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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Help identifying Apple II board
by Bob Shuster 23 Feb '22

23 Feb '22

Thanks all for the input! I’ll assume this is indeed a 16K expansion board, but a generic card not from a major manufacturer. It’s in a 48K Apple ][ Plus. Is there a command to report the amount of RAM on an Apple II? I recall on the TRS-80 it was simply PRINT MEM. Bob Shuster

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Help identifying Apple II board
by Gregg Levine 23 Feb '22

23 Feb '22

Hello! It's been a while. I remember watching as such a card was installed into the one we owned, and from there, the cable was placed into the socket where its RAM chip was swapped out of. Typically the routines to do so are embedded into DOS3.3 and related releases directly, and are not normally encoded into a ROM chip. You would find them on disk controller cards say, and even the odd serial card though. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Tue, Feb 22, 2022 at 9:50 PM W. Bryan Caudle via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Great catch, thank you for clarifying Gregg, I had not intended to imply BASIC (or other languages for that matter) were resident in the ROM itself. The ROM on the language card has the auto start routines and other enhancements that permit booting the 16 sector DOS 3.3 disks which actually contain the language interpreters/compilers which functioned as you described. > > My main objective was to point out that the card in question does not appear to be the language card, but rather it is simply the 16k expansion. > > While I did not find the exact card that Bob posted either, this one is suspiciously similar: > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/264723255394<https://www.ebay.com/itm/264723255394?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110…> > > > > > On Feb 22, 2022, at 8:49 PM, Gregg Levine <gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Hello! > Um, misnomer here. The language as such was a binary file that was > loaded onto that card, when booting an appropriately configured DOS3.3 > Master disk on an appropriately configured Apple 2Plus. Such > configurations presuppose that the computer left the builders wearing > 48K of memory and expected 16K on that card who went into the Zero > slot. > ----- > Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com > "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." > > On Tue, Feb 22, 2022 at 3:51 PM W. Bryan Caudle via vcf-midatlantic > <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > I agree with your assumption, 16K ram expansion to take a 48K II/II+ to 64k. Given the rest of the board is just TTL support logic and bus transceivers, and there is no ROM present, I don't think it can be called the "language card" which traditionally provided both the 16K and full featured BASIC. That RAM chip in the bottom right (with the apple logo) is likely from the Apple II mainboard itself, which is removed to make a place for the ribbon cable to connect. That socket on the expansion board was likely empty from the factory. That chip could move back to the mainboard, removing the ribbon cable, and that would return the machine to its (likely) original stock 48k configuration. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf Of Bob Shuster via vcf-midatlantic > Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:25 PM > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Cc: Bob Shuster <bob(a)theshusters.com> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Help identifying Apple II board > > I found a card installed in one of my Apple II computers and I can find nothing about it online. The only labels are a brand name - I think - “Elite” - and “YKH Interface” near the card edge. It has a connector that plugs into one of the RAM sockets on the main board, so I assume it to be a RAM expansion, particularly since it’s populated by 8x16K RAM chips. > > Pictures available at > > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tkRch5-lrEj65uZsJqKgxVGH-id4crRz?us… > > Anyone? I don't have an OS to run on these Apple IIs, just what they boot up to from the ROMs. > > Bob Shuster >

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VCF Swap Meet Free Pile
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

VCF has collected several items over the last three years of events that have not sold over multiple events which will be offered for free in a "free pile" at this weekend's Swap Meet and this is the last opportunity to rescue these items as anything left will be recycled. Sellers who have paid for a spot will have first opportunity access to this "free pile" before the start of the event and in all cases items are available on a strict first come first serve basis. Additionally, both sellers and buyers are welcome to put items in this "free pile" with the understanding of certain rules. RULES FOR THE VCF FREE PILE: 1. Please ask a VCF staff member for permission at the event to put any items in the free pile. 2. Please understand the policy for the free pile is that anything you leave which remains at the end of the event must be taken home by you (or someone you designate). VCF cannot be held responsible for storing or recycling it. Thanks and happy free hunting!

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Help identifying Apple II board
by Gregg Levine 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

Hello! Um, misnomer here. The language as such was a binary file that was loaded onto that card, when booting an appropriately configured DOS3.3 Master disk on an appropriately configured Apple 2Plus. Such configurations presuppose that the computer left the builders wearing 48K of memory and expected 16K on that card who went into the Zero slot. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Tue, Feb 22, 2022 at 3:51 PM W. Bryan Caudle via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > I agree with your assumption, 16K ram expansion to take a 48K II/II+ to 64k. Given the rest of the board is just TTL support logic and bus transceivers, and there is no ROM present, I don't think it can be called the "language card" which traditionally provided both the 16K and full featured BASIC. That RAM chip in the bottom right (with the apple logo) is likely from the Apple II mainboard itself, which is removed to make a place for the ribbon cable to connect. That socket on the expansion board was likely empty from the factory. That chip could move back to the mainboard, removing the ribbon cable, and that would return the machine to its (likely) original stock 48k configuration. > > > -----Original Message----- > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf Of Bob Shuster via vcf-midatlantic > Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:25 PM > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Cc: Bob Shuster <bob(a)theshusters.com> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Help identifying Apple II board > > I found a card installed in one of my Apple II computers and I can find nothing about it online. The only labels are a brand name - I think - “Elite” - and “YKH Interface” near the card edge. It has a connector that plugs into one of the RAM sockets on the main board, so I assume it to be a RAM expansion, particularly since it’s populated by 8x16K RAM chips. > > Pictures available at > > https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tkRch5-lrEj65uZsJqKgxVGH-id4crRz?us… > > Anyone? I don't have an OS to run on these Apple IIs, just what they boot up to from the ROMs. > > Bob Shuster >

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Feb. 26, 2022 VCF Swap Meet update
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

All the advertising that Adam and myself have been doing has gotten more inquiries and phone calls. We have 32 people with 47 spaces so far. There are definitely more that will be "paying at the door" who haven't registered, but I know that they are coming to the event. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Swap meet question
by Joseph Giliberti 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

Greetings! I've got two spots at the swap meet. Is it okay to use have a table in one spot and then have things on the floor in the other? Things on the floor are big items and wouldn't be a trip hazard. Thanks, Joe Giliberti

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Help identifying Apple II board
by Bob Shuster 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

I found a card installed in one of my Apple II computers and I can find nothing about it online. The only labels are a brand name - I think - “Elite” - and “YKH Interface” near the card edge. It has a connector that plugs into one of the RAM sockets on the main board, so I assume it to be a RAM expansion, particularly since it’s populated by 8x16K RAM chips. Pictures available at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1tkRch5-lrEj65uZsJqKgxVGH-id4crRz?us… Anyone? I don't have an OS to run on these Apple IIs, just what they boot up to from the ROMs. Bob Shuster

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Tektronix stuff for sale
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

Someone who isn't on our list has some Tektronix stuff that he wants to bring to our VCF Swap Meet and wants to know if anyone is interested in any of it before he lugs it to the swap meet. Take a look and let me know if you are interested: Here is the PDF: < https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iTjYMAC8OQljw-tvTGv5KhUSB5nTvE2H/view?usp=… > ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Lorrinda Cherry passed away
by Neil Cherry 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

On 2/22/22 08:28, Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > Thank you for the information. > Bobby > On Monday, February 21, 2022, 08:41:00 AM EST, Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic<vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Thank you for sharing this. > > I saw one article discuss her, and I hope to see more. I've seen a few but I was looking for Writer's Work Bench for Linux and came across her name and the fact that VCF is honoring Women in Computing. -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry ncherry(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies

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Lorrinda Cherry passed away
by Neil Cherry 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

Not related to my family but on the topic of Women in CS, Lorrinda Cherry passed away around Feb 15th. https://lwn.net/ml/tuhs/CAKH6PiVi+JoxDG7ACMG5G+qnTkxTMsohGx6Wq3UNVkogO4N0Vg… For those who are not aware of Lorrinda's background she created dc, bc, eqn and worked on the Writer's Work Bench (GNU style today). -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry ncherry(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies

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Can someone diagnose a Vic20 Saturday morning?
by Eric Rangell 22 Feb '22

22 Feb '22

Hi all, I have a Vic20 that the seller told me was rescued from the garbage. Looking at it I found 2 issues - photos here: https://twitter.com/RatifyArticle1/status/1495851785885560841 <https://twitter.com/RatifyArticle1/status/1495851785885560841> It still doesn’t have video when turned on. I have a list of the chips to check - they are all receiving power. Let me know if anyone will be available to take a look at it and try to diagnose the problem in the CDL sometime between 7am and 1pm Saturday. Thanks, Eric

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Repair Workshop Signup - Feb 26 & 27, 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

Yes. There is a repair workshop the same day as the swap meet, but the repair workshop starts when the swap meet ends, which is at 2PM. Signup for February 2022 Repair Workshop here: February 2022 Repair Workshop Signup Sheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r72zeq40D-uuTUObIuGkL1dUgWAav1uWoMO…> Spaces are first come first serve to the CDL space. Limited space available. Overflow space in 9032-A building. Sign up to guarantee a space in your preferred area!!! *DATES*: February 26 & 27, 2022 *LOCATIONS:* InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ 1) Building 9059 (CDL Hackerspace - Formerly IXR) AND 2) Building 9032-A (Old workshop area in main building) TIME: Saturday START time = 2PM END time = 11PM. Sunday START time = 10 A.M. and END = 5 P.M. *SIGNUP HERE!*: Signup sheet Click HERE! <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r72zeq40D-uuTUObIuGkL1dUgWAav1uWoMO…> Face Masks are required for non-vaccinated people. Vaccinated people have the option to wear masks, but they are highly recommended. *COST:*- $15 per person, PER day. This money goes to InfoAge and CDL. - $25 per night for those wanting to stay overnight (Money goes to InfoAge). Please pay ME upon arrival. Cash or PayPal is acceptable as payment. Ask ahead of time if you need to use a credit card. *OVERNIGHT*: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - You can pay via PayPal to paypal(a)vcfed.org. or to me via cash or credit card in person. *EQUIPMENT:* - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - If you need particular tools that you don't own or particular parts, please post to the list for those going. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Let everyone know what project you are working on ahead of time to inspire collaboration. *DRINKS*: You should bring your own. We have a refrigerator in CDL to keep them cold. VCF will buy some water and soft drinks for member use. *FOOD*: *Saturday Night Dinner at 7PM?*: Not sure if anyone wants to go out after a long day at the swap meet. There may be some leftover food from the swap meet. Options: * Ottos * Robinson Ale House * MJs * Brick House Tap and Tavern * Main Street Bar and Grill *Sunday Morning*: Bagel order from Delicious Bagels Sign-up HERE <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LJZWBCAmhHoEPU4ImM5rG_fk5ilYA2uFje4…> *Sunday Afternoon*: Wawa GATE: Please close the gate behind you at all times. We want to discourage random strangers from wandering the campus during museum hours. PARKING: Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. QUESTIONS? Contact Jeff Brace PHONE: (7 3 2 ) 7 5 9 - 1 7 8 3 EMAIL: jeffrey AT VCFED DOT ORG Have fun everyone! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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IBM ServerGuide CD's needed
by skogkatt007＠yahoo.com 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

I need the ones that are specific to the xSeries 350 / Netfinity 6000. Moocho grassyass.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: time to downsize
by Bob Shuster 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

Update: I’m finally going through the Apple II systems. Any Apple II experts/aficionados who might be willing to help me ID and value stuff? I have an Apple II Plus, an Apple IIe, and an Apple IIe Platinum (and I thought I had a gs somewhere but haven’t located it yet.) I also have a few peripherals and a bunch of expansion cards (plus of course the installed boards.) Bob Shuster

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Looking for an IBM 5162 (XT 286) Motherboard
by Alexander Jacocks 21 Feb '22

21 Feb '22

All, I’m (still!) looking for a motherboard for my otherwise perfect XT 286. If anyone has a spare, and is coming to the swap meet, please let me know what you are looking to get for it. Many thanks! - Alex

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Sun LSA800 18.1" LCD Monitors
by Stephen A Edwards 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

I have two Sun LSA800 18.1" LCD Monitors, which are interesting only because they have Sun's 13W3 connectors (in addition to VGA) so they can work directly with 90s-era Sun machines. One of them has a bad (cracked) panel, but the backlight, controller, etc. are all OK. Does anybody have a panel with a bad controller that could use these parts for repair? The other is working fine, albeit missing its bizarre 14V power supply (replacements can be ordered on Amazon!). Is someone interested in purchasing this at the swapmeet?

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Need Amiga 1000 boot disks for VCF museum
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

On Sat, Feb 19, 2022 at 1:42 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Aren’t both discs needed Kickstart and Workbench for 1000? > Yes. We don't have the Workbench 1.3 working, but we have the Kickstart 1.3 working. We have Workbench 1.2 disks, but no Kickstart 1.2 disk. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > On Feb 19, 2022, at 12:57 PM, Jeff Salzman via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > If, when booting the Kickstart, you get the Workbench request screen, then > Kickstart is good. > > We might have a number of Workbench disks in the museum. Maybe even some > Kickstart disks. I can help look for them next weekend. > > We can probably ask Ian if his disk imager can produce either one of them. > > Jeff Salzman > > On Sat, Feb 19, 2022, 11:13 AM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > The museum's Amiga 1000 boot disks appear to be not working. I'm not sure > > if it is the Kickstart or the Workbench disk . We usually used Ver 1.3. > Not > > sure if Ver 1.2 works on that machine too. > > > > Can someone bring a copy? > > > > Thanks! > > > > ========================================= > > Jeff Brace > > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > > http://www.vcfed.org/ > > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org > > > >

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Need Amiga 1000 boot disks for VCF museum
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

The museum's Amiga 1000 boot disks appear to be not working. I'm not sure if it is the Kickstart or the Workbench disk . We usually used Ver 1.3. Not sure if Ver 1.2 works on that machine too. Can someone bring a copy? Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Memotech experts on-list?
by Richard Cini 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

All – While moving things around in the shop, I found a US-badged Memotech MTX512 I bought a few years ago. That got me thinking about playing with and expanding it. The floppy FDX units are pretty rare so I thought about re-making the interface card inside to connect floppy drives or a Gotek to it. However, what I can’t seem to locate on Primrosebank (http://www.primrosebank.net/computers/mtx/mtxmanuals.htm#hardware) is a schematic for the actual guts of the FDX unit. I can find the RS-232/floppy card (really a bus buffer), but not the inner-workings of the FDX itself. There’s a picture or two here (http://www.nyangau.org/memotech/hardware.htm) but no schematics for either the bus interface card or the controller card itself. Looks like it uses a weird kind of expansion bus cage. Maybe the later SDX version is the same, but not sure. Anyway, if there’s someone on-list with Memotech experience and can point me in the right direction, it’d be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Rich -- Rich Cini http://cini.classiccmp.org http://altair32.classiccmp.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East Exhibit Planning
by Dave Shevett 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

I reached out to the vcf folks about either bringing my handheld eollection again or doing an exhibit on the OLPC project but never heard back. :(. Not sure what my plans are now. Will be at the swap meet though! On Sat, Feb 19, 2022, 7:51 AM Alexander Pierson via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Howdy everyone, > > VCF East is just over 2 months away, which is weird because it feels like > it just happened like a month ago. I haven't heard much in the way of > chatter of exhibit plans yet, so I'm curious what folks are working on, or > thinking about exhibiting come April. I saw Jason was planning a PBX > exhibit, which I can't recall seeing before at East, so that sounds cool. > > Seeing as this year is the 40th anniversary of the Commodore 64 release, I > imagine someone is intending to do an exhibit focused on it. To that end, > if anyone would like to borrow my early model C64 for the show, let me > know. Silver label, Rev A motherboard, very low serial number, and most > importantly it works: https://commodorez.com/img/silverlabel.jpg > > <https://commodorez.com/img/silverlabel.jpg> > I'm gearing up to exhibit my Nova 1200 now that it's running properly. > RIght now it looks like it will just be demoing Single User BASIC with an > H19 for a terminal. It's not an exact match for the hardware, but it'll do > considering I don't have any other Data General equipment. > > <https://commodorez.com/img/silverlabel.jpg> > -Alexander 'Z' Pierson >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East Exhibit Planning
by David Gesswein 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

On Sat, Feb 19, 2022 at 07:49:04AM -0500, Alexander Pierson via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > I haven't heard much in the way of > chatter of exhibit plans yet, so I'm curious what folks are working on, or > thinking about exhibiting come April. > Plan is to bring my 8/I running spacewar. Will have some other demos. Will see about updating a little the signal capture and FFT I did for virtual VCF. Not going to have the prep time I was expecting so won't be able to do major new demos.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East Exhibit Planning
by Mike Loewen 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

> VCF East is just over 2 months away, which is weird because it feels like it > just happened like a month ago. I haven't heard much in the way of chatter > of exhibit plans yet, so I'm curious what folks are working on, or thinking > about exhibiting come April. I saw Jason was planning a PBX exhibit, which > I can't recall seeing before at East, so that sounds cool. I'm doing an S-100 exhibit, with an IMSAI 8080, Vector Graphic Vector 1, and a Sol 20. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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VCF East Exhibit Planning
by Alexander Pierson 19 Feb '22

19 Feb '22

Howdy everyone, VCF East is just over 2 months away, which is weird because it feels like it just happened like a month ago. I haven't heard much in the way of chatter of exhibit plans yet, so I'm curious what folks are working on, or thinking about exhibiting come April. I saw Jason was planning a PBX exhibit, which I can't recall seeing before at East, so that sounds cool. Seeing as this year is the 40th anniversary of the Commodore 64 release, I imagine someone is intending to do an exhibit focused on it. To that end, if anyone would like to borrow my early model C64 for the show, let me know. Silver label, Rev A motherboard, very low serial number, and most importantly it works: https://commodorez.com/img/silverlabel.jpg <https://commodorez.com/img/silverlabel.jpg> I'm gearing up to exhibit my Nova 1200 now that it's running properly. RIght now it looks like it will just be demoing Single User BASIC with an H19 for a terminal. It's not an exact match for the hardware, but it'll do considering I don't have any other Data General equipment. <https://commodorez.com/img/silverlabel.jpg> -Alexander 'Z' Pierson

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Is a TRS-80 Videotex Terminal functionally usable?
by Joseph Giliberti 18 Feb '22

18 Feb '22

Greetings! A friend of mine has a TRS-80 Videotex Terminal, which seems to be a very limited CoCo1, intended solely for use with dial-up services which no longer exist. Other than being a display piece, is there any way of actually using it? Could it dial in to a modem BBS? Thanks! Joe Giliberti

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OT: Source for 35MM Movie projector hardware?
by Ethan O'Toole 18 Feb '22

18 Feb '22

Heya, Not vintage computers but a bit retro. Anyone in the club here know any leads on this kind of stuff in the Mid-Atlantic region? I am looking for some bits for my movie projector project. Dolby CAT701 or CAT702 optical reader and cable 1KW or 1.5KW lamphouse + ballast + lamp Platter system Trailers or 35mm feature films DTS optical reader and processor SDDS optical reader and processor (reader and cable most important)

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Go Fund Me for Commodore Toronto document preservation
by Jeffrey Brace 17 Feb '22

17 Feb '22

Brian Bagnell, author of Commodore on the Edge and Dave McMurtie of the Commodore International Historical Society are doing a Go Fund Me to pay for scanning of Commodore Toronto documents. For me information go to this link: https://gofund.me/d69b1b65 ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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OT: .Net software developer position.
by Bob Flanders 17 Feb '22

17 Feb '22

Hi, My company is looking for a developer. Here are the base skills: - Experience with Full Stack Software development using C#, JavaScript, SQL (or another similar stack) - Experience with (or desire to learn) Agile development methodologies - Familiarity with source code control, code reviews and continuous integration If you or someone you know (or one of your children) are interested in this, please let me know. Thanks! Bob (I checked with Jeff before posting this.)

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VCF Swap Meet Feb. 26 update
by Jeffrey Brace 17 Feb '22

17 Feb '22

We are up to 17 vendors so far with a total of 26 spaces. I'm starting my advertising blitz to get the word out. There's still time to sign up to get the preferred spot: https://vcfed.org/wp/vcf-swap-meet/ FYI: We are selling hamburgers, hot dogs, 4 cheese pizza, soda, water, coffee, hot chocolate ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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OT: LP transfer in NJ
by Adam Michlin 13 Feb '22

13 Feb '22

Hi Everyone, I'm trying to get an LP transferred to digital and am hoping someone might know a professional (i.e. I'd like to pay for a professional job) audio engineer who could do it. Ideally in NJ. Any leads are greatly appreciated and please respond off list. Thanks! -Adam

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Seeking Apple II Plus DOS System Master Disk
by Anthony Scarola 12 Feb '22

12 Feb '22

Hello Everyone, I'm working to test out my new Apple II Plus and in need of a DOS System Master Disk. I can find them on eBay but thought I'd try the group first. Thank you, -- Anthony Scarola 757-418-0082 anthony(a)scarolas.com

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Halt and catch fire- were the online gaming services really that significant?
by Douglas Crawford 12 Feb '22

12 Feb '22

Hi ya'll: (1) I never finished watching the series but I was taken back by how big of a deal they present the online gaming development intrigue of that time. I never joined one of those services back then, so I may be totally ignorant of a whole subculture I never got exposed to, but was it really that big of a deal? Was it as compelling as the video series suggests? Did they make very creative use of the C64's abilities that is also suggested? I didn't think so, I never was exposed to the "buzz" of it but I might have just be oblivious. (2) I didn't know anything about PLATO back in the day either, but that, in retrospect seems like it was the promising online system for multi user gaming by creating a terminal environment to encapsulate the experience not unlike how Web browsers did later.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: time to downsize
by Bob Shuster 12 Feb '22

12 Feb '22

Just an update on my progress! I finished photographing and cataloguing the Apple Mac Plus and later systems and displays, and I am now working on the peripherals and ephemera for those (keyboards, mice, printers, etc.) Next up will be the Apple II era systems. I also have bunch of other collectable but not necessarily vintage Apple devices such as early iPods and iPads, but I think those will wait until the end. Once I reach what I feel is a significant milestone I’ll share the Google doc with the list - but I’m not quite there yet. Bob Shuster

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S100 construction (and Clint Law)
by skogkatt007＠yahoo.com 11 Feb '22

11 Feb '22

The two subjects are unrelated for the purpose of this diacussion (I just need CL's contact info). There was a recent discussion about building a 6800 based s100 board (pretty sure all that is accurate). Well somewhat along those lines is a book I got as an interlibrary loan, 68000 Microcompuyer Systems, Fesigning and Troubleahooting by Alan Wilcox. Just picked it up today, just started perusing it. Looks damned fine. It isn't cheap, around 100$ on Amazon. But you can always borrow it like I have.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Help Advertising VCF Swap Meet 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Feb '22

11 Feb '22

On Fri, Feb 11, 2022 at 7:55 PM skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > I posted on vogons.org a good while back. I'll remind everyone on there > again this or next week. Chris Keegan is the name if that matters. > Thanks! > > I've actually tried to send plain text messages. But yahoo has thwarted my > efforts. Apologies, my hands are tied for the time being. No worries! Every little bit helps! :)

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Help Advertising VCF Swap Meet 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Feb '22

11 Feb '22

Anyone that frequents certain mailing lists, etc. plese help me advertise our swap meet and update it on this Google Sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UB1baL6UECZ8gBsaZAb7xosFWyioNk9TlMO… Thanks so much for helping! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] email addresses?
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Feb '22

11 Feb '22

On Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 7:49 AM skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Shouldn't these be entered on the want/sell spreadsheets so you can > contact these people directly? Do you mean the ones for the swap meet on Feb. 26? I left it free form for individuals to put whatever information they want and leave contact info if they want. I see that some have already left that info there. > -- ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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OT: Recommendations for Hotels in InfoAge area
by Herb Johnson 11 Feb '22

11 Feb '22

To be brief: People are suggesting hotels, but not costs. "Pricey", "affordable", "cheap" are undefined. Well, cost is subject-relevant. If one doesn't want to name their actual cost, maybe they can suggest "affordable from $X to $Y". Because Jersey Shore costs are seasonal, one might also mention the month they stayed. Likely prices in April, are something Jeff Brace can check upon when he produces his recommendation list for publication. Covid shortages will likely raise prices. He might consider arranging for a "convention hotel" with a discounted rate, if the terms are acceptable and available. Regards, Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://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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WTB: DEC VSXXX-AA Mouse or Compatible
by Jonathan Chapman 11 Feb '22

11 Feb '22

All, I'm looking for a DEC VSXXX-AA "hockey puck" mouse or compatible for a VAXstation 3100. Thanks, Jonathan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] email addresses?
by Sentry TV 11 Feb '22

11 Feb '22

? On Thursday, February 10, 2022, 07:49:28 AM EST, skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote:

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Feb Swap Meet Want to Sell and Want to Buy List
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Feb '22

10 Feb '22

On Thu, Feb 10, 2022 at 7:30 AM Sentry TV via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Jeff > How does vendor sign up look for the swapmeent right now?Just curious. > Pay $20 for the first space, $10 for each additional space. You can send PayPal to paypal(a)vcfed.org use the FRIENDS AND FAMILY OPTION Write in the note section: [your name] VCF Swap Meet 2/26/2022 Number of spaces: or you can pay at the door if you want. > Mike R, > > On Saturday, January 22, 2022, 01:16:17 PM EST, Jeffrey Brace via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > So, someone quite kindly reminded me that we had a "want to sell" and a > "want to buy" Google Sheet for the swap meet last time. > > It was popular last time, so here it is again: > > Want to buy list: > < > > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Svd9_DrCQUvuPujUVFB56YXZz6NhmjlJ1VY… > > > > Want to sell list: > < > > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bBEu7PSHcliS9Fcszl_D4CYqq0KV4NSwPwW… > > > > As a reminder the swap meet is February 26 and is indoors. > > All the info is here: > https://vcfed.org/wp/vcf-swap-meet/ > > > ========================================= > Jeff Brace > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner > VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > http://www.vcfed.org/ > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org > >

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email addresses?
by skogkatt007＠yahoo.com 10 Feb '22

10 Feb '22

Shouldn't these be entered on the want/sell spreadsheets so you can contact these people directly?

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VCF Feb Swap Meet Want to Sell and Want to Buy List
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Feb '22

10 Feb '22

So, someone quite kindly reminded me that we had a "want to sell" and a "want to buy" Google Sheet for the swap meet last time. It was popular last time, so here it is again: Want to buy list: < https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Svd9_DrCQUvuPujUVFB56YXZz6NhmjlJ1VY… > Want to sell list: < https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bBEu7PSHcliS9Fcszl_D4CYqq0KV4NSwPwW… > As a reminder the swap meet is February 26 and is indoors. All the info is here: https://vcfed.org/wp/vcf-swap-meet/ ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Reddit Posting for Swap Meet and VCF East
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Feb '22

09 Feb '22

On Wed, Feb 9, 2022 at 10:05 PM skogkatt007--- via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > What about the Asbury Park Press. Or even Asbury Park Press is too expensive. one of the smaller giveaway papers. One is the Sandpaper. There's another > one that's found in every Wawa, forget the name, but it has a different one > for each town. Yes. I am posting in The Coast Star or The Atlanticville. > On Wednesday, February 9, 2022, 08:58:15 PM EST, Jeffrey Brace via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > On Wed, Feb 9, 2022 at 3:17 PM Dave Shevett <shevett(a)pobox.com> wrote: > > > I'd be happy to post. I'm active on retrobattlestations and > > vintagecomputing. > > There's also retrocomputing, but that's not nearly as big. > > > > In general it depends on the sub whether it's 'okay' to post these > > things or not. Check the sub's FAQ. > > > > I'm pretty active there, if you have a question feel free to reach out. > > > > Dave, > > Thanks for the reply! > Another VCF member was able to post to: > /r/vintagecomputing > /r/computercollecting > /r/retrobattlestations > > And are looking into: > /r/c64 > /r/VintageApple/ > > If anyone has any other recommendations, then please let me know. > > Thanks! > > > > > On Wed, Feb 9, 2022 at 2:24 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > > <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > > Before I post to Reddit groups, I need help knowing the proper > etiquette > > > for posting our events to Reddit groups. Does it vary from group to > group > > > based on the moderators whims? > > > > > > If anyone is a frequent contributor to any groups that are relevant to > > our > > > hobby, then please let me know if you are able to post on my behalf. > > > > > > Thanks! > > > > > > ========================================= > > > Jeff Brace > > > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > > > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > > > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > > > http://www.vcfed.org/ > > > jeffrey(a)vcfed.org > > > > > > > > -- > > Dave Shevett > > shevett(a)pobox.com > > > > -- ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Reddit Posting for Swap Meet and VCF East
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Feb '22

09 Feb '22

Before I post to Reddit groups, I need help knowing the proper etiquette for posting our events to Reddit groups. Does it vary from group to group based on the moderators whims? If anyone is a frequent contributor to any groups that are relevant to our hobby, then please let me know if you are able to post on my behalf. Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Burger Becky is coming to VCF East 2022!
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Feb '22

09 Feb '22

I didn't know about her until Alex Jacocks recommended her. Very interesting story and experience! Here is her website: https://www.burgerbecky.com/becky.htm Here is Wikipedia on her: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rebecca_Heineman Here is her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RebeccaHeineman Current plan is that she will be teaching a Fri, Apr 22 technical class on Apple // and a "story" talk on Sun, April 24. ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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6502: The Chip That Changed The World
by Christian Liendo 08 Feb '22

08 Feb '22

https://venturecafephiladelphia.org/sessions/6502-the-chip-that-changed-the… 6502: The Chip That Changed The World February 10, 2022 | 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ABOUT THE SESSION A celebration of World Computer Day 2022 hosted by The Compuseum. Come meet the people behind the 6502 Chip and find out more about how this amazing piece of technology found its way into the Apple, Atari, Commodore, Kim-1, AIM-65 and more. This session will feature brief presentations followed by a networking session. Presenters include: Bill Mensch– 6502 Creation Liza Loop– Apple 1 number 1 Laurie Wallmark– Women and the 6502 Corey Cohen– Vintage Computers 6502 Daniel Kottke– Working with Woz/Jobs Cedric Gaudin– Rockwell AIM 65 Computer Al Charpentier– 6502 Circuit Speeds Bil Herd- Designing with the 6502 Jim Scherrer– MOS Superfund Site Jochen Viehoff– Apple 1 Brought to Life Steve Krug– Architecture of Compuseum Tim Lapetino– The Art of Atari Achim Baqué – Apple-1 Registry

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OT: Recommendations for Hotels in InfoAge area
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

It's been many years since I have stayed in hotels in the InfoAge area, so I have a rough idea of how good or bad certain ones are. I need more current recommendations. Can anyone tell me which ones that they recommend and which ones to avoid? I'm asking because some speakers that will be staying in the area during VCF East want recommendations. So far I have a recommendation for Courtyard Wall at Monmouth Shores Corporate Park (part of Marriott chain). This will also help me if anyone else wants a recommendation. I can put on the website for VCF East possibly. Thanks! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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General Electric Computer Program Data Recorder Cassette Tape Player (Essex / Caldwell)
by Christian Liendo 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

Not Mine, figured someone would be interested as it is free https://newjersey.craigslist.org/zip/d/caldwell-general-electric-computer/7…

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big crts for free
by skogkatt007＠yahoo.com 07 Feb '22

07 Feb '22

I have a 21" Radius and a 19" Mitsubishi. Both are VGA/multisyncers. Both have an appropriate cable. Both have significant screen burn. If anyone is interested in the entire units, or parts, any parts, case, boards, ???, they're yours. Entire units need to be picked up in Waretown. I suppose I could ship smaller/lighter component, but I'd rather not. Whatever. They won't be around for much longer. Emails only will receive replies.

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Apple ][ Plus System w/ Drives
by Anthony Scarola 06 Feb '22

06 Feb '22

Hello, I just joined the group. I live in Springfield, NJ. Looking forward to the 26th swap meet. I have a working Apple ][ Plus system that I would like to sell. Here are the specs: - Model A2S1048, SN A2S2-408572 - Cards: 1. Disk II Interface Card (650-X104) 2. Viewmaster (80 column card) 3. Serial Interface Card (670-X005) 4. Super Serial Card II (670-8020-B) 5. CTC Electronics (Language Card?) - Drives: 2 and have not yet tested them, but will this week - Display: Apple A2M2010, Green Phosphor, SN 0980696 Pictures below/attached. More on Reddit, here: https://www.reddit.com/r/VintageApple/comments/skuwsb/recent_auction_win_ap… I purchased it at an auction (Lettieri) a few weeks ago and sadly do not know it's history. I've been cleaning up, little by little, to resell. I usually sell on eBay but thought I'd share with the group first. Message me if you have any interest. Regards, Anthony [image: IMG_3786.jpeg][image: IMG_3787.jpeg]

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