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Vintage 1989 Leading Edge, Monitor, and Samsung Printer
by Liz Burdick 07 Apr '23

07 Apr '23

Hello VCF! My mother in law passed away last fall and we inherited a 1989 Leading Edge, Monitor, and Printer. The photos are attached. It's in pristine condition. What should we do with it? We'd like to see it go to a good home. Liz Burdick New Paltz, NY

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Including our affiliated east coast tech/computer museums in VCF East
by Douglas Crawford 04 Apr '23

04 Apr '23

Any local tech/computer museums are welcome to send literature for us to put on display at our museum at VCF East. We want to support you. Send it to Vintage Computer Federation Museum c/o InfoAge Science & History Museums 2201 Marconi Road Wall, NJ 07719

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WTB: Cromemco System Zero
by Jonathan Chapman 04 Apr '23

04 Apr '23

All, I'm looking for a Cromemco System Zero chassis, empty or not. I have a SCC-based board set I'd like to put into a Cromemco-branded home! I would of course prefer pick-up at VCF East. Thanks, Jonathan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Victoreen serial converter in Maryland?
by Dave McGuire 02 Apr '23

02 Apr '23

I believe that's radioassay equipment for post-event radionuclide identification. It looks like it has been out there for a long time. Shame. :-( -Dave -- Dave McGuire, AK4HZ New Kensington, PA

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Victoreen serial converter in Maryland?
by Jeffrey Golas 02 Apr '23

02 Apr '23

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The Internet Archive lawsuit demonstrates that e-books are tricky and elusive
by Jeffrey Jonas 01 Apr '23

01 Apr '23

https://www.marketplace.org/2023/03/30/the-internet-archive-lawsuit-highlig… The Internet Archive lawsuit highlights the tricky economics of e-books and libraries Janet Nguyen Mar 30, 2023 https://www.npr.org/2023/03/26/1166101459/internet-archive-lawsuit-books-li… A judge sided with publishers in a lawsuit over the Internet Archive's online library By Joe Hernandez March 26, 2023

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video game preservation
by Jeffrey Jonas 01 Apr '23

01 Apr '23

I just heard this on National Public Radio: https://www.npr.org/2023/03/31/1167511374/nintendo-closed-some-digital-stor… March 31, 2023 Heard on All Things Considered NPR's Juana Summers talks with Kelsey Lewin of the Video Game History Foundation about the recent closure of some of Nintendo's digital storefronts. they are https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_preservation https://gamehistory.org/ The Video Game History Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preserving, celebrating, and teaching the history of video games. https://www.washingtonpost.com/video-games/2022/01/12/video-game-preservati… Academics want to preserve video games. Copyright laws make it complicated. By Noah Smith January 12, 2022

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Schedule VCF East 2023
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Mar '23

30 Mar '23

Schedule has been updated: https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-east/vcf-east-schedule/ Commodore Classroom: https://vcfed.org/commodore-8-bit-classroom/ Enjoy! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VCF East and beyond - Call for museum docents
by Douglas Crawford 29 Mar '23

29 Mar '23

Hello members. This is an open invitation: Might you be interested in sharing our thrill of presenting our awesome artifacts & their history to the public? Then please consider becoming part of our docent team. Specifically, we are looking for some people to help out docenting for hourly time slots at VCF East and, if you like it, maybe on a continuing basis. - Contact me offline for a link to our docent schedule. On this you can up for 1 hr timeslot(s). No experience necessary. You don't have to be an vast vintage computer expert. Know a few things and have some enthusiasm. We'll have a cheat-sheet for you to use to help you have a few things to say about the machines to the lay public. Most of the visitors will be our "faithfuls" and can mind themselves. - Check us out over the weekend. - Catch up with me personally over the weekend for any further discussion. - We offer you a opportunity and tools and the comradery, to develop your knowledge over the entirety of computer history. - You can help us attain our next museum expansion into a new huge space at InfoAge. We are on the cusp of a revolutionary push forward in the scope and significance of the Mid-Atlantic museum and you can be in on the ground floor. Thanks for your attention. Doug Crawford VCF Mid-Atlantic Museum Manager

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Contact information for the guy who runs Usagi Electric?
by Dave Shevett 29 Mar '23

29 Mar '23

Trying to get in touch with this fellow, as he has a bunch of people love and equipment, and we have some overlapping audiences on YouTube. Does anybody know him, or have his contact information? He's mentioned VCF East a few times in his videos, but I don't have a way to contact him directly.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF EAST
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Mar '23

28 Mar '23

On Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 6:13 PM drummy via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Is the classroom schedule complete yet?Its not on the vcfeast website.Sent > from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone > Classroom schedule will be up soon as well as the speaker schedule. I was just waiting for the changes to settle down. Hopefully no more changes before the show!

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF EAST
by Chris Fala 28 Mar '23

28 Mar '23

As far as the Commodore Computer Classroom schedule is concerned, yes it is ready. I submitted it to Jeff yesterday. I assume it will be on the website soon. I can’t speak to other aspects of the weekend schedule. Chris On Mar 28, 2023, at 6:13 PM, drummy via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: Is the classroom schedule complete yet?Its not on the vcfeast website.Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone -------- Original message --------From: Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Date: 3/28/23 6:08 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> Cc: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org>, vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF EAST Any VCF East questions should be directed to me. I’m happy to answer themor find you the person that can answer them.On Tue, Mar 28, 2023 at 10:14 AM Sentrytv <sentrytv(a)yahoo.com> wrote:> Just a question for those people advertising VCF East.>> I noticed that this event is not up on the ARRL events calendar .>> I am wondering if in the future maybe it should be ?I never thought about it. It’s not strictly a swap meet or flea market.Also they require some to attend to a Amateur Radio frequency, which ishard for me to spare a volunteer that for the whole 3 days.Let me ask the organizers.>> People do advertise conventions swapmeets Hamfests and other events there.>> I know that we have been trying to get the swapmeet up on the ARRL events> calendar.>> Mike>>> Sent from:> My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.>-- =========================================Jeff BraceVCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice PresidentVintage Computer Festival East ShowrunnerVintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charityhttps://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/>jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VCF EAST
by Sentrytv 28 Mar '23

28 Mar '23

Just a question for those people advertising VCF East. I noticed that this event is not up on the ARRL events calendar . I am wondering if in the future maybe it should be ? People do advertise conventions swapmeets Hamfests and other events there. I know that we have been trying to get the swapmeet up on the ARRL events calendar. Mike Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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Chip Dimensions
by Martin Flynn 28 Mar '23

28 Mar '23

Anyone have the dims for the following DIP packages? DIP-14N PDIP package DIP-40 CDIP package DIP-32 CDIP package DIP-28 CDIP package DIP-24 CDIP package Martin Flynn

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FYI: Reservations for Residence Inn Marriot for VCF East
by Jeffrey Brace 27 Mar '23

27 Mar '23

I heard from a VCF member that Residence Inn by Marriott on Jumping Brook Road in Neptune Township is closed for repairs. There was some sort of water main break. The problem is that the online system doesn't tell you that the place is closed and continues to take reservations. I recommend that anyone that has made online reservations call and verify their reservations with a person. Another good place that many members have stayed is Courtyard by Marriott Wall at Monmouth Shores Corporate Park as an alternative. I would make reservations soon if you haven't already done so. This looks to be the biggest VCF East yet! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Mylar Tape
by Duane Craps 27 Mar '23

27 Mar '23

There is cheap mylar punch tape on ebay. I bought a few rolls. https://www.ebay.com/itm/392994905002?hash=item5b80525baa:g:tZoAAOSwJUdeZ5k… -- DuaneCraps sdɐɹɔ ǝuɐnp

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Proud owner of a Vintage Thompson T08D MC6809EP Motherboard
by Neil Cherry 27 Mar '23

27 Mar '23

Some of you may be aware of my tendency towards vintage Motorola equipment. Well I now have another new odd board to add to the list: Vintage Thompson T08D MC6809EP Motherboard I'm aware that it is just a motherboard and yes I don't know if it works. But I took my chances. While working in the industry I knew about the Thompson computers and have always wanted on. I'm not going to pay $500 + shipping to the US so this is my compromise. I know I need a SCART interface, I think I can connect it to my HDMI TVs. The keyboard is going to have to be a hack (arduino and some chips to a PS/2 keyboard). I'm hoping I can get this working and running. Will be an interesting project machine. PS: The Liebert (MC6803 based HVAC controller)is coming along well. I'm trying The figure out the asm code to take 2 8 bit values (parallel) and merge each on to it's respective bit on Address 0x8000 (Bit 8 -> Serial 1, B7 - Serial 2, bit 6 -> Serial 3, remaining bits are unconfirmed as of yet.) Even disassembly of the original code is bit (pun!) convoluted. -- 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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AS/400e 620
by Bill Degnan 27 Mar '23

27 Mar '23

Recently I rescued a AS/400e 620 system. It's at Kennett Classic if you want to check it out. Bill

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Gordon Moore has passed
by Christian Liendo 24 Mar '23

24 Mar '23

With great sadness, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation announces the passing of our founder, Gordon Moore. https://www.moore.org/article-detail?newsUrlName=in-memoriam-gordon-moore-1…

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: need help with 2011 MacBook
by Bob Shuster 24 Mar '23

24 Mar '23

Solved - Command-R did it! I had totally forgotten that was a thing. Now that it has Lion installed I can update it to whatever I like (up to High Sierra I think?) Thanks for the input everyone - most appreciated. Bob Shuster > Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2023 15:51:35 -0400 > From: Don Barber <don(a)dgb3.net> > To: vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: need help with 2011 MacBook > Message-ID: <908bff3b-e0b7-3a73-5e05-cdd57a8f81b0(a)dgb3.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed > > You tried Shift-Option-Command-R?during startup? There should be a rom > built in to reinstall on that model. > > Don

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OT: Modern Dell PCs for sale from Princeton University
by Jeffrey Brace 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

https://princeton.ams.incircuit.com/eams/f?p=1077:1502:::::P1502_ID,P1502_L… ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner 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] OT: need help with 2011 MacBook
by Dave Shevett 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

Don has it. Macs have a 'reinstall' bootup option that let you install MacOS over the internet. See https://elluminetpress.com/2020/03/reinstall-macos/ On Thu, Mar 23, 2023 at 3:51 PM Don Barber via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > You tried Shift-Option-Command-R during startup? There should be a rom > built in to reinstall on that model. > > Don > > On 3/23/23 15:12, Bob Shuster via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > I’m not sure where else to turn, so hoping one of you folks can maybe > help. I have an Apple MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.8 13" Late 2011 with a new > blank HDD. This apparently shipped with MacOS 10.7.2 (Lion) but can run up > to 10.13 (High Sierra I believe.) Modern MacOS makes it impossible for me > to create a bootable flash drive or DVD for some reason and I only have > install disks that go up to MacOS 10.5. Long story short - I need a > bootable 10.7.2 DVD or USB drive (up to 10.13 but I’d prefer to restore it > to original OS), or original install/recovery disks for this machine, or > definitive instructions on how to create one here on a modern Mac. I used > to be able to do this easily, but now Disk Utility chokes on the process. > Thoughts? _ Bob Shuster > > > -- Dave Shevett shevett(a)pobox.com

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OT: need help with 2011 MacBook
by Bob Shuster 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

I’m not sure where else to turn, so hoping one of you folks can maybe help. I have an Apple MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.8 13" Late 2011 with a new blank HDD. This apparently shipped with MacOS 10.7.2 (Lion) but can run up to 10.13 (High Sierra I believe.) Modern MacOS makes it impossible for me to create a bootable flash drive or DVD for some reason and I only have install disks that go up to MacOS 10.5. Long story short - I need a bootable 10.7.2 DVD or USB drive (up to 10.13 but I’d prefer to restore it to original OS), or original install/recovery disks for this machine, or definitive instructions on how to create one here on a modern Mac. I used to be able to do this easily, but now Disk Utility chokes on the process. Thoughts? _ Bob Shuster

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chat GPT admits error - NRI 832 Predated and outsold the Kenbak 1
by Bill Degnan 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

Yes, that is correct. The NRI 832 computer was introduced in 1972, which was after the Kenbak-1 was introduced in 1971. However, the NRI 832 may have sold more units than the Kenbak-1, even though both computers had limited commercial success. The NRI 832 was marketed to hobbyists and electronics enthusiasts, while the Kenbak-1 was marketed more towards businesses and scientific institutions. social(a)kennettclassic.com But you just said that the first NRI 832 was advertised before the Kenbak 1 Yes, that is correct. I apologize for any confusion my previous responses may have caused. According to some sources, the NRI 832 computer was advertised in the September 1971 issue of Scientific American, which predates the introduction of the Kenbak-1 in 1971. Therefore, the NRI 832 computer was introduced and advertised before the Kenbak-1. Furthermore, some sources suggest that the NRI 832 computer may have sold more units than the Kenbak-1, even though both computers had limited commercial success. The NRI 832 was marketed to hobbyists and electronics enthusiasts, while the Kenbak-1 was marketed more towards businesses and scientific institutions. I apologize for any confusion my previous responses may have caused, and I hope this clears up any confusion.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Bob Metcalfe wins Turning Award
by Christian Liendo 23 Mar '23

23 Mar '23

Ok you got me. I kant spel wel On Wed, Mar 22, 2023 at 7:59 PM Brian Schenkenberger <vaxman(a)tmesis.com> wrote: > > On Mar 22, 2023, at 12:03, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Turing Award Won by Co-Inventor of Ethernet Technology > > In the 1970s, Bob Metcalfe helped develop the primary technology that > lets you send email or connect with a printer over an office network. > > > The rather long link below is because I am giving away this article. > > > > > > https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/technology/turing-award-bob-metcalfe-eth… > > > I’ll bet Alan is turning in his grave with this thread’s subject. > > — VAXman

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Bob Metcalfe wins Turning Award
by Christian Liendo 22 Mar '23

22 Mar '23

Turing Award Won by Co-Inventor of Ethernet Technology In the 1970s, Bob Metcalfe helped develop the primary technology that lets you send email or connect with a printer over an office network. The rather long link below is because I am giving away this article. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/22/technology/turing-award-bob-metcalfe-eth…

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Paging Jon Chapman
by Bill Degnan 21 Mar '23

21 Mar '23

Jon, I have been trying to reach you for some time now, I must not have your correct contact info. please contact me, thanks. Sorry about the public notice Bill Degnan

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VCF's presence at NJ Maker's Day @ InfoAge March 25 & 26, 2023
by Jeffrey Brace 20 Mar '23

20 Mar '23

Doug, Jeff Jonas, Bart Hirst, Wil Lindsey and I will be doing an exhibit representing VCF this coming weekend at InfoAge March 25 & 26, 2023 from 12PM to 4PM. For simplicity we are doing multiple Commodore 64s running: Paint program Music editor BASIC programming The event is free to the public as part of a statewide cooperative event by museums. There will be other InfoAge museums doing their own "Maker" type activities including the following InfoAge museums: Military Tech Museum Electronic Warfare InfoAge Space Exploration Center Cold War Fallout Shelter Computer Deconstruction Laboratory WWI & WWII Shipwreck museum Garden State Central Railroad NJ Antique Radio Club InfoAge's web page on the event: https://www.infoage.org/makers-day-2023/ NJ Maker's Day website: https://njmakersday.org/ There will be special presentations on Sunday. I believe in CDL. If you have kids, then it is a great chance for them to try out STEAM type activities. Here is a flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LsO3j3THB8ILSOziR7LTt92YqhOeT7mS/view?usp=… ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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My eye spies something blue , reprint from CDL list
by Neil Cherry 19 Mar '23

19 Mar '23

This is a reposting of part of a message from the CDL list. Thought a few folks over here might be interested in the Hako. A visitor name Alison (sp?) dropped by and needed some help with desoldering a RP2040 board from a board. She soldered it backwards. While showing off our tools I noticed that the blue Hako FR-802 had a handle and nozzle on it. Throwing caution to the wind (pun intended) I started up the Hako and began to use the hot air nozzle on the board. I do need to find the manual and read it as it works really well but my inexperience with it became evident quickly. The header pin plastic parts melted, the board became unsoldered but so did every surface mount chips on the little stand off board. I think I saved all the parts. I many attempt to solder the parts back on but I'd call this board a loss. On the plus side we did get the board and the header pins all removed. I really do want to thank Martin for the Hako, the stand and the vises. All three items were put to use today to mostly good effect. 😄 We'll need to come with procedures to use the Hako. PS: Resoldering the RP2040 is probably going to have zero chance of being successful. It's a QFH-56 part and I have no hope of seeing where the chip is in relation to the pads. :-) -- 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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Trenton Computer Festival
by Dean Notarnicola 19 Mar '23

19 Mar '23

Drew and I set up representation for VCF at this years TCF, the first live TCF event since Covid. Smaller attendance then usual, but the agenda was full. Many VCF regulars stopped by to chat. Neil Cherry, who would normally be a speaker, couldn’t make it this year, unfortunately. We set up an Atari 8-bit, Apple //e and a Tandy Model 4D all running various software, and all using modern solid-state storage solutions. This was for the sake of simplicity as well as to evangelize the concept of bridging vintage computers to the present. I was going to have a 64C (to have the Trinity) but the PS died :-( The younger attendees loved playing Ballblazer on the Atari and Robot Wars on the Apple. They asked a ton of questions about the FujiNet and the other solid state storage devices in the machines, creating lots of dialog. Almost 100 flyers advertising VCFe were taken, hopefully attracting some extra visitors. Regards, Dean

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VCF East 2023 Discord Channels Setup
by Jeffrey Brace 18 Mar '23

18 Mar '23

Hey everyone, The Discord channels for all VCF East exhibitors and speakers have been setup. Feel free to take a look! https://discord.gg/32maJ6gddU The speakers schedule will be released soon! We are just finalizing. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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MOBIDIC article on HACKADAY
by Duane Craps 17 Mar '23

17 Mar '23

https://hackaday.com/2023/03/15/retrotechtacular-military-graphics-in-the-1… -- DuaneCraps sdɐɹɔ ǝuɐnp

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Can't find old VCF Video
by Duane Craps 17 Mar '23

17 Mar '23

I was looking for an old VCF video of Watts Humphrey's talk on The MOBIDIC. He was the project engineer for Sylvania on the project. I wanted to post it to HACKADAY. I remember thinking that they were ahead of everyone at the time. -- DuaneCraps sdɐɹɔ ǝuɐnp

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Volunteers Wanted for VCF East Consignment
by Alexander Jacocks 15 Mar '23

15 Mar '23

All, If you would be interested in helping us with consignment, at VCF East, this year, please let me know. We're looking for volunteers of any experience level, for either the entire event, or for a minimum of 2 shifts from Friday to Sunday. We will be setting up starting ar 4pm on Friday, until 10pm, and then consignment will open to the public with the start of VCF on Saturday. Please let me know if you are interested, or have any other questions, please let me know. - Alex

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] social.vcfed.org is down again
by Jonathan Chapman 15 Mar '23

15 Mar '23

> Yes, HSTS has been disabled. You can reach the site now while we are getting new certs installed. Just accept the expired cert. I don't want to be telling folks how to do their jobs (especially since it's volunteer work), but that's a pretty rough suggestion nowadays. Looks like you're using LetsEncrypt, which is a good choice, but since the certs are short and the process should be automated and should work, I always monitor when I use LetsEncrypt. I've had two occasions where changes to their API broke acme-client on OpenBSD. For that situation, simply giving mail an actual deliverable address to go to will let you know. For more complex situations, like when the deployment of the cert sometimes fails because of (customer) client derps, I set up a CI job to do a HTTPS connection to the page (just a cURL will do it) and bomb if there's any errors or the cert is within X days of expiration. Thanks, Jonathan

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social.vcfed.org is down again
by Dan FitzGerald 14 Mar '23

14 Mar '23

FYI, appears to have been down for three days. Regards, Dan FitzGerald They/Them/Theirs http://www.vm.ibm.com/devpages/dfitzger

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Second PDP11/73 video is up!
by Dave Shevett 13 Mar '23

13 Mar '23

(Mods, please let me know if it's okay to post these. I can't think of a more targeted audience than ya'll at VCF for this sort of stuff, and I'm a VCF-person, so I hope it's relevant? :) At some point i'lls top announcing cuz anyone who wants to follow along can subscribe on YT and I don't need to spam everyone's inbox :) https://youtu.be/8DjrU37lSkM (There's an easter egg in that video referring to another VCF member, a cookie to the first person who spots it :) -- Dave Shevett shevett(a)pobox.com

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Punch card with VCF logo on it?
by Jeffrey Brace 13 Mar '23

13 Mar '23

I'm trying to recall if there was ever a giveaway with the VCF logo printed on a punch card. I don't recall it, but someone else does. I do recall that someone punched out the words "VCF East" onto some and we had many of them and gave them out. Does anyone recall anything like that? Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Retro CRT size question.
by Gary 11 Mar '23

11 Mar '23

My cousin has a 32 inch Sharp 32C540 with composite and SVideo inputs that has a decent picture on it. However, it is 110lbs. Is there any interest in lugging it to VCF for consignment? I was thinking of putting it on consignment, but don't know if the effort would be worth it to lug it over and in and set it up. Back of the napkin guage of interest for something that large. Gary

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Volunteer Hours for VCF to benefit InfoAge
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Mar '23

11 Mar '23

Anyone that has volunteered for VCF, please email me your estimated hours that you have done in 2023. This is for all activities: docenting, repairing items, VCF East, phone calls, emails, swap meet volunteering. Any hours that you have done to benefit VCF. InfoAge benefits from these hours by reporting them on their tax form. This is due by next week Wednesday, March 15. Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner 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] Retro CRT size question.
by Bill Degnan 11 Mar '23

11 Mar '23

Does it have a DB13W3 video port? Even if not, I'd say, if it works and it's clean you'd have a better chance of selling it at VCFe, if the price is right, than anywhere else I can think of around here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DB13W3 On Sat, Mar 11, 2023 at 12:45 PM Gary via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > My cousin has a 32 inch Sharp 32C540 with composite and SVideo inputs > that has a decent picture on it. However, it is 110lbs. Is there any > interest in lugging it to VCF for consignment? I was thinking of > putting it on consignment, but don't know if the effort would be worth > it to lug it over and in and set it up. Back of the napkin guage of > interest for something that large. > > Gary >

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Talks at InfoAge in May and June
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Mar '23

08 Mar '23

InfoAge has a speaker series where different groups will have someone talk about a topic. Visitors will pay the regular museum admission and see the talk and then visit the museums afterwards. InfoAge has requested that VCF supply speakers for May and June. I'm tapped out since most of the speakers that I have go to VCF East. If anyone wants to give a talk, no matter how big, no matter how small, I would appreciate it. Send me a private email. Or if you have a suggestion for someone local that could give a talk, then that would be great! The topic could be anything: CRT repair, The history of Vintage Computers, How to start and manage a collection, Why the C64 was the best selling computer of all time, etc. The suggestion is that it be at 2PM, on a Sunday and be a 45 minute talk with 15 minutes Q & A. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Vintage Computer Festival Southwest has been resurrected!
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Mar '23

06 Mar '23

It's official! VCF Southwest is back! vcfsw.org Some individuals got advice from the national board and organized themselves into getting a show in the Dallas, Texas area. VCF is letting them use the name, and helping with marketing and vcfed.org presence. Many, many years ago there were two VCF Southwests, but it stopped. Glad to see this resurrected! Tell all your friends in that area! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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National Electronics Museum downsizing / sale
by Jeffrey Jonas 04 Mar '23

04 Mar '23

FYI (a day or 2 late already) https://www.facebook.com/NationalElectronicsMuseum/posts/pfbid0L6cNqSfyQxdw… National Electronics Museum <https://www.facebook.com/NationalElectronicsMuseum?__cft__[0]=AZVq27QMmCAcd…> · The National Electronics Museum Garage Sale is back for another day! The museum staff and volunteers have been busy packing to move out of our current facility. With that comes downsizing. We are opening again for the Museum Garage Sale. As of right now, we are selling old parts, equipment, tools, and various museum property. We are NOT SELLING MUSEUM DISPLAY ARTIFACTS in this sale. Friday, March 3rd 2023 10 am to 3 pm If there are more items available after tomorrow we will be adding another date for next week. Stay tuned. Inquiries to come in can be made to the general email nemuseum(a)gmail.com. All items can be purchased and picked up on-site. We will not be taking online holds or presenting a catalog at this time. All sales will help fund our move. We will be announcing more information on our future very soon. Thank you for continuing to support the National Electronics Museum as we go through this transition.

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Slightly OT - Opinions needed
by Martin Flynn 04 Mar '23

04 Mar '23

Slightly O/T Just picked up a Hakko FR-802 hot air rework station for CDL https://hakkousa.com/products/rework/fr-802-hot-air-rework-station.html This tool is typically paired with the Hakko C1392B rework fixture that CDL already has on the bench. https://hakkousa.com/rework-fixture.html Minor budget is available to acquire the chip-package specific nozzles - requesting suggestions on which package format CDL should prioritize... Martin Flynn

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free stuff @ Kennett Classic
by Bill Degnan 03 Mar '23

03 Mar '23

new free stuff. 2 TRS 80 Model III power supplies 1 restorable (?) S-100 4-slot backplane, not sure manuf. first come first served, pick up only. kennettclassic.com/contact.cfm - directions and hours Bill

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VCF-MA Steering Committee Public Update
by Jeff Salzman 02 Mar '23

02 Mar '23

Not a whole lot of information to report at this time. Much effort is going into preparation for VCF East 2023. - Vendor and Exhibit slots are now full for VCF East 2023. If you still want to participate, make sure to get your name in on the waiting list. - We now have a 1/10 scale model of the ENIAC in the Museum. Many thanks go to Ryan Stewart for providing it. - Also added to the Museum is a mechanical calculator. A novel item that still has a lot to teach us about counting in decimal. :) - The restoration of the IBM 1130 is still ongoing. - The Committee is looking into "Awareness Exhibits" for other vintage computer museums around the country/world. This would manifest as a table or video exhibit in or near the VCF-MA Museum, and at events like VCF East. The idea is to promote a shared awareness of other vintage computer museums and the nature of their exhibits. It may be in the form of a video ad, tri-fold flyers, or even scheduled live video feeds during Museum operating hours where you could virtually visit those other locations. Sincerely, Jeff Salzman Chairman VCF-MA Steering Committee

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OT: Someone giving away a player piano
by Jeffrey Brace 02 Mar '23

02 Mar '23

InfoAge asked for me to pass this message on to our group: The League of Historical Societies of New Jersey -- www.lhsnj.org <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UY8cLdeZBcRDPUS_s9UQBgm2EcIcLooPAj069sxjc2J…> The League of Historical Societies now has a Facebook Group Page. We encourage our members and friends to join. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/338042729711243/ <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001UY8cLdeZBcRDPUS_s9UQBgm2EcIcLooPAj069sxjc2J…> Old, but working player piano needs a new home ‌ Dear Friends in the NJ History Community, I have an old but working player piano that I need to re-home. It was fit with an electric pump when we bought it (to use instead of the foot pump) to power the rollers. I have around 75 piano rolls (some not so great but most quite good). The cabinet is in pretty good condition. We live in Tuckerton, NJ - south of Toms River and north of Atlantic City. I am not looking to sell it but to give it away to someone who can come and get it. I am appreciative of any help you can offer me. If you can sell it and use the proceeds for your organization, that would be perfectly fine. Thank you. Elaine Gruber, cell-609-276-3391 <http://www.lhsnj.org/> P.O. Box 6125 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001YymIpsp0EcaS82TUAcdyUw%3D&…> | Unsubscribe <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001YymIpsp0EcaS82TUAcdyUw%3D&…> | Privacy Policy <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by barthlinda123(a)aol.com <https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=league%20of%20historical%20societies…>

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Another RR Computer Auction
by Christian Liendo 01 Mar '23

01 Mar '23

https://www.rrauction.com/auctions/details/660-steve-jobs-and-the-apple-com… They seem to be selling a number of items from Delbert Yocam's collection.

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OT: PayPal removed friends and family option for business accounts.
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Feb '23

28 Feb '23

People at workshops wondered why there was no more option for friends and family when paying for a repair workshop to VCF. This is the reason why: https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/1/23191214/paypal-friends-and-family-paymen… This is more info: https://www.paypal-community.com/t5/Sending-and-receiving-money/PayPal-Me-c… ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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