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Open House at System Source in MD
by Ryan Burke 20 Oct '23

20 Oct '23

Just a reminder that System Source is hosting an open house on Monday, October 23, and it will be featuring Usagi Electric’s David Lovett. Find more information and register at the link below. https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf… System Source is also hosting a repair workshop weekend on December 2nd and 3rd, you can register and find more information at the link below. https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…

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Swap meet items
by Kelly Leavitt 20 Oct '23

20 Oct '23

I signed up and started a sheet of items I know I'm bringing. I know there is a "wanted" spreadsheet but don't see a lot of activity. Is anyone looking for anything in particular? I have a closet full of floppy drives. Assorted MFM/RLL hard drives (of unknown veracity, but will let go cheap). Oodles of ISA cards (Sound, network, serial, video, other...) Anyone specifically looking for a Tandy Model 2000 computer, minus monitor? How about a complete Model 600 (I would want $75 for this). NB this is a 600, not a 6000. They're pretty rare. That's all for now. Kelly

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Swap meet next weekend
by Bob Shuster 19 Oct '23

19 Oct '23

I was hoping to come to the swap meet this weekend, but a bad cold has squashed those plans. That being said, if any of you are coming past the Philadelphia area on the way (or on the way back) and are interested in any of the stuff I have left, please let me know! I’m about 5 minutes from the PA Turnpike at Fort Washington. The link: http://www.theshusters.com/bobvintage.html - Bob

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Swap meet next weekend
by Gregg Levine 18 Oct '23

18 Oct '23

Hello! It would seem folks that my mastery over the Force worked and the weather for next Saturday will indeed be perfect, Sorry Jeff I could not resist. According to NBC News 4, yes this weekend plans on being a washout, but next weekend will be perfect. ----- Gregg C Levine gregg.drwho8(a)gmail.com "This signature fought the Time Wars, time and again."

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The next livestreaming roundtable - Oct. 21, 6:30PM EDT
by Jeffrey Brace 18 Oct '23

18 Oct '23

This Saturday at 6:30PM EDT, I'm going to livestream to VCF's YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@vcfederation) a talk with Liza Loop, Byron Stout, Wil Lindsay and Jim Hall. We will be talking about Educating today's children with vintage computers. We will take questions from the chat part of YouTube. Future livestreams: Jim Hall - Linux like Unix Liza Loop, Cynthia Solomon, Brian Silverman & Margaret Morabito - Educating students with vintage computers over the decades. I hope to see you there! 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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10 Day Weather Outlook for Swap Meet
by Jeffrey Brace 17 Oct '23

17 Oct '23

Time to get your stuff ready! 10 days to go before the swap meet! According to Accuweather it will be between 46 and 62 degrees, partly cloudy, 5% chance of rain. This is exactly how I ordered it, so I expect delivery on my good weather ;) Here is all the info: https://vcfed.org/vcf-swap-meet/ 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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VCF SoCal Update
by Jeffrey Brace 17 Oct '23

17 Oct '23

*When:* Saturday & Sunday, February 17-18, 2024 *(Presidents' Day Weekend)Where:* Hotel Fera - Events Center 100 The City Drive, Orange, CA 92868 More details to come, keep an eye on their website: https://vcfsocal.com 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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Floppy Days Podcast with Forrest Mims III
by Neil Cherry 17 Oct '23

17 Oct '23

Floppy Days Podcast with Forrest Mims III https://floppydays.libsyn.com/floppy-days-130-interview-with-forrest-mims-i… Starts about 00:24:40 -- 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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OT: Netvanta 5660 routers
by Kelly Leavitt 14 Oct '23

14 Oct '23

Anyone need 2 of these? Make an offer (any offer). Spare units that have been out of service for more than a year. I can bring them to the swap meet. Kelly

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Change in CDL practice
by Martin A. Flynn 12 Oct '23

12 Oct '23

With several high-dollar items going missing, we are considering a change in policy: The change is as follows: Unless something is tagged as "to be scrapped" or "available for re-use", the assumption will be that the equipment / parts are someones personal property, regardless if their name is on it or not. Requesting feedback from all involved. Martin Flynn

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