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Two monitors needed
by Evan Koblentz 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

I'm on the lookout for two monitors: 1. Early/mid-1990s beige VGA CRT, preferably NOT with a PC brand name/logo on the front, tilt stand, and the smaller the better. Maybe 13" or something. 2. Small LCD with composite input. Maybe something like 9-10" so I can toss it in a small suitcase when traveling. Year doesn't matter. Stand preferred. Email me off-list: evan(a)snarc.net

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East...
by Ethan Dicks 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 5:08 PM Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > ...We drafted a public update on the status of VCF East this afternoon. After edits and a VCF Board > meeting tonight, it will be posted tomorrow morning at the latest. Hi, Tony, Thanks for the quick answer on where things stand right now. My concern (and I think it's Bill's as well) is what is the general feel in NJ and what are the chances that Info Age will close the site to the public. > As it stands right now everything is proceeding as scheduled. If circumstances warrant a change, we will change as needed. > > We already have plans in place if a rescheduling of the event becomes necessary. Good to know, but for those of us to are coming from a fair distance (600 miles for me), and who took time off work to block out travel, we'd like to get an idea if cancellation, by any party, is likely or not likely. So many tech-centric public gatherings in March and April have already been cancelled that it's a fair question. -ethan

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original macintosh on foxbusiness ~9AM
by Bill Degnan 10 Mar '20

10 Mar '20

if you're interested, demo of original MAC on Mario Bartoromo's show, Fox Business. Around 9AM 3/10 Bill

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BeBox 66mhz motherboard
by Earl Baugh 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Howdy, I got a BeBox 66mhz motherboard recently. Just motherboard. I’m going to attempt to reconstruct the rest of it, and I believe the museum has one ( not sure if it’s this model ) and/or other folks on the list have mentioned having them. Anybody have any spare parts? ( especially a chassis? ). Can anybody point me towards what video card they came with? ( I’ve found list of compatible ones, but can’t find exactly what cane with it to start with ) Ditto with keyboard... Thanks! Earl Sent from my iPhone

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TRS-80 Model III FTGH in MD
by Mike Loewen 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Not mine: http://www.vcfed.org/forum/showthread.php?74073-TRS-80-Model-III-Free-to-a-… Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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Repair Workshops April 2020
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

April 4 & 5, 2020: InfoAge CDL Hackerspace building 9059 < https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VTM4R1HBKCcal7FAG_SslXv4jPAyuvygIkVErAKTp… > -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President Vintage Computer Federation

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East...
by William Sudbrink 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Tony Bogan wrote: > Ethan, it's impossible for me or anyone else to say what will happen or > even give an educated guess. Understood. > TCF is in 12 days and is still on schedule. Princeton University announced > today that AFTER Spring Break they want students to remain home for > two weeks, at which time they will re-evaluate the situation. Spring break > for Princeton doesn't start until the 14th of March, so exams continue as > planned so they aren't shutting down early, just taking advantage of a built > in break and extending if deemed necessary. My daughter just called me > while typing this response to tell me Monmouth University just cancelled > classes a week early before Spring Break to extend the "down time" while > the situation is monitored (apparently Seton Hall did the same thing) This is exactly the kind of thing I am interested in. > These events are happening more than 6 weeks in advance of when VCF > East is scheduled, and much can change (for better or worse) in that time frame. Again, understood. but these days six weeks can go by in a blink for me. > I'm but one of a group of people who are involved in those process, so take > my comments as such. Okay. > However, I would ask from a personal standpoint that people give us the next > few days for the public response (read: official response) to come out and for > the Wednesday Operations meeting at IA where I can get an update from IA > on their plans, feelings, etc. I'm not making any decisions yet, just beginning to think on it. > Impossible for us to please everyone and accommodate everyone's schedules > and desires (I've talked to numerous people who are hoping we don't have to > reschedule, and others who think we should right now) Yes, I understand that it is a tough call. > All we can do is be upfront about where we are and where we may be going, > then update as circumstances change. Thanks, Bill S.

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VCF East...
by William Sudbrink 09 Mar '20

09 Mar '20

Hi all, It's getting to be time to make hotel reservations and really get into high gear getting my exhibit ready but I have to ask the question: What is the likelihood of cancelation at this point? Can anyone who is currently working with the "Infoage people" give us some kind of feeling for the "mood" there? How does New Jersey in general seem to be taking the crisis? I notice that the vcfed page for the VCF East exhibits has not been updated since February 13. Thanks, Bill S.

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Museum Report 2020-03-08 March 8, 2020
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Mar '20

08 Mar '20

About 15 visitors today. Adults and children were actually excited to get a Print Shop printout and even came back 15 minutes later to collect the printout. I'm quite happy that this exhibit is showing excitement and fun for the visitors. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] CoCo External Floppy
by Alexander Jacocks 08 Mar '20

08 Mar '20

I picked it up, so, if the museum needs it, I'll bring it to the next event. Otherwise, I'd be happy to offer it to whomever wants it. - Alex On Sun, Mar 8, 2020 at 10:23 AM Andy Diller <andrew.diller(a)vcfed.org> wrote: > I think VCF (museum) is looking for one- we have no external floppies for > the COCO that is in the museum. > > How much is it? > > -andy > > > Andrew Diller > Vintage Computer Federation / A Federal 501(c)(3) Designated Charity > 267-353-2203 www.vcfed.org > > > On Mar 8, 2020, at 10:18 AM, Alexander Jacocks via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Does anyone want a CoCo external floppy drive? I'm in a store that has > one, > > for the next 30 minutes or so. > > > > - Alex > >

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CoCo External Floppy
by Alexander Jacocks 08 Mar '20

08 Mar '20

Does anyone want a CoCo external floppy drive? I'm in a store that has one, for the next 30 minutes or so. - Alex

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Workshop today starts at ~11:15AM
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Mar '20

08 Mar '20

We are having breakfast late today so workshop will continue at ~11:15AM. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Breakfast tomorrow for repair workshop attendees
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Mar '20

07 Mar '20

For those interested, let me know. We are going to IHOP in Ocean for breakfast tomorrow around 9:30AM. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Museum Report 2020-03-07
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Mar '20

07 Mar '20

About 16 visitors came today. It started out with a 10 year old with high interest. He seemed to know about a lot of the computers in the museum and had lots of questions. He was my first "customer" who got a Print Shop printout. Most people didn't have the patience or interest to wait for it. Another boy came with a group of 5 also requested a printout even though it takes about 5 to 7 minutes to print out. The mother of group was excited to see a clone of Zork (i.e. Dungeon) on the 3B1. I continued training Dennis as a docent. He is doing quite well and I'm teaching about the different machines and history. Dean, Drew, Tony were here doing various activities in the museum. Repair workshop was going on and we had a decent turnout, went out to dinner at Main Street Grill as usual. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Looking for a Working VIC-20
by Alexander Jacocks 07 Mar '20

07 Mar '20

All, I'm looking for a working VIC-20, for my VCF exhibit. Does anyone (hopefully near DC) have one that they're willing to part with? - Alex

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Rescue needed: Tandy 4000 and more!
by Bob Shuster 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

The Tandy 4000, monitor, keyboard, display, and all the Bernoulli stuff was picked up this afternoon and is headed up to the museum! Thanks for anyone who responded. - Bob Shuster

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Apple ][+ At VCF-East Consignment
by Jameel Akari 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

I will be consigning my Apple ][+ at VCF-East this year. It has not been powered up in probably 10 years and therefore is unknown condition. "Ran When Parked." I'm looking for suggestions on: - precautions / procedures / problems with powering it up to test - test procedures that you would want to do if purchasing one - some indication on fair pricing. It has two floppy drives (Apple) and an 80-column card of some sort with a a mono monitor. I probably have *some* software on disk to test with, but this has never really been my thing, so I don't have other machines or tools to make new disks. I can handle intermediate-level electronic and mechanical repairs & cleaning. And re: pricing: Mostly I want it to go to a good home, but I want it to be worthwhile and maximize VCF donation amounts. Yes I've Googled this, and I've decided to ask expert advice to improve the SNR. :) Thanks in advance. I'm likely to have the same sort of question on an entirely different machine as well, but lets do this first. -- Jameel Akari

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Rescue needed: Tandy 4000 and more!
by Bob Shuster 06 Mar '20

06 Mar '20

I hope photos are allowed! :) We found this in a relative’s attic, and it doesn’t fit with my collection. I have no idea if any of it works, but I see no physical damage other than a few missing screws on the case. There are more than 20 Bernoulli cartridges. This is located in Elkins Park, PA (near Philadelphia) and we need it picked up by this weekend as the house is going up for sale. Please contact me privately if interested. - Bob Shuster

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Free to good home: //e Platinum
by Evan Koblentz 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Taken, tentatively... On Mar 5, 2020, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >From: Evan Koblentz <evan(a)snarc.net> >To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> >Sent: Thu Mar 05 20:04:44 EST 2020 >Subject: Free to good home: //e Platinum > >For practically and traveling, I'm switching over from my //e Platinum >to a Laser 128. The former is my childhood memory, but the latter >better fits my grown-up needs! A list member is hooking me up. > >Another list member gave me the Platinum for free a few years ago. He >doesn't really need it back, so I am paying it forward, as they say. > >It works fine and was Retrobrited in 2017 by Javier Rivera. Includes >two 5.25 drives (the slim ones), a serial card, extra power supply, and >extra keyboard. > >Preference given to someone who has a real need for it, not to someone >who wants to hoarde -- that's very important to me. > >Preference also given for financial hardship, because that was my >situation when it was given to me. > >Contact me off-list only (evan(a)snarc.net)

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Free to good home: //e Platinum
by Evan Koblentz 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

For practically and traveling, I'm switching over from my //e Platinum to a Laser 128. The former is my childhood memory, but the latter better fits my grown-up needs! A list member is hooking me up. Another list member gave me the Platinum for free a few years ago. He doesn't really need it back, so I am paying it forward, as they say. It works fine and was Retrobrited in 2017 by Javier Rivera. Includes two 5.25 drives (the slim ones), a serial card, extra power supply, and extra keyboard. Preference given to someone who has a real need for it, not to someone who wants to hoarde -- that's very important to me. Preference also given for financial hardship, because that was my situation when it was given to me. Contact me off-list only (evan(a)snarc.net)

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[OT] Commdore PET 2001-8 and TRS-80 Model 4 Available in Winchester, VA
by Alexander Jacocks 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

All, There are both a Commodore PET 2001-8 and a TRS-80 Model 4 available, on Craigslist, in Winchester, VA: https://winchester.craigslist.org/sys/d/winchester-commodore-pet-2001/70868… https://winchester.craigslist.org/sys/d/winchester-tandy-trs-80-model-4/708… - Alex

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FFTCS Apple Portal Stylewriter Printers
by Bill Degnan 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

eceived the following... If you're interested in a free portable printer (you pay shipping) please contact me through https://www.vintagecomputer.net/contact.cfm ...and I will send your contact info to this person so that you can make a deal Bill VintageComputer.net Inquiry Contact Information <snip> I have 3 portable Apple StyleWriter printers with software CD (& floppies), which WORK fine, & more. I will donate to whomever will pay for me to ship them to them. I hate to trash excellent equipment. VintageComputer.net ---------------------------------------- -----------------------

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] MOS KIM-1 board
by Sentrytv 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Ok Thanks Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > On Mar 5, 2020, at 11:48 AM, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > <mime-attachment>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] MOS KIM-1 board
by corey cohen 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Yes we have an early purple 6502 KIM-1 on display. corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 5, 2020, at 11:22 AM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > <mime-attachment>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] MOS KIM-1 board
by Dean Notarnicola 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

I believe so On Thu, Mar 5, 2020 at 11:18 AM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Does anyone know > If the museum has one? > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. >

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MOS KIM-1 board
by Sentrytv 05 Mar '20

05 Mar '20

Does anyone know If the museum has one? Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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Repair Workshop 3/7 & 3/8, 2020 Information
by Jeffrey Brace 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

We still have space in this weekend's repair workshop. As a reminder the workshop is $10 *per* person, *per* day. Sorry this is InfoAge's rule and not our decision. So that means for two days it is $20. Sign up to guarantee a table. DATE: March 7 & 8, 2020 LOCATION: InfoAge Building 9059 (CDL Hackerspace - Formerly IXR) - (2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ) TIME: Start about 10 A.M. on Saturday and ends whenever we go to sleep. End about 5 P.M. on Sunday. (Starts around 10 A.M. Sunday morning) SIGNUP: < https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DySkGulduRUxJuPwK2RUEdP_yKD8YiDEn7K… > COST: - $10 per person, PER day. This is required by InfoAge for us to pay for renting the space. - $25 for those wanting to stay overnight (Money goes to InfoAge). Please pay ME (Jeff Brace) when you get there so that I don't forget. Credit cards accepted. I will be using VCF's PayPal Here tablet with bluetooth credit card machine. 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 know or particular parts, please post to the list for those going. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. DRINKS: You should bring your own. There is a full sized refrigerator to keep them cool. FOOD: Bring your own, but we will usually order pizza or go out to eat for dinner. If the weather is nice, then we might cook burgers out back. GATE: During the hours from 1 pm to 5 pm close the front gate behind you. We want museum visitors to go to the front lobby and not wander through the middle of the campus. Outside of those times, you can feel free to leave the gate open. PARKING: Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. InfoAge doesn't like us parking on the lawn anymore. QUESTIONS? Contact Jeff: 732-759-1783 jeffrey(a)vcfed.org Have fun everyone! -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] cincinatti teletype (telex model 32)
by Jeff G 04 Mar '20

04 Mar '20

Correct, Model 32 were all TELEX or TWX as far as I'm aware. If it has the rotary dial with the pushbuttons, there was a weird process for connecting via TELEX, there's youtube vids of showing the connection process. Telex lines were not normal POTS lines (took a lot of research to determine that lol) - close but not the same. Even if they supported dial-up, remember they're 5-bit 45.5baud which is odd to most computer stuff. ASR33 is much more serial compatible. I thought I-TELEX (German) was supposed to properly emulate Telex lines, but in watching a few videos I see them using the TTY keyboard to dial, so not sure if that's true anymore, as they mention something about having a hard time getting modems. On the loop, I think 20-60 seems to be the range; on my Hal ST-6 (RTTY teletype unit) it seems to sit idle at 60ma, and I think active bounces around 20ma, but you may want to verify that (as will I). >From what I recently read, 12v is usable for local and perhaps fairly short distance, but anything beyond that needs higher voltage to compensate for the inductance of the magnets. Some Navy stuff that was "Tempest" grade apparently used as little as 7v. I pipe the ITTY stream into the Hal ST-6 to let mine run, and hope that if I can rig up a better antenna someday I may even actually try RTTY through it. Would love to find a 15/19 purely for the aesthetics of them! Jeff aka Bags aka KC3GJX

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DEC Rainbow 100+
by Adam Michlin 03 Mar '20

03 Mar '20

Hi Everyone, So we have an absolutely gorgeous, looking almost brand new, completely dec'ed out (see what I did there?), DEC Rainbow 100+ for hands on use in the museum now in the new business office display. It currently boots up to MS-DOS and runs the DEC WPS word processor. It also seems to have 123 installed, although there may have a copy protection issue. But what intrigues me the most is that the MS-DOS boot disk is E:... C: and D: appear to exist, but aren't MS-DOS formated. So, I'm guessing these might be CP/M partitions for the Z80 processor also in the DEC Rainbow. But, the big question, how do we tell it to boot CP/M? And, I understand it can also function as a standand alone VT-100 terminal. How do we get it to go into that mode? This opens an entirely different world of uses once it is rotated out as the "business" computer on the business desk. Oh... most importantly... I had forgotten how absolutely gorgeous smooth scroll is. Thanks much, -Adam

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] cincinatti teletype (telex model 32)
by Ethan Dicks 03 Mar '20

03 Mar '20

On Tue, Mar 3, 2020 at 1:03 PM Jeff G via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > FYI, not much need to bother with the circuit boards. The meat of it (the > teletype portion) is non-electronic and doesn't really depend on the boards > at all. The phone part on the right was a Telex dialer, and it won't work > with anything you can find today, short of possibly I-Telex. Not POTS then? My ASR-33 with Data Set is totally POTS. I tested it by dialing up CompuServe. > If you need help wiring, etc let me know as I have a 32 and can send pics. > You'll need a loop supply capable of 60ma, which can even be a 12v supply > just to shut it up while testing/running. Without a loop supply it'll chunk > non-stop. Usually "proper" teletype loop supplies are around 120V DC though. I'm restoring a number of Model 15s and Model 19s and a Model 14 for a friend. I'm aware of 120VDC 60mA current loops. The ASR-33 is 20mA @ 12VDC (or so). You are saying that the selector magnet in an ASR-32 pulls 60mA? -ethan

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Re: cincinatti teletype (telex model 32)
by Jeff G 03 Mar '20

03 Mar '20

FYI, not much need to bother with the circuit boards. The meat of it (the teletype portion) is non-electronic and doesn't really depend on the boards at all. The phone part on the right was a Telex dialer, and it won't work with anything you can find today, short of possibly I-Telex. If you need help wiring, etc let me know as I have a 32 and can send pics. You'll need a loop supply capable of 60ma, which can even be a 12v supply just to shut it up while testing/running. Without a loop supply it'll chunk non-stop. Usually "proper" teletype loop supplies are around 120V DC though. Jeff G aka Bags

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Data recovery of 8mm DAT tape (Sun Workstation)
by Jeffrey Brace 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

On Mon, Mar 2, 2020 at 10:01 PM Jonathan Sturges via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Someone asks: > > "I?ve 2-3 old 8mm DAT tapes from my sun workstation that I used to back > up > > my sun workstations. I purchased a 8mm drive (along with a scsi > controller, > > cables, etc) to read the stuff, but was only able to recover a bit of the > > data from them." > > > Does someone have the hardware and/or knowledge to recover this for this > > individual? > > Jeff, > I have an Exabyte 8705 drive and several Suns that support it, so I should > be able to help. I have some questions however. Feel free to pass along > my contact info. > OK. Done. FYI the guy who is inquiring co-wrote SATAN (Security Administrator Tool for Analyzing Networks ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security_Administrator_Tool_for_Analyzing_Net… ). > thanks, > Jonathan > -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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cincinatti teletype (telex model 32)
by Bill Degnan 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

if anyone on this list is near cincinnati this weekend, let me know (privately) through vintagecomputer.net (or call me)... http://vintagecomputer.net/temp/DSCN3628.JPG http://vintagecomputer.net/temp/DSCN3629.JPG <http://vintagecomputer.net/temp/DSCN3628.JPG> first come first served. I don't know the donor, I can't answer questions about it. Bill

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Data recovery of 8mm DAT tape (Sun Workstation)
by Jonathan Sturges 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

> Someone asks: > "I?ve 2-3 old 8mm DAT tapes from my sun workstation that I used to back up > my sun workstations. I purchased a 8mm drive (along with a scsi controller, > cables, etc) to read the stuff, but was only able to recover a bit of the > data from them." > Does someone have the hardware and/or knowledge to recover this for this > individual? Jeff, I have an Exabyte 8705 drive and several Suns that support it, so I should be able to help. I have some questions however. Feel free to pass along my contact info. thanks, Jonathan

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WTB: XT class 286 upgrade card
by Jason Perkins 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

Hi all, I'm looking to buy a 286 upgrade card... the kind that go into an ISA slot, and plug into the 8088 socket with a ribbon cable. Does anyone have one they'd like to sell? Thanks! -- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085

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Data recovery of 8mm DAT tape (Sun Workstation)
by Jeffrey Brace 02 Mar '20

02 Mar '20

Someone asks: "I’ve 2-3 old 8mm DAT tapes from my sun workstation that I used to back up my sun workstations. I purchased a 8mm drive (along with a scsi controller, cables, etc) to read the stuff, but was only able to recover a bit of the data from them." Does someone have the hardware and/or knowledge to recover this for this individual? -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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yet another retro source: thebrewingacademy.com/
by Jeffrey Jonas 01 Mar '20

01 Mar '20

I do not remember anyone mentioning this source of retrofits and retro-kits: https://thebrewingacademy.com/ for example: https://thebrewingacademy.com/products/texas-instruments-99-4a-flashrom-99 The Brewing Academy FR99: FlashROM 99 Cartridge for the Texas Instruments 99/4a $34.99 The Flash ROM Cartridge for Texas Instrument 99/4a , or FlashROM 99 for short, is a cartridge for the TI 99/4A home computer that allows for running ROM cartridge images stored on an SD card. The FlashROM 99 supports ROM-only images of up to 32K that use the write-to->60xx bank switching scheme. It will not work with programs using GROMs or CRU-based bank switching. The cartridge does not require the Peripheral Expansion Box and runs on both PAL and NTSC consoles. Apologies if this was already known. -- jeff jonas

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GEOS 128 processor and SD card solution
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Mar '20

01 Mar '20

I'm researching use of GEOS 128. I've always been a C64 user and have used the C64 version of GEOS (Version 2). Does anyone know which processor is used by GEOS 128? Is it the 8502 or Z80? Also is there a uIEC that will work on a C128 *and* work with GEOS 128? I know that there was a bounty to make the uIEC work with GEOS 64. Thanks! -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Repair Workshop March 7 & 8 - Signup
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Feb '20

29 Feb '20

The next repair workshop is next weekend. You can signup here: < https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DySkGulduRUxJuPwK2RUEdP_yKD8YiDEn7K… > I'd love someone to assess the museum's SWTPC and the Heathkit H89. I have no idea if they are working and hesitant to just plug it in and turn it on, without assessing it's condition first. We are getting close to 100% of the machines in the museum working. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org Access the Internet [image: QualityInnSuites] × User Agreement Close Welcome! By clicking the Login button, you agree to the terms of our User Agreement <#agreement-popup>. If you have technical questions or difficulty with your login, please contact technical support at 1-866-458-0860 Powered by Aware Software <http://wanderingwifi.com> QualitySuites.com <http://www.qualitysuites.com/> © 1995-2009. Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved. <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Museum Report 2020-02-29
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Feb '20

29 Feb '20

Hello Everyone, Sorry I haven't been sending regular museum reports lately. Things have been busy with VCF East prep and museum rearranging. We have been getting about 20 visitors each weekend day. Today was about 25 with 15 of them being a photography group touring InfoAge campus. I have the C64 setup in the 80's bedroom area of the museum with The Print Shop and a Star NX-10 printer. My idea is that visitors can print a one page graphic or whatever they want as a souvenir. It takes a while to print, so longer pages would take too much time. Lots of new machines on display like the Zorba, and two Soviet clone computers, Tandy Portable, etc. I have been training a new docent named Dennis who is a 17 year old Junior in high school. He is picking up things very quickly. It is really fun to get his point of view since almost everything is new to him. Like today he asked "What's this?" (It was a floppy disk notcher). So Tony and I explained to him. I'm hoping to recruit more people to be docents to spread the load docent coverage. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Data Recovery from Jaz Cartridge
by Jonathan Sturges 29 Feb '20

29 Feb '20

> Someone sent me a message requesting data recovery services. If anyone is > interested or capable, then I will forward the contact info. Jeff, I have 2 different SCSI to FireWire adapters, plus one of those Microtech SCSI to USB adapters, and the obligatory cache of PCI SCSI cards for desktop systems. I'd be glad to help recover your friend's data. There's good backwards compatibility for Windows filesystems, so if you can find OS drivers for the Microtech adapters, the disks should mount right up. That, or just load the appropriate Windows drivers for SCSI card du jour. If you're still looking for help, let me know... I can also bring bits up to InfoAge during a workshop. -Jonathan

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any source for Pocket Chip (other than ebay)
by Jeffrey Jonas 29 Feb '20

29 Feb '20

Now that the "Next Thing Co" went bust, is there any source for their wonderful "Pocket C.H.I.P." Handheld Linux Computer? There must've been some inventory in a warehouse or 2. Ebay prices are unrealistically high :-( -- jeff jonas

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] suggested viewing
by Ethan O'Toole 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

On Thu, 27 Feb 2020, Jeff G via vcf-midatlantic wrote: [NON-Text Body part not included] Regarding Secret life of Machines... did that air in the USA? I found it on BitTorrent or something years ago but had never heard of it prior. - Ethan

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MagicCap & General Magic
by Richard Cini 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

All – I was in LA this past week and on the flight there, they had the documentary “General Magic” from 2018. I don’t remember hearing about the movie, but I definitely remember General Magic. I didn’t have time to watch it on the plane but I watched some YouTube videos after I got to LA. Fascinating story, kind of reminds me of Jerry Kaplan and the EO. If you look, the raw documentary footage on YT is great, especially the huge prototypes and the struggles to find a decent touch screen. Anyway, as I started digging, I found this link from Adafruit: https://learn.adafruit.com/magic-cap-the-smartphone-os-from-the-90s/overview So, this was a good reason to reinstall Basilisk II on my Mac (needed to be updated for Catalina anyway), and play around with it. It’s amazing how many concepts made it into other products, and of course how prolific the people were overall. Also interesting is the use of the phrase in 1992 of “the cloud” to describe virtualized data services, something we take for granted now. When GM blew-up, the IP was sold (even though Andy Hertzfeld tried to buy it), but I’ve seen two references to Paul Allen/Vulcan and Nathan Myhrvold/Intellectual Ventures buying them for a “failed startup graveyard” of sorts. That’s the kind of software I wish would be opened-up, but there are many patents associated with it which are still relevant, so I doubt it would happen. Anyway, great thing to learn about over the trip. Rich -- Rich Cini http://www.classiccmp.org/cini http://www.classiccmp.org/altair32

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Honeywell h-316 power supply
by Mike Loewen 28 Feb '20

28 Feb '20

I received the following from someone who has a Honeywell 316 power supply. If anyone is interested, send me a note off-list and I'll give you his contact info. He's in Vero Beach, FL. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- "I purchased some items from the estate of a space coast military electronics engineer and in it is a power supply for a Honeywell 316. As I understand, that computer was important to the ARPANET program but I have no practical use for it. It has paper copy's from the h316 maintenance manual of the chapter on the power supply. I would have attached pictures but I didn't want to seem suspicious with my first contact with you. My question is, do you have interest in this item? And if you don't, do you know of a good home for it? Thank you in advance."

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] suggested viewing
by Chris Fala 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

Tried to resist but had to chime in. +5! On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 4:28 PM Alexander Pierson via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > 4th'd: The Secret Life of Machines was incredibly inspiring to me a few > years back when I first discovered it. I stayed up all night watching > episode after episode. The one about the fax machine was particularly eye > opening. > -Alexander 'Z' Pierson > > > On Thursday, February 27, 2020, 04:09:06 PM EST, Jason Perkins via > vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > 3x on Secret Life of Machines. One of my favorite programs! > > On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 12:25 PM Jeff G via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Secret life of machines was hands down me and my dads FAVORITE show to > > watch back in the day. You can find all the Episodes online, and even now > > the shows are still relevant. > > > > Jeff aka Bags > > > > > -- > Jason Perkins > 313 355 0085 > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] suggested viewing
by Jason Perkins 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

3x on Secret Life of Machines. One of my favorite programs! On Thu, Feb 27, 2020 at 12:25 PM Jeff G via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Secret life of machines was hands down me and my dads FAVORITE show to > watch back in the day. You can find all the Episodes online, and even now > the shows are still relevant. > > Jeff aka Bags > -- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085

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suggested viewing
by Jeff G 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

Secret life of machines was hands down me and my dads FAVORITE show to watch back in the day. You can find all the Episodes online, and even now the shows are still relevant. Jeff aka Bags

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suggested viewing
by Jeffrey Jonas 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

Wintergatan is famous for making amazing marble music machines, and a weekly video of other mechanical music machines: https://www.youtube.com/user/wintergatan2000/videos One of his marble machines was exhibited at a museum just for music machines: https://www.museumspeelklok.nl/lang/en/ just one of many music museums: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_music_museums James Burke's "Connections" shows how cams and pegged cylinders evolved into punched card looms and tabulator cards episide 4 "Faith in Numbers" https://youtu.be/z6yL0_sDnX0?t=2150 "The Secret Life Of Machines" http://www.secretlifeofmachines.com/ explores computer history in the episode "The Word Processor" https://youtu.be/nN9wNvEnn-Q enjoy! -- Jeff Jonas

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Hayes 300bps SmartModem for museum exhbit?
by Adam Michlin 27 Feb '20

27 Feb '20

Hi Everyone, We're building a museum exhbit on historical modems. RIght now we have: Acoustic USR 300 bps USR Dual Standard Courier 14.4kbps (Sysop badged) Telebit T2500 Hayes 9600 bps USR Sportster V.92 The idea is feature the beginnings (acoustic) and ends (USR V.92) and several important modems in both the hobbyist space (the Dual Standard being very popular with BBSs) and the business space (Telebit). We'd like to replace the Hayes 9600 with a Hayes 300 SmartModem so people can see the modem that birthed the Hayes command set. Research indicates that the 300 is the first with the Hayes AT command set, but any corrections are welcome. Does anyone have a 300 they would be wiling to donate or lend? Museum exhibits will be changed much more frequently, although not on any set schedule as of yet, so any loan will most certainly be for less than one year. I'll add that, as it stands, this is a behind glass exhibit. There certainly is the possibility of connecting some of these (or other) modems to machines as we consider possible infrastructure capabilities on the museum. Thanks! -Adam

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