors and attendees > what forms of payment and bill size they can and cannot use is not > necessary. Each vendor > ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart > This Message Is From an Unknown Sender > You have not previously corresponded with this sender. > ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd > This shouldn't be a policy the VCF applies to the whole event. It's a > personal swap fest. The organization dictating to vendors and attendees > what forms of payment and bill size they can and cannot use is not > necessary. Each vendor can make their own rules. > > On Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 12:12 PM Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>> > wrote: > That actually could be a warning for the entire event. > Vendors may not accept any bills larger than a $20.00. > That isn't a bad policy to have. Larger bills can be problematic. > > > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org<mailto: > vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org>> On Behalf Of Tony Bogan via > vcf-midatlantic > Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 12:07 PM > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org<mailto: > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org>> > Cc: Tony Bogan <thebogans(a)mac.com<mailto:thebogans@mac.com>> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet and bills larger than $20 > > > 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. > > > -- > Dave Shevett > shevett(a)pobox.com<mailto:shevett@pobox.com> > > 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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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet and bills larger than $20
by Christian Liendo 14 Jun '24

14 Jun '24

I just wanted to know if I could do it. Because for all I know the committee might be against it for some reason and I'm not looking to break any rules. We should promote smaller bills because I usually get $1s, $5s & $10s and people wipe me out early. But that's not why I don't want to do it, I just don't want any more bad bills. On Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 12:22 PM Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Why is why I used the word warning, to put buyers on notice before they show up with larger bills and go away empty-handed. > I should have written the next sentence more clearly, like the below. > > . > > Some vendors may choose not to accept any bills larger than $20.00. > > > > > > From: Dave Shevett <shevett(a)pobox.com> > Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 12:16 PM > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Cc: Hopkins, Justin <Justin.Hopkins(a)broadridge.com> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet and bills larger than $20 > > This shouldn't be a policy the VCF applies to the whole event. It's a personal swap fest. The organization dictating to vendors and attendees what forms of payment and bill size they can and cannot use is not necessary. Each vendor > ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerStart > This Message Is From an Unknown Sender > You have not previously corresponded with this sender. > ZjQcmQRYFpfptBannerEnd > This shouldn't be a policy the VCF applies to the whole event. It's a personal swap fest. The organization dictating to vendors and attendees what forms of payment and bill size they can and cannot use is not necessary. Each vendor can make their own rules. > > On Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 12:12 PM Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>> wrote: > That actually could be a warning for the entire event. > Vendors may not accept any bills larger than a $20.00. > That isn't a bad policy to have. Larger bills can be problematic. > > > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic-bounces@lists.vcfed.org>> On Behalf Of Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic > Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 12:07 PM > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org<mailto:vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org>> > Cc: Tony Bogan <thebogans(a)mac.com<mailto:thebogans@mac.com>> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet and bills larger than $20 > > > 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. > > > -- > Dave Shevett > shevett(a)pobox.com<mailto:shevett@pobox.com> > > 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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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet and bills larger than $20
by Dave Shevett 14 Jun '24

14 Jun '24

This shouldn't be a policy the VCF applies to the whole event. It's a personal swap fest. The organization dictating to vendors and attendees what forms of payment and bill size they can and cannot use is not necessary. Each vendor can make their own rules. On Fri, Jun 14, 2024 at 12:12 PM Hopkins, Justin via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > That actually could be a warning for the entire event. > Vendors may not accept any bills larger than a $20.00. > That isn't a bad policy to have. Larger bills can be problematic. > > > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf > Of Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic > Sent: Friday, June 14, 2024 12:07 PM > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Cc: Tony Bogan <thebogans(a)mac.com> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet and bills larger than $20 > > > 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. > -- Dave Shevett shevett(a)pobox.com

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84 to 24
by Christian Liendo 14 Jun '24

14 Jun '24

This is the nicest website I have ever seen showing how someone restored an old mac https://84-24.org/

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MC Frontalot it is pitch dark
by Bill Degnan 14 Jun '24

14 Jun '24

Am I the last person to have heard MC Frontalot's song "It is pitch dark"? My vote for best vintage computer-themed song video. Bill

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OT / Memory
by Martin A. Flynn 13 Jun '24

13 Jun '24

CDL is working on an InfoAge owned machine that needs memory Looking for 32GB of DDR3 DIMM (4 x 8GB or 2 x 16GB), non ecc, unbuffered Before we buy new, anyone have spare memory floating around? Martin

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] MC Frontalot it is pitch dark
by djg 13 Jun '24

13 Jun '24

Couple I like that I could remember and findhttps://youtu.be/WZCs4Eyalxc?feature=sharedhttps://youtu.be/rsDkmVo2fg4?feature=shared

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Really nice homebrew 8008 by Steven Roberts on Facebook
by Christian Liendo 11 Jun '24

11 Jun '24

There is a nice looking homebrew 8008 on facebook https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10164903356884848&set=gm.10035348046270… It's by Steven Roberts. I figured some of you would be interested in this. https://microship.com/

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Estate sale - Media PA - Ham Radio, tubes, parts
by Dmitry _ 09 Jun '24

09 Jun '24

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OT: Estate sale - Media PA - Ham Radio, tubes, parts
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Jun '24

07 Jun '24

A past artifact donor called and left a message: A very large estate sale in Media, PA off of Grand View Road. Ham radio equipment Two rooms full of tubes and parts June 6th through June 9th. Possibly old computer parts. Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 videos
by Crawford Griffith 06 Jun '24

06 Jun '24

Jeff B., All, Well, looks like my VCFE talk was one of the first posted… it can only get better from here folks! My first Youtube video, in fact. I know the amount of effort that goes into recording and making these videos, so please do not take this as criticism. You folks do an awesome job. I only want to make things better if possible, and do a better job myself next time. I encouraged questions and interactivity right upfront in my presentation, I think the audience enjoyed that and I certainly did! But there was no way a mike could be run to each person asking a question or making a comment. I was also not diligent enough to repeat the question so it got recorded. So, the questions were mostly inaudible, but I (mostly) remember them. But it left information gaps in the audio. How is this handled usually if at all? Could the questions be captioned? Could a directional mike be used to pick up audience comments? (I’m not looking to make more work for anyone but me!) Anyway thanks to all who worked the talk production. And I will practice not saying ‘umm’ so much when I’m being recorded! -Crawford Griffith

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Shop Vacs
by Jeffrey Brace 05 Jun '24

05 Jun '24

On Wed, Jun 5, 2024 at 11:37 PM Joan Touzet via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > On 2024-06-04 11:11, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > It will be used in our unfurnished 7000 square foot warehouse. The idea > was > > that we didn’t have to drag a long cord all over especially if we are > > taking it into the rafters. There are limited electrical outlets in the > > warehouse. > > > > What kinds of things are you expecting to vacuum up? > Dust, dirt, cardboard bits, plastic, wood debris, whatever is on the floo. > > If it's just general dusting, any of the lightweight devices will work. > > If you think you're going to need to vacuum up heavier things, or even > nuts/bolts, go with Dewalt or Makita, and as someone else suggested, > standardise on one device brand for cordless devices. It'll make buying > batteries and chargers less of a hassle. > > Personally, I standardised on Makita 20+ years ago and haven't regretted > it, and parts remain available for a really long time. Their handheld > shop vac device can suck up 3/4" nuts and bolts and doesn't flinch, and > the battery lasts a long time. > Since we already had Milwaukee brand with wireless garden tools we decided to stay with that. So we got the wireless brand.

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System Source Workshop in Maryland
by Ryan Burke 05 Jun '24

05 Jun '24

Reminder that on June 15th and 16th, System Source computer museum will be hosting another repair workshop. We will have tables and power for everyone, and you can collaborate with with others to help get your computers running again! Register and find more information at the link below: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… We also are having a swap meet again in July: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…

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BocaBoard BB2016, Digi PC/16 serial board
by Ethan O'Toole 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Heeey I sold a BocaBoard BB2016 16 port serial box plus ISA card and DB-37 connecting cable at a swap meet. Anyone buy that? Someone is working on a future exhibit for VCF West, and contacted me about it. Of course I hold on to the thing for 20 years, then sell it right before someone needs it. The Digi PC/16 would also work with the software he is trying to run. The breakout boxes for the Boca show up on eBay, but the ISA card is the issue. I think it's just a few buffer chips, and the box has four 16x50 quad UARTS but I could be wrong. Or if anyone has any of that stuff. - Ethan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Shop Vacs
by Devin Heitmueller 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 4:24 PM RETRO Innovations via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > On 6/3/2024 12:31 PM, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > Best Shop Vac (BATTERY POWERED)? Milwaukee, Dewalt, Ridgid, Makita, > > Ryobi, Bosch, Hart > > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdhuatYzJw8 > > > > On Mon, Jun 3, 2024 at 12:34 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > > <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> VCF is planning on purchasing a shop vac. Does anyone have any experience > >> with Milwaukee or Ryobi brands? If so, which would you recommend We are > >> looking for the battery operated models. While I'm all about modern power tools using batteries, I would have to wonder why that would be important for a shop vac. If you're dragging it to job sites I can see the benefit, but for most people a shop vac sits in "the shop" where power is readily available. It just seems like in many cases for a shop vac the added complexity related to battery life, recharging, number of charge cycles, replacement etc isn't worth the cost. A traditional AC powered shop vac relatively inexpensive and stupid simple (cord, switch, motor) and I know numerous people who have been using their Shopvac or Sears models for decades without failure/replacement. Devin

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VCF Southwest 2024 - who's going?
by Jeffrey Brace 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

I will be representing VCF with a table at VCF Southwest which is June 14, 15, 16. It's near Dallas, TX. I will also be in a panel discussion (Showrunners). More info: vcfsw.org Is there anyone else going? Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 videos
by David Ryskalczyk 04 Jun '24

04 Jun '24

Some conferences I've been to set up a Q&A mic in the middle aisle and then people who have questions queue up in a line at the end of the talk. This seems to work reliably, but I'm not sure it's something we'd want to do. David > On Jun 4, 2024, at 11:13 AM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > From: Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 videos > Date: June 4, 2024 at 11:13:43 AM EDT > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Cc: Christian Liendo <cliendo(a)gmail.com>, Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org>, Crawford Griffith <h.crawford.griffith(a)gmail.com> > > > I have installed audio conferencing, video conferencing and voice lift Systems, for the better part of 20 years. > > Regardless of how the system is engineered, there is no cookie cutter way of doing things. Each room is unique in its room acoustics, noise issues, etc. > > Adding cell phone audio to any audio system, whether it be audio conferencing, video conferencing or voice lift, is a no no. > > I have worked with Biamp Systems hundreds of times > (installation, and DSP programming) > > I have been out of this technology for about four years now but, > > yes it’s a great idea to add to a existing system, but remember you will need more money to connect cell phones to these systems, much more than a wireless microphone with a Stand. > > Every lecture, discussion, or presentation > during the introduction of the presenter, should explain “all questions would be asked from the microphone in the room.” > > This would indicate that there is a Microphone available, and people will know where it is. > It’s not that hard to train people how to use it properly. > > Mike Rosen > > > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > >> On Jun 4, 2024, at 10:55 AM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 10:31 AM Christian Liendo <cliendo(a)gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> I was a mic runner. And honestly it was very difficult because the >>> speakers wouldn't work with me. >>> >> >> I appreciate you volunteering! I know how frustrating it can be. I've heard >> it before. I'm not sure of the best solution, but perhaps reminding the >> speaker to repeat the question. Perhaps some of the audience is shy about >> being on the recording? There has to be a solution that works to fix this >> problem. >> >> >>> >>> I would search for people to raise their hand and be there with the >>> mic and the speaker would pick someone else and I would try and run >>> there but it wouldn't be in enough time. >>> >>> I did a pre-presentation talk but it didn't help. >>> >>>> On Tue, Jun 4, 2024 at 10:23 AM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic >>>> <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >>>> >>>> 1) Get mic runners to ask people to speak into the microphone. >>>> 2) Remind speakers to repeat the question. >>> > > >

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VCF East 2024 videos
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Jun '24

03 Jun '24

I just added to the playlist a VCF East 2024 review by a Spanish speaking exhibitor who came from Argentina: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CVLnllhdCFI Full VCF East 2024 playlist is here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_e5fSxflvrw8on7NHGVcyTN5AqX9cKUX&si=QP-… I have released two videos of the talks so far and will continue to release them once per week to YouTube on Saturday at 6:30PM. I have 3 more ready to go. I'm hoping that we will have more ready to go as we are still processing them. Enjoy! Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner

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OT: Shop Vacs
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Jun '24

03 Jun '24

VCF is planning on purchasing a shop vac. Does anyone have any experience with Milwaukee or Ryobi brands? If so, which would you recommend We are looking for the battery operated models. Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Richmond Retro Computers Meetup June 15, 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 02 Jun '24

02 Jun '24

Terry S is organizing a Retro Computer Meetup. All the details are on Meetup.com: https://www.meetup.com/richmond-retro-computers/events/301122005 Enjoy! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Upcoming swap meet - time to downsize!
by Bob Shuster 02 Jun '24

02 Jun '24

Just a head’s up that the June 22 Swap Meet is coming soon and I will be there! I’m going to bring as much as I can fit in the cars, but please let me know if anyone wants me to hold anything for them and I will try to accommodate. If you haven’t checked out the items before, please do so at http://www.theshusters.com/bobvintage.html - I'm always adding stuff but probably won't add any more until after the Swap Meet. Thanks for looking! - Bob Shuster > (Original message below) > ---- > Well, folks, I've gotten to the age where I need to seriously downsize my hobbies and collections, not wanting to leave it to my children to have to deal with in later years. (I had to do that recently for a relative.) On the electronics side, I've decided to concentrate on my vintage video game systems - and therefore sell off most of my vintage computer stuff. My collection includes mostly 8-bit stuff: TRS-80 Models I, IV, M100, etc. - Atari 400, 800, Portfolio, ST, etc. - C64/VIC20 - T/S1000 (including an unbuilt kit), Apple II, II+, IIe, IIe Platinum, IIgs - Wang WLTC - Mattel Aquarius - TI-99/4A - many others that I still have to dig out - plus lots of peripherals, disks, manuals, etc. Also have some newer Macs starting with a Mac Plus in an Apple carrying bag. > > I'm starting with you guys before trying to list elsewhere, although I may hit some of the dedicated FaceBorg pages (such as for Aquarius and Apple II.) I'm willing to ship some of the smaller items, but in general systems or monitors will need to be picked up here (near the Fort Washington exit of the PA Turnpike) or nearby, and cash or PayPal for payment. I may also consider trades for some of the video game stuff I'm looking for. > > It pains me to do this, but the clutter is getting out of hand, and I haven't touched most of these in years. It's time for someone else to enjoy. > > Bob Shuster

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] 486 bios
by Neil Cherry 02 Jun '24

02 Jun '24

On 6/2/24 10:55, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: I'm assuming the obvious that you want the EPROMs copied. I'm usually in on Sunday's and Monday nights (not this week). I have an EPROM burner that can handle the chips. -- 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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486 bios
by Sentrytv 02 Jun '24

02 Jun '24

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

02 Jun '24

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

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

31 May '24

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

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Artn Kelly Leavitt
by Bill Degnan 31 May '24

31 May '24

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

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Pictures from VCF East 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 30 May '24

30 May '24

Alexander, Thanks! I put the links here: https://vcfed.org/vcf-east-2024-photos/ On Thu, May 30, 2024 at 9:23 PM Alexander Pierson via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Jeff, > Here's my freshly minted photo gallery: > https://www.commodorez.com/VCFEXIX/ > > This had some great photos in it: > https://hackaday.com/2024/04/17/vcf-east-2024-was-bigger-and-better-than-ev… > > And here are 4 other galleries I have found > https://photos.app.goo.gl/iKoUHPUp9qfWiD1D8 > https://photos.app.goo.gl/KRYsgbdwfWkz9jvs5 > https://photos.app.goo.gl/Gyt6RWGdMbm7WnJa7 > http://headpats.moe:81/vcfeast2024/ > > I'm curious to see the other galleries I missed. > > -Alexander 'Z' Pierson > > > > > > > > > > On Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 09:16:46 PM EDT, Jeffrey Brace via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > If anyone has links to photos taken at VCF East 2024, then let me know and > I will put the links to them on the website. > > Take care! > > Jeff Brace > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org > >

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Pictures from VCF East 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 30 May '24

30 May '24

If anyone has links to photos taken at VCF East 2024, then let me know and I will put the links to them on the website. Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Social Media Manager needed for VCF
by Jeffrey Brace 29 May '24

29 May '24

Andy Diller is resigning in a few days as the social media manager. He has done a great job the last few years bringing our social media to a higher level. Let's all thank him for his service to VCF. He is moving on to other vintage computer pursuits and didn't have the time the volunteer position required. It's time to pass the baton. We are in need of a new person to take this position. If you are interested, then please contact me directly. I'd be happy to explain the position to you. Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Repair Workshop at System Source in June
by Ryan Burke 26 May '24

26 May '24

System Source is hosting another repair workshop on June 15th and 16th. You will be able to bring and work on vintage computers and electronics, and we have tables with power available for everyone. Find more information and register at this link: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…

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VCF Southwest Preview #2 Livestream 5/25/2024 6:30PM EDT
by Jeffrey Brace 24 May '24

24 May '24

https://youtube.com/live/i63kN7eeS70?feature=share Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Gordon Bell, an architect of our digital age, dies at age 89
by Herbert Johnson 22 May '24

22 May '24

> Time is a cruel foe that none of us can escape. I suggest a focus on the departed, and their legacy and the people still here who benefited from Gordon Bell's legacy and lament his loss. It's that legacy that survives through time. If we preserve the association with Bell, his legacy continues. That's a means to deal with the passage of time. As an old person myself, I consider my legacy and otherwise manage the time I have left. Bell did considerable work in establishing a surviving legacy of the work of DEC which he founded with others; and preserving his own works. His efforts and DEC led to our world today of information technology which ironically preserves his own legacy: if his successors keep it available. 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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Gordon Bell, an architect of our digital age, dies at age 89
by Christian Liendo 22 May '24

22 May '24

Computer pioneer Gordon Bell, who as an early employee of Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) played a key role in the development of several influential minicomputer systems and also co-founded the first major computer museum, passed away on Friday, according to Bell Labs veteran John Mashey. Mashey announced Bell's passing in a social media post on Tuesday morning. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/gordon-bell-an-architect-of-our-dig…

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Re: vcf-midatlantic Digest, Vol 72, Issue 21
by Marcus Mera 21 May '24

21 May '24

Hi, I’m looking to acquire a versawriter anybody have any leads on one? Sent from my iPhone > On May 21, 2024, at 8:01 AM, vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org wrote: > > Send vcf-midatlantic mailing list submissions to > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.vcfed.org/mailman/listinfo/vcf-midatlantic > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org > > You can reach the person managing the list at > vcf-midatlantic-owner(a)lists.vcfed.org > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of vcf-midatlantic digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. 4 Kaypros for Sale Near Me - Anyone Want Them? > (Alexander Jacocks) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 20 May 2024 12:04:01 -0700 > From: Alexander Jacocks <jjacocks(a)gmail.com> > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] 4 Kaypros for Sale Near Me - Anyone Want > Them? > Message-ID: > <CAF-r0Y2dFs33VfjDs-mOjMo8n1kgnMrwuxizK_B0rRU4D6sgvw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" > > Folks, > > I got a hit on a local search, and someone is selling 4 Kaypros, very near > me: > > KAYPRO 1 $130 KAYPRO 1 $130 KAYPRO 2 $150 KAYPRO 2X $175 MY FATHER USED > THESE YEARS AGO. > > This is from FB marketplace, and I?m happy to make offers or pick them up, > if anyone wants me to. > > - Alex > > > End of vcf-midatlantic Digest, Vol 72, Issue 21 > ***********************************************

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