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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] [OT] Very OT…desperately seeking data
by Christian Liendo 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

There is a lot of info missing so I apologize if I recommend something that you may not want. If the screen is the issue it can be replaced and there are many places that do this. I understand that you may not want to repair a phone that you don't intend to keep but if it gives you the functionality you need to get your data it may be worth it. The value of the data exceeds the cost of repair in my opinion. Also then this can be your backup phone. On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 3:00 AM laurakid via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Hey guys. I have been MIA but not by choice. Hope to hit up a workshop soon and am always open to volunteer. Anyways, I have mentioned to some of you in the past about my troubles with older machines, lost passwords, compatibility issues and such… this post is definitely going to require more info but honestly I have been worried about asking for help since Evan left, who had encouraged me to ask since I had helped so much back in 2018. The subject of asking for help with data recovery has resurfaced because I have a smashed iPhone (long story) with port and buttons still working but screen useless, It is frustrating me that Apple is saying there is absolutely no way to get data off of this device. I know the password, I just can’t type it in. I refuse to pay for iCloud and unfortunately was not consistent with backups. > I am interested in any advice about this including if there is a reputable person or company I can pay to help with this all along with other data recovery. I am located in Eatontown NJ very near most highways. > Many thanks, Laura Reinhard (The girl who painted the wood grey 😆).732-456-0154

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Tech Swap Meet
by Jeffrey Jonas 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

> I was a regular at TCF Jeff Galinat was a regular dealer too! I was just an attendee/buyer. I got fun free swag thanks to everyone's generosity. The Free Pile's a lot nicer than the traditional dumpster diving at TCF. -- jeff jonas

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Reminder: Vintage Computer Meetup in Northern VA - 30 June @ 2pm
by Bob Flanders 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

See you there! On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 2:14 PM Ryan Stapleton via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Thank you for letting me know about the permission issue. That has now > been corrected. Oops. > > Would love to have ya but totally understand what it is like being double > or triple booked… > > Thanks > -Ryan > > > On Jun 28, 2024, at 2:06 PM, Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > fly was "forbidden" when I attempted to download. > > > > I'd like to go, but I have another vintage computing-related thing then > > > > On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 1:42 PM Ryan Stapleton via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > >> Hello All, > >> > >> I wanted to send out a reminder for my Vintage Computer Meetup in > >> Chantilly, VA this Sunday @ pm. > >> > >> I look forward to seeing some old friends and making some new ones. > >> > >> I have added a flyer to my web page I tossed together quickly along > with a > >> link to VCF for information. > >> > >> Thank you > >> -Ryan > >> > >> https://www.bluewizard.net/pages/vintagecomputermeetup/ > >> > >> > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Reminder: Vintage Computer Meetup in Northern VA - 30 June @ 2pm
by Bill Degnan 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

fly was "forbidden" when I attempted to download. I'd like to go, but I have another vintage computing-related thing then On Fri, Jun 28, 2024 at 1:42 PM Ryan Stapleton via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Hello All, > > I wanted to send out a reminder for my Vintage Computer Meetup in > Chantilly, VA this Sunday @ pm. > > I look forward to seeing some old friends and making some new ones. > > I have added a flyer to my web page I tossed together quickly along with a > link to VCF for information. > > Thank you > -Ryan > > https://www.bluewizard.net/pages/vintagecomputermeetup/ > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Flea Market
by Bob Shuster 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

I’ll echo everyone else’s sentiments - it was good to see the few folks I knew there, but dang was it hot! We should rename it “Swap Melt”. In any case, I just finished updating my webpages with the sold items marked off, but there’s still plenty left! (theshusters.com/bobvintage.html) - *Please* feel free to make offers - I promise I won't be insulted. Nobody wants this TRS-80 Model 4? I was really hoping to not bring it home, but alas… Also the Wang WLTC is still available. Lots of people thought it was cool, but none interested enough to take it home! - Bob Shuster

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Reminder: Vintage Computer Meetup in Northern VA - 30 June @ 2pm
by Ryan Stapleton 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Hello All, I wanted to send out a reminder for my Vintage Computer Meetup in Chantilly, VA this Sunday @ pm. I look forward to seeing some old friends and making some new ones. I have added a flyer to my web page I tossed together quickly along with a link to VCF for information. Thank you -Ryan https://www.bluewizard.net/pages/vintagecomputermeetup/

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Ages of PC based software
by Gregg Levine 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

Hello! I am again trying one of my blue sky ideas, one to work on between right now, and again of the next repair weekend. That will be onsite. Would any of you good people remember the time period for a representative OS for when we can call it a Vintage Operating system? Last time I checked it was 1995. No velociraptor, he is visiting relatives in California, and Oregon and WA. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again."

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VCF Tech Swap Meet Nov 2, please let your friends and groups know.
by Christian Liendo 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

So, I know this happens every time but as we get closer to the next swap meet we get told. My group has an event and they conflict. Can you please let the groups you belong to know about the event. This should reduce the chance of a conflict and it will also drum up interest. https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ We would like the next swap meet to be bigger and it would help to start getting the word out now. Thanks

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Straight 8 repair at workshop
by David Gesswein 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

Decided to post to the forum this time so I can add some bad pictures to my excessive text. Summary fixed one intermittent and at least one still remains. Made progress on enabling A/D converter but not yet working. Machine was working with all demos checked when I left. https://forum.vcfed.org/index.php?threads/vcf-straight-8-repair.1248709/ You you have opinions you can let me know 1) Prefer text postings 2) Pictures were nice 3) Why filling my inbox with this stuff 4) I was hoping for an hour youtube video For docents let me know if the front panel now works reliably. I put in a card to better debounce the switches. If you get funny running put in this little program 0: 3006 1: 7200 2: 1006 3: 2006 4: 5001 Which is 0: DCA 6 1: CLA 2: TAD 6 3: ISZ 6 4: JMP 1 5: HLT If it halts its not the last intermittent I had. If it doesn't let me know what bits in the AC are changing/dimly lit and what is solid on/off. You can then try running hand across processor (right) side wirewrap pins C and D row and see if that makes it halt. If it doesn't you can wiggle each R211 card up and down slightly in its socket and see if one makes it halt. If it does let me know which card wiggling changed behavior. Cards are numbered starting with 1 from the right side looking at the card handles. If it keeps halting you can try demos again.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Tech Swap Meet
by Bob Shuster 27 Jun '24

27 Jun '24

My take on the event: I did ok financially, but I brought a ton of stuff with me (3 SUVs full.) My goal was not necessarily to make money but to down-size the collection which I was only moderately successful at achieving. I’m not sure I would do another of these, especially not in summer again, and I don’t think I’ll be able to convince my wife and daughter to help again! I had too much stuff to properly display it all, so I think that affected my sales, but ultimately it was the heat and lack of buyers that had the biggest effect. But overall I was happy that some of my collection is in new hands. I gave quite a bit away and I reduced the footprint of the remaining items somewhat. I’ll be busy reorganizing for a while, then all goes back into storage. Any interest in anything, please let me know - I’d even be willing to meet somewhere if necessary. Bob Shuster http://theshusters.com/bobvintage.html > I have the final totals for buyers: > 183 buyers > 175 Buyers paid buyers (13 and older) > 8 Buyers non-paid (12 and younger) > > By the way, it is called "VCF Tech Swap Meet" not "Flea Market". An > important distinction that we settled on years ago to make it sound more > than just a free for all of all types of items.

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