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free stuff in Connecticut
by Bill Degnan 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

Anyone looking to start a vintage computer collection who lives in CT? Contact me if you want an Atari 400, Amiga, Timex Sinclair and so on. I don't know the donor but I don't really need 8-bit home computers. There are maybe one or two little things that I'd like - you, the person who gets the rest of it, please contact me through kennettclassic.com with your availability. You'll need a van. Bill Degnan

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VCF / Kennett Classic Workshop 2/17/24
by Bill Degnan 04 Jan '24

04 Jan '24

I don't think the official announcement has gone out but I have secured The Garage (community space across the museum) for a VC workshop Sat Feb 17th. Jeff Brace and I agreed it would be a VCF Workshop held at Kennett Classic. I will be there after close of business Friday the 16th if you're staying over. I will be there to set up and all of that the night before. If you're not on the kennettclassic.com mailing list, request to be added through kennettclassic.com's contact form. Announcement and details coming very soon, but it's ON. Thanks Bill Degnan kennettclassic.com / vintagecomputer.net 484 732 7041

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VCF East 2024 Atari Classroom
by Dean Notarnicola 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

All, Being that it’s the 45th anniversary of the release of the Atari computer and continuing the still popular 6502 theme, I will be doing an Atari classroom similar to the Apple classroom that was done two years ago. I have a quantity of Atari computers that I am reconditioning in advance of the class, but I’m anticipating that I will be needing more working units of any of the Atari 8-bit family. My ask is that if anyone has machines to sell/lend/donate for this effort, it would be greatly appreciated. As well, I welcome any teaching assistance from anyone who has experience with Atari BASIC and/or assembly language. The courses will be similar to the Apple classes with beginning and advanced BASIC/assembly and an overview of the system architecture. Thank you, Dean p.s. - Planned for next year is a CoCo classroom to give the 6809 some love, so I’ll be bugging everyone again at that time ;-)

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Bunch of Apple II clones for repair
by Ricardo 8-Bit Desk 03 Jan '24

03 Jan '24

I have never been to any of the repair workshops. I have four very obscure Apple II clones I brought from Brazil and I want to repair them in order to show on VCF East 2024. Normally I would do at home by myself, but is this something I can bring to the repair workshop and work there? Is this how it works? Ricardo. Sent from my iPhone

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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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