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Red Atari 800 at Atari HQ in 1982?
by Wil 07 Jan '24

07 Jan '24

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straight-8 assembly line
by Jeffrey Jonas 05 Jan '24

05 Jan '24

The facebook group "At The Controls" features photos of the straight-8 assembly line https://www.facebook.com/groups/779220482206901/posts/6670280009767556/ Michel Talbot Engineers testing PDP-8 "Straight-8" minicomputers on a production line at Digital Equipment Corporation, Maynard, Massachusetts 1965. Founded in 1957 by Ken Olsen and Harlan Anderson, DEC was one of the most successful computer companies of the 20th century, reaching nearly $14 billion in revenue and over 120,000 employees worldwide. Their seminal contribution - the minicomputer - was the revolutionary bridge between large-scale mainframes and personal computers. Blending a non-traditional business culture with a robust line of commercially successful computers, DEC made computing accessible to multiple new markets and changed the way society used technology. In addition to being smaller, faster, and cheaper than mainframes, the minicomputer was accessible to non-specialized users. Their 12-bit PDP-8 was the first commercially successful line of minicomputer, with over 50,000 units being sold

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Still need volunteers for VCF East 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

So far we only have one volunteer signed up through the Google Form who is from Sweden, so there's no excuse for local people to sign up. The more people that we get, the easier it is for all of us and enhances the quality of the show. There are already some volunteers committed that volunteered last year, but we need a few more. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF33aZBQL57vymsP98JWazK1h1IcHHqbM… We are looking for volunteers to help before, during and after the show. *Planning Groups*: 20 people *Exhibit Planning : *Helping to organize the exhibitors before and during setup of the show. *Consignment **Planning : *Helping to organize the consignment section. *A/V **Planning : *Helping with the recording of the talks and different parts of the show. *Front Desk **Planning : *Helping with all the front desk admission and swag sales. *Utility **Planning : *General overall help not mentioned in the groups above. *Pre-show: 12 people* - Setup tables, chairs, tablecloths, signs. - Move items from warehouse. - Setup A/V. Setup signs, etc. *Show days: 8 people per day (4-hour shift)* - Front desk - Sell tickets, swag - Manage consignment. - Operate A/V. *Post-show: 12 people for 4 hours* - Stack/move tables, chairs, beds. - Take down tablecloths, swag, signs. - Move items to warehouse. Main Setup is Thursday 10AM to 10PM. Some setup will be done on Monday (4/8), Tuesday (4/9), Wednesday (4/10). The show itself is: Friday, April 12: 8AM to 5PM Saturday, April 13: 8AM to 5PM Sunday, April 14: 9AM to 2PM If you are interested in being a volunteer, then please fill out the form below. If you have an questions, then please e-mail the showrunner vcfeast(a)vcfed.org As a volunteer you are allowed to stay in the bunkrooms. Please sign up here to register for an Overnight Stay: Overnight Stay <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeTshsVWLfaSUkKrX3RJN8gfZkAVuk4tTk…> 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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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Just snagged a couple of nice printing terminals...
by William Sudbrink 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

With the exception of the Selectric, I grabbed what I could see, but the piles of stuff could certainly be hiding more. Again, I saw boxes of 5.25 inch floppies but no computers. I didn't have time to chat with the sellers, but they didn't seem to be your usual estate sale company types. The Selectric, Silent 700 and teletype were the only keyboards that I saw. I'm definitely going to go back tomorrow. On Thu, Jan 4, 2024, 8:56 PM Don Barber via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I live in Laurel MD…was it just the one Teletype, or are there others? > > Don > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jan 4, 2024, at 7:40 PM, William Sudbrink via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Sorry, it's down here in Maryland, near DC. > > > > On 1/4/2024 7:13 PM, N. Albert via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > Hi, Bill, > > What area is this? A couple of us will be going up I-95 from PA to CT > next weekend, wonder if this is on the way... > > I am kind of interested in a typewriter or teletypewriter, though I'm > not willing to pay a lot for one. I would pay $20 for one though! > > > > NA > > > > -- > > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > > www.avast.com > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Just snagged a couple of nice printing terminals...
by Dave McGuire 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

On 1/4/24 20:55, Don Barber via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > I live in Laurel MD… Whoa, I lived in Laurel for years. Too bad our paths didn't cross. (at least I don't think they did!) I was on Laurel Avenue, two blocks in from Route 1. If you heard tales about the whack job running a Cray in his dining room in Laurel, I'm that whack job. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Just snagged a couple of nice printing terminals...
by William Sudbrink 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

Sorry, it's down here in Maryland, near DC. On 1/4/2024 7:13 PM, N. Albert via vcf-midatlantic wrote: Hi, Bill, What area is this? A couple of us will be going up I-95 from PA to CT next weekend, wonder if this is on the way... I am kind of interested in a typewriter or teletypewriter, though I'm not willing to pay a lot for one. I would pay $20 for one though! NA -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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Info for Repair Workshop Jan. 6 & 7 @ InfoAge
by Jeffrey Brace 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

Signup link is here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mvvxokquUZLiEGQB7nDF7GioTslQxHx3dSG…> *WHERE:* 1) CDL's Hackerspace and classroom in building 9059 (Most people use this one) 2) 9032-A, big open space. (Let me know if you prefer this space) *TIME:*Saturday START time == 10 A.M. END time == 11PM. Sunday START time == 10 A.M. and END == 5 P.M. *COST:* $15 per person, per day. $25 per night for those wanting to stay overnight in the visitor center's bunk beds *OVERNIGHT*: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - You can send: * Via PayPal to paypal(a)vcfed.org. * Venmo: @VintageComputerFederation * Cash, credit card, Apple Pay, etc. in person. We have a Square Device. *EQUIPMENT:* - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - If you need particular tools that you don't own or particular parts, please let others know that you need something. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Let everyone know what project you are working on ahead of time to inspire collaboration. *DRINKS*: You should bring your own. We have a refrigerator in CDL to keep them cold. VCF will buy some water and soft drinks for member use. *FOOD*: *Saturday afternoon*: Everyone is on their own. *Saturday Night Dinner at 7PM?*: We often go out to dinner together. MJ's in Tinton Falls seems the new prefered spot. *Sunday Morning*: We usually meet at a diner around 9AM *Sunday Afternoon*: Everyone is on their own. *PARKING:* Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. Also park on where are "no parking signs" There is now a dedicated fire lane. *PHONE:* (732) 722 - 5015 *EMAIL: *repairworkshops(a)vcfed.org Have fun everyone! :-D 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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Just snagged a couple of nice printing terminals...
by William Sudbrink 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

I stuck my head in a nearby estate sale for a couple of minutes. I wish I had had more time. A real hoarder place, shoulder wide paths through shoulder high piles of stuff. I got a Model 43 Teletype and an original TI Silent 700. Twenty bucks total. I passed on a big orange Selectric II (there wasn't room in my car for it and I don't really have the space for it here at home). There were some computer science texts in bad shape and lots of boxes of used 1.2 meg 5.25 inch floppies. I'm sure there is more stuff I couldn't see without digging. I may go back for a second look tomorrow. If somebody really wants a Selectric II, contact me. Bill Sudbrink -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] free stuff in Connecticut
by Dave McGuire 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

On 1/4/24 16:46, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > If I wasn’t sick, I’d go You too? Man, just about everyone I know is sick this week. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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free stuff in Connecticut
by Bill Degnan 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

Anyone looking to start a vintage computer collection who lives in CT? Contact me if you want an Atari 400, Amiga, Timex Sinclair and so on. I don't know the donor but I don't really need 8-bit home computers. There are maybe one or two little things that I'd like - you, the person who gets the rest of it, please contact me through kennettclassic.com with your availability. You'll need a van. Bill Degnan

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VCF / Kennett Classic Workshop 2/17/24
by Bill Degnan 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

I don't think the official announcement has gone out but I have secured The Garage (community space across the museum) for a VC workshop Sat Feb 17th. Jeff Brace and I agreed it would be a VCF Workshop held at Kennett Classic. I will be there after close of business Friday the 16th if you're staying over. I will be there to set up and all of that the night before. If you're not on the kennettclassic.com mailing list, request to be added through kennettclassic.com's contact form. Announcement and details coming very soon, but it's ON. Thanks Bill Degnan kennettclassic.com / vintagecomputer.net 484 732 7041

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VCF East 2024 Atari Classroom
by Dean Notarnicola 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

All, Being that it’s the 45th anniversary of the release of the Atari computer and continuing the still popular 6502 theme, I will be doing an Atari classroom similar to the Apple classroom that was done two years ago. I have a quantity of Atari computers that I am reconditioning in advance of the class, but I’m anticipating that I will be needing more working units of any of the Atari 8-bit family. My ask is that if anyone has machines to sell/lend/donate for this effort, it would be greatly appreciated. As well, I welcome any teaching assistance from anyone who has experience with Atari BASIC and/or assembly language. The courses will be similar to the Apple classes with beginning and advanced BASIC/assembly and an overview of the system architecture. Thank you, Dean p.s. - Planned for next year is a CoCo classroom to give the 6809 some love, so I’ll be bugging everyone again at that time ;-)

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Bunch of Apple II clones for repair
by Ricardo 8-Bit Desk 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

I have never been to any of the repair workshops. I have four very obscure Apple II clones I brought from Brazil and I want to repair them in order to show on VCF East 2024. Normally I would do at home by myself, but is this something I can bring to the repair workshop and work there? Is this how it works? Ricardo. Sent from my iPhone

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Niklaus Wirth passed away
by Christian Liendo 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

We lost a titan of programming languages, programming methodology, software engineering and hardware design. Niklaus Wirth passed away on the first of January. We mourn a pioneer, colleague, mentor and friend. https://twitter.com/Bertrand_Meyer/status/1742613897675178347

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CompuMuseum is looking for speakers
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

Hello everyone, Jim from CompuMuseum is organizing for upcoming World Computer Day, February 15th. He is looking for speakers on any of the two devices below (Transac and Illiac) Or anyone who worked on those devices. Here is the info: It's a two hour presentation. Each speaker talks for 15 minutes with Q&A. *World Computer Day 2024, February 15th * Theme of Event THE BIG THREE EARLY COMPUTING INNOVATIONS *Looking Beyond the Famous Computer Successes Historical Significance of an Apparently Failed Project Rethinking Failure in Computer Heritage * Philco Transac - Philco of Philadelphia 15 made of 1st one; CHM has a 212 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philco_computers ORDVAC to ILLIAC - For Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland The University of Illinois Tie with Aberdeen. Ordvac to Illiac Series For the University of Illinois. All one off machines. Pieces at CHM. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ILLIAC I can forward you his info if you have any suggestions. Thanks! Jeff

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Jan '24

01 Jan '24

VCF East 2024 prep is full steam ahead: https://vcfed.org/2023/12/31/vcf-east-2024-is-coming-april-12-13-14-infoage/ VCF East 2024 planning is into motion! We will still be at InfoAge. Dates are April 12, 13, 14. Some important links: Exhibit Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB5_Mt0jD38IfXcEcRy8OAHpyTqy0jDEJ…> Vendor Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlwl-OYc8pv8EdN7ELgzx375doYKSpnvc…> Speaker Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnSsxO0GmwDeonaBDDXCdxkHajQdKSPE-…> Volunteer Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF33aZBQL57vymsP98JWazK1h1IcHHqbM…> *Consignment* registration is coming soon. We are redoing the consignment process and it will be even better than last year! Also we have a new location for consignment that is twice as large! More updates to come! Streaming live: VCF East updates on Saturday, January 13 at 6:30PM EST <https://youtube.com/live/V93m5bFmTnk?feature=share> 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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InfoAge hours around VCF East
by Josh Knight 01 Jan '24

01 Jan '24

I’m planning my first visit to VCF East. I’m interested in checking out the other exhibits that InfoAge offers while I’m in the area (traveling ~9 hours), but I’m wondering how realistic that is. Are the exhibits open before/after VCF? Are they open during VCF? Should I plan an extra day or two? Any suggestions? Thanks Josh

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Has anyone noticed the large number of KIM-1s for sale on eBay
by Christian Liendo 31 Dec '23

31 Dec '23

Has anyone noticed the large number of KIM-1s for sale on eBay? Five of them sold in December 2023 alone and I see two more up for sale.

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Fiber to 9011 / 9036
by Martin A. Flynn 31 Dec '23

31 Dec '23

Ken & myself were on site today for a few hours, the fiber to 9011 and 9036 is active, equipment installation in 9011 pending (no access) , unsure if VCF installed the 9036 equipment, or if it's still needed. Had to use a fiber pair from 9010 to support 9011 as it was not part of the original project scope. Happy New Year... Martin

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OT / FS - Cisco 10GIG modules
by Martin A. Flynn 30 Dec '23

30 Dec '23

CDL has multiple Cisco X2-10GB-SR 10 Gig Fiber Transceivers and twin-gig modules that we disposing of. If you are interested in them for your lab, let me know off-list & we can work out how many and cost. Camp Evans is exclusivity using the LR model on single mode, so they are unusable for us...

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Speaker Registration: VCF East 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Dec '23

29 Dec '23

If you are interested in speaking, then please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnSsxO0GmwDeonaBDDXCdxkHajQdKSPE-… 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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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VCF EAST 2024!
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Dec '23

29 Dec '23

I just spent 8 hours today in the warehouse organizing the swag with just one other person. And we are only halfway done. I need more help with all aspects of VCF East. I need to focus my time with the overall planning as there are a little over three months to go. Most of the work happens before the show and I'm just one person looking for dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering let me know and sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF33aZBQL57vymsP98JWazK1h1IcHHqbM… 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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Take book to System Source repair workshop to give to Glitch
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Dec '23

28 Dec '23

Is there anyone that is going to our repair workshop this January 5 & 6 that can take a book to give to Glitch at the System Source repair workshop? Please let me know off-list. 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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Rescue help: HP-9000 (K-100) and UPS
by Jeffrey Brace 26 Dec '23

26 Dec '23

Hello everyone, We are trying to rescue a HP-9000 (K-100) and UPS from Rochester, NY. Weight for HP: 130lbs Dimensions: 25" x 17" x 28" Weight for UPS: ??? Dimensions: 18"H x 9"H x 23"D Can anyone bring it to InfoAge? Or at least closer to InfoAge? Please let me know if you can help. 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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OT / MTM Fiber connection
by Martin A. Flynn 25 Dec '23

25 Dec '23

I'm planning to be at Camp Evans finishing the fiber connections to Building 9011 to support the Military Technology Museum on 12/30/2023, starting around 10:00 AM, with a hard stop at 2:00 PM Scope of work is to mount the fiber terminal and network switch in the 9011 attic, and potentially an access point. Anyone interested in lending a hand is welcome, be advised this is all attic work, with ladders involved. Martin Flynn

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Relevant Usagi Videos
by Chris Fala 20 Dec '23

20 Dec '23

In case you missed it. VCF Stuff: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwXsfD6_Ro4 My personal favorite: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDgjKUY_Riw

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Needed: 360k half height drive or two.
by Dave Shevett 19 Dec '23

19 Dec '23

Anyone got 1-2? I'm setting up a machine specifically to create floppies for my DEC hardware and others - doing this with a 1.2meg drive (which I have) is quite hard to get aligned properly. Happy to pay shipping or we can do VintageExpress. ebay is asking between $100 and $200 per drive, which seems... hefty. -d -- Dave Shevett shevett(a)pobox.com

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HOPE XV (2024)
by Jeffrey Brace 17 Dec '23

17 Dec '23

Who is definitely going to HOPE in 2024 (July 12-14)? 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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Some questions about VCF East 2024
by Charlie's Computers 16 Dec '23

16 Dec '23

Hi all, It's been a while since I sent a message here, so I hope I did this right! I *think *I'm attending VCF East this year, so I have some questions. - I might decide to bring a Mac or two -- have there already been signups to have "a table" at the event or will they be sent out later? - How far away is Block #2 hotel from the VCF exhibit? - I saw in a previous email something about a new location; has anyone decided that yet? - Will there be a place where you can buy, sell, or give away computers? Sort of like a yard sale but official? (bad humor and a terrible analogy 😂) I'm sorry if these have been answered already, but I tend to delete emails from vcf-midatlantic so thanks for your help! Sincerely, Charlie

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VCF East 2024 Hotel Block #1 - Atlantic Inn & Suites
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Dec '23

16 Dec '23

We have a hotel block at VCF East at Atlantic Inn & Suites which is in Wall Township, NJ. To get the special rate, you need to call: 732-974-8400 and ask for Dawn and say that you are booking for The Vintage Computer Festival. The rate is for: 1. Dual queen bed rooms which accommodates up to four people for $80 a night, normally this would be $114/night. 2. There is no minimum stay, this could be just one night. 3. The cut off date is March 29th 2024. 4. A small continental breakfast. 5. To get this offer you must call the hotel directly at 732-974-8400 and speak with Dawn. Mention and mention Vintage Computer Festival. You cannot get this offer through a travel agency or service, nor through email. 6. No suites available. Any questions? 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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Hotel Block #2 - Residence Inn, Neptune
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Dec '23

16 Dec '23

This is the reservation link for the Residence Inn: https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1702502203196&key=GRP *Vintage Computer Federation* *Start Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024* *End Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024* *Last Day to Book: Friday, February 16, 2024* *Residence Inn Neptune at Gateway Centre for 189 USD per night* 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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HOPE XV - VCFed booth this year?
by Bill Degnan 15 Dec '23

15 Dec '23

In the past we used to have a booth at HOPE. Evan or I did talks on behalf of MARCH, we even did a team talk once. I have not been in the loop, does VCFed still connect with HOPE? Discount tickets go on sale today for $200. Bill

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Vintage Computer Festival 1 Audio Recording Kip Crosby
by Jeffrey Brace 13 Dec '23

13 Dec '23

I had not realized that there were audio recordings from Vintage Computer Festival 1! I know the guy who digitized them. He does our video processing for our festivals now. I will find out if there are more that exist. Click here to listen. <https://archive.org/details/VCF1-KipCrosby-ComputingInCaliforniaTheFirst50Y…> 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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Steering Committee Elections - UPDATE
by Jeff Salzman 13 Dec '23

13 Dec '23

At the Dec 12, 2023 VCF-MA Steering Committee meeting, Alex Jacocks announced that he needed to step down from his position as a Steering Committee member. Since Alex was in the middle of his two year term, his position opened up as an off-cycle opening as defined by the VCF-MA Steering Committee by-laws. As such, the by-laws allow for the Steering Committee to fill the open spot without a separate election. Since the recent election produced more nominees than open Steering Committee positions, the Steering Committee decided to place into the open position the candidate from the recent election with the third highest number of votes. That person is Dave McGuire, who coincidentally was an incumbent in the recent election. However, his placement is not for a full two years. It is only for the remainder of Alex's original term, to the end of 2024. As it stands for now, the current makeup of the VCF-MA Steering Committee is: Jeff Salzman Doug Crawford Dave McGuire Thomas Gilinsky Ian Litchfield We all look forward to guiding VCF as a productive and informative organization dedicated to vintage computing. Sincerely, Jeff Salzman Chairman VCF-MA Steering Committee

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Oki Microline 192 question
by Dave McGuire 13 Dec '23

13 Dec '23

Hi folks. Does anyone have a manual handy for an Okidata Microline 192 printer? I need to know how to enable auto-LF mode. Thanks, -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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2024 Upcoming repair workshops
by Jeffrey Brace 12 Dec '23

12 Dec '23

*January 6 & 7 @ InfoAge* Signup Here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mvvxokquUZLiEGQB7nDF7GioTslQxHx3dSG…> *January 27 & 28 @ System Source* Signup Here <https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…> *February 17 @ Kennett Classic* RSVP Here <http://kennettclassic.com/contact.cfm> Friday night 2/16 (load in and set up). Repair Workshop = All day saturday. Feb 17th. Address: 115 S Union St, Kennett Square, PA 19348 (Across the street from Kennett Classic museum). Additional details as we get closer to the event. More repair workshops to be scheduled soon! 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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Audio talks recovered from Vintage Computer Festival 6!
by Jeffrey Brace 12 Dec '23

12 Dec '23

Due to the extraordinary efforts of Kay Savetz, Clay Cowgill, and Josh Malone over the past two years, some of the talks from Vintage Computer Festival 6 have been recovered! The recordings were in very poor condition and took extreme measures to recover. The audio is often not good. Sometimes it is very bad. But this is the best that they could do from very bad recordings. C. H. Ting, Jef Raskin, John Ellenby, and Gary Starkweather are dead now, so these are voices from those who passed. He has put the audio of the five recoverable sessions from VCF 2003 up at Internet Archive. Len Shustek – Computer History Museum https://archive.org/details/len-shustek-computer-history-museum Bruce Damer – The Joys and Trials of Computer Collecting https://archive.org/details/bruce-damer-computer-collecting David Jaffe / C. H. Ting / Kevin Appert / Dwight Elvey – Forth https://archive.org/details/vcf2003_forth Jef Raskin – Apple and the Humane Environment https://archive.org/details/vcf2003_jef-raskin John Ellenby / Gary Starkweather / Dave Robson / Peter Deutsch / Charles Simonyi – Xerox Alto panel https://archive.org/details/xerox-alto-panel The web page for that event is: https://vcfed.org/events/archives-show-summaries/vcf-west-archives/vcf-west… 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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Televideo TPC-1 Portable Available in Binghamton, NY
by Bill Degnan 12 Dec '23

12 Dec '23

Kennett Classic was contacted about this but it's not convenient to get it so I am passing the opportunity on to see if anyone here wants it instead. If you live neary Binghamton or are willing to travel there contact me through https://www.kennettclassic.com/contact.cfm and I will forward your info to the donor. I don't know the donor other than a friendly phone conversation. Bill Degnan Kennett Classic --------------------------------------------------------------- Donor says: "..Televideo TPC-1 Portable Computer upgraded to an 8088 CPU motherboard from the Z 80. It will run the Televideo MS DOS 3.21 system software. This unit still boots and runs. I will include the following software: Teledos 2.11 All Original Televideo CPM Utility disks MS DOS 3.21 Micrografx Designer Generic CADD 5.0 Procomm 2.4.2 Print Shop Wordstar 3.3 DBase II MBASIC: Telefon Multiplan/Mailmerge TurboPascal 3.0 Facilis * Pascal Compiler Turbo Pascal Turbo Tutor Lotus 1-2-3 NWA StatPac Falcon F-16 Flight Simulator V1.0 MS Fortran 80

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Steering Committee Elections - RESULTS
by Jeff Salzman 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Greetings all, I'm finally just recovering from the VCF Festivus celebration this past weekend. It was a lot of fun and there was plenty to eat and do. During the event, we announced those who have received enough votes from our membership to be elected to the two available open positions on the VCF Steering Committee. Both Dave McGuire and Jason Perkins reached the end of their term. Jason did not opt for a nomination in this year's election. Dave McGuire was an incumbent nominee. With the election results tallied, the two open positions will be filled by (in no particular order): Thomas Gilinsky Ian Litchfield We, the Steering Committee, want to personally congratulate and thank both of them for running for the open positions and winning the election. Dave McGuire, Marcus Mera, and Dave Shevett, we thank you for running in the elections. Next year, there will be at least three open positions for the VCF Steering Committee, you are encouraged to throw your hat in the ring at that time if you wish. The same goes for any mailing list member who wishes to run for Steering Committee positions next year. On behalf of the VCF Steering Committee, congratulations to our newest Steering Committee members, and here's looking forward to a new and exciting direction for VCF in 2024! Jeff Salzman Chairman VCF-MA Steering Committee

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NABU livestream Sat. Dec. 16 at 6:30PM EST
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/QoZTBNz47co This will be an employee reunion of all the NABU employees: - Leo Binkowski – NABU Developer - DJ Sures – Executive and son of the founder of NABU - John Shortt – Director of Content Development, formerly Games Development Manager, author of Flashcards and one of the major developers for Dig Dug, as well as Manager’s Baseball) - Donna Shortt – Education software Developer, responsible for Seasonal Gardening and NABU Basic - Tim Ranger, author of Laser Attack and Leo and he also made Q*Bert - Eric Mesdag, Engineering Developer, author of MACBETH and one of the main NABU Cable IOS developers - MK Marsden – NABU marketing - Ed Myers – NABU Educational Marketing - Bob McNally – former NABU sales and later Director of Operations of NABU - Warren Belkin, developer of the original NABU Main Menu, and my inspiration for buying a motorcycle - Bill Bourne – NABU Engineering. Was involved in so many details about the hardware - Mike Slinn – one of the two people that designed and built the NABU prototype boards that were used inside the NABU 1100 before they had a NABU PC - And more!

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VCF East 2024 - First Speaker (and exhibitor)
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Bart Van den Akker - Operator of the Home Computer Museum in Helmond, Netherlands (https://www.homecomputermuseum.nl/en/#intro) He will give a talk on how he created his museum. Also, he will exhibit a Dutch computer as well as an Exidy Sorcerer. 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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Anyone have a Compucolor Computer?
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Dec '23

11 Dec '23

Just curious. It's supposedly the first color computer. 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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Another Great Festivus!
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Dec '23

10 Dec '23

So glad to see everyone at Festivus! It was a very enjoyable experience for me to feel the festivus spirit. Thanks so much to the volunteers who helped me setup and breakdown the party. It made my job so much easier to manage everything. It also worked out well to charge a little more and then to supplement the potluck items with VCF bought food. Everyone seemed happy and well fed. Thanks to Ian Primus for bringing all the games! Festivus would not be the same without them! The mini swap meet was fun, it seemed like lots of people bought and sold items. Now I'm off to start planning for VCF East 2024! Take care everyone and see you soon! :-D 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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New tool in the makerspace...
by Martin A. Flynn 10 Dec '23

10 Dec '23

Will be leaving my IBM typebar repair tool, SKU 9900096 in the CDL toolbox for use by anyone doing typewriters at a workshop to use. Martin

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Nokia Bell Labs is moving to HELIX in New Brunswick
by Christian Liendo 10 Dec '23

10 Dec '23

For those of us who have interest in Bell Labs https://www.roi-nj.com/2023/12/08/real_estate/nokia-bell-labs-is-moving-to-… Nokia Bell Labs will announce Monday that it is moving to the HELIX innovation center in New Brunswick, where it will use one of the three buildings planned for the complex as its North American research & development center, numerous people familiar with the announcement confirmed to ROI-NJ. The move is expected to bring approximately 1,000 jobs to the New Jersey Health + Life Science Exchange (better known as the HELIX), while affirming the complex as the leading center for research and innovation in the state. The move also means that Nokia Bell Labs will be leaving its iconic campus in Murray Hill, one that began as the Bell Telephone Laboratories in 1925 — and one where researchers are credited with the development of the transistor, among other major innovations. Ten Nobel Prizes have been awarded for work completed there. It is unclear how soon the move will take place. The new facility will be one of 10 R&D facilities that Nokia has around the world — but the only one located in North America. Nokia’s announcement is the crown jewel for a project that had a groundbreaking with much fanfare in the fall of 2021. At the time, Gov. Phil Murphy said the hope was for the HELIX to be a showcase for all the innovation the state has to offer. Here’s how HELIX will break down: HELIX 1 will serve as a center for translational research as it will house both a state-of-the-art facility for the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School as well as what is being dubbed the New Jersey Innovation Hub, a place where companies of all sizes can come together on research. HELIX 3 will be a 42-story, mixed-use building that will include 37 floors of residential featuring approximately 220 units of housing, as well as retail. Nokia will be the sole tenant in HELIX 2. The New Brunswick Development Corp. is serving as the master developer of the project, working with SJP Properties. Work on HELIX 1 already has begun, with an opening set for 2025. A timeline on HELIX 2 and HELIX 3 could not be determined, but both buildings seemingly would be in line for an Aspire tax credit. HELIX 1 was granted a $271 million Aspire credit in February. The formal announcement Monday is expected to draw a large number of state and federal officials, as well as prominent business leaders, to the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center. Someone familiar with the move, who is not authorized to speak about it publicly, said the impact of the announcement cannot be overstated. “This is extraordinary,” the person said. “When you think about a name and entity like Bell Labs not only recommitting to New Jersey but doubling down in many regards and embracing the vision for an innovative economy that the governor laid out at the beginning of his administration, it’s a great day for the state.”

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Festivus Breakfast tomorrow @ 9:30 @ OB Doner
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Dec '23

09 Dec '23

If you’re interested, we will meet @ the OB diner tomorrow @ 9:30 AM. 1519 Richmond Ave Point Pleasant Beach, NJ https://maps.app.goo.gl/UF6BZYybz7wK7YYM8?g_st=ic

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OT: Want/need 15" LCD monitors
by Jeffrey Golas 09 Dec '23

09 Dec '23

Hey guys been a while since I posted here. I volunteer at the Battleship NJ and they are in need of 15" LCD monitors for some of their displays. Specifically 15" as that is what fits radar consoles, etc without modifying them. 17s and 19s wont work. If anyone happens to have some or know where we could find some (preferably cheap or free) it would be a help. Especially for a bulk pile of them. I think Dell e15 was one of the models. Jeff

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FESTIVUS IS TODAY! Starting at 10AM
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Dec '23

09 Dec '23

VCF paid an extra $100 for the good weather should be about 50 degrees fahrenheit. this is for Saturday only! Sunday will not be so good, so beware! Let me know that you are coming. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mB-jnNK4eSuH1AKXVlJdudKPKyeBYgeDJCI…> Potluck Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arqjLWO62XNKAKbbYMiEZQmlxlNn0R4teVX…> Video Game Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jWjr4FwdX5dMeKR8BSlkvCJpOYa3y6OX-uA…> Swap Meet Buy and Sell List <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C0e0YwN-p_gl5i249rRBx9LYmyZMce3AqeC…> Volunteer Signup List <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JOMNQP-S--jbbwDrm0aGCHQXcO5BHvrjia3…> Museum Docent Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q27XAYQaKD89woQac-V-dBZChBtSIF9xDjK…> Swag Request <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QpqqVjZeDQYn9_KFjJ_oIwkWONoqcapo2bz…> *DATE AND TIME: * Saturday, December 9 from 10AM until very late into the night. *LOCATION:* At InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 *BUILDING:* *9010-D*, A.K.A. *The Visitors Center*, A.K.A. *The Sandy Dorms*, A.K.A. *The bunkrooms* *COST: * $25 per person. No Exceptions. Whether you bring food or not. Eat food or not. We still have to pay for use of the space. It is a bargain with plenty of food, drinks, socializing, swap meet, video games, etc. Any money leftover will be used for next year's Festivus. *OVERNIGHT STAY: * $25 per person, per night. No Exceptions. We have to pay for everyone that sleeps overnight. It doesn't matter where they sleep in the building (i.e. in a bunkbed, couch, floor, etc.) *PAYMENTS*: *IN-PERSON*: Cash, credit card, Apple Pay, etc. through Square. On-line: *PAYPAL*: paypal(a)vcfed.org, Please put a note: Festivus, x people. *VENMO*: @vintagecomputerfederation *FOOD:* No catering. The cost would be too much per person. I will reconsider next year. *Potluck: Sign up to bring your own items*. If you need suggestions, then look at the suggestions column, see what others are bringing or ask me. VCF will buy burgers, hot dogs, some drinks and condiments for dinner. We will cook in the outside trailer. VCF will also buy pizza, subs, etc. for lunch and starter food earlier in the day. *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for SETUP* *SATURDAY: * Fetching Jersey Mike's? Fetching pizza? Cooking burgers starting at 5:30PM Emptying trash, cleaning off tables, etc. *SUNDAY:* Cleanup cafeteria, put back tables, put back bunk beds, etc. *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AS DOCENTS IN THE MUSEUM from 12PM to 5PM.* Questions? Let me know. 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 (732) 759-1783 Thanks!

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Copying Commodore 64 Cartridges
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

Does anyone have experience copying Commodore 64 cartridges? I'd like to make copies of a cartridge called "Music Machine". I see some on eBay, but they are untested. I'd rather not buy something that might not work. I need it for VCF when we do the NJ Maker's Day at InfoAge. We found it easier and faster to just pop in a cartridge for children and adults to try out music. We use cartridges because they are faster and easier to switch between programs such as paint, music, and programming. In any case, if you have the ability to copy them, I would love to talk to you about it. We have one cartridge that works. 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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Festivus is Tomorrow Saturday December 9, 2023
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

Here are all the links: Let me know that you are coming. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mB-jnNK4eSuH1AKXVlJdudKPKyeBYgeDJCI…> Potluck Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arqjLWO62XNKAKbbYMiEZQmlxlNn0R4teVX…> Video Game Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jWjr4FwdX5dMeKR8BSlkvCJpOYa3y6OX-uA…> Swap Meet Buy and Sell List <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C0e0YwN-p_gl5i249rRBx9LYmyZMce3AqeC…> Volunteer Signup List <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JOMNQP-S--jbbwDrm0aGCHQXcO5BHvrjia3…> Museum Docent Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1q27XAYQaKD89woQac-V-dBZChBtSIF9xDjK…> Swag Request <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QpqqVjZeDQYn9_KFjJ_oIwkWONoqcapo2bz…> *DATE AND TIME: * Saturday, December 9 from 10AM until very late into the night. *LOCATION:* At InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 *BUILDING:* *9010-D*, A.K.A. *The Visitors Center*, A.K.A. *The Sandy Dorms*, A.K.A. *The bunkrooms* *COST: * $25 per person. No Exceptions. Whether you bring food or not. Eat food or not. We still have to pay for use of the space. It is a bargain with plenty of food, drinks, socializing, swap meet, video games, etc. Any money leftover will be used for next years Festivus. *OVERNIGHT STAY: * $25 per person, per night. No Exceptions. We have to pay for everyone that sleeps overnight. It doesn't matter where they sleep in the building (i.e. in a bunkbed, couch, floor, etc.) *PAYMENTS*: *IN-PERSON*: Cash, credit card, Apple Pay, etc. through Square. On-line: *PAYPAL*: paypal(a)vcfed.org, Please put a note: Festivus, x people. *VENMO*: @vintagecomputerfederation *FOOD:* No catering. The cost would be too much per person. I will reconsider next year. *Potluck: Sign up to bring your own items*. If you need suggestions, then look at the suggestions column, see what others are bringing or ask me. VCF will buy burgers, hot dogs, some drinks and condiments for dinner. We will cook in the outside trailer. VCF will also buy pizza, subs, etc. for lunch and starter food earlier in the day. *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for SETUP* *FRIDAY:* Moving tables, moving bunkbeds, furniture, etc. *SATURDAY: * Cooking burgers starting at 5:30PM Emptying trash, cleaning off tables, etc. *SUNDAY:* Cleanup cafeteria, put back tables, put back bunk beds, etc. *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AS DOCENTS IN THE MUSEUM from 12PM to 5PM.* Questions? Let me know. 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 (732) 759-1783

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