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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Ken Thompson video
by Alexander Pierson 10 Nov '20

10 Nov '20

>Bad idea. The exhibitors would have to worry about the public pawing at their systems unsupervised. Forgive me, but don't VCF West and Midwest both do this exact thing, and have for many years? People developed a buddy system of maintaining watch over their friend's exhibits during panels, and you can watch the ebb and flow of the crowd based on whichever presentation is currently happening. -Alexander 'Z' Pierson On Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 01:42:37 PM EST, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: >> At least now we know in the future to allow exhibits to open WHILE the keynote is still going on Bad idea. The exhibitors would have to worry about the public pawing at their systems unsupervised. That's why I kept a schedule of the keynote and THEN the exhibits, so the exhibitors were free to attend the keynote without fear.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Fwd: AppleIIGS
by Herb Johnson 10 Nov '20

10 Nov '20

> My problem is my printer. My > printer will print up to a page and then hang up. > .... could take a look at the ImageWriter > I live in Phoenix Arizona Jeff, my answer is so specific to this person, I'll send those details to you and you can send it to that person. The problem seems to be one common to IW II printers: the head stalls and jams to the left. I'm not aware of a fix. In the end, my advice is: buy another, working IW II that is available local to Arizona so you can save shipping. Or of course, pick up. It costs more to ship these puppies than their sale price on that auction Web site. I also advise: save the old printer. They may need the print head or other parts, for repairs owners are likely able to do. Regards, Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey in the USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preserve, recover, restore 1970's computing email: hjohnson AT retrotechnology DOT com or try later herbjohnson AT comcast DOT net

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Fwd: AppleIIGS
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Nov '20

10 Nov '20

Someone is looking for help with AppleWorks on an Apple IIGS. Does anyone have any contacts in that area? Here is her problem: I have a vintage Apple IIGS computer that I still like to use. I find the Apple Works program very user-friendly. My problem is my printer. My printer will print up to a page and then hang up. I like using the Apple works programs because I can design very simple pages that I need to keep track of my books, authors, etc., and when I have read them. I find no programs or current Apple apps that would do that. I also customize it for use for my travel history, genealogical information, and various collections. Before I retired, it was great for keeping my students’ grades. No one can hack into it, and I could keep my passwords list and finance information safe. I have a lot of lists of things, and would like to be able to print them. I live in Phoenix Arizona. I was wondering if you have any kind of a list of professionals or hobbyists who could take a look at the ImageWriter and hopefully correct what is wrong. I understand there is someone in Denver, but that is a little far go for me. Anywhere in Arizona or Southern California would be OK for me. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org cell: 732-759-1783

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Festivus is still on Dec. 12 & 13
by Jeffrey Brace 10 Nov '20

10 Nov '20

We have some ideas on how to have a safer inside eating area with a enhanced ventilation. 5 rooms in 3 buildings to spread out Here are planned events: Festivus Swap Meet (Women's Bunkroom) Repair Workshop (2 locations) Game Room (across from cafeteria) Outdoor grilling (outside cafeteria) Eating area (unfurnished space outside of cafeteria) The date scheduled for Festivus is December 12 & 13. Signup is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1lkvcwSpdy_c67MJQTiUEDspim2PrcIjM1Of… Cost is $10 per person per day. Signup for a food or drink item that you will bring. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org cell: 732-759-1783

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Looking for Dragonball (MC68EZ328) tools
by Richard Cini 09 Nov '20

09 Nov '20

All – Does anyone know of an archive of old Motorola tools for this platform? The EZ328 was used in the Palm Pilot, but I wouldn’t mind playing with a development board if one existed. I have Pilot development tools (and an old Pilot), but I’m looking to go to the hardware. I’m also looking for the old tools to get the chip into bootstrap mode (I’ve seen mention of an SRecord to bootstrap coverter called STOB.EXE, but I can’t find it.). Thanks! Rich -- Rich Cini http://www.classiccmp.org/cini http://www.classiccmp.org/altair32

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] System Source workshop items for sale/free
by Mike Loewen 09 Nov '20

09 Nov '20

Both items have been claimed! Stay tuned for more goodies. On Sun, Nov 8, 2020 at 8:19 PM Mike Loewen via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > I have a Commodore 1902A monitor in good working condition, but > missing the > cover for the front controls: $75 > > I also have a Hazeltine Esprit III terminal in good working condition, > but > NO KEYBOARD: free to good home > > I'll be at the workshop on Saturday. > > > Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us > Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/ >

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System Source workshop items for sale/free
by Mike Loewen 09 Nov '20

09 Nov '20

I have a Commodore 1902A monitor in good working condition, but missing the cover for the front controls: $75 I also have a Hazeltine Esprit III terminal in good working condition, but NO KEYBOARD: free to good home I'll be at the workshop on Saturday. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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Nov 14 & 15 Repair Workshop at System Source
by Jeffrey Brace 09 Nov '20

09 Nov '20

The Vintage Computer Federation and the System Source Computer Museum are hosting a vintage computer workshop on Saturday November 14th and Sunday November 15th 2020 at: System Source Computer Museum 338 Clubhouse Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21031 Plenty of free parking, short walk from Baltimore’s light rail (Gilroy Road Stop) We will open at 9:00 AM on Saturday November 14th, 2020 and will lock up by 7:30 PM. We will go to dinner afterwards. If you are interested in dinner, then please indicate on the signup form. We will open at 9:00 AM on Sunday November 15th and lock up at 5:00 PM Accommodations: Try https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g41196-Hunt_Valley_Maryland-Hotels.html 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 sign up. We will feature tours of the museum throughout both days and several mini- workshops: - Retrobright workshop (bring your yellowed plastics) - Pre-industrial computing class - Learn to use a slide rule, and various types of Abaci - Hot Metal Typesetting (3500 lb word processor) If you need a machine to work on, please let me know. We have lots of computers awaiting restoration! Let others know what you are working on. If you have unusual needs, (220 Volts, fork lift, etc please email Bob Roswell at museum(a)syssrc.com Bob Roswell broswell(a)syssrc.com https://museum.syssrc.com 410-771-5544 x 4336 Sign up for the repair workshop is here: < https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Z72yC72x5PmN4jb0Aw8uK3x0sQwMAk-0Opu… > -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Swap meet was successful!
by Jeffrey Brace 08 Nov '20

08 Nov '20

We had 20 vendors and dozens of buyers. The weather was great. Logistics worked well. Everyone seemed happy. VCF raised a decent amount of money for warehouse renovations. It seemed like vendors sold enough to be profitable and get some good stuff from other vendors. I got a lot of great constructive criticism about the event which was most welcome. I took notes on how to improve for next time. This was the first time VCF did a swap meet and we did a decent job. Any other feedback on improving for next time would be great. Either replying here or privately. We are hoping to do one or two swap meets per year. I want to thank all the vendors who came. I want to thank all the volunteers who helped with setup, especially Bill Inderreiden who made and put up and took down all the roadside signs. Thanks to Tony, Adam, Dean for getting all the VCF warehouse stuff for sale and taking back at the end. Chris Fala for help in breakdown. And to Corey and his son for helping at the main desk. Onto the next event! -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member Vintage Computer Festival East Show-runner Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org cell: 732-759-1783

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ITEMS wanted / looking for @swaP
by Bill Degnan 06 Nov '20

06 Nov '20

I am looking for a working Mac II, or Mac II[n] from 1987-90, and display, mouse, etc. Just not an SE-type Mac. I am also looking for another SGI display. Feel free to contact me privately. I will be there all day tomorrow. Trade or $$ I wasn't planning to get a table, but I am open to requests, should anyone be looking for something specific to buy or trade, I have a lot of spare inventory from 1977-1997. Bill Degnan

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