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Festivus is coming! Dec. 13 at 10AM
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Nov '25

08 Nov '25

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 Dean Notarnicola 08 Nov '25

08 Nov '25

Can confirm, no. On Fri, Nov 7, 2025 at 8:02 PM Patrick Finnegan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > No. > > Patrick Finnegan > > On Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 19:17 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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(FS) IBM PC Server 500 System/390 - Huntsville AL
by Alexander Jacocks 08 Nov '25

08 Nov '25

All, I’m helping a family clean out a hoarder house, and came across some significant equipment, that others might be interested in. For example, an IBM PC Server 500 System/390, a mainframe board set in a desk side chassis. If anyone is interested, please reach out to me directly. If you happen to be near Huntsville and came come by today, low prices are to be had. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i6q7g9pvgfhn50fgc1l0z/IMG_1436.HEIC?rlkey=s5… https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/4snzo0w69bcb9rz5imf5k/IMG_1437.HEIC?rlkey=yu… https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2ydcmqs28kngjwfmt1hqw/IMG_1439.HEIC?rlkey=35… Thanks! - Alex

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT Question for the big iron crowd...
by Patrick Finnegan 07 Nov '25

07 Nov '25

No. Patrick Finnegan On Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 19:17 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] OT: Suggestions for event management software
by bernieS 07 Nov '25

07 Nov '25

I concur with David about Tech Soup being a great resource for some (not all, obviously) business software at deeply discounted pricing for 501(c)(3) charitable organizations such as MARCH/VCF. To qualify you must provide them with a copy of your organization's IRS Letter of Determination of 501(c)(approval), Federal Tax ID# (EIN), and other info. https://www.techsoup.org/joining-techsoup/registration -bernieS

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OT Question for the big iron crowd...
by Martin A Flynn 07 Nov '25

07 Nov '25

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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Article about one of our volunteers (Emilio Collar)
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Nov '25

06 Nov '25

Nice article about a professor who volunteers in our local group: https://www.wcsu.edu/success-stories/2025/11/04/mis-professor-emilio-collar… Enjoy! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President

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Event management software
by David Waybright 06 Nov '25

06 Nov '25

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MARCH Workshop, InfoAge Campus, November 15-16, 2025
by Jeff Salzman 05 Nov '25

05 Nov '25

Just a reminder about the upcoming MARCH Repair Workshop on November 15-16, 2025. The Workshop will take place exclusively in the 9032A room attached to the back side of the InfoAge "Hotel" building. CDL will not be opened for Workshop activity. For those who attended VCF-East, 9032A is where the lower exhibit hall was located. A large room at ground level with plenty of windows and a cement floor. The entrance to 9032A is via a door near where the airplane is located on the InfoAge campus. See the MAP on the Workshop information page, here: Repair Workshops @ InfoAge – Vintage Computer Federation <https://vcfed.org/repair-workshops-at-infoage/> Please add your name to the spreadsheet below so we can have an idea of the number of tables to reserve for attendees: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wZfxlcyORhpSiPJso0Qc-MMWypN_m6muR7O… Also note, this month's Workshop will also (finally) host the first-ever MARCH Hack-a-Thon. This event is a contest that challenges your ability to create something using vintage computer systems and parts. There will be a prize. More details here: MARCH Hack-a-Thon: Free Pile Fabrication – Vintage Computer Federation <https://vcfed.org/2025/09/15/march-hack-a-thon-free-pile-fabrication/> Any questions, please reply to this email. Use REPLY ALL if your question could be useful to others on this mailing list. Jeff Salzman MARCH Steering Committee Workshop Manager

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Swap meet next week!
by Ryan Burke 31 Oct '25

31 Oct '25

Next weekend System Source is hosting a museum warehouse sale and swap meet with hundreds of computers for sale! Over 50 Apple II series computers, hundreds of laptops from the late 80s and early 90s such as Compaq, Toshiba, Dell and more! Also over 20 IBM 5150 and 5160s, many other PC clones, AT&T UNIX computers, CRTs, compact Macs, and more! Too many computers to list! Share the link and register below! https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=105&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Fin…

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