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Off Topic: Opinions on The Historic Village at Allaire
by David Hayden 11 Nov '25

11 Nov '25

Alaire is pretty cool, although it runs on a shoe-string budget. The $5 admission fee is worth it just for the apple cider doughnuts at the bakery. There's a large visitors' center that explains what happened there and several buildings. Sadly, the iron furnace, which was the main purpose of the entire site, is just the chimney now. Outside the village is a nice little historic railroad. Dave -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. www.avast.com

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November Workshop/Hack-a-Thon at InfoAge
by Jeff Salzman 11 Nov '25

11 Nov '25

This month's MARCH Workshop will be held in a different room on-site at InfoAge. The room is in building 9010D. *This is a temporary change of location. The location for the November 2025 Workshop supercedes the location listed on the MARCH Workshop web page at Repair Workshops @ InfoAge – Vintage Computer Federation <https://vcfed.org/repair-workshops-at-infoage/>* For those who have been to VCF-East before, the 9010D room is the same where talks and conferences were generally held. When driving into campus through the main gate and heading toward the T-intersection of the road, a small set of cement stairs is located right in front of you, leading to the main entrance of 9010D. Make a right at the T-intersection and park anywhere along the road edge in that area. Just do not park on the grass. We still need to know who plans to come to the Workshop, so please add your name to the list on the spreadsheet linked here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wZfxlcyORhpSiPJso0Qc-MMWypN_m6muR7O… As for the Hack-a-Thon that's scheduled for Saturday at the Workshop, please use the same form linked above to sign up. A separate Hack-a-Thon sheet was added for that purpose. Please select it from the tabs at the bottom. The Hack-a-Thon will be postponed until another Workshop event in 2026 if there aren't at least two people (or teams) that sign up for it by this Saturday. Complete details about the Hack-a-Thon are here: https://vcfed.org/2025/09/15/march-hack-a-thon-free-pile-fabrication/ Looking forward to seeing everybody there this weekend! Jeff Salzman MARCH Steering Committee Workshop Manager

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OT 1980s -2000s computer stuff - time to get rid of
by Sentrytv 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

Ok So now it’s time to get rid of a bunch of stuff. Contact me directly if you are interested in coming to Edison, New Jersey 08820 to pick up. Shipping is not possible at this time . Early 80s IBM PC Cards - Compatible and original. PC compatible ISA, PCI, AGP cards. 3.5, 5.25 floppy drives and hard drives Many computers ready to go. A few crt monitors Lots more Email me directly for more info Mike Rosen Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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Off Topic: Opinions on The Historic Village at Allaire
by Christian Liendo 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

So there is a Historic Village at Allaire which is close to Infoage. https://allairevillage.org/ Has anyone been there? Is it worth going to? Didn't know it existed till now. Also if you know Christmas stuff going on in the area, please email me directly. I'm looking for stuff for my wife to do while i'm at Festivus.

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Signup for Festivus - Dec. 13 - 10AM to MIDNIGHT
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Nov '25

10 Nov '25

*RSVP: LET ME KNOW YOU'RE COMING BY PUTTING YOUR NAME ON THIS LIST <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_BrFsI3qOOp7DKnzgsAfwRZLyBS1vyMBPeH…> or email me and I will put your name on the list.* *DATE AND TIME: * Saturday, December 13 from 10AM until MIDNIGHT (EST). *LOCATION:* At InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 *BUILDING:* *9010-D*, A.K.A. *The Visitors Center*, A.K.A. *The Sandy Dorms*, A.K.A. *The bunkrooms* Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President VCF East Showrunner VCF Fundraising Manager VCF Evangelist Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Festivus is coming! Dec. 13 at 10AM
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Nov '25

09 Nov '25

On Sat, Nov 8, 2025 at 6:44 PM Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Damn. Sucks that Festivus is only for two hours this year ;-) > Oh, I forgot to specify the time zone. The first time zone is EST, the second is ICT. Now it makes sense! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Nov 7, 2025, at 8:37 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > What is Festivus? > > It is a VCF party that happens on a Saturday in December for VCF members. > > We have had this party for the past 20 years. Food, drinks, socializing, > > playing video games, mini-swap meet. > > > > Date is Saturday, December 13, 2025 > > Start time is 10AM, end time 12PM. Everyone needs to leave the campus at > > the end. There is no overnight stay anywhere on campus. > > There is no schedule other than the Steering Committee Town Hall at 6PM. > > People show up when they want, and leave when they want. > > It isn’t free. Everyone pays to participate. > > > > HERE IS THE INFO: > > *DATE AND TIME: * > > Saturday, December 13 from 10AM until 12PM. > > *LOCATION:* > > At InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 > > *BUILDING:* > > *9010-D*, A.K.A. *The Visitors Center*, A.K.A. *The Sandy Dorms*, A.K.A. > *The > > bunkrooms* > > > > *RSVP: LET ME KNOW YOU'RE COMING BY PUTTING YOUR NAME ON THIS LIST > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_BrFsI3qOOp7DKnzgsAfwRZLyBS1vyMBPeH… > > > > or > > email me and I will put your name on the list.* > > > > *WEATHER:* > > I have ordered decent weather with temperatures between 35 and 50 > degrees. > > No snow or rain. > > > > *COST: * > > $25 per person. No Exceptions. Whether you bring food or not. Eat food or > > not. We still have to pay for use of the space. It is a bargain with > plenty > > of food, drinks, socializing, swap meet, video games, etc. > > > > *PAYMENTS*: > > *IN-PERSON*: Cash, credit card, Apple Pay, etc. through Square. > > *PAYPAL*: @vintagecomputerfed or paypal(a)vcfed.org > > Please put a note: Festivus, x people. > > *VENMO*: @vintagecomputerfederation > > > > *THERE IS NO OVERNIGHT STAY AVAILABLE! * > > Sorry, Wall Township no longer allows anyone to stay overnight in The > > Visitor's Center please use our discount hotel option or any other hotels > > in the area. Look here for guidance: > > https://vcfed.org/vcf-east-accommodations-recomendations/ > > *EVERYONE MUST LEAVE THE CAMPUS AT MIDNIGHT!* > > > > *FOOD SIGNUP LIST > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oUnnRegeokoKiIbjlnGILXqMCHqUucTupZe… > >* > > *Potluck: Sign up to bring your own items*. If you need suggestions, then > > look at the suggestions column, see what others are bringing or ask me. > > VCF will buy burgers, hot dogs, some drinks and condiments for dinner. > > > > *The Firehouse Museum volunteers will be cooking dinner for us this > year!* > > VCF will also buy pizza from Vic's, subs (Mike's Subs), Garlic Bread > > (Vic's) for lunch and starter food earlier in the day. > > > > *VIDEO GAME SIGN UP > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qhil2OG2OqGYivauifvC3XYGksTTIntxNkM… > > > > * > > Video games will be in the Women's Bunk room this year, which will give > us > > a lot more space. > > Let me know what games you are bringing and how many tables you need. > > > > *SWAP MEET SELLING LIST > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EShjd039SHjLrdAOWtXl46uYdT6cwUCR7MG… > > > > (List > > what you are selling)* > > Swap Meet in the women's bunk room. Buy and sell what you want. > > > > *SWAP MEET WANT TO BUY LIST* > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i01RCfCtBC2VeusrqJ5w53N9sV12DAOQSOO… > > > > (List what you are looking for) > > > > *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SIGN UP LIST: > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i5tGeWVV6kJ2KPzkdDoxk8ipPCbnGjcZWNk… > >* > > I need volunteers to set up, run the event and break down. > > > > *DOCENT SIGNUP* > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DIwlHnFm4JDAQDy6D6-wwGCUNDia5E-k-cC… > > > > The model train show will have lots of visitors. Please take an hour slot > > so everyone can enjoy the party. > > > > *SWAG REQUEST* > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1maKAokaS-mXskumSTgVGt5mZ10HgvyTb-q0… > > > > Is there any VCF Swag that you want to buy? T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, > > buttons, hats, bags? > > *Let me know ahead of time and I will have it ready.* > > > > Any questions? > > Is there anything that I'm missing? > > > > Take care! > > > > Jeff Brace > > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > > VCF East Showrunner > > VCF Fundraising Manager > > VCF Evangelist > > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > > https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Festivus is coming! Dec. 13 at 10AM
by Dean Notarnicola 09 Nov '25

09 Nov '25

How about midnight?? On Sun, Nov 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > Ok, 11:59 pm wise guy ;-) > > Or 12:00am :-)

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Festivus is coming! Dec. 13 at 10AM
by Dean Notarnicola 09 Nov '25

09 Nov '25

Ok, 11:59 pm wise guy ;-) On Sat, Nov 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Damn. Sucks that Festivus is only for two hours this year ;-) > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Nov 7, 2025, at 8:37 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > What is Festivus? > > It is a VCF party that happens on a Saturday in December for VCF members. > > We have had this party for the past 20 years. Food, drinks, socializing, > > playing video games, mini-swap meet. > > > > Date is Saturday, December 13, 2025 > > Start time is 10AM, end time 12PM. Everyone needs to leave the campus at > > the end. There is no overnight stay anywhere on campus. > > There is no schedule other than the Steering Committee Town Hall at 6PM. > > People show up when they want, and leave when they want. > > It isn’t free. Everyone pays to participate. > > > > HERE IS THE INFO: > > *DATE AND TIME: * > > Saturday, December 13 from 10AM until 12PM. > > *LOCATION:* > > At InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 > > *BUILDING:* > > *9010-D*, A.K.A. *The Visitors Center*, A.K.A. *The Sandy Dorms*, A.K.A. > *The > > bunkrooms* > > > > *RSVP: LET ME KNOW YOU'RE COMING BY PUTTING YOUR NAME ON THIS LIST > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_BrFsI3qOOp7DKnzgsAfwRZLyBS1vyMBPeH… > > > > or > > email me and I will put your name on the list.* > > > > *WEATHER:* > > I have ordered decent weather with temperatures between 35 and 50 > degrees. > > No snow or rain. > > > > *COST: * > > $25 per person. No Exceptions. Whether you bring food or not. Eat food or > > not. We still have to pay for use of the space. It is a bargain with > plenty > > of food, drinks, socializing, swap meet, video games, etc. > > > > *PAYMENTS*: > > *IN-PERSON*: Cash, credit card, Apple Pay, etc. through Square. > > *PAYPAL*: @vintagecomputerfed or paypal(a)vcfed.org > > Please put a note: Festivus, x people. > > *VENMO*: @vintagecomputerfederation > > > > *THERE IS NO OVERNIGHT STAY AVAILABLE! * > > Sorry, Wall Township no longer allows anyone to stay overnight in The > > Visitor's Center please use our discount hotel option or any other hotels > > in the area. Look here for guidance: > > https://vcfed.org/vcf-east-accommodations-recomendations/ > > *EVERYONE MUST LEAVE THE CAMPUS AT MIDNIGHT!* > > > > *FOOD SIGNUP LIST > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oUnnRegeokoKiIbjlnGILXqMCHqUucTupZe… > >* > > *Potluck: Sign up to bring your own items*. If you need suggestions, then > > look at the suggestions column, see what others are bringing or ask me. > > VCF will buy burgers, hot dogs, some drinks and condiments for dinner. > > > > *The Firehouse Museum volunteers will be cooking dinner for us this > year!* > > VCF will also buy pizza from Vic's, subs (Mike's Subs), Garlic Bread > > (Vic's) for lunch and starter food earlier in the day. > > > > *VIDEO GAME SIGN UP > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qhil2OG2OqGYivauifvC3XYGksTTIntxNkM… > > > > * > > Video games will be in the Women's Bunk room this year, which will give > us > > a lot more space. > > Let me know what games you are bringing and how many tables you need. > > > > *SWAP MEET SELLING LIST > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EShjd039SHjLrdAOWtXl46uYdT6cwUCR7MG… > > > > (List > > what you are selling)* > > Swap Meet in the women's bunk room. Buy and sell what you want. > > > > *SWAP MEET WANT TO BUY LIST* > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i01RCfCtBC2VeusrqJ5w53N9sV12DAOQSOO… > > > > (List what you are looking for) > > > > *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SIGN UP LIST: > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i5tGeWVV6kJ2KPzkdDoxk8ipPCbnGjcZWNk… > >* > > I need volunteers to set up, run the event and break down. > > > > *DOCENT SIGNUP* > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DIwlHnFm4JDAQDy6D6-wwGCUNDia5E-k-cC… > > > > The model train show will have lots of visitors. Please take an hour slot > > so everyone can enjoy the party. > > > > *SWAG REQUEST* > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1maKAokaS-mXskumSTgVGt5mZ10HgvyTb-q0… > > > > Is there any VCF Swag that you want to buy? T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, > > buttons, hats, bags? > > *Let me know ahead of time and I will have it ready.* > > > > Any questions? > > Is there anything that I'm missing? > > > > Take care! > > > > Jeff Brace > > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > > VCF East Showrunner > > VCF Fundraising Manager > > VCF Evangelist > > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > > https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT Question for the big iron crowd...
by Christian Liendo 09 Nov '25

09 Nov '25

I haven't seen anything for A&B power. Just a note, I worked in multiple data centers and I work in the reserves as a IT and we don't have color codes there either and that's the government where they have a document for everything. I know we have A&B PDUs labeled and we keep the first numbered power supply to A and the second to B, but that's not a written industry standard. More like it's easier to remember thT way. On Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 7:17 PM Martin A Flynn via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > When a server or switch has two power supplies, is there a color coding > standard for line cords and equipment denoting the "A" power PDU and the > "B" power PDU? > > Normally would use use red and blue power cables, however looking for an > EIA or TIA document confirming this. > > Cheers! > > Martin > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Festivus is coming! Dec. 13 at 10AM
by Bill Degnan 08 Nov '25

08 Nov '25

It’s metric time. On Sat, Nov 8, 2025 at 6:43 PM Tony Bogan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Damn. Sucks that Festivus is only for two hours this year ;-) > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Nov 7, 2025, at 8:37 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < > vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > > > What is Festivus? > > It is a VCF party that happens on a Saturday in December for VCF members. > > We have had this party for the past 20 years. Food, drinks, socializing, > > playing video games, mini-swap meet. > > > > Date is Saturday, December 13, 2025 > > Start time is 10AM, end time 12PM. Everyone needs to leave the campus at > > the end. There is no overnight stay anywhere on campus. > > There is no schedule other than the Steering Committee Town Hall at 6PM. > > People show up when they want, and leave when they want. > > It isn’t free. Everyone pays to participate. > > > > HERE IS THE INFO: > > *DATE AND TIME: * > > Saturday, December 13 from 10AM until 12PM. > > *LOCATION:* > > At InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Rd, Wall Township, NJ 07719 > > *BUILDING:* > > *9010-D*, A.K.A. *The Visitors Center*, A.K.A. *The Sandy Dorms*, A.K.A. > *The > > bunkrooms* > > > > *RSVP: LET ME KNOW YOU'RE COMING BY PUTTING YOUR NAME ON THIS LIST > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_BrFsI3qOOp7DKnzgsAfwRZLyBS1vyMBPeH… > > > > or > > email me and I will put your name on the list.* > > > > *WEATHER:* > > I have ordered decent weather with temperatures between 35 and 50 > degrees. > > No snow or rain. > > > > *COST: * > > $25 per person. No Exceptions. Whether you bring food or not. Eat food or > > not. We still have to pay for use of the space. It is a bargain with > plenty > > of food, drinks, socializing, swap meet, video games, etc. > > > > *PAYMENTS*: > > *IN-PERSON*: Cash, credit card, Apple Pay, etc. through Square. > > *PAYPAL*: @vintagecomputerfed or paypal(a)vcfed.org > > Please put a note: Festivus, x people. > > *VENMO*: @vintagecomputerfederation > > > > *THERE IS NO OVERNIGHT STAY AVAILABLE! * > > Sorry, Wall Township no longer allows anyone to stay overnight in The > > Visitor's Center please use our discount hotel option or any other hotels > > in the area. Look here for guidance: > > https://vcfed.org/vcf-east-accommodations-recomendations/ > > *EVERYONE MUST LEAVE THE CAMPUS AT MIDNIGHT!* > > > > *FOOD SIGNUP LIST > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oUnnRegeokoKiIbjlnGILXqMCHqUucTupZe… > >* > > *Potluck: Sign up to bring your own items*. If you need suggestions, then > > look at the suggestions column, see what others are bringing or ask me. > > VCF will buy burgers, hot dogs, some drinks and condiments for dinner. > > > > *The Firehouse Museum volunteers will be cooking dinner for us this > year!* > > VCF will also buy pizza from Vic's, subs (Mike's Subs), Garlic Bread > > (Vic's) for lunch and starter food earlier in the day. > > > > *VIDEO GAME SIGN UP > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qhil2OG2OqGYivauifvC3XYGksTTIntxNkM… > > > > * > > Video games will be in the Women's Bunk room this year, which will give > us > > a lot more space. > > Let me know what games you are bringing and how many tables you need. > > > > *SWAP MEET SELLING LIST > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EShjd039SHjLrdAOWtXl46uYdT6cwUCR7MG… > > > > (List > > what you are selling)* > > Swap Meet in the women's bunk room. Buy and sell what you want. > > > > *SWAP MEET WANT TO BUY LIST* > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i01RCfCtBC2VeusrqJ5w53N9sV12DAOQSOO… > > > > (List what you are looking for) > > > > *VOLUNTEERS NEEDED SIGN UP LIST: > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i5tGeWVV6kJ2KPzkdDoxk8ipPCbnGjcZWNk… > >* > > I need volunteers to set up, run the event and break down. > > > > *DOCENT SIGNUP* > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DIwlHnFm4JDAQDy6D6-wwGCUNDia5E-k-cC… > > > > The model train show will have lots of visitors. Please take an hour slot > > so everyone can enjoy the party. > > > > *SWAG REQUEST* > > < > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1maKAokaS-mXskumSTgVGt5mZ10HgvyTb-q0… > > > > Is there any VCF Swag that you want to buy? T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, > > buttons, hats, bags? > > *Let me know ahead of time and I will have it ready.* > > > > Any questions? > > Is there anything that I'm missing? > > > > Take care! > > > > Jeff Brace > > VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President > > VCF East Showrunner > > VCF Fundraising Manager > > VCF Evangelist > > Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity > > https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> >

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