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

10 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 09 Nov '25

09 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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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 08 Nov '25

08 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 08 Nov '25

08 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 08 Nov '25

08 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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