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Niklaus Wirth passed away
by Christian Liendo 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

We lost a titan of programming languages, programming methodology, software engineering and hardware design. Niklaus Wirth passed away on the first of January. We mourn a pioneer, colleague, mentor and friend. https://twitter.com/Bertrand_Meyer/status/1742613897675178347

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CompuMuseum is looking for speakers
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

Hello everyone, Jim from CompuMuseum is organizing for upcoming World Computer Day, February 15th. He is looking for speakers on any of the two devices below (Transac and Illiac) Or anyone who worked on those devices. Here is the info: It's a two hour presentation. Each speaker talks for 15 minutes with Q&A. *World Computer Day 2024, February 15th * Theme of Event THE BIG THREE EARLY COMPUTING INNOVATIONS *Looking Beyond the Famous Computer Successes Historical Significance of an Apparently Failed Project Rethinking Failure in Computer Heritage * Philco Transac - Philco of Philadelphia 15 made of 1st one; CHM has a 212 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philco_computers ORDVAC to ILLIAC - For Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland The University of Illinois Tie with Aberdeen. Ordvac to Illiac Series For the University of Illinois. All one off machines. Pieces at CHM. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ILLIAC I can forward you his info if you have any suggestions. Thanks! Jeff

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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Jan '24

01 Jan '24

VCF East 2024 prep is full steam ahead: https://vcfed.org/2023/12/31/vcf-east-2024-is-coming-april-12-13-14-infoage/ VCF East 2024 planning is into motion! We will still be at InfoAge. Dates are April 12, 13, 14. Some important links: Exhibit Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScB5_Mt0jD38IfXcEcRy8OAHpyTqy0jDEJ…> Vendor Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlwl-OYc8pv8EdN7ELgzx375doYKSpnvc…> Speaker Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnSsxO0GmwDeonaBDDXCdxkHajQdKSPE-…> Volunteer Registration <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF33aZBQL57vymsP98JWazK1h1IcHHqbM…> *Consignment* registration is coming soon. We are redoing the consignment process and it will be even better than last year! Also we have a new location for consignment that is twice as large! More updates to come! Streaming live: VCF East updates on Saturday, January 13 at 6:30PM EST <https://youtube.com/live/V93m5bFmTnk?feature=share> Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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InfoAge hours around VCF East
by Josh Knight 01 Jan '24

01 Jan '24

I’m planning my first visit to VCF East. I’m interested in checking out the other exhibits that InfoAge offers while I’m in the area (traveling ~9 hours), but I’m wondering how realistic that is. Are the exhibits open before/after VCF? Are they open during VCF? Should I plan an extra day or two? Any suggestions? Thanks Josh

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Has anyone noticed the large number of KIM-1s for sale on eBay
by Christian Liendo 31 Dec '23

31 Dec '23

Has anyone noticed the large number of KIM-1s for sale on eBay? Five of them sold in December 2023 alone and I see two more up for sale.

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Fiber to 9011 / 9036
by Martin A. Flynn 31 Dec '23

31 Dec '23

Ken & myself were on site today for a few hours, the fiber to 9011 and 9036 is active, equipment installation in 9011 pending (no access) , unsure if VCF installed the 9036 equipment, or if it's still needed. Had to use a fiber pair from 9010 to support 9011 as it was not part of the original project scope. Happy New Year... Martin

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OT / FS - Cisco 10GIG modules
by Martin A. Flynn 30 Dec '23

30 Dec '23

CDL has multiple Cisco X2-10GB-SR 10 Gig Fiber Transceivers and twin-gig modules that we disposing of. If you are interested in them for your lab, let me know off-list & we can work out how many and cost. Camp Evans is exclusivity using the LR model on single mode, so they are unusable for us...

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Speaker Registration: VCF East 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Dec '23

29 Dec '23

If you are interested in speaking, then please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdnSsxO0GmwDeonaBDDXCdxkHajQdKSPE-… Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VCF EAST 2024!
by Jeffrey Brace 29 Dec '23

29 Dec '23

I just spent 8 hours today in the warehouse organizing the swag with just one other person. And we are only halfway done. I need more help with all aspects of VCF East. I need to focus my time with the overall planning as there are a little over three months to go. Most of the work happens before the show and I'm just one person looking for dedicated volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering let me know and sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeF33aZBQL57vymsP98JWazK1h1IcHHqbM… Thanks! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Take book to System Source repair workshop to give to Glitch
by Jeffrey Brace 28 Dec '23

28 Dec '23

Is there anyone that is going to our repair workshop this January 5 & 6 that can take a book to give to Glitch at the System Source repair workshop? Please let me know off-list. Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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