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System Source Repair Workshop - January 27th and 28th
by Ryan Burke 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

System Source is hosting a computer and electronics repair workshop on the weekend of January 27th and 28th. On Saturday, the workshop will be from 9:00AM until 9:00PM, and on Sunday it will be from 9:00AM until 5:00PM. It will be located at 338 Clubhouse Road, Hunt Valley, MD You can register and find more information here: https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] New VCF East 2024 Dates: April 12, 13, 14
by Alexander Jacocks 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

Old computers. - Alex ;-) > On Dec 7, 2023, at 5:36 PM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > From: Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] New VCF East 2024 Dates: April 12, 13, 14 > Date: December 7, 2023 at 5:36:08 PM EST > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > > > What is the “theme” for VCF EAST? > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > >> On Dec 7, 2023, at 5:23 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> >> We have decided to move VCF East to April 12, 13 & 14. There was a >> significant number of people that were traveling to see the solar eclipse >> so that would have impacted attendance significantly. Those dates are >> available at InfoAge and are now reserved. Those are the best dates for >> everyone that are only one week past the original scheduled date. >> >> More details will be coming soon: >> * Consignment moving to a new more spacious location >> * Possible on-site food cooking >> * Discount hotel blocks >> * More great speakers >> * Plus more! >> >> 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] F/S @ Festivus Swap Meet - IBM PCjr power brick needed.
by Sentrytv 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] F/S @ Festivus Swap Meet - Can Bring Lots of S100 Stuff, also have Atari, Apple, and Lots More
by Todd George 08 Dec '23

08 Dec '23

Hahah, OK, just saw this (parsing emails in some sort of relative order of receipt). Sounds good, see you next time! -Todd On Fri, Dec 1, 2023 at 5:44 PM Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Hi Todd, > I forgot that I will be traveling to San Diego. That weekend, my wife > just reminded me. So sorry for bothering you and have a good holiday. > Bobby > On Thursday, November 30, 2023 at 12:17:41 AM EST, Bob Aviles < > raviles132001(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] , Toshiba Luggable
by Dave McGuire 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

On 12/7/23 21:19, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > I recently picked up one of those Toshiba 3200 luggable computers > The guy only wanted $35 and it worked! > It came with a nice carrying case also! Wow. THAT is a nice score. -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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SGI Gear for Sale at Festivus
by Andrew Diller 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

Hello VCF: I have some SGI gear I'm going to start selling off in 2024 and so Festivus is a great place to do a deal. I won't be bringing it all up due to size but I'll list some pieces here and if you are interested email me off-list and we can talk pricing. - SGI Origin 2100 compute deskside. 4 x IP31, 16GB RAM. Lots of ram, cpus but no gfx! - SGI Personal Iris - 4D/20, 12M, R3k and runs 4d1. Keyboard and mouse - SGI Indigo 1 - Elan, R4k, dat (does not work), scsi2sd - boots 4 or 5 - SGI Octane 1 - base model with base gfx. - SGI Fuel - 4G, 300Gb disk, V12 I'll be bringing some smaller stuff to sell at F. but again, i'm not bringing these systems up unless it's to hand over to their new owner! Now is you chance to get a good deal on some working SGI if that is something you are looking for. Don't make me go to ebay with this stuff! -andy

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, Toshiba Luggable
by Sentrytv 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

I recently picked up one of those Toshiba 3200 luggable computers The guy only wanted $35 and it worked! It came with a nice carrying case also! Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On Dec 7, 2023, at 8:19 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 10:57 AM Ethan O'Toole via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>> - ($125) Toshiba T3200 gas plasma Luggable. 1M ram, HD, boots to DOS. >> Survivor. Nice keyboard. >>> Photo from today: https://envs.sh/umb.PNG >>> https://envs.sh/umP.PNG >> >> SEXYYYY But I don't need to bring home more stuff... I don't need to bring >> home more stuff... >> > > *waves hand with jedi mind trick* You will bring home more stuff.

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Repair Workshops in January
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

VCF Repair Workshop will be January 6 & 7 @ InfoAge. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mvvxokquUZLiEGQB7nDF7GioTslQxHx3dSG…> System Source will be having one January 27 & 28 @ System Source <https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…> 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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Still Boots!
by Andrew Diller 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

Is 2007 vintage yet? Found this and it boots! My original one. https://imgur.com/L4RNWS6 https://imgur.com/gDJl6R2 https://imgur.com/HILTSYt I did have to track down a new batt. at some point and do a transplant. Those are actually soldered onto the motherboard... -andy

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New VCF East 2024 Dates: April 12, 13, 14
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

We have decided to move VCF East to April 12, 13 & 14. There was a significant number of people that were traveling to see the solar eclipse so that would have impacted attendance significantly. Those dates are available at InfoAge and are now reserved. Those are the best dates for everyone that are only one week past the original scheduled date. More details will be coming soon: * Consignment moving to a new more spacious location * Possible on-site food cooking * Discount hotel blocks * More great speakers * Plus more! 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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Interested in being a docent? Come to Festivus to get training!
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

Have you ever thought about being a docent at the VCF museum? Well now's your chance to try it out and get some training! It's a busy time this weekend with the holiday model train show @ InfoAge. There will be other docents there to help train you and get you started. Don't worry if you don't think that you know a lot. You will learn as you go. Most people are just looking for general guidance on the exhibits or with help operating the many hands-on machines that we have. Bart Hurst, one of our newest docents can tell you about how he was hesitant about being a docent at the beginning and how he received awesome training from our docents and now has great confidence in giving tours. If you haven't been to our museum for a while, then you are in for a treat! Lots of changes since last time. Our docents have been working hard to enhance the VCF museum. If you are interested, then let me know and I will pair you up with a buddy docent. We are always looking to add to our prestigious ranks of docents and you can join them! We are always looking for more docents, even if you can only come once a week, once a month, once every two months or three months. All are welcome! 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] Still Boots!
by Ethan O'Toole 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

[NON-Text Body part not included] I have an iphone 1 that needs a replacement screen (has a crack) and some ipods. But from what I can tell they are pretty difficult to service. Heat, glues, prying, etc. - Ethan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Pre-Event Survey Results
by Dean Notarnicola 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

Sadly, after much discussion with potential vendors, there’s not nearly enough volume to attract food trucks, or even hot dog carts. On Thu, Dec 7, 2023 at 12:00 AM Peter Cetinski via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > On Dec 6, 2023, at 11:05 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > https://bit.ly/vcfe2024pre_results > > Thank you for sharing the results. It looks like most folks are happy > with the usual time of year. Personally, it wouldn’t feel the same without > VFCE in the early Spring. Reading the suggestions was very enlightening. > While I did not suggest it, food trucks sounds like an outstanding idea.

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OT: WTB: 27" iMac
by Jonathan Chapman 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

All, I'm looking for a 27" iMac, don't care too much about particular version/age or Intel vs. ARM, just needs to be able to run the latest MacOS. I'd like to pick up at Festivus. Thanks, Jonathan

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Festivus Links : For December 9, 2023 Party
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Dec '23

07 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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VCF East 2024 Pre-Event Survey Results
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Dec '23

07 Dec '23

https://bit.ly/vcfe2024pre_results

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Swag request at Festivus 2023, Sat. Dec. 9 starting at 10AM
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Dec '23

06 Dec '23

If anyone wants any swag, then you need to let me know by Friday at 8PM at the latest so that I can have it ready. Otherwise I won't have time to look for it. Here is the swag request list. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QpqqVjZeDQYn9_KFjJ_oIwkWONoqcapo2bz…> 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 this Saturday, December 9 starting at 10AM
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Dec '23

06 Dec '23

I've posted this twice in the past week, but I'm still getting emails from people telling me that they didn't see any information about Festivus. Here is the repost: Festivus will be: *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* *RSVP: LET ME KNOW YOUR ARE COMING BY PUTTING YOUR NAME ON THIS LIST* <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mB-jnNK4eSuH1AKXVlJdudKPKyeBYgeDJCI…> *WEATHER:* I have ordered decent weather with temperature between 33 and 50 degrees. No snow or rain this time. *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* <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arqjLWO62XNKAKbbYMiEZQmlxlNn0R4teVX…>. 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. *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…> *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SIGNUP LIST: <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JOMNQP-S--jbbwDrm0aGCHQXcO5BHvrjia3…>* *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. 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

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Steering Committee Elections - NOW OPEN!!
by Jeff Salzman 05 Dec '23

05 Dec '23

Greetings! Voting for the two open positions on the Vintage Computer Federation - Mid Atlantic Steering Committee are officially open. The voting period will run until 11:59PM, December 8, 2023. There are two positions open, and there are five nominees (in no particular order): Dave McGuire Thomas Gilinsky Marcus Mera Ian Litchfield Dave Shevett Please read all of the nominee's position statements before voting. You can find their position statements here: Steering Committee Nominee Position Statements – Vintage Computer Federation (vcfed.org) <https://vcfed.org/steering-committee-nominee-position-statements/> Click on their names to read their position statements. When you are ready to vote, go to the following web page to cast your vote. You will be asked for your name and email address, and to select two people from the list of nominees. Use only the email you used to sign up for this mailing list, as only members of this mailing list who have registered for membership to the mailing list on or before October 27, 2023 are eligible to vote in the Steering Committee elections. Click here to vote <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd42FXsKGJV7I1t8p0Ij8kQJt3JjDZhuu8…> Thank you for participating in this process. It is important to the success and future of the Vintage Computer Federation. Jeff Salzman Chairman VCF-MA Steering Committee

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VCFed warehouse closure reminder
by Thomas G 05 Dec '23

05 Dec '23

Hello all, This is a reminder that the Vintage Computer Federation's warehouse will be sealed for renovation, reorganization, and inventorying starting on *January 1st, 2024*. As such, no items will be permitted into or out of the warehouse unless absolutely necessary. As many VCF members have used the warehouse for storage of their personal belongings, it is imperative that they either come to retrieve their belongings or notify me off-list ( thomas.gilinsky(a)vcfed.org) what of theirs is currently stowed in the warehouse so that I may tag it and relocate it outside of the warehouse. Please provide *verifiable proof* that the item in question is your personal property, AND that it was not given to VCF as a donation. *All items within the warehouse that have not been verified and tagged by January 1st will be treated as the property of VCF.* If your item has been verified and tagged before January 1st, but you are not able to collect it, then you will still be able to pick it up after the cut-off date, but *ONLY* if it has been verified and tagged. And, of course, we will periodically nag you to come collect as well. Thanks, -Thomas Gilinsky Vintage Computer Federation Warehouse Manager

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Semi-OT: FREE at Festivus: Sun Ultra 40 (AMD64) Workstation
by Jonathan Chapman 05 Dec '23

05 Dec '23

All, I have a Sun Ultra 40 workstation I'd like to find a new home for. It works but has some caps starting to bulge. This is a dual AMD Opteron workstation, a real beast of a box. It's the first model, not the M2. The case is in pretty decent shape, it was palletized with a bunch of other surplus machines at one point so it's not pristine, but it's also not majorly scratched up. Specs: * Dual AMD Opteron 280 (4 total cores) * 16 GB RAM * ATI Radeon HD6500 * Slotloading DVD drive (works) * All air baffles in place * One cap starting to bulge I won't bring it unless someone definitely wants it, so let me know if you definitely want it. Thanks, Jonathan

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3dfx Voodoo Repair/Broken Stuff Wanted
by Jonathan Chapman 04 Dec '23

04 Dec '23

All, I've started repairing 3dfx Voodoo boards, if you have something you might want repaired you can bring it to Festivus and have me take a look. Doesn't matter how beat up it is, it's probably fixable -- I finished grafting a PCI connector back onto a Voodoo 1 that'd been sheared for scrap earlier this year! I'm also looking for any non-working cards, condition doesn't matter. Thanks, Jonathan

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Festivus 2023 UPDATE! RSVP! One week to go!
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Dec '23

03 Dec '23

Hey everyone, I appreciate all the feedback from a few weeks back. I consulted with the Steering Committee and came to a decision. Festivus will be: *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* *RSVP: LET ME KNOW YOUR ARE COMING BY PUTTING YOUR NAME ON THIS LIST* <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1mB-jnNK4eSuH1AKXVlJdudKPKyeBYgeDJCI…> *WEATHER:* I have ordered decent weather with temperature between 33 and 50 degrees. No snow or rain this time. *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* <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arqjLWO62XNKAKbbYMiEZQmlxlNn0R4teVX…>. 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. *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…> *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SIGNUP LIST: <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1JOMNQP-S--jbbwDrm0aGCHQXcO5BHvrjia3…>* *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. 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

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F/S @ Festivus Swap Meet - Can Bring Lots of S100 Stuff, also have Atari, Apple, and Lots More
by Todd George 01 Dec '23

01 Dec '23

Hi everyone, Recently completed a house move, so my things are in disarray and apologies for the potentially disorganized nature of this post, I've just started going through a lot of things that I'll eventually be selling/trading/offloading/giving away. I have a ton of stuff, but not entirely sure I can locate what you may be looking for at this point, even if I know I have it. Feel free to email if you have something you are looking for. I'll update the Festivus swap meet Google Sheets list as well with what I know I have available. I have a literal pile of S100 and related equipment that I would love to offload. I can bring things to Festivus, but don't want to drag them there unless there is interest (that stuff is heavy, yo). I hate when people say "make an offer", but I absolutely have no idea what to ask (unless otherwise noted) for most of this stuff, so feel free to make what you think is a reasonable offer and we will work something out. No, seriously, email me, I want to move inventory!! LOL S100 Stuff: I have _at least_ 1,200 8" floppy disks including various software (some/most pirated) I have what I believe is a new-in-box Shugart 8" floppy drive I have additional 8" floppy drives I have S100 systems and keyboards (no details currently, sorry) Random Stuff: Hero Jr. w/some accessories (remote and at least one cartridge), broken wheel - $500? Atari Stuff: 800XL computers including one that's very close to new in-box (if not actually new?) Atari Tape Drive(s) (410) Atari 1020 Plotter Atari XM301 Atari software including some APX stuff PC Stuff: Beige Gateway machines Beige and older black Dell machines Tons and tons of "big box" software IBM Stuff: RS6000 machines including a nice small-form factor "desktop" AIX and Various Software (most original but not boxed) - $FREE RAM - $FREE Apple Stuff: Lots of iMacs (especially LCD models) Lots of MacBooks PowerMacs *FOR PARTS* (these are in ROUGH shape) - $FREE! Picture of PowerMacs - https://photos.app.goo.gl/jb6t9L2yPoREmhYj8 Also open to non-Festivus deals and trades for Sony Trinitron or other interesting CRTs, vintage ThinkPads, 3DFX Voodoo gear, and arcade equipment (especially an Atari Tetris JAMMA PCB). Note, if you prefer to text, my information is on the Festivus Swap Meet Google Spreadsheet Jeff shared. Thanks! -Todd

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OT / Free to a good home
by Martin A. Flynn 01 Dec '23

01 Dec '23

Pardon the bandwidth: I have a 900 pair AT&T / AVAYA 110 block to 25 pair Amphenol cable assembly that is free to a good home. Will leave it in the makerspace tagged as free, if no one picks it up by 12/29/2023, it goes in the dumpster.

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Festivus Swap Wanted
by Andrew Diller 01 Dec '23

01 Dec '23

I'm still looking for an Amiga 500 for a friend. Just need the Amiga and a PSU. thanks, -andy

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OT: InfoAge needs a Santa on Dec. 9
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

As all of you should know, the Holiday Spectacular and Christmas Train Show starts this weekend. InfoAge has hired a Santa for the event but he is not available on the 9th. Their back up Santa is also not available that day. They have a freshly laundered suit and a new wig and beard set. Please let me know if you can help out. 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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National Computer History Day Dec 2nd
by Bill Degnan 30 Nov '23

30 Nov '23

In celebration of National Computer History Day, on Dec 2nd, Kennett Classic will be giving away free History of Commodore posters to visitors to the museum who mention the holiday that day. One poster per person. https://www.kennettclassic.com/ This Saturday (12/2) everyone is encouraged to repair, program, or enhance any computer built prior to 1999 to help celebrate this completely fabricated national holiday. -Bill-

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OT / Assistance requested - technology bucket list items
by Martin A. Flynn 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

As part of the technology bucket list, the plan is to cut admin over to the FiOS on 01/20/2024, so we can be rid of the last of the main post cable modems. Assuming InfoAge management provide access to the administration suite (including the secured offices and the attic), the plan is to start around 9:00 AM and wrap by 1:00 PM on 01/20/2024. Martin Flynn

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Stuff I'm bringing to the swap meet Mac IBM Atari & more
by Joseph Giliberti 29 Nov '23

29 Nov '23

Hey Everyone! I'm trying to reduce/condense my collection and am trying to find new caregivers for some of my treasures. I haven't determined pricing on most things, but I will say that I know that eBay sold prices are not usually realistic. Some of what I'll be bringing: - Macintosh II system w/ two video cards and two monitors, keyboard and mouse. Untested. Computer has the logic board from a IIfx, so it's not a true II. There's no battery damage on the board. - IBM PC/AT 5170 w/ EGA card (with memory daughterboard), Ad Lib card and a AT RAMBank card half-filled with 1MiB. Also included is fully-working Model F AT keyboard, which will not be sold separately. Lastly, I have the rare 5154 EGA monitor to complete the set. The computer had been sitting for 25 years prior to my acquiring it and I have never plugged it in. I expect many tantalum caps will pop. - Many monitors of different brands and technologies, most are between 13 and 16 inches, and half are styled to match the IBM PS/2. Nothing is tested, but I will be bringing a Sencore computer monitor analyzer, - Various 8-bit Atari, Apple II and Amiga hardware. - 1979 Stern Lectronamo pinball machine. It's in decent cosmetic condition but it needs board and connector work. It uses a bally boardset. No battery damage. Parts to rebuild all connectors and many capacitor kits are included. New legs are included. I'd like to get $500 for it. I'm not going to bring it unless I have a seriously interested party. - Other various things as I did them out Regards, Joe Giliberti

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OT / Host site work supporting the TLM-18 Antenna
by Martin A. Flynn 28 Nov '23

28 Nov '23

One More time: Wrap up (and hopefully close-out) is scheduled for Saturday, 12/02/2023 starting at 10:00 AM. Plan of the day is to wrap up the computer / camera / network tasks, along with installing the console brackets so the work surface can be fitted.If you are available and are interested in helping with the tech work, please contact me off-list. Martin Flynn

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 - Anonymous Survey
by Bob Flanders 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Done On Mon, Nov 27, 2023 at 2:53 PM Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Done. > On Monday, November 27, 2023 at 10:33:38 AM EST, Daveyk021 via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Done! > > On Sun, Nov 26, 2023 at 10:30 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Please fill out this survey for Pre-VCF East 2024: > > https://bit.ly/vcfe2024pre > > > > 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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VCF East 2024 - Anonymous Survey
by Jeffrey Brace 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

Please fill out this survey for Pre-VCF East 2024: https://bit.ly/vcfe2024pre 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: Youtube & AI at work in video selection?
by Neil Cherry 27 Nov '23

27 Nov '23

(I've also posted this to the CDL list but they are not CC'd here). I've been poking around Youtube entertaining myself with various videos. But while poking around I've been noticing a few trends. The first is the blatant AI made videos. Most are the rather poorly made videos with a very monotone & robotic voice. Some are more noticeable at higher speeds. I tend to watch the videos at 2x speed otherwise I get bored. But much more disturbing is a second trend of what appears to be AI selected videos to a collection of unrelated material. Such as various scientific videos on a doll making feed (weird). Today I started seeing a much more disturbing trend of AI fakes being combined with an unrelated feed. Has anyone else noticed this? BTW, Youtube's AI doesn't seem to work very well as it keeps giving me videos I've already told it I've watched or not interested in. -- 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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VCF-MA Steering Committee Nominees
by Jeff Salzman 23 Nov '23

23 Nov '23

Greetings everyone, The nominations for the upcoming VCF-MA Steering Committee openings are closed. The following people, in no particular order, have been nominated and have accepted their nominations: Thomas Gilinsky Dave McGuire Marcus Mera Ian Litchfield Dave Shevitt Each of the candidates should have their Position Statements made available on the VCF website by the time voting begins on November 26. As members of this mailing list (who have registered for membership on or before October 27, 2023) you will be eligible to vote for the two Steering Committee openings. We ask that you take the time to read all of the candidate's position statements when provided and make informed decisions on who you would want to represent members of the committee who helps guide the nature, purpose, and activity of the Vintage Computer Federation - Mid Atlantic chapter. On behalf of the current Steering Committee members, good luck to the current Steering Committee candidates. Polls will open on November 26, 2023 with instructions on how you can cast your vote(s). Thank you, Jeff Salzman Chairman VCF-MA Steering Committee

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A Burroughs something on Facebook marketplace
by Joseph Giliberti 23 Nov '23

23 Nov '23

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/6869726749748191/?mibextid=dXMIcH

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VCF Steering Committee Nominations (coming to a close)
by Jeff Salzman 22 Nov '23

22 Nov '23

Time is counting down to the end of the nomination period for the VCF Steering Committee. If you wish to nominate someone, please email the nomination by 11:59PM Pacific Time (2:59M Eastern Time) by emailing the nomination to any of the current Steering Committee members listed below. The nominee will be able to accept the nomination after the cutoff time/date as long as the nomination comes in before the deadline. So far, the following people have been nominated and have accepted the nomination: Thomas Gilinsky Dave McGuire Marcus Mera Ian Litchfield For those who have accepted nominations already, please prepare your Position Statement as soon as possible for the voting period. Thank you, Jeff Salzman Chairman VCF-MA Steering Committee Please email your nominations to any of the following Steering Committee members: Alexander Jacocks - alex.jacocks(a)vcfed.org Dave McGuire - dave.mcguire(a)vcfed.org Douglas Crawford - douglas.crawford(a)vcfed.org Jason Perkins - jason.perkins(a)vcfed.org Jeff Salzman - jeff.salzman(a)vcfed.org.

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Internet in 9010
by Martin A. Flynn 22 Nov '23

22 Nov '23

Swapped out the core switch this morning, can see the 9010 Cameras remotely so service was restored. Will need to Rebooot the edge switch in the 9010 attic, that can wait until after the holiday.

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Please fill out Festivus Survey
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Nov '23

22 Nov '23

We've gotten some responses, everyone please fill out when you can: https://bit.ly/vcfEoY2023pre I will be finalizing the plans very soon and your feedback would be appreciated! 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] Festivus 2023 Mini-Swap Meet signup
by Gregg Levine 21 Nov '23

21 Nov '23

Hello! Palm Pilots. Both the original design and all in color. Strange. There's a velociraptor wandering around wearing a fur coat over his fuzzy down one all over the campus. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Sun, Nov 19, 2023 at 8:17 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > So I plan on signing up for the swap meet and attending Festivus. > But my question is, > what are people looking for out there? > I know this is a very broad question, but if I have it, I’ll bring it, if it’s for sale, just ask. > > Mike R. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Nov 18, 2023, at 2:34 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > This is the link for the Festivus Swap Meet Signup > > <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C0e0YwN-p_gl5i249rRBx9LYmyZMce3AqeC…> > > > > 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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IMAC G3 Problem
by Herbert Johnson 20 Nov '23

20 Nov '23

I was gonna post " Davey will find better discussion, in a iMac repair email group.". Sure enough, Davey is in the vcfed.org "early PowerPC Macs" forum, photo and all, with details. Davey focused on the flyback. But it might be useful, to focus on the horiz output transistor. Be sure it matches *brand* as well as part-number. Exact replacement horizontal transistors on CRTs is often necessary - it's an analog circuit that is sensitive that way. But it's odd to see action as described. This may be a more classic "TV" problem, like that transistor. I'll post some details in the PowerPC list. Jeff Brace: > > You will need to provide a link to the picture because attachments don't > .. If you are local, then I suggest that you bring it to our next repair workshop > > On Sat, Nov 18, 2023 at 3:33 PM Daveyk021 wrote: >> >> Are there any iMac G3 experts in the group? >> >> >> I replaced the [iMac G3] >> flyback and horz output to get this iMac to come on. The unblanking has >> vertical strips in it, missing video. This one had worked almost perfectly >> until the first time I turned it off (it was having display size jittering, >> and some flashing, so I assume the flyback was failing). >> If I changed the OS resolution down to 800x600, >> the blank vertical lines are still there... So it kind of looks like a >> really weird unblanking issue. I cannot find schematics for this thing >> anywhere. -- 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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Huge Museum Status Update 2023
by Douglas Crawford 20 Nov '23

20 Nov '23

The Mid-Atlantic campus has been kicking butt for the last year. My main concern is the museum, which has been pivoting into a computing history learning experience in order to hopefully become much more of "thing" on the east coast, appealing to both tech interested & STEM audiences as well as laymen. Here are a set of photos of a recent early morning high school student visit with docent Thomas Gilinksy demonstrating the PDP-8. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MWbqQhDESH5vS0Z_ZMsbLMLenO5bsUL7?us… Note the poster of Olsen behind the PDP-8, part of a continuing to effort to honor company founders of the equipment we have and tell a bit the founder's and company's history. In the background of photo 2 and 3 you can see the partially completed exhibits of the PC add-in cards angled towards the viewer. We are now routinely doing paper tape loads and demo programs thanks to David Gesswein's dedicated attention to the straight-8 and Rick Lewis's excellent PDP-8 instruction document. We had 45 high school students come through in three groups of 15 early Wed AM with Thomas, Bill I, and myself as docents. Though we only had 1/2 hour with each group, we packed a lot in and they were very very attentive. One student, suitably impressed, came right back with his brother and brother's girlfriend on Saturday. Other things we have going on for visitors to see and do include an expanding suit of software and activities add recently - The Entrance Exhibit is now able to illustrate what logic gates are, how they are used, and how they are made from any given technology from the 40s to the 70s - relays, tubes, transistors, ICs to Microprocessors. and how memory evolved from the 40's to the 70s physical delay lines to magnetics to solid state charge devices. - Also at the entrance of the museum, Thomas's is developing a mechanical calculator exhibit as an introduction to the reason why the ENIAC was necessary. It has become a big hit and really attracts due to the unique tactile and immediate sound, feel and feedback. - A third row has a very nice Intel Moore's law exhibit with not only the processors, but also the accompanying typical memory stick formats and math coprocessors for the era when these were separate products. - Atari ST - Bart has provided 7 programs and some innovative new signage - The Amiga has classic demos including BOING! and ROTOCITY as well as some great game titles. - Mac - Several games and the classic applications, including an floppy drive emulator to have more software available. - TI 99, which used to be relative to the hard to use exhibit "top shelf" was expanded upon by Bart with a text to speach activity and has now been moved to a bottom shelf. - Bart also supplied a Tandy 1000 complete with Deskmate as part of our "GUI user interface" example options, which is also a great DOS game player which is interesting to note bested out the IBM PC Jr. - A beutiful GRiD 1520 now occupies a top shelf sporting an intersting corporate computer example. It has an intact vintage Colgate mobile computing installation. This machine is a great example of the early design type that started the flip up screen format for laptops. - Apple II runs authentic Oregon Trail in color and is a big big hit. A must have that we didn't have until this year. - TRS-80 tape load and programming example, - Osborne - an example of a useful too programmed in BASIC that would have been typical of the day- decimal to binary converter - Newly restored TRS-80 Model III from the warehouse by yours truly - fully working 2 disk drive system that auto boots into the BASIC program that generated a number of screens for the enterprise on Star Trek: The Motion Picture and also the "Big Five" games, and Dancing Demon- an early example of user-definable behavior, foreshadowing things like Pinball Construction set and SIM CITY type software. This also has a functional RS-232 board ready for some communications. - Apple II runs authentic - Apple I - Woz's BASIC and demonstrating what about the Apple I probably stood out making a few investors interested in helping them get to the Apple II. Newly added Kaypro 10, with a fully loaded HD thanks to restoration by Dave Gesswein. - Silicon Graphics machine by Thomas that runs many demos including Jurassic Park items. - Several primers on BASIC, on a single laminated card, that step interested visitors through the joy of programming- One generic that can be used on many different computers, and one specific to the C64. - Many machines have a default demo instituted that the machines are set to run when the museum opens with a card that tells what the computer is running and why it is significant. - Scelbi and S-100 demos will be functional early in the new year. - The IBM PC boots into a typical batch processing menu system with a number of software titles ready to go. - We are also capturing video testimonies of visitors who had interesting careers or were involved at Camp Evans. Future: - We are now anticipating that the top racks will be the home of an exhibit of portable computers. - Plans for machine language activities on "trainers" - Assembly language activities & vintage art, music and productivity tool activities on several C64 computers set up for the purpose. - An BBS system and demonstrations of different computers using a BBS along with a specific museum tour about computer and peripheral communications innovations over the decades. - Creation of a new Mid-Atlantic Vintage Computer USERS group along the lines of user groups of old meeting monthly. - An exhibit demonstration and lecture open house quarterly. And, as the saying goes, much, much more. IF YOU READ THIS FAR, you are probably quite interested in all this. If you have artifacts that you would like to donate to embellish computing history as we are doing- now that you know it is all happening in earnest as per our mission statement (see below) OR if you might considering being a docent in this exciting operation... ... contact me offline. -- Douglas Crawford VCF Mid-Atlantic Museum Mgr InfoAge Science & History Museums 2201 Marconi Road Wall, NJ 07719 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Mission and Vision of the Vintage Computer Federation Museum in Wall, NJ A Computer History Learning Center MISSION To honor and propagate the history of computer innovation by preserving and exhibiting artifacts in a uniquely hands-on experience for the education of the public, edification of our membership, and inspiration of a new generation of thinkers, dreamers, and visionaries. VISION Develop a growing museum and knowledgeable docent staff. Rescue, preserve, and restore artifacts. Create interesting, educational, functional, and interactive exhibits. Establish educational tours, demonstrations, talks, and hands-on learning opportunities around the multi-faceted technological evolutions in computer subjects. These include hardware, operating systems, programming languages, applications/software, user interfaces, communications and networking, and gaming. Instill an appreciation of the evolution of technology by connecting tech of the past to tech of today. Illuminate our artifacts with information about the people, events, culture, and trivia in computer history. Inspire youth to continue the quest; help them realize that they are the future and give them a vision for that future. Provide avenues for them to get started learning electronics and programming. Cultivate a community of vintage technology enthusiasts by engaging them with the VCF in its mission, and provide opportunities to get involved. Grow the museum by promoting far and wide its value and educational experience. Increase attendance and revenue to InfoAge, encourage the increase in donations to the VCF. Establish that we are worthy of being the beneficiaries of significant, notable, or important artifact donations and monetary support, in particular from industry and influential entities. ASPIRATIONS To be regarded as a premier computer history learning center and museum To be regarded as a must-see destination for all levels of interest, from those casually intrigued with computer history to students studying technology to technology industry veterans to vintage computer hobbyists To embody these goals both in our current museum even more so in our future expanded museum

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IMAC G3 Problem
by Daveyk021 20 Nov '23

20 Nov '23

Hello, Are there any iMac G3 experts in the group? I have never seen a CRT/TV do this before (I used to work in TV repair, but that was in the late 70s through 1983, so I am a tad rusty. I replaced the flyback and horz output to get this iMac to come on. The unblanking has vertical strips in it, missing video. This one had worked almost perfectly until the first time I turned it off (it was having display size jittering, and some flashing, so I assume the flyback was failing). I doubt the CRT got damaged while sitting on the floor of my storage room for a week or so. I have no idea if this could be the video out of the computer board or the display board. I checked all display board caps before replacing the flyback and horz output. If I changed the OS resolution down to 800x600, the blank vertical lines are still there. Could be a yoke, but the mouse passes through the blank line, like they still there. If I move a window, the window doesn't jump across the lines. So it kind of looks like a really weird unblanking issue. I cannot find schematics for this thing anywhere. [image: image.png]

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Workshop Weekend News at the Museum
by Douglas Crawford 20 Nov '23

20 Nov '23

- We have an exhibit high on the wall with some 21 different ISA cards showing the breadth and depth of value that the IBM PC bus brought, and "nod" to Lew Eggebrecht, Chief Engineer on the PC development at IBM, who "wrote the book" on interfacing to the IBM PC. Bart Hirst designed the rack system and 3d printed clips to hold the cards. It is mounted high on the walls and tilts forward to make the view flat to the observer. - A V4 Grease Weasle was generously donated to VCF by Emma Bear Holdings at the last VCF East. I constructed a rig for it from a broken CD duplicator case. The case was nice because of the 5 drive openings and suitable power supply built in. Bart Hirst 3D printed a bracket to hold the grease weasle in the rear opening of the case. It has 5.25 DSDD and 3.5 drive. And room for three more half height drives if we care to expand it. We have cabling for an 8" drive support too, so that should be coming soon to support our S-100 systems. - I started capturing disk images from our only copies of Amiga disks and made some fresh working disks. I'm looking forward to making more great demo software media for PC, CP/M, TRS-80, and others that can be done on the types of drives we have. (We will also have an AppleSause operation soon, too). - There is an intention now to provide instructions at each exhibited computer regarding simplified operation so visitors can run the computers themselves in a more meaningful manor. They will be able to handle the media, do directories to examine the media content, and run programs off the real media. We are OK with this because we will be able to replace the media on demand if anything happens to it. Douglas Crawford VCF Mid-Atlantic Museum Mgr InfoAge Science & History Museums 2201 Marconi Road Wall, NJ 07719

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OT / Host site work supporting the TLM-18 Antenna
by Martin A. Flynn 20 Nov '23

20 Nov '23

Was on site yesterday with Bill D working on the Diana site technology "bucket list". * The new network switch is up and running (previous unit was damaged by running the UPS with bad batteries, CDL and Dan Marlow funded replacement batteries. * All four network cameras the Diana site are working. Link to screen shot: http://compdecon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/diana_site_cams.jpg * Bill D installed the EMP / Lightning protectors for the exterior cameras in the furnace room, final cut over is pending. * The computers supporting the touch-screens were replaced with new units running W11, and mounted in the correct bracket on the back of the touchscreens. Link: http://compdecon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_3840-scaled.jpg * The camera cables were cut (again) during landscaping activities by Wall Township. I was able to temporarily splice them, however they need to be re-run. InfoAge needs to purchase at least 100 meters of Belden/Mohawk M57622 outdoor network cable to effect permanent repair . Link to picture: http://compdecon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_3876-scaled.jpg / http://compdecon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_3877-scaled.jpg Wrap up (and hopefully close-out) is scheduled for Saturday, 12/02/2023 starting at 10:00 AM. Plan of the day is to wrap up the computer / camera / network tasks, along with installing the console brackets so the work surface can be fitted. If you are available and are interested in helping with the tech work, please contact me off-list. Martin Flynn

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Another great repair workshop! 2023-11-18 & 11-19
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Nov '23

19 Nov '23

A less attended repair workshop, but so much was accomplished that some people actually left early! Usually there are people there until late Sunday night. Lots of fun and learning going on. Seems like a lot of them were working on mechanical machines. Perhaps those who attended can chime in on what they got repaired. We went out to our new dinner hangout which is the MJ's in Tinton Falls, very good food and quiet atmosphere. Everyone enjoyed. I helped get some stuff done in the museum and enjoyed discussing in person with many people different issues. So much better to discuss in person! 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 Survey
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Nov '23

19 Nov '23

In order to better assess planning for Festivus, please fill out this Festivus Survey: https://bit.ly/vcfEoY2023pre 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 explained for new members
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Nov '23

19 Nov '23

For those who have become new member since last year's Festivus, this email explains what it's all about. *WHAT IS FESTIVUS?* Festivus is VCF's very casual holiday party. We hold it every December. Usually the 2nd weekend of the month. This year it will be on December 9 & 10. On Saturday we will start at 10AM and go late into the night. Saturday is usually the "main" day where most people show up and Sunday is the extra day for those who stayed overnight. We still hang out on Sunday, but there are less people and it is more subdued. It has always been a social event with other vintage computer friends. Usually about 50 people come. It is a great chance to reconnect with fellow members or make new friends. It is held at InfoAge in the Visitors Center building (A.K.A. Sandy area, the dorms, etc.) for the past few years and will be there again this year. *WHAT DO YOU DO AT FESTIVUS?* *FOOD* - In the past we would barbecue hamburgers, hot dogs on Saturday night and perogies for lunch Sunday afternoon. We are likely to do this again this year. - We would also bring potluck items where everyone brings a food and/or beverage item. This has lessened over the last few years. We may still do that this year. - The current idea is for VCF organizers to buy prepared food to supplement any potluck items that members bring. - Signup sheet for food that you are bringing is here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1arqjLWO62XNKAKbbYMiEZQmlxlNn0R4teVX…> *VIDEO GAMES* - We have a game room setup for anyone to setup their video games for everyone to play: Sign up is here. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jWjr4FwdX5dMeKR8BSlkvCJpOYa3y6OX-uA…> *SOCIAL* - Fellowship, fun and a time to catch up with friends. *SWAP MEET* - We have a mini indoor swap meet at no extra cost where members can buy and sell with each other. - Swap meet signup is here. <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C0e0YwN-p_gl5i249rRBx9LYmyZMce3AqeC…> *COST* - We are likely to charge about $30 for the event which will cover everything. Unlimited food and drinks. We will be sending out a signup form and payment through our website very soon. Cash or credit card on site is also possible. Signing up ahead of time is preferred, but not required. *WHAT ELSE?* - The Steering committee which leads our Mid-Atlantic Chapter usually has a Town Hall where they review accomplishments from the past year and plans for the coming year. This is usually done around dinner time. Any other questions? Please feel free to ask! 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 2023 Mini-Swap Meet signup
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Nov '23

19 Nov '23

This is the link for the Festivus Swap Meet Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1C0e0YwN-p_gl5i249rRBx9LYmyZMce3AqeC…> 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 / Host site work supporting the TLM-18 Antenna
by Martin A. Flynn 19 Nov '23

19 Nov '23

Was on site yesterday with Bill D working on the Diana site technology "bucket list". * The new network switch is up and running (previous unit was damaged by running the UPS with bad batteries, CDL and Dan Marlow funded replacement batteries. * All four network cameras the Diana site are working. Link to screen shot: http://compdecon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/diana_site_cams.jpg * Bill D installed the EMP / Lightning protectors for the exterior cameras in the furnace room, final cut over is pending. * The computers supporting the touch-screens were replaced with new units running W11, and mounted in the correct bracket on the back of the touchscreens. Link: http://compdecon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_3840-scaled.jpg * The camera cables were cut (again) during landscaping activities by Wall Township. I was able to temporarily splice them, however they need to be re-run. InfoAge needs to purchase at least 100 meters of Belden/Mohawk M57622 outdoor network cable to effect permanent repair . Link to picture: http://compdecon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_3876-scaled.jpg / http://compdecon.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/IMG_3877-scaled.jpg Wrap up (and hopefully close-out) is scheduled for Saturday, 12/02/2023 starting at 10:00 AM. Plan of the day is to wrap up the computer / camera / network tasks, along with installing the console brackets so the work surface can be fitted. If you are available and are interested in helping with the tech work, please contact me off-list. Martin Flynn

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