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C64 is also 40 this year
by Christian Liendo 07 Jan '22

07 Jan '22

In Jan of 1982 the C64 was introduced at CES.

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Sun3 VME Interest
by Jonathan Chapman 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

All, I have the opportunity to purchase a lot of about 12 Sun3 machines, it looks like three 3/140s and 9 3/60s. Not sure how complete they are from pictures. There are some monitors in the lot, but it's unclear if they're ECL or the grayscale not-quite-VGA ones. The seller is starting with a pretty hefty asking price, to the point that I'm not willing to buy the lot with my own money on the hopes of being able to recoup the purchase price + freight. So, I'm doing an interest check: if you're seriously interested in purchasing Sun3 gear, which can be delivered locally, dropped off at VCF East, or shipped, please email me and express a) level of interest and b) what you'd think is a fair price/are willing to pay. Thanks, Jonathan

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Repair Workshop January 8 & 9, 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

Sorry that I haven't put out announcements or updates, but I've been focusing on personal matters like a job search and resting after 5 months of working on VCF East. I'm starting to gear up as the new year approaches, so announcements will be forthcoming. I know that people have been busy of the holidays but wanted to send out this reminder that we are still having our repair workshop this coming January 8 & 9. I know that Omicron is a concern, so if anyone goes, then I recommend that they be fully vaccinated, and everyone wear a mask. InfoAge policy is that vaccinated people don't have to wear a mask while unvaccinated people do have to wear one. Anyone not feeling well should stay home. I know that 9059 CDL space fills up quickly. So, for anyone that wants to spread out, we have 9032-A available. Originally we weren't able to have access to 9032-A, but the model train guys say that they will have most of their stuff out of there. So, it will be available to our group. Signup for the repair workshop is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dj0GoXICOE7G9IfGaPLRfJLagEiJkj5uqTR… ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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free to a good home: wirewrap boards.
by William Dudley 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

I found these: https://www.dudley.nu/Cambion/ They're great if you have a project with lots of 16pin (or 14 pin) ICs. I *may* have matching edge connector sockets. I'll check my stash. Free to a good home. Preference given to somebody who will get them from me. I'll be at the repair workshop this weekend. Failing that, I can ship at your expense. These have their original packaging. so shipping isn't as bad as it could be. Bill Dudley Jackson, NJ This email is free of malware because I run Linux.

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1982 to 2022 40 Years of Tron
by Christian Liendo 06 Jan '22

06 Jan '22

I know this may not be a big thing to everyone but on July 9, 2022, Tron will be 40 years old. The Making of Tron (1982) (Full Documentary) https://youtu.be/wSiEklGobmY While not the first movie to use computer graphics it was a significant achievement.

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Upcoming Vintage Computer Events
by Jeffrey Brace 05 Jan '22

05 Jan '22

This will have updated info: https://vcfed.org/wp/groups/vcf-mid-atlantic/vcf-mid-atlantic-calendar/ Here is the current list for your convenience: *2022* *Jan. 8, 9 — Repair Workshop *— InfoAge, Wall, NJ — *Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dj0GoXICOE7G9IfGaPLRfJLagEiJkj5uqTR…>* *Jan. 29, 30 — Repair Workshop* — System Source, Hunt Valley, MD — Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wHIQ-T8EnZdNkUWN_f-rG2hApgCEDqwwdjn…> *Feb. 26, 27 — Repair Workshop*— InfoAge, Wall, NJ — *Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1r72zeq40D-uuTUObIuGkL1dUgWAav1uWoMO…>* *Feb. 26 — Swap Meet (Indoors)* — InfoAge, Wall, NJ — Info <https://vcfed.org/wp/vcf-swap-meet/> *Mar. 26, 27 — Repair Workshop *— InfoAge, Wall, NJ — *Signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1XjiP43FAblQ2XCygWE4F71nan_1kKwVbKRl…>* *Apr. 22, 23,24 — VCF East *— InfoAge, Wall, NJ —*Info <https://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/>* ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Repair Workshop Info for Jan 8 & 9, 2022 @ InfoAge
by Jeffrey Brace 05 Jan '22

05 Jan '22

Signup for January 2022 Repair Workshop here: January 2022 Repair Workshop Signup Sheet <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dj0GoXICOE7G9IfGaPLRfJLagEiJkj5uqTR…> Spaces are first come first serve to the CDL space. Limited space available. Overflow space in 9032-A building. Sign up to guarantee a space in your preferred area!!! *DATES*: January 8 & 9, 2022 *LOCATIONS:* InfoAge: 2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ 1) Building 9059 (CDL Hackerspace - Formerly IXR) AND 2) Building 9032-A (Old workshop area in main building) TIME: Saturday START time == 10 A.M. END time == 11PM. Sunday START time == 10 A.M. and END == 5 P.M. *SIGNUP HERE!*: Signup sheet Click HERE! <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dj0GoXICOE7G9IfGaPLRfJLagEiJkj5uqTR…> Face Masks are required for non-vaccinated people. Vaccinated people have the option to wear masks, but they are highly recommended. *COST:*- $15 per person, PER day. This money goes to InfoAge and CDL. - $25 per night for those wanting to stay overnight (Money goes to InfoAge). Please pay ME upon arrival. Cash or PayPal is acceptable as payment. Ask ahead of time if you need to use a credit card. *OVERNIGHT*: Bring your own pillow, blankets, soap etc. We provide a bed frame and an uncovered mattress. There are showers and a kitchen for your use. - You can pay via PayPal to paypal(a)vcfed.org. or to me via cash or credit card in person. *EQUIPMENT:* - VCF will provide a table and you can use any available electrical outlet. - Bring your own tools, power strips, power cords, and supplies etc. - If you need particular tools that you don't own or particular parts, please post to the list for those going. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Let everyone know what project you are working on ahead of time to inspire collaboration. *DRINKS*: You should bring your own. We have a refrigerator in CDL to keep them cold. VCF will buy some water and soft drinks for member use. *FOOD*: *Saturday afternoon*: Pizza from Attilios (Tinton Falls) *Saturday Night Dinner at 7PM?*: Options: * Ottos * Robinson Ale House * MJs * Brick House Tap and Tavern * Main Street Bar and Grill Signup here for Saturday Dinner <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1HfPqVcm8M5fX-YFXzcu8yXLmBjLAdsOk8mV…> *Sunday Morning*: Bagel order from Delicious Bagels Sign-up HERE <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LJZWBCAmhHoEPU4ImM5rG_fk5ilYA2uFje4…> *Sunday Afternoon*: Wawa GATE: Please close the gate behind you at all times. We want to discourage random strangers from wandering the campus during museum hours. PARKING: Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. QUESTIONS? Contact Jeff Brace PHONE: (7 3 2 ) 7 5 9 - 1 7 8 3 EMAIL: jeffrey AT vcfed.org Have fun everyone! ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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any large grayscale crts taking up space?
by skogkatt007＠yahoo.com 04 Jan '22

04 Jan '22

For the most part it was either for (UNIX) workstations or Macs. There had to be 1 or 2 for pcs, but that's just a guess. Anyway I want one. I'll worry about the details. I had a well used 19" Mac unit Yeats ago, and despite the wear in the phosphors, it was still sharp as a tack.

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Official Facebook Events from the VCF Facebook Account
by Christian Liendo 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

Will there be events on facebook that we can say "I'm going" and can share for VCF and the Swap Meet?

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Corey will be fixing the first Apple I
by Jeffrey Brace 03 Jan '22

03 Jan '22

News update: The Fabulous Corey Cohen will be getting Apple-1 (S/N 1) running – we hope – over the course of a multi-day event running from January 18-22. https://computerhistory.org/events/another-bite-at-the-apple/ ========================================= Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner VCF Mid-Atlantic Executive Director Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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