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OR / free JetDirect card
by Martin Flynn 25 Dec '21

25 Dec '21

Was refurbing an HP 4200DN, it came in with the J3111A combo card (AppleTalk, thinnet, and Ethernet) Can anyone make use of it? Will bring it to CDL and leave it in the top of the red toolbox in the Makerspace Martin

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Help me remember my first modem (Neil Cherry)
by Jeffrey Brace 25 Dec '21

25 Dec '21

On Sat, Dec 25, 2021 at 1:09 PM Jeffrey Golas via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > One of these? If you meant to attach a picture, then it doesn't work with our discussion list (mailman isn't able to handle it). > > > Jeff > > >

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Re: Help me remember my first modem (Neil Cherry)
by Jeffrey Golas 25 Dec '21

25 Dec '21

One of these? Jeff

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Help me remember my first modem
by John Heritage 24 Dec '21

24 Dec '21

I'm trying to find a picture of my first modem online, and can't seem to find one.. I remember my first modem (I was ~ 7 years old or ~ 1983-1984 when we first got it, but had it for years later) being a 300 baud "Bell" modem. I *believe* it had an acoustic coupler, but it *might but I do not remember needing to use it to initiate connections to BBSes at the time. I'm not sure if there were hybrid modems where they still had an acoustic coupler, but also supported auto dial of some kind. My memory also tells me it was a black modem, rectangular (metal?) exterior. I think the modem might have said "Bell Labs" rather than just Bell on the front. I'm also 95% sure that the modem .. disappeared .. from Bell thanks to a family member who worked there/at AT&T (and also was an Atari 800 owner like us). We attached this modem (and later modems) to an Atari 850 interface, so it had a standard serial interface. Lastly, I'm certain it was *not* a Bell 103 modem - which would have been positively ancient by the early 80s, but some other design from Bell. Or at least not an original appearance one.. I know 100% for sure my *next *modem was an Avatex 1200 baud modem - which is really easy to find a pic of: https://atariage.com/forums/calendar/event/87-basement-bbs-upgrades-modem-a…. This became the modem for our first BBS in 1986. Anyway, any ideas what modem / model this might have been? Total shot in the dark, especially as my memory may be wrong here, but I figured this is the group to ask.. Thanks! John

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Bell Labs, Murray Hill: New exhibit opening March 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 23 Dec '21

23 Dec '21

Just informed from my contact at the former Bell Labs of a new exhibit coming: https://morvenmuseum.squarespace.com/ma-bell ========================================= 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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VCFED.org will be intermittent tomorrow 12/24
by rar 23 Dec '21

23 Dec '21

I will be migrating the forums from Vbulletin to Xenforo, Patching the server, Wordpress, installing new certificates, etc. Please be patient! Office is closed, so I will start early. Bob Roswell broswell(a)syssrc.com 410-771-5544 ext 4336 Computer Museum Highlights -----Original Message----- From: vcf-midatlantic On Behalf Of vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2021 7:00 AM To: vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org Subject: [EXTERNAL] vcf-midatlantic Digest, Vol 43, Issue 23 Send vcf-midatlantic mailing list submissions to vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit https://lists.vcfed.org/mailman/listinfo/vcf-midatlantic or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vcfed.org You can reach the person managing the list at vcf-midatlantic-owner(a)lists.vcfed.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of vcf-midatlantic digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Slightly OT: CDL Membership (Martin Flynn) 2. Re: Slightly OT: CDL Membership (Jonathan Chapman) 3. OT: Silverball Arcade Discounted Cards (Jeffrey Brace) 4. VCF Forum changing to Xenforo (Jeffrey Brace) 5. Bil Herd?s VCF East 2021 Video (Jeffrey Brace) 6. Re: Bil Herd?s VCF East 2021 Video (Chris Fala) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 07:31:24 -0500 From: Martin Flynn <maflynn(a)theflynn.org> To: vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Slightly OT: CDL Membership Message-ID: <35bff312-6fde-4478-49b9-097762e08ba1(a)theflynn.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed Quick update on? CDL:?? As we emerge from Covid mode, CDL will again begin accepting makerspace memberships in 2022.?? The annual fee is $225.00, with monthly being slightly higher To answer two questions that were recently asked: 1. How does the above membership impact VCF and the computer repair workshops??? Zero Impact.? The workshop fee addressed both the InfoAge user fee and a small stipend for CDL. 2. Why does CDL charge a stipend??? Tools, small wares, and consumables. Questions? - Email me to keep the list clutter down. Martin ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 13:20:04 +0000 From: Jonathan Chapman <lists(a)glitchwrks.com> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Slightly OT: CDL Membership Message-ID: <Ev_fiyRUmpBjm1H_hbeSPPN2wLYQFzppv-ek5Ww4lgAbozqeCwn5-6pvKjZfE8wvjAkG4nOLU11Eh0SyDfdfGfbP9SX_tagkSRCrkpQJ4ZY=(a)glitchwrks.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > The annual fee is $225.00, with monthly being slightly higher Wow, super reasonable for the excellent selection of equipment you guys have! Thanks, Jonathan ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:41:27 -0500 From: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: Silverball Arcade Discounted Cards Message-ID: <CALWfZA+Gi9a_s93oZJVuCOy3OrmUY3d7ERTi_mHvwCBG_nW6BA(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Silverball arcade has a sale with 50% off. I?m planning and on going Saturday during the January repair workshop. https://www.silverballmuseum.com/asbury-park/ -- ========================================= 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 ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 09:58:27 -0500 From: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Forum changing to Xenforo Message-ID: <CALWfZAKrgnS_uFL4iC8+hcm-2=u8mv5gsh2BeowdDte=0+L0JQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" After much consideration, discussion and planning VCF is moving from vBulletin to Xenforo Forum software on December 24. Here are the details: https://www.vcfed.org/forum/forum/administrative/announcements/1235263-the-… -- ========================================= 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 ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 14:12:35 -0500 From: Jeffrey Brace <jeffrey(a)vcfed.org> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Bil Herd?s VCF East 2021 Video Message-ID: <CALWfZAKU8aBUH_w4ucs96hPJSkx15yCRUk5DHXExZuz5E1jTpQ(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Wow! It?s up to 15K views!-- ========================================= 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 ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2021 17:43:47 -0500 From: Chris Fala <chrisjpf33(a)gmail.com> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Bil Herd?s VCF East 2021 Video Message-ID: <CAJCHokg8k-958_xOkiaJC-c-oM9tDQO=XEh+f6pRdyYf5fnEyg(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" I think several Facebook groups have shared this. Not sure if that is the only reason, but it seems to be getting around. Way to go BIL! On Wed, Dec 22, 2021 at 2:12 PM Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Wow! It?s up to 15K views!-- > ========================================= > 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 > End of vcf-midatlantic Digest, Vol 43, Issue 23 ***********************************************

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Bil Herd’s VCF East 2021 Video
by Jeffrey Brace 23 Dec '21

23 Dec '21

Wow! It’s up to 15K views!-- ========================================= 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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VCF Forum changing to Xenforo
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Dec '21

22 Dec '21

After much consideration, discussion and planning VCF is moving from vBulletin to Xenforo Forum software on December 24. Here are the details: https://www.vcfed.org/forum/forum/administrative/announcements/1235263-the-… -- ========================================= 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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OT: Silverball Arcade Discounted Cards
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Dec '21

22 Dec '21

Silverball arcade has a sale with 50% off. I’m planning and on going Saturday during the January repair workshop. https://www.silverballmuseum.com/asbury-park/ -- ========================================= 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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Slightly OT: CDL Membership
by Martin Flynn 22 Dec '21

22 Dec '21

Quick update on CDL: As we emerge from Covid mode, CDL will again begin accepting makerspace memberships in 2022. The annual fee is $225.00, with monthly being slightly higher To answer two questions that were recently asked: 1. How does the above membership impact VCF and the computer repair workshops? Zero Impact. The workshop fee addressed both the InfoAge user fee and a small stipend for CDL. 2. Why does CDL charge a stipend? Tools, small wares, and consumables. Questions? - Email me to keep the list clutter down. Martin

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