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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Total Solar Eclipse and VCF East 2024
by Neil Cherry 10 Nov '23

10 Nov '23

On 11/10/23 10:46, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > Yes, you do not look directly at an eclipse, but you can look directly at all of the stuff at VCF East. I'll be running the soldering workshop that day so I just hope I can get some time to stare at everything. :-) -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ

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s100 vector graphic flash writer video board to buy or trade
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Nov '23

09 Nov '23

Someone contacted VCF and they are looking for an s100 vector graphic flash writer video board to buy or trade. Any leads and I will send you their email l address. 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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Official Opening Date of MARCH/VCFed Museum
by Bill Degnan 09 Nov '23

09 Nov '23

Looking through the old website files before we switched to WordPress we had a page to announce the official opening of the museum. Anyone care to guess what was the official date of the museum's grand opening? A) September 13, 2008 B) May 10, 2008 C) April 21, 2007 D) September 15, 2007 Bill

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Hero Robot 11/18 Kennett Classic 11-3PM
by Bill Degnan 09 Nov '23

09 Nov '23

Clarification to Earlier Post Someone is bringing a Hero Robot to Kennett Classic on November 18th. It will be there from approx. 11AM-3PM EST. The gentleman just wanted to show it to me and whomever else is interested to look it over and possibly test. The person has books and I believe everything, he just wants to share it with like minded people and maybe have a little fun with it at the museum. Sorry about the confusion from my earlier post. Again, if you want to keep informed about Kennett Classic activities, join the mailing list from kennettclassic.com by filling out the contact form there. Also...to be announced this weekend we have an 8080 homebrew system to work on, with front panel lights and switches, should be a fun project. Bill Kennett Classic 126 S. Union St. Kennett Square, PA

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Hero Robot
by Lou 09 Nov '23

09 Nov '23

I have some knowledge on these robots that I might be able to chime in on. Considering I have a few in various states of operation and the manuals/books that might be good for reference. Is this being done at Kennett or InfoAge that Saturday? I might be able to make the trip over with some reading materials. Cheers Lou

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Livestream VCF Chat Sat. Nov. 11 at 6:30PM EST
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Nov '23

08 Nov '23

Join us for VCF chat hosted by Jeff Brace with guests: Liza Loop, Cynthia Solomon, Brian Silverman and Margaret Morabito. https://youtube.com/live/WfsWVtey5Vk?feature=share <https://youtube.com/live/WfsWVtey5Vk?feature=share&fbclid=IwAR2zurhOrpYLyxa…> Streaming live on VCF's YouTube channel. We will talk about educational technology with vintage computers. 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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White Glove Freight Service Recommendation
by Jonathan Chapman 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

All, I have a customer who needs two pallets worth of equipment packed up and shipped to my dock, but can't do the packing. The equipment is located in California, and will be coming to Virginia. We're a commercial building on my end but it sounds like it'll be coming out of a residence. I need recommendations on "white glove" packing and crating services. Thanks, Jonathan

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OT: Landline in NY/NJ Area
by Stephen A Edwards 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

I'm trying to get a computer device c. 1999 to "phone home": it includes a relatively fast voiceband modem (I'm not sure of the exact speed) that needs to be connected to a POTS landline (i.e., RJ-11). It's not a fax modem, but it's playing at least as many tricks as a fax modem. I've currently tried about 6 different variants of VoIP/cable modems and they all don't work to varying degrees. I've tried seemingly every setting (codec -- I'm using the recommended G117u, jitter control, RTP packet size, echo cancellation off, etc.) on a Cisco SPA112 ATA I borrowed and it connects for a minute or two before giving up: the best behavior I've observed. I'm convinced that it won't work without connection to a traditional landline, i.e., that's connected to the PSTN through a T1 or equivalent circuit-switched, synchronous connection. Is there anybody in the New York City/New Jersey area who has an old-school landline (i.e., not from a cable modem or equivalent) that I could experiment with for an hour or so? Contact me off-list

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Someone is looking to buy for a Burroughs Series A Terminal.
by Jeffrey Brace 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

Does anyone have one to sell? I’ll send you their contact info if you do.

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Announcement of warehouse closure & improvements
by Thomas G 07 Nov '23

07 Nov '23

Hello, After 18 years of acquiring artifacts, our warehouse is in need of reorganization, as well as major renovation work - climate control, roof repairs, etc. A total restructuring, inventorying, and refurbishment of the warehouse is planned to commence soon - some steps such as the installation of climate control have already been taken - however, planning this process is made difficult by the fact that a number of our members have their own personal belongings stored within, many without proper tagging or documentation as such. On January 1st, 2024, the VCF warehouse at Infoage will be closed for renovation and organization. During this time, no items will be permitted in or out of the warehouse bar those permitted *directly* by the VCF Warehouse manager - Thomas Gilinsky - during monthly repair workshops. As such, if you have any personal belongings stored within the warehouse, and would like to retrieve it, or have it tagged and set aside for you to collect later, please contact either me at thomas.gilinsky(a)vcfed.org, or Doug at douglas.crawford(a)vcfed.org. Please provide *verifiable* *proof* that the item you are describing is your possession. *ITEMS WHICH ARE NOT CLAIMED BY JANUARY 1ST, 2024 WILL BE ASSUMED TO BE THE POSSESSIONS OF VCF.* Donations to VCF will still be accepted during this time - we have other areas to store them while the warehouse is reorganized. Thanks, Thomas Gilinsky Vintage Computer Federation Warehouse Manager

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