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An Atari internals question
by Gregg Levine 11 Apr '24

11 Apr '24

Hello! A long since closed shop in Manhattan sold me a collection of items wearing legends for the Atari families of hardware. One such was the MMU for the computers that company made. Running the part number of CO61618 through Google sent me off to a website that presented me with the information regarding what it did. I sent them back a note that the part was in fact a HAL16L8 part, and started off as 99 PAL16L8, (I found out years earlier that after the first 100 part numbers ordered, the company could commision a mask for making them up that way.), any this site, https://www.atarimax.com/jindroush.atari.org/achip.html provided all of the other information needed to ID the other parts. Except they did not help me to elucidate what the terms on the MMU meant. One of them was the use of PB0 and PB1. Now I know of those from the SY6522 IO chip for the SY6502 CPU. Would one of you who is more familiar with the way the Atari computers work know if they were using an SY6522 that way? ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again."

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

On Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 9:46 PM bob jeffway.com via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Are there any dinners or lunches planned either official or un official I > will be down for Thursday through Sunday. > We recommend Anthony's or Valente's which are nearby. There are some of us going to Robinson's Ale House in Asbury Park. Bil Herd will be there Friday and Saturday night. Not sure if there is room left. I have a table for 4 on Saturday night. There are some that go to Azteca. There are some that go to Brick House Tap & Tavern in Neptune. > On 04/10/2024 6:03 PM EDT Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > On Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 5:44 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Yes, what parking lot are people who have walking or back issues > handicapped, etc., using? > > > Parking Lot A which is right by the hotel. > > > > > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > On Apr 9, 2024, at 4:24 PM, David L Kuhn via vcf-midatlantic < > > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Question: Side Gate it for ticket holders. I already bought my > > tickets. Does that take you to the parking lot? > > > > I am more worried about getting to the main lot, than before. My > > walking has gotten worse over the last year, and there is a lot of walking > to do. I probably could not walk from the expansion lot. That it many > blocks away from the looks. > > > > Thank you for all the information! The Vendor and exhibit lineup look > > awesome! > > > > Dave > > -----Original Message----- > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On > > Behalf Of Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > > Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 10:23 PM > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Cc: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates > > These exhibits have dropped out: > > 50+ Years of Ethernet and LANs > Baudot Teletypes > My story Starts with a Computer > > Updated exhibitor and vendor layouts > < > > > https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCF_East_2024_Room_Layouts_202… > > > > > > Location Map > <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCFE_2024_Location-Map.pdf > > > > > Exhibitor List > < > > > https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Exhibitor-Vendor_Locator_VCFE_… > > > > > > Jeff Brace > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > > > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

On Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 5:44 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Yes, what parking lot are people who have walking or back issues > handicapped, etc., using? > Parking Lot A which is right by the hotel. > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Apr 9, 2024, at 4:24 PM, David L Kuhn via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Question: Side Gate it for ticket holders. I already bought my > tickets. Does that take you to the parking lot? > > > > I am more worried about getting to the main lot, than before. My > walking has gotten worse over the last year, and there is a lot of walking > to do. I probably could not walk from the expansion lot. That it many > blocks away from the looks. > > > > Thank you for all the information! The Vendor and exhibit lineup look > awesome! > > > > Dave > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On > Behalf Of Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > > Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 10:23 PM > > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > > Cc: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> > > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates > > > > These exhibits have dropped out: > > > > 50+ Years of Ethernet and LANs > > Baudot Teletypes > > My story Starts with a Computer > > > > Updated exhibitor and vendor layouts > > < > https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCF_East_2024_Room_Layouts_202… > > > > > > Location Map > > <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCFE_2024_Location-Map.pdf > > > > > > Exhibitor List > > < > https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Exhibitor-Vendor_Locator_VCFE_… > > > > > > Jeff Brace > > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Final Update VCF East 2024!
by Gregg Levine 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

Hello! A strong suggestion, do you own a smart device, like a smartphone, or a tablet? Look for an app from those people, and enter your email address. It'll bring up an image of the ticket that should have been sent to you. Oh and check your junk mail filters. Sometimes good mail can be caught by badly managed filters. It even happens inside Google Mail. Jeff? I'll be along on the Saturday. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Mon, Apr 8, 2024 at 5:28 PM N. Albert via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Hi, Jeff - logistical question for you. I just bought my ticket using > EventBrite, but unlike some other events I didn't automatically receive > a PDF to print out, and when I try to use the log in link or click > access ticket I get an invalid URL error. I went to a conference this > past weekend where they just checked us off by name when arriving and I > didn't actually need the ticket - do we need to bring a ticket or will > they just be cross-checking registration at the door? > > Thanks! > > On 4/6/2024 6:13 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > > Guests are coming including Curious Marc, Ron's Computer Videos, Amiga Bill > > and others ... > > > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fp-YHrVpWHQ > > > > Enjoy! > > > > Jeff Brace > > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > >

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FujiNets for Sale at East! FujiTime
by Andrew Diller 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

In addition to bringing the Atari FujiNets for the Classroom this year (which are for sale and proceeds go to VCF) I've also built and will be selling additional FujiNets for the Atari and Apple2 8-bits. I have just a couple Ataris but a bunch of Fuji's for Apple2. They are plug in play for IIc and IIgs. They require an softSP card (not included) for older Apple2s. Fujis are $60- and come with a quick start guide. Find me in the Atari Classroom or when not in session at the FujiNet table. There are also a limited amount of the Macintosh FujiNets available from Ben at the FujiNet table. -andy

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: accessing files on a Windows Mobile 2003 phone
by Bob Shuster 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

Success! Someone lent me a Windows 11 machine and I installed WMDC on it and found a patch to make that work in Win11. Thanks for all the input. - Bob Shuster > Message: 3 > Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2024 11:24:39 -0400 > From: Bob Shuster <bob(a)theshusters.com> > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: accessing files on a Windows Mobile > 2003 phone > Message-ID: <A4EB53B5-7238-438F-8363-4C0D1CF2788D(a)theshusters.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > I dug out a box of old cellphones yesterday, and the first ones I grabbed were Audiovox ?smart? phones that have Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition on them (version 4.21.1088) and amazingly the batteries still hold a charge *and* they still have some data on them that I?d like to copy over before giving these away. Does anyone know how I might access the files on these? They have both Bluetooth and USB (mini-B.) I can connect to a modern Mac but while the device connects I cannot access the file system on the phone. I do not have easy access to a Windows computer. Any thoughts? Will these just show up if I connect to a Windows 10/11 computer? > > Also, these will be available for free should anyone have a use for them. There are like a dozen phones and associated chargers/cases. I need to go through them first and reset and/or at least remove SIM cards. Any help would be appreciated! > > Thanks - Bob Shuster

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] NJ Makers Day 2024 @ InfoAge
by Jeffrey Jonas 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

It was great seeing kids enjoying the Commodore 64 programs. Some took to it like a fish to water. One sea cadet was great with the drawing programs. Last year some musicians really made the music maker sound like a real instrument! Doug Crawford really built upon last year's success with easy to use cartridge based programs (instant loading and reboot!) that attracted everyone. The signs were clear and had cheat-sheets on the back. All skill levels were equally welcome, from "what is this?" to "how do I program in BASIC" (starting with a 1 liner, then getting to larger more elaborate programs). Mark did a great job bringing all the Infoage groups together. I enjoyed being in the room with everyone again. Dan Lieb (shipwreck museum) was hands on with teaching knot tying and a make-your-own Cartesian diver in a soda bottle. ARC (antique radio club) demonstrated codec & ciphers and vintage radios. John Cervini represented the Electronic Warfare group with laser, infra-red and spectrum demos. Mark had the laser cutter etching custom tokens for everyone. The fallout shelter, military vehicles and others all participated. Like last year, winners of the hack-a-thon did amazing presentations of their project with the confidence and enthusiasm I remember from my science fair days (as a participant). I am glad to be part of the event. -- jeff jonas

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates
by Gregg Levine 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

Hello! it gets even more complicated. What about those of us who are mobility challenged? I, myself, thankfully have only occasional problems walking and running., I typically take a cab to the location.And DLK I support your efforts. Please do not feed the velociraptor. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again." On Tue, Apr 9, 2024 at 5:44 PM Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Yes, what parking lot are people who have walking or back issues handicapped, etc., using? > > Sent from: > My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device. > > > On Apr 9, 2024, at 4:24 PM, David L Kuhn via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > Question: Side Gate it for ticket holders. I already bought my tickets. Does that take you to the parking lot? > > > > I am more worried about getting to the main lot, than before. My walking has gotten worse over the last year, and there is a lot of walking to do. I probably could not walk from the expansion lot. That it many blocks away from the looks. > > > > Thank you for all the information! The Vendor and exhibit lineup look awesome! > > > > Dave > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic-bounces(a)lists.vcfed.org> On Behalf Of Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic > > Sent: Monday, April 8, 2024 10:23 PM > > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > > Cc: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> > > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF East 2024 Updates > > > > These exhibits have dropped out: > > > > 50+ Years of Ethernet and LANs > > Baudot Teletypes > > My story Starts with a Computer > > > > Updated exhibitor and vendor layouts > > <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCF_East_2024_Room_Layouts_202…> > > > > Location Map > > <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCFE_2024_Location-Map.pdf> > > > > Exhibitor List > > <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Exhibitor-Vendor_Locator_VCFE_…> > > > > Jeff Brace > > Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner > > >

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Atlantic Inn & Suites Some rooms opened up
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Apr '24

10 Apr '24

1 room for FRIDAY 4/12 3 room for saturday 4/13

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VCF East 2024 Updates
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Apr '24

09 Apr '24

These exhibits have dropped out: 50+ Years of Ethernet and LANs Baudot Teletypes My story Starts with a Computer Updated exhibitor and vendor layouts <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCF_East_2024_Room_Layouts_202…> Location Map <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/VCFE_2024_Location-Map.pdf> Exhibitor List <https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Exhibitor-Vendor_Locator_VCFE_…> Jeff Brace Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner

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