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OT: time to downsize
by Bob Shuster 25 Jan '22

25 Jan '22

Well, folks, I’ve gotten to the age where I need to seriously downsize my hobbies and collections, not wanting to leave it to my children to have to deal with in later years. (I had to do that recently for a relative.) On the electronics side, I’ve decided to concentrate on my vintage video game systems - and therefore sell off most of my vintage computer stuff. My collection includes mostly 8-bit stuff: TRS-80 Models I, IV, M100, etc. - Atari 400, 800, Stacy, Portfolio, ST, etc. - C64/VIC20 - T/S1000 (including an unbuilt kit), Apple II, II+, IIe, IIe Platinum, IIgs - Wang WLTC - Mattel Aquarius - TI-99/4A - many others that I still have to dig out - plus lots of peripherals, disks, manuals, etc. Also have some newer Macs starting with a Mac Plus in an Apple carrying bag. I’m starting with you guys before trying to list elsewhere, although I may hit some of the dedicated FaceBorg pages (such as for Aquarius and Apple II.) I may be willing to ship some of the software, but in general anything else will need to be picked up here (near the Fort Washington exit of the PA Turnpike) or nearby, and cash or PayPal for payment. I may also consider trades for some of the video game stuff I’m looking for. So - I’m not sure how to start with this. Does the group have a For Sale page where I can post photos, etc.? I’ll need to dig out each of the systems (carefully stored in my heated/cooled workshop) and test and figure out prices, but I will definitely entertain offers. For specific inquiries please email me, but for discussion of how to go about reducing my collection [and assuming the admins agree that it’s on-topic] that can be on-list. It pains me to do this, but the clutter is getting out of hand, and I haven’t touched most of these in years. It’s time for someone else to enjoy. Bob Shuster

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Commodore Computer Museum in New Zealand
by Christian Liendo 25 Jan '22

25 Jan '22

Disclaimer: I'm not posting this to ask anyone to donate. In fact I don't know what to think of it. I couldn't find anything else other than this KickStarter that discusses it. I am just sharing it because it is interesting and we have a lot of Commodore enthusiasts here. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/commodoremuseum/commodore-computer-mus…

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This 22-Year-Old Builds Chips in His Parents’ Garage
by Christian Liendo 23 Jan '22

23 Jan '22

I believe this is relevant to this group This 22-Year-Old Builds Chips in His Parents’ Garage Sam Zeloof combines 1970s-era machines with homemade designs. His creations show what’s possible for small-scale silicon tinkerers. https://www.wired.com/story/22-year-old-builds-chips-parents-garage/

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Braving the 20 degree weather for great internet
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Jan '22

22 Jan '22

Doug Crawford, myself, Joe Gilberti, Ken G from VCF and Martin and Neil from CDL all met earlier today at InfoAge. We installed the fiber between CDL (9059) and Building 9032. We also deployed a started a setup for a new IT rack in the 9032. And the brackets for Wi Fi access points in 9032. So when we are done that room will have fantastic wi-fi! The wi-fi in that room has always been terrible, but now that we are halfway done working on getting it done. We will wrap it up at a future work day. Internet and wi-fi has always been sketchy at InfoAge, but slowly, but surely it is becoming fantastic with the transition from cable to fiber. Thanks to Martin and all the other volunteers who have been working on this project for months! ========================================= 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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Bell Labs Org Chart
by Christian Liendo 22 Jan '22

22 Jan '22

I had to share this. I'm curious what precision graphics is. https://neil.computer/notes/bell-labs-org-chart/

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Slightly OT, but workshop relevant!
by Martin Flynn 22 Jan '22

22 Jan '22

Three of the first four new benches are assembled! Will setting up the soldering re-work station (Hakko SMD-BGA hot air rework station, Hakko FM-205 De-soldering & Soldering Station, and PanaVise 333 board holders) on a dedicated bench http://compdecon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/first_bench.jpg http://compdecon.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/bench_drawing.jpg Martin

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Repair Workshop @ System Source - Jan 29 & 30, 2022
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Jan '22

22 Jan '22

Reminding everyone to sign up for the repair workshop at System Source which next weekend 1/29 & 1/30. I'm going and hope that I will see you there! Signup here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wHIQ-T8EnZdNkUWN_f-rG2hApgCEDqwwdjn… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__docs.google.com_spread…> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/338%0D%0A+Clubhouse+Road,+%0D%0A+Hunt%0D…> The Vintage Computer Federation and the System Source Computer Museum are hosting a vintage computer workshop on Saturday January 29th and Sunday January 30th 2022 at: System Source Computer Museum 338 Clubhouse Road, <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.google.com_maps_se…> Hunt Valley, MD <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.google.com_maps_se…> 21031 <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.google.com_maps_se…> Plenty of free parking, short walk from Baltimore’s light rail (Gilroy Road Stop) ON SATURDAY we will open at 9:00 AM and will lock up by 7:30 PM. ON SUNDAY: We will open at 9:00 AM and lock up at 5:00 PM *Accommodations:* Try https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g41196-Hunt_Valley_Maryland-Hotels.html <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.tripadvisor.com_Ho…> Feel free to talk with others about sharing a room. Food: There are plenty of restaurants within a short drive. We will have a catered Indian buffet on Saturday at cost ($12.00?) and catered Barbecue ($12.00?) on Sunday for those who are interested. We will feature tours of the museum throughout both days and several mini-workshops: · Retrobright workshop (bring your yellowed plastics) · Lots of New vintage computers from the DigiBarn Collection · Hot Metal Typesetting (3500 lb word processor) ========================================= 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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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OpenVMS 6.2 DNS Support
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 22 Jan '22

22 Jan '22

Christian Liendo via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> writes: > >I'm sorry to send a message to the VCF Group. >When I send it to VAXman(a)tmesis.org, I get a bounce back. One of googles servers must be on a RBL again. That's be the only reason that the server at .org would have rejected the message. >I was told there is no "$ TCPIP SHOW VERSION" as this is UCX. > >UCX> show version > > DEC TCP/IP Services for OpenVMS AXP Version V4.0 - ECO Level 1 on a >"AlphaStation 200 4/233" running OpenVMS V6.2-1H3 > >UCX> show interface > Packets Interface IP_Addr Network mask Receive >Send MTU WE0 xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 255.255.254.0 87417308 >84098223 1500 LO0 127.0.0.1 255.0.0.0 >1 1 65535 UCX> Here is a URL for the TCPIP service V6.2 (UCX) http://odl.sysworks.biz/disk$axpdocsep022/network/tcpip42/cmd_ref/6527pro_c… You should find all you need.

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Wanted: Casing for Apple Profile II
by Joseph Giliberti 22 Jan '22

22 Jan '22

Greetings! One of my regular systems in a nicely decked- out Apple //e system, including a working Profile II hard drive. However, an unfortunate fall practically shattered the plastic shell. Might anyone have a dead drive or perhaps just a case which they could spare? Thanks! Joe Giliberti

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Omnitec Accoustic Coupler Manual?
by Jeff G 21 Jan '22

21 Jan '22

Hey all! I have an Omnitec 701 acoustic coupler, with both an RS-232 and TTY jack on the back. Would anyone happen to have any manuals or schematics for this? As far as I can tell its not working, but it may be that I need to get a handshake tone specific to a 300 baud modem to get it to do something. I'd also like to see how it hooks up to a TTY! Thanks, Jeff

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