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Vote for VCF East 2022 Theme!
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Google form for voting is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAUmxteQMl1d4IiGnO0L8K3ZYhtqeTqra… EXHIBITORS DO NOT HAVE TO DO AN EXHIBIT WITH THE ANNUAL RECOMMENDED THEME. EXHIBITORS ARE ALLOWED TO DO ANY AUTHORIZED EXHIBIT. The theme is meant to inspire, motivate and excite exhibitors with new and different types of exhibits. As in the past this will sometimes inspire group exhibits such as "Unix Town" or "The World of IBM". Working with the steering committee I brainstormed some theme ideas and boiled it down to five candidates. PLEASE VOTE FOR 3 THAT YOU LIKE! *EXPLANATION OF CHOICES:* *Women in Computing*: Women's contributions to computing hardware, software, writing, etc. *Appliance Computer Trinity* (45th Anniversary of The Apple 2, TRS-80 Model 1, Commodore PET 2001) *Spreadsheets* (Lotus 1-2-3, VisiCalc, etc.) *Computers for the masses *(C64, Timex Sinclair, Bell's Law) *Vintage game tools and techniques* (e.g. Working with limited resources like the Atari 2600, etc.) Google form for voting is here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfAUmxteQMl1d4IiGnO0L8K3ZYhtqeTqra… ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Anyone want a CD or Album?
by Christian Liendo 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

So I backed this and I got multiple CDs and multiple albums. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/amicomretrobooks/sid-dreams-a-vinyl-tr… If anyone wants one let me know and I can bring them. I am not asking for money.

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Festivus/ Need A29010-70F Flash (AMIC or similar) XT-IDE
by Ethan O'Toole 07 Dec '21

07 Dec '21

Hello, Trying to build one of the XT-IDE boards for Tandy 1400. Anyone happen to have AMIC A29010-70F flash chips, or similar? Looking for two. TTFN! - Ethan

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PROCRASTINATORS! Vote now if you haven't for VCF-MA Steering Commitee Election
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Dec '21

06 Dec '21

Only 2 days left to vote, so do it now while you are thinking about it. It only takes 1 minute of your time. Vote here: < https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMYrxBkhg67lF7Qzi67H1ddydlwxrn2hO… > By Laws are here: < https://vcfed.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/VCFMA-By-laws.pdf> Election Info is here: <https://vcfed.org/wp/groups/vcf-mid-atlantic/ elections-for-steering-committee/> Nominee Position Statements are here: < https://vcfed.org/wp/steering-committee-nominee-position-statements/> ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Chairman of the Board Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Hercules Terminator 64 Card
by Sentrytv 06 Dec '21

06 Dec '21

Yes I believe I could use one I’m hoping it would work well in my 486 that has a less than desirable of VLB card in there now I will be at the Festivus on Saturday and Sunday Mike Rosen Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On Dec 6, 2021, at 4:10 PM, madodel via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >

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Hercules Terminator 64 Card
by madodel 06 Dec '21

06 Dec '21

I found a Hercules Model: 6T1002 Terminator 64/DRAM with 2MB DRAM S3 TRIO64 Processor VESA Local Bus graphics card in original box and I have no use for it. anyone have need for it? Mark

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Looking for an ATI EGA Wonder card
by Jason Perkins 05 Dec '21

05 Dec '21

I'm looking to borrow, and possibly buy an ATI EGA wonder card - the original model with a 1986 / 1997 copyright date, which supports 25kHz monitors. Let me know! Thanks, -- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085

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Don't forget to vote! For Steering Commitee VCF Mid-Atlantic
by Jeffrey Brace 04 Dec '21

04 Dec '21

4 days left to vote in the election. We still have votes coming in. Don't miss your chance to vote! Vote here: < https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMYrxBkhg67lF7Qzi67H1ddydlwxrn2hO… > By Laws are here: < https://vcfed.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/VCFMA-By-laws.pdf> Election Info is here: <https://vcfed.org/wp/groups/vcf-mid-atlantic/ elections-for-steering-committee/> Nominee Position Statements are here: < https://vcfed.org/wp/steering-committee-nominee-position-statements/> ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Chairman of the Board Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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1 Week until Festivus! Get your tickets while they're hot!
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Dec '21

03 Dec '21

Buy tickets through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festivus -2021-tickets-194874814817 If you want to pay at the door, then you also have that option. I can have the iPad ready to take cash or credit, etc. It's important that I know how many are coming so that I can buy the right number of burgers, hotdogs, etc. Here the info again: START: Sat, Dec 11 at 10AM END: Sun, Dec 12 at 5PM ANNUAL VCF MA Town Hall: December 11 at 8PM WHERE: 2201 Marconi Rd, Wall Township, NJ (InfoAge Campus) 9010-C = Cafeteria where we will eat and drink. 9010-C = Game room across from cafeteria 9010-D (Women's Bunkroom) = Mini Festivus Swap Meet where we can buy and sell 9059 = Festivus Repair workshop COST: $20 per person covers the whole event $25 per person per night for overnight stay Potluck signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UtSrLUdnIcRjY3LErfukhYltF1oHno0V6Nk… Video Game signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccEP-PdZGuqz0HFZKNXmfxICtXaO3Hly892… Swap Meet Signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19jpgyvVoKaxAuUxQU-7_b3Grk9LWOQ6aAbQ… Repair Workshop Signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14C_OObkhtzCsA-LF7rzNhoagb3RovLDsXtB… ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Resistor networks
by Mike Loewen 03 Dec '21

03 Dec '21

I'm building out a Jade Bus Probe, and have come up empty for two resistor networks: 150 ohm, bussed, 14-pin DIP, 13 resistors (qty 8) 3.3K ohm, bussed, 8-pin SIP, 7 resistors (qty 1) Does anyone have spares on hand? I suppose I could build them out of discrete components, but I'd rather not. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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Six days to go before voting ends for Steering Committee MA elections
by Jeffrey Brace 02 Dec '21

02 Dec '21

The VCF MA Virtual Voting Booth closes in 6 days (Dec. 8 at midnight). Don't forget to get your votes in! Vote here: < https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMYrxBkhg67lF7Qzi67H1ddydlwxrn2hO… > By Laws are here: < https://vcfed.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/VCFMA-By-laws.pdf> Election Info is here: <https://vcfed.org/wp/groups/vcf-mid-atlantic/ elections-for-steering-committee/> Nominee Position Statements are here: < https://vcfed.org/wp/steering-committee-nominee-position-statements/> ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Chairman of the Board Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Get your Festivus Tickets!
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Dec '21

01 Dec '21

Only 7 people signed up so far for Festivus. I know that there are more people coming. So procrastinators, please get your tickets now! Or at the very least let me know that you are coming. Buy tickets through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festivus -2021-tickets-194874814817 If you want to pay at the door, then you also have that option. I can have the iPad ready to take cash or credit, etc. It's important that I know how many are coming so that I can buy the right amount of burgers, hotdogs, etc. Here the info again: START: Sat, Dec 11 at 10AM END: Sun, Dec 12 at 5PM ANNUAL VCF MA Town Hall: December 11 at 8PM WHERE: 2201 Marconi Rd, Wall Township, NJ (InfoAge Campus) 9010-C = Cafeteria where we will eat and drink. 9010-C = Game room across from cafeteria 9010-D (Women's Bunkroom) = Mini Festivus Swap Meet where we can buy and sell 9059 = Festivus Repair workshop COST: $20 per person covers the whole event $25 per person per night for overnight stay Potluck signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UtSrLUdnIcRjY3LErfukhYltF1oHno0V6Nk… Video Game signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccEP-PdZGuqz0HFZKNXmfxICtXaO3Hly892… Swap Meet Signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19jpgyvVoKaxAuUxQU-7_b3Grk9LWOQ6aAbQ… Repair Workshop Signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14C_OObkhtzCsA-LF7rzNhoagb3RovLDsXtB… ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Update on Steering Committee Voting
by Jeffrey Brace 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

22 votes in so far. Thanks for those that have voted so far! Please vote if you haven't yet! Vote here: < https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMYrxBkhg67lF7Qzi67H1ddydlwxrn2hO… > By Laws are here: < https://vcfed.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/VCFMA-By-laws.pdf> Election Info is here: < https://vcfed.org/wp/groups/vcf-mid-atlantic/elections-for-steering- committee/> Nominee Position Statements are here: <https://vcfed.org/wp/steering- committee-nominee-position-statements/> ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Chairman of the Board Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Get your Festivus Tickets!
by Lou 30 Nov '21

30 Nov '21

Purchased tickets for myself and the wife (I can actually say that now, wow!) Also nice to know there will be a workshop space for what I am going to be looking at that night.

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Festivus - Wanted: Logitech C7 Mouse, ISA Serial
by Ethan O'Toole 29 Nov '21

29 Nov '21

Heya, Just in case someone has one they want to get rid of... Looking for a logitech 3 button C7 mouse. IT looks like this: https://www.retrogamingmuseum.com/the-collection/logitech-c7 I also am in need of a ISA Serial card. Single port is best, or one where I can disable the 2nd port + disable parallel. Going into a Tandy 1000SX. Note, the Bus mouse version of the C7 along with the BUS ISA card would also work fine. Could pay cash, or you can pick from my stash that I will bring. - Ethan

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Steering Commitee Elections 2021
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Nov '21

28 Nov '21

11 votes in so far. Keep them coming! Vote here: < https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMYrxBkhg67lF7Qzi67H1ddydlwxrn2hO… > By Laws are here: https://vcfed.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/VCFMA-By-laws.pdf Election Info is here: https://vcfed.org/wp/groups/vcf-mid-atlantic/elections-for-steering-committ… Nominee Position Statements are here: https://vcfed.org/wp/steering-committee-nominee-position-statements/ ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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VCF MA Steering Commitee Election Form
by Jeffrey Brace 26 Nov '21

26 Nov '21

Please fill out the Steering Committee Election Form found here: < https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMYrxBkhg67lF7Qzi67H1ddydlwxrn2hO… > By Laws are here: https://vcfed.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/VCFMA-By-laws.pdf Election Info is here: https://vcfed.org/wp/groups/vcf-mid-atlantic/elections-for-steering-committ… Nominee Position Statements are here: https://vcfed.org/wp/steering-committee-nominee-position-statements/ ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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WTB: ASCII terminal any model
by Enzo D'Amato 26 Nov '21

26 Nov '21

Hello, I am relatively new to the vintage computing community (VCF east 2021 was my first event, and I learned about the mailing list there). Now that the holiday season has come around, I was hoping to start off my collection by getting a simple ascii terminal. I am quite flexible when it comes to models, and I am comfortable with having to adapt it (within reason) to get it hooked up. I was hoping for a vt100 or similar however, as I think that they look quite cool, but I know that these older models are rarer. Thank you for any help that you can provide! Enzo

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C128 Neo PCB speaker @ VCF East 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 26 Nov '21

26 Nov '21

We have another speaker for Friday who will come from Sweden and talk about his C128 Neo PCB. More info here: https://c128.se <https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLU…> As a reminder VCF East is April 22, 23,24. Classes are April 22. Exhibits & speakers are April 23 &24. ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Looking for working 5.25" 1.2MB drive to borrow/rent
by John Heritage 26 Nov '21

26 Nov '21

Hey All! :) I have a small amount of old 5.25" floppies I'd like to read some data off of. Does anyone have a working 5.25" HD drive that I could borrow? I have a Socket 7 system and a pair of 5.25" drives that seem bad. Drive 1 read a couple of disks "ok" -- the data was intact, took several tries. After swapping to Drive 2 to see if it was more reliably, Drive 1 now won't power up. Drive 2 also would read some disks but even less reliably than drive 1. I took the protective cover off of Drive 2, carefully used some canned air, and then carefully alcohol swabbed the read/write heads (as I have in the past with my Atari 8bit drives). Let it sit, and it read one more disk, but since then - even with additional cleanings won't read or write anything. I have both some old OEM disks (i.e. copies of PCBoard) I've tried using, and also a box of definitely unused 1.2MB floppies that look very clean, and can't get either config working. I'd actually like to read that PCBoard disk if possible so I stopped 'testing' with it and just focused on the clean unused disk. Anyway, I'd love to rent or borrow a 5.25" HD / 1.2mb drive that is good. I can paypal over some $ as a deposit or whatever if necessary. I have about 12 disks I want to read data off of and then i'll be done with the drive. I'm located in the King of Prussia PA area but have no problem driving wherever if in person is preferred. Thanks! John

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] [OT] My eyes are aging - glasses recos for electronics work/small print reading?
by John Heritage 26 Nov '21

26 Nov '21

Hey All - thanks for all of the recommendations. I ended up buying two devices: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B007JZ3U6K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o… and https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08J2V8M8Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o… The first one is *really* comfortable to wear, and adds reading glass functionality (1.5x, 2.0x, or 2.5x) to safety glasses. These complement my contact lenses nicely, I went with the 1.5x and it's a huge quality of life improvement. The second unit was recommended by someone here and I think it'll be very useful for verifying work closely but for my eyes, the range that it makes something visible is on the order of 6" away from my face or less. I could see putting that on top of my head, using the light as needed, and then taking on/off the first pair while doing the actual work. It's a rare use piece for sure, but interesting. Anyway, thanks all for the recommendations and discussion! On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 3:21 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > One advantage is the tiny hands. > They Into those very tight places > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Nov 17, 2021, at 3:14 PM, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > one other solution is to outsource your vintage computing. I have sent > > all of my computers and parts overseas and they do all of the work > > remotely. I am told it's nice. > > b > > > >> On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 3:11 PM John Heritage via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >> Interesting - thank you. I’ve previously been told I do in one eye > though > >> the last doc said it’s no longer apparent (?? :) ). I ordered a pair > of > >> safety + 1.5x magnification glasses to see how that works for the > >> electronics work. I will take your suggestion and just try a set of > >> pharmacy readers (+bring a couple of unreadable USB power supplies with > me > >> to test :)). thanks! > >> > >> On Wed, Nov 17, 2021 at 07:17 Jason Perkins via vcf-midatlantic < > >> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >> > >>> John, > >>> > >>> Do you have an astigmatism? I do, and am nearsighted. I had a pair of > >>> glasses made which is mostly just an astigmatism correction, almost no > >>> distance. > >>> > >>> It makes doing close work *much* easier. Of course this means you'd > have > >> to > >>> switch from contacts to 2 different pairs of glasses. > >>> > >>> You could also stop by a pharmacy and try some of the readers on. > >>> > >>> -J > >>> > >>> On Tue, Nov 16, 2021 at 11:06 PM Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > >>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>> > >>>> I use a large lighted magnifying lense with an adjustable arm that > >> allows > >>>> me to position to.see details. Great for checking solder joints, etc. > >>>> Bill > >>>> > >>>> On Tue, Nov 16, 2021, 5:58 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > >>>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>>> > >>>>> On Tue, Nov 16, 2021 at 3:16 PM John Heritage via vcf-midatlantic < > >>>>> vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> I'm sure at least a few of you can relate. Hell, I *know* Crawford > >>>>>> Griffith can relate ;-).. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> I wear contact lenses and without the lenses I can read small > >>> print/see > >>>>>> tiny text on PCBs without problem. Once the contacts are in I have > >>>> real > >>>>>> trouble focusing in some cases on small fonts, or other details > >> such > >>> as > >>>>> the > >>>>>> crappy way manufacturers print specs on power supplies. > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Any specific recommendations for eye glasses here? Are cheap > >> reading > >>>>>> glasses sufficient for [seeing] soldering "up close" and other uses > >>>> like > >>>>>> that or is there a type of reading / magnifying glass that's also > >> for > >>>>>> safety that someone would recommend? > >>>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> I never got around to getting a new pair of glasses for about 3 or 4 > >>>> years > >>>>> before getting some about a year ago. My eyesight isn't really bad, > >> but > >>>> it > >>>>> helps to have them when reading things from a distance. Had to get a > >>> new > >>>>> eye exam. Apparently I couldn't use contacts any more because of > >>> various > >>>>> reasons. They recommended Bi-Focals. I went with the most expensive > >>>> option: > >>>>> Progressive's lens which are a transition of distance higher on the > >>> lens > >>>>> and progressively closer as you get towards the bottom. They are also > >>>>> Transitions that get dark in sunlight. This way when I'm watching TV > >> I > >>>> can > >>>>> look at it (distance), then quickly look down at my phone (up > >> close). I > >>>>> went to America's Best Contacts and Eyeglasses. I recommend that you > >> go > >>>> to > >>>>> a reputable eye doctor to get a recommendation on your specific case. > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>>> > >>>>>> Thanks! > >>>>>> John > >>>>>> > >>>>> > >>>> > >>> > >>> > >>> -- > >>> Jason Perkins > >>> 313 355 0085 > >>> > >> > >

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Jim Warren has passed away
by Christian Liendo 25 Nov '21

25 Nov '21

https://web.stanford.edu/~allison/JimWarren.html For those who do not know about Jim Warren He was the founding Editor of Dr. Dobb's Journal He co-founded the West Coast Computer Faire He hosted PBS television's Computer Chronicles series for their first two seasons He created and published the Intelligent Machines Journal Jim Warren's wiki page https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Warren_(computer_specialist)

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VCF 2021 T-shirts Reorder
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Nov '21

24 Nov '21

Since the 2021 design was so popular, I put in a re-order. For those that didn't get a VCF 2021 t-shirt or your size was sold out, I put in a reorder for the 2021 t-shirt. I may not get all design colors by Festivus (likely only green), because of shipping delays this time of year with the holidays, but I will definitely get it by the next repair workshop January 8 & 9 at InfoAge. If you want a t-shirt and won't make it to InfoAge, but will be going to the System Source Repair Workshop on January 29 & 30, then let me know and I will bring your size t-shirt to that repair workshop. There is another event that I'm announcing soon at InfoAge on February 26 where you will have an opportunity to buy one. Also of course VCF East 2022 which is April 22, 23, 24. There will be no more re-orders after this one, so get this t-shirt while supplies last! ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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SmartyKit Interactive Assembly
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Nov '21

24 Nov '21

Some of you recall the SmartyKit that was demonstrated at VCF East 2021 via a live Zoom talk. It was a modern kit that worked like an Apple 1. This guy Sergey Panarin has a new kit. Here is the info: https://twitter.com/smartykite/status/1463191451748159488?s=21 Video demo: https://youtu.be/eFGLYMSzalU Direct link to try: http://instructions.smartykit.io ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Zippered Hoodies (VCF)
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Nov '21

24 Nov '21

There seems to be some interest in zippered hoodies. I’m thinking about making an order. So I assume that everyone likes black or grey color? Also what to put on it? It was suggested Options: 1) VCF Logo on left breast. 2) VCF Logo on left breast & 2021 t-shirt design on the back 3) Blank Front & VCF Logo on back Other suggestions? -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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List of Candidates for Upcoming Steering Committee Election
by Dean Notarnicola 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

It is almost time for the VCF Mid-Atlantic steering committee member election. As a reminder, there will be a voting form sent to this list on 11/27/2021. There will be two seats up for re-election this year, so please vote for up to two candidates. Here is a list of candidates and their bio where one has been made available. If a bio is not listed, I encourage the candidates to send them to the list. *Ethan O'Toole* *Dean Notarnicola* *Dave McGuire* I’m an engineer in my early 50s, and I’ve been passionate about technology since I was a child. As a teenager in the mid-1980s, I lucked into a DEC PDP-11/34A, a powerful computer system about the size of two household refrigerators placed side-by-side, and it resided in my bedroom. It wasn’t an “antique computer” at the time; it was just old enough to be mostly unwanted in a typical commercial environment. But it belonged to a class of systems known as “minicomputers”, which are powerful, serious machines designed for scientific or business applications. While all of my friends were playing games on their little Atari, Apple, and Commodore systems, I taught myself a half dozen or so programming languages on that big PDP-11. This naturally and directly led to my career as an engineer. Using large, powerful computers both at work and at home is just how my life has always been. I loved my systems, and I ended up just keeping the old ones as I upgraded, occasionally running them for fun an nostalgia in my free time. I’ve been peripherally involved with VCF for many years, starting early in the MARCH era, helping out here and there behind the scenes with hardware donations and swaps, donation transport, and general advice and guidance. If elected to a Steering Committee seat, my intention would be to provide further, much closer guidance and technical assistance on the “big iron” side, to round out the VCF presentations a bit. And, as the head of LSSM in Pittsburgh, another big focus of mine would be much closer collaboration and involvement between VCF and LSSM. *Jason Perkins* I've been fiddling with computers, and by proxy vintage computers about as long as I can remember. When you're just getting started cast-off old machines are your playground! In 2003 my father and I made the trip from Michigan to DC to visit the Smithsonian museums. At that time there was a whole section at the National Museum of American History dedicated to the history of computers. I was really looking forward to this - and was so disappointed. Static machines, turned off, behind plexiglas. There was an Alto that either had the worst case of screen burn, or the CRT replaced with a plastic slide. In either case it wasn't illuminated. There was an IBM PC and Mac 128k, behind plexiglas, turned off. This is one of the main things I like about VCF: We are able to present systems that work, systems you can touch, systems you can experience. Having a static display of "Oh, look at this hunk of metal and beige plastic" just doesn't do it for me. If elected to the board, I'll continue this tradition of making the full experience of a system available to our guests. *Jeff Salzman* My own personal history, experiences, curiosity, and affinity toward vintage computing has set me firmly in a hobby that I enjoy. I believe in the goals of the VCF-MA, not only for the preservation of vintage computer systems, but for the opportunities the organization provides to the public for those who want to discover and learn about the earlier days of computing. It would be an honor to be a committee member in part of the process that helps to define the operation and future vision of the VCF-MA. As suggested, here is a brief bit about myself... (OK, maybe not a "brief bit", but the text will still fit on a SSDD floppy disk of any kind.) I have been a "vintage" computer fanatic since back when these systems were called "cutting edge." I was the guy, um... kid, who would walk into a Radio Shack, much to the chagrin of the store manager, to play with the TRS-80 computers they always had on display. That is, of course, after I ran out of money at the mall arcade first. :) Throughout my childhood and young adulthood, I have always been into computers. Especially after getting my first computer, a Commodore VIC-20, back in October 1981 (which I still own, BTW). Shortly after that, I bought a second computer for myself, a TI-99/4A. (WHA...??? What kind of nerd wants TWO computers for themselves in 1982?!? ---- >THIS NERD, That's who!!!) Since then, I have rolled on personal computing as a commonplace activity in the home. I just happened to do so by riding on the Commodore bandwagon throughout the 1980s (please don't hold that against me. LOL) and had to have the newest model of their computers as soon as I could afford them. I had an appreciation for other systems that were available to consumers, but just didn't have the space or income at the time to support the continued ownership and upgrade of two or more cutting edge systems from multiple manufacturers. :( I got a Commodore 64 in 1985, then a Commodore 128 in 1987, then a Commodore Amiga 500 in 1989, selling each previous system to be able to afford the new one. Staying informed about what computers could do, and the growing pains within society as they grew into important appliances for work, home, and fun, turned personal computing into a hobby which I have continuously explored to its limit. Then the 1990s came... I found myself unable to continue the run of what are considered uniquely vintage computers today, along with the other specialized home computer systems that were earning a vintage status even then. Trends were changing. 8-bit was dying. 16-bit was even dying... I ended up (GASP!!!) buying my first IBM PC compatible, a 386DX. And like a junkie, I fell deep into the monotony and dependence of the architecture. I sold my soul to the industry, repairing and upgrading PCs for a living... in hopes that I could get a hit on a slightly used and outdated 30-pin SIMM that was leftover from the customer's upgrade. Maybe even a disk drive/multi-I/O controller card, or if luck graces me, a 2x CD-ROM with sound card!!! All just to keep my frankenstein PC alive and contemporary as the years went by. I still remember a lot of the "PC compatible days" from the 1990s, and even the 1980s. Many still consider them too closely tied to modern PCs, but as the recent VCF-East showed everybody, they are far enough removed from their modern cousins to break the perception of those close ties. But I digress. In the 1990s, I missed the 'ol 8-bit days. And there was hope... I was able to find those now near vintage 8 and 16-bit home computers, the ones I couldn't afford to buy more than one of in the 1980s, for next to nothing at many of the flea markets and yard sales I visited. Some people actually GAVE them to me because they thought they were junk at the time... Hello WHAT?!? So now I find myself at the turn of the century. I'm knee deep in a lot of vintage 8 and 16-bit home computers that I just HAD to have, and could not see going to scrap. I had quite the collection, and I started to work through that collection, repairing and using them, reliving my youth, and enjoying every moment of it. Then somewhere around 2004, I learned about M.A.R.C.H. and what the organization was all about. I was even asked to design the organization's logo. It was then that I knew I wasn't the only one who (secretly) held a fondness for vintage computing, thus re-energizing my hobby toward the appreciation and preservation of vintage computing. I eventually found myself attending the VCF East as an exhibitor so I could show off what I had in my collection, and demonstrate to the next generation what we had available to us in my generation. I have been doing a completely different exhibit each year in an attempt to show off the variety of vintage computers, along with an array of uses. As my attendance as an exhibitor continued, I became increasingly involved with M.A.R.C.H. events, like the Workshops and Festivus. When my kids got older, I found even more time to become involved with the (now) Vintage Computer Federation. You would (and still could) find me at almost every Workshop, if not for working on my own stuff, but working through items in the warehouse and museum. I hate to see broken vintage computer systems. The Workshops give us an opportunity to do our part in keeping these systems alive, and even more so, allow us to share that experience with others bearing the same interests. Those are just a few of the many reasons VCF-MA exists for the avid hobbyist, or the piqued interest of a museum visitor, or whatever insight the organization discovers that can promote the knowledge and history of vintage computing.

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OT - Projector upgrade to 9059 classroom
by Martin Flynn 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

CDL received a Mitsubishi FL7000U projector as a donation. Also have the Chief Ceiling Mount, and all of the signal cables + two spare lamps Plan is to deploy it in the 9059 Classroom, however we need a 16:9 ratio screen screen as it won't work well with the existing 4:3 Radio screen, Before making one from scratch, is anyone aware of a 16:9 screen around 150" x 84" that we can press into service? Link: https://www.mitsubishielectric.com.au/Mitsubishi_FL7000U_1080P_LCD_Installa… Martin

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Pictures: Early IC Package with Rolled Legs
by Jonathan Chapman 23 Nov '21

23 Nov '21

I figured this would probably be of interest to some people here, too: https://imgur.com/a/TCrIxEH I've had this NS DM8200D 4-bit comparator for a while, after posting some pictures of it to Twitter, Evil Mad Scientist Labs offered to take super macro photos of it for me. It's just a comparator, but the DIP package is a very early "gold sandwich" style carrier. What really makes the packaging unique is that the legs are rolled into a tubular shape, rather than being the usual stamped/coined construction modern ICs use! Thanks, Jonathan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Festivus Repair Question - IBM P70 Floppy Drive Re-cap
by Bart Hirst 22 Nov '21

22 Nov '21

Ok great, thanks for the tip on the caps, I'll definitely bring some. btw, I removed the two caps opposite the ones you mentioned that have the polarizing marks. One is 4.7 and the other 10. One came off clean, but the one closest to the flywheel (4.7uF) I took the pad off that's again closest to the flywheel. I stopped there because I don't have the equipment to look close enough to attempt repairing that junction. The traces are intact, but some bridges will need to be built there if you know what I mean.

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Festivus Repair Question - IBM P70 Floppy Drive Re-cap
by Bart Hirst 21 Nov '21

21 Nov '21

Hello, I have a working IBM P70, but the floppy drive needs to be recapped. Is this something that could be done at the Festivus repair workshop? If so, I'll order the parts and sign up. thanks! Bart

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Festivus Signup Link via EventBrite
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Nov '21

21 Nov '21

For anyone who tried the link and got an error message, sorry about that. My e-mail had a malformed link. Here is the correct link to sign up for Festivus: Festivus Signup Link <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festivus-2021-tickets-194874814817> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festivus-2021-tickets-194874814817 Festivus is December 11 & 12. I previously sent all the information, but will send a reminder e-mail soon. Hope to see everyone there! It will be fun! :-D ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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What is VCF Festivus? December 11 & 12, 2021
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Nov '21

21 Nov '21

Just a reminder to everyone about our upcoming Festivus party. I've gotten a lot of signups so far for this event. Here the info again: START: Sat, Dec 11 at 10AM END: Sun, Dec 12 at 5PM ANNUAL VCF MA Town Hall: December 11 at 8PM WHERE: 2201 Marconi Rd, Wall Township, NJ (InfoAge Campus) 9010-C = Cafeteria where we will eat and drink. 9010-C = Game room across from cafeteria 9010-D (Women's Bunkroom) = Mini Festivus Swap Meet where we can buy and sell 9059 = Festivus Repair workshop COST: $20 per person covers the whole event $25 per person per night for overnight stay Buy tickets through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/festivus -2021-tickets-194874814817 If you want to pay at the door, then you also have that option. I can have the iPad ready to take cash or credit, etc. I will be doing the traditional burger and hot dog grilling outside. VCF will be buying soft drinks. Ian will be bringing his vintage video games. Everyone is welcome to bring their own games. Let me know what you are bringing: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ccEP-PdZGuqz0HFZKNXmfxICtXaO3Hly892… Everyone brings a food or beverage item. Here is the potluck signup sheet for food and drinks: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UtSrLUdnIcRjY3LErfukhYltF1oHno0V6Nk… Here is the buy/sell list for the mini swap meet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19jpgyvVoKaxAuUxQU-7_b3Grk9LWOQ6aAbQ… The swap meet rules are you bring your own table(s) and are responsible for selling things yourself. CHANGE OF SWAP MEET ROOM: We won't be able to use the room that we use for consignment during VCF East. It is being renovated for a new museum. We will be using the women's bunkroom. It's possible we can switch this back to the original room. I'm trying to negotiate with InfoAge management a slight change in their schedule. Festivus Repair workshop signup: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14C_OObkhtzCsA-LF7rzNhoagb3RovLDsXtB… For a lot of new people and those who don't know. I thought I would explain what this "Festivus" event was all about. WHAT IS FESTIVUS? Festivus started out as a party years ago and took place 6 months after VCF East. At some point, it was officially called "Festivus" as recommended by Bernie S. It refers to the Seinfeld episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX55AzGku5Y. It is a made up holiday around the same time as many others in December, but for us it is not religious, but simply Pure Vintage Computer Fun. WHAT DO YOU DO AT FESTIVUS? It is a barbecue hamburgers, hot dogs, perogies, etc. It is a Potluck, everyone brings a food and/or beverage item. It is vintage video game fun. We have a game room setup for Ian and others to setup their video games for everyone to play. It is a fellowship to catch up with members that we haven't seen since VCF East or last Festivus in person. WHAT'S NEW? Last year we did a mini-swap meet where members bought and sold each others items, we are doing this again. Also we are adding a repair workshop. Everyone loves to tinker with these items and why not include this in our events as so many enjoy it. WHAT ELSE? Our Mid-Atlantic Chapter Town Hall where we review what has happened over the year, what we plan on doing and take any questions from members. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Apple 2 Classroom @ VCF East 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 19 Nov '21

19 Nov '21

Tony Bogan and Adam Michlin will be organizing an Apple 2 Classroom in the CDL Classroom area for VCF East 2022. They had planned to do it in 2020, but Covid happened, so it was delayed. Now that we are back to original time of year for our show, the classroom is back on schedule. In any case, I'm excited to see it and love the hands-on aspect. They currently plan to do it all 3 days during the event and so far have two classes scheduled: 1) Apple 2 BASIC 2) Apple 2 assembly. There is more to come and hope that everyone is excited to hear about it and invites their kids (and adults) to come learn hands-on! By the way VCF East 2022 is on April 22,23,24. ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] [OT] My eyes are aging - glasses recos for electronics work/small print reading?
by Crawford Griffith 17 Nov '21

17 Nov '21

Folks, I don’t normally need glasses for reading, but for electronics, especially surface mount stuff, I use a big lighted arm mount magnifier like Bill Degnan. I even have a couple of microscopes for really tiny stuff. I also have a variety of head mount magnifiers, hand held ones with and without lights, and a folding 5” one I take to workshops. All the portable ones have been misplaced several times each. Buying a replacement usually makes the lost ones reappear. I’ve used cheap reader glasses, but try not to keep them on for long as they give me headaches. John H. - Hate to say it, but I think you have to try a bunch of different things and see what works for you. - Crawford

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[OT] My eyes are aging - glasses recos for electronics work/small print reading?
by John Heritage 17 Nov '21

17 Nov '21

I'm sure at least a few of you can relate. Hell, I *know* Crawford Griffith can relate ;-).. I wear contact lenses and without the lenses I can read small print/see tiny text on PCBs without problem. Once the contacts are in I have real trouble focusing in some cases on small fonts, or other details such as the crappy way manufacturers print specs on power supplies. Any specific recommendations for eye glasses here? Are cheap reading glasses sufficient for [seeing] soldering "up close" and other uses like that or is there a type of reading / magnifying glass that's also for safety that someone would recommend? Thanks! John

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[OT] My eyes are aging - glasses recos for electronics work/small print reading?
by Herb Johnson 17 Nov '21

17 Nov '21

0) Get professional advice about your eyes. They wear down with age, that's been established in this thread. Safety is essential, to your eyes and about whatever you are doing. 1) Learn about lighting by: visiting hardware stores, visiting craft or hobby stores. Visiting sewing or cloth stores. They will have various lighting products. New LED technologies are creating new products. Of course, you have to see them to determine if they are useful to YOU. Ask "crafters" you know - they have the same problem. It's the holiday season, ask the model-train builders when you see their holiday exhibits. 2) Learn about diopters, color temperature. Friends in photography, can advise you on uniform illumination. Spotlights produce glare, dark shadows, that's not helpful. Improving your workplace lighting will make a great difference. 3) Cheap plastic dollar store glasses, are what they are. They will get lost, scratch up, and break. Maybe someone can advise on real-glass glass readers in repairable stock frames sold by diopter, but any optometry store will have such things. I imagine Amazon will too. A virtue of cheap glasses is that you can experiment with what works and doesn't. Stack up glasses for use or to see what diaopters you need for what. 4) Consider, you may need different solutions for different purposes. Witness all the solutions discussed in this thread. But the more you learn, the more you can develop "discernment" about what works and WHY, what doesn't. There's no magic "one ring for all" solutions, and anyway your eyes will change over time. regards Herb -- 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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[OT] 6' HDMI to DVI cables looking for new home
by John Heritage 16 Nov '21

16 Nov '21

Good morning folks, I have a pair of 6 foot HDMI to DVI male to male cables extra sitting around. I've reduced my number of DVI monitors substantially recently and rather than just eWaste these, if anyone wants 1 or both of these cables just send me an email and an address and I'll mail them out. First come first serve. I'm not sure if they're DL-DVI but they have all 24 pins visible on the DVI side. Thanks! John

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Home computing pioneer Sir Clive Sinclair dies aged 81
by John Heritage 15 Nov '21

15 Nov '21

Eek. I missed this somehow (while on vacation). Sad to hear he passed - very interesting person and he contributed greatly to a lot of people’s lives. He also assumes once machines match or surpass human intelligence, it’ll be very hard for us to survive and ‘that is inevitable’. Check out “Micro Men” for a video focused on the Sinclair vs. Acorn/BBC/Micro and early ARM era stuff going on in England in the early 1980s. The best line in the show is Clive’s (dramatic license taken) <disgusted voice> “Games, Games, Games, all everyone wants is Games” which turns into .. well I won’t spoil it :). (Micro Men also fleetingly covers Clive’s attempts at making/selling micro cars for transport..) On Fri, Sep 17, 2021 at 11:09 Bob Aviles via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > His daughter stated that he never uses a computer or calculator instead > he uses a slide ruler. > > On Thursday, September 16, 2021, 04:48:25 PM EDT, Bill Degnan via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > We have one of these calculators on display within our Sinclair User Group > exhibit > > On Thu, Sep 16, 2021 at 4:26 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > On Thu, Sep 16, 2021 at 2:23 PM Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > > I don't know how accurate this is but it came across my feed > > > > > > > > > > > > https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/16/home-computing-pioneer-s… > > > > > > Very interesting. I knew about the Sinclair computers, but I didn't know > > about the invention of the pocket calculator. > > > >

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Intel 4004 50th anniversary
by Christian Liendo 15 Nov '21

15 Nov '21

Intel https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-marks-50th-anni… WSJ The Chip That Changed the World Most of the wealth created since 1971 is a result of Intel’s 4004 microprocessor. For those that have WSJ https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-chip-that-changed-the-world-microprocessor… For those who do not https://archive.ph/oeL7t eeNews Europe Intel celebrates 50 years of the 4004 https://www.eenewseurope.com/news/intel-celebrates-50-years-4004

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Fairchild F cartridges
by Jeffrey Brace 14 Nov '21

14 Nov '21

Someone made an appointment to test out 16 different Fairchild F cartridges owned by someone else who found them in his house. Here are some pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10MU6lJ92l7PHULUFLRNEPCS77lmPWNeN The owner will let me know if he wants to donate to us or to try to sell them to others. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VCF and Infoage Museum closed dates
by Jeffrey Brace 14 Nov '21

14 Nov '21

InfoAge and all its museums including VCF will be closed December 25, 26, January 1, 2. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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A group of speakers confirmed for VCF East 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 13 Nov '21

13 Nov '21

We have a group of speakers for VCF East 2022 ... . . . . . The Commodorians! To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the C64, Former Commodore engineers will be having a 2 hour gaggle-fest recalling stories about their days at Commodore! So far confirmed are Bil Herd and Dave Haynie! If you saw their gaggle-fest for VCF East 2020 virtual show, then you will know what I'm talking about. This will same type of fun times 10! Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime event! ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VCF Annual Committee Member Election
by Dean Notarnicola 10 Nov '21

10 Nov '21

Dear VCF membership, It is time once again for the VCF-MA annual committee member election! There are two seats becoming vacant and nominations are now open. The election will be held according to section 4 and 5 of our published bylaws (copied below.) Anyone who directly received this message is eligible to vote. Nominations for committee members can be made by current list members in good standing simply by communicating the nomination via email to a committee member ( alexander(a)vcfed.org, andrew.diller(a)vcfed.org, tony.bogan(a)vcfed.org, chris. fala(a)vcfed.org, dean.notarnicola(a)vcfed.org.) Members may also self-nominate. To be eligible for the election, the prospective nominee must then accept the nomination by replying in the affirmative to the nomination email. One nomination per member can be made. Nominations close November 25th. An updated list of eligible nominees will be published weekly. Voting will commence on November 27th and close at 11:59 pm on December 8th. Winners will be announced on December 11th during the Town hall event at our annual VCF Festivus celebration. *This is your chance to help steer the direction of VCF Mid-Atlantic! Nominate someone and vote in the upcoming election!* Regards, Dean Notarnicola VCF Committee Chairperson *4. COMMITTEE ELECTIONS* Steering committee membership includes representation of VCF membership, as determined by the VCF governing board and VCF-MA sponsored elections. • The committee membership will be determined by elections to be held on a yearly basis (currently December.) • Committee membership is ideally composed of five people but may vary due to various circumstances. • Two seats will be up for election in every cycle, unless additional vacancies create the need for seats to be filled, in which case all vacant seats will be up for election in that cycle. • Nominations for committee members can be made by current members in good standing simply by communicating the nomination to a committee member. One nomination per member can be made. Members may also self-nominate. • In the case of off-cycle vacancies, the committee may move to, without an election, appoint new committee members to fill the seats until the next scheduled election. • A committee chairperson will be appointed by the committee members within 30 days of any completed election cycle. • Prospective committee members should be knowledgeable in some aspect of computing, preferably vintage computers, and show a demonstrated interest in vintage computing, computing history, and museum management and governance. • In order to be sufficiently aware and have proper perspective of museum and warehouse issues, prospective committee members should be able to physically attend VCF events at least quarterly. *5. MEMBERSHIP* VCF general membership is open and granted to anyone who joins the mailing list. Voting rights will be granted to members who register for the mailing list no less than 30 days before an election begins.

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World of Commodore 2021 is happening! Dec. 4
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Nov '21

09 Nov '21

World of Commodore will be a hybrid show. Look for details here: https://www.tpug.ca/ ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Nov 15 2021 will be 50 years of the 4004
by Christian Liendo 09 Nov '21

09 Nov '21

https://www.4004.com

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Repair Workshops for February and March 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

February 26 & 27 @InfoAge : Signup Here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r72zeq40D-uuTUObIuGkL1dUgWAav1uWoMO…> March 26 & 27 : @InfoAge Signup Here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XjiP43FAblQ2XCygWE4F71nan_1kKwVbKRl…> January 8 & 9 : @Infoage Signup Here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dj0GoXICOE7G9IfGaPLRfJLagEiJkj5uqTR…> January 29 & 30 @System Source : Signup Here <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wHIQ-T8EnZdNkUWN_f-rG2hApgCEDqwwdjn…> ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Billy Buys Brooklyn on Discovery Plus
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Nov '21

08 Nov '21

So Corey helped with an episode of Billy Buys Brooklyn many months ago and it premiered in June in Discovery UK. But if you have Discovery Plus, then you can watch it. I don't know which episode that Corey appears in, but there is only one season. It was filmed in our museum. ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Computer Space at Silverball Arcade!
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Nov '21

07 Nov '21

So I get the newsletter for The Silverball Arcade and a few days ago I got an e-mail telling of two new games: Computer Space and Joust Pinball game. Wow! Computer Space is not only rare, but historical! So I'm hoping that during the January repair workshop that we can go out to dinner in Asbury Park at a restaurant nearby and then to the Silverball Arcade for a hour or so. ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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WTB/WTT: IBM XT 5160
by Alexander Jacocks 06 Nov '21

06 Nov '21

All, I’m looking for an IBM 5160 XT, to make a three-way trade with another vintage enthusiast. Does anyone have one spare? Even better if you’re near the DC area or Philadelphia. Thanks! - Alex

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Slightly off topic....
by Martin Flynn 06 Nov '21

06 Nov '21

CDL and the usual suspects continue deploy network and infrastructure at Camp Evans in support of the programs run by the other member organizations. With VCF East 2022 just over 5 months away, we are offering to support the following telecom circuit types in 9010. 9059, and potentially 9032A: * Analog phone lines (POTS) * ISDN Basic Rate Interfaces (BRI) * ISDN Primary Rate Interface (PRI) * Ethernet Private Line (EPL) * Internet (DHCP and static IP) So if you want to bring a terminal server or Portmaster, let us know! Martin A Flynn / W2RWJ Computer Deconstruction Laboratory 2201 Marconi Road Wall Township, NJ 07719 Tel: +01 732-456-5001 Email: martin.flynn(a)compdecon.org Online: www.compdecon.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/compdecon/

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