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Update on the Xerox 8010 (Star)
by Adam Michlin 28 Jan '20

28 Jan '20

David Geisswein was so kind to take a look at one of our Xerox 8010 (Star) machines at the recent workshop. It turns on... counts to 10 on the LEDs, and then does nothing else. But, as you know, that's a huge first step. The Star is now in the musuem and is slated for further repair as soon as possible. Hands on use will happen! But we have a mystery: https://www.instagram.com/p/B72OuuBn4D2/ Our donor provided two Xerox 8010s (Stars, if you prefer) and one Xerox 6085 (aka Daybreak) and only one mouse. Neither machine seems to have a port that matches the connector the pictured mouse. Maybe we're missing a piece, though? You shouldn't need an Instagram account to view the pictures, but let me know if that is causing problems and I can upload them elsewhere. Best wishes, -Adam <https://www.instagram.com/p/B72OuuBn4D2/>

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VCF's entry in the /r/retrobattlestations "Not x86" contest
by Adam Michlin 27 Jan '20

27 Jan '20

Did someone say Not x86 Week contest? We thought we'd put in a last minute entry and you should be able to upvote until midnight (1/26/2020). https://www.reddit.com/r/retrobattlestations/comments/euduzy/univac_1219b_m…

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Sunday Breakfast OB Diner 9AM
by Jeffrey Brace 26 Jan '20

26 Jan '20

We will be meeting at the OB Diner at 9AM. Address is: 1519 Richmond Avenue Point Pleasant, NJ -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Not x86 Week on /r/retrobattlestations
by Adam Michlin 25 Jan '20

25 Jan '20

Hey Everyone, Check out Not x86 Week on: https://www.reddit.com/r/retrobattlestations/ for some cool pictures Submissions are being accepted until January 26th. I'm thinking we have a competition for the coolest non x86 gear we can take pictures of at the workshop this weekend. Xerox 8010 (Star)? ATT Unix 3b1? Just some of things you'll get to see (and maybe even use!) Then again, the Univac really is the ultimate retro battlestation in more ways than one. -Adam

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Repair Workshop Info 1/25 & 1/26
by Jeffrey Brace 25 Jan '20

25 Jan '20

There are only 5 more tables left, so it's first come first serve at this point. Please e-mail me when you sign up so that I can make sure that there is space. As a reminder the workshop is $10 *per* person, *per* day. Sorry this is InfoAge's rule and not our decision. So that means for two days it is $20. Sign up to guarantee a table. DATE: January 25 & 26, 2020 LOCATION: InfoAge Building 9059 (CDL Hackerspace - Formerly IXR) - (2201 Marconi Road, Wall Township, NJ) TIME: Start about 10 A.M. on Saturday and ends whenever we go to sleep. End about 5 P.M. on Sunday. (Starts around 10 A.M. Sunday morning) SIGNUP: < https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LmYNLLK6CEOLCeOQCClhe1J20gpmVlyzmSs… > COST: - $10 per person, PER day. This is required by InfoAge for us to pay for renting the space. - $25 for those wanting to stay overnight (Money goes to InfoAge). Please pay ME (Jeff Brace) when you get there so that I don't forget. Credit cards accepted. I will be using VCF's PayPal Here tablet with bluetooth credit card machine. 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 know or particular parts, please post to the list for those going. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Please bring an extra one or two power cords as these are often forgotten by people. DRINKS: You should bring your own. I would recommend bringing a cooler of some type. FOOD: Bring your own, but we will usually order pizza or go out to eat for dinner. If the weather is nice, then we might cook burgers out back. GATE: During the hours from 1 pm to 5 pm close the front gate behind you. We want museum visitors to go to the front lobby and not wander through the middle of the campus. Outside of those times, you can feel free to leave the gate open. PARKING: Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. InfoAge doesn't like us parking on the lawn anymore. QUESTIONS? Contact Jeff: 732-759-1783 jeffrey(a)vcfed.org Have fun everyone! -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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VCFEast Friday Class Instructor Sign up
by Andrew Diller 25 Jan '20

25 Jan '20

Form is here: https://docs.google.com/a/vcfed.org/forms/d/1clKr2-PIXC7SKuRRImfLpWTYKRaVKt… <https://docs.google.com/a/vcfed.org/forms/d/1clKr2-PIXC7SKuRRImfLpWTYKRaVKt…> To sign up to teach a class. We have a few slots open so send this in soon if you have a class to share! -andy

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] List of 2020 exhibits
by Mike Loewen 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

On Fri, 24 Jan 2020, Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic wrote: >> I?ll post it here > Free advice: I always posted it on the event site ASAP as exhibitors sign > up. This way, potential attendees or participants see that the event will be > active. If you wait too long to post the exhibits (and classes, etc.), then > people will judge the quality of the event based on the detail-less website > and decide not to attend or spread misinformation. I agree with Evan. I'd like to see the exhibitors list updated on the site, as new people sign up. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] List of 2020 exhibits
by Dean Notarnicola 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

I’ll post it here On Fri, Jan 24, 2020 at 11:23 AM Peter Fletcher via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Is there a current list of registered VCF EAST 2020 exhibits available? > I’ve had a couple of people ask me what to expect if they decide to attend > and I gave them some examples from previous years but if there is an > updated list that might be helpful. > > Thanks, > > Pete > >

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List of 2020 exhibits
by Peter Fletcher 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

Is there a current list of registered VCF EAST 2020 exhibits available? I’ve had a couple of people ask me what to expect if they decide to attend and I gave them some examples from previous years but if there is an updated list that might be helpful. Thanks, Pete

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VCF East Swag
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Jan '20

24 Jan '20

We are looking for ideas and suggestions for swag that people will like and buy at VCF East. We already will be selling t-shirts & polos. Likely we will have mugs, baseball caps, mousepads. Does anyone have any great ideas? Feel free to post here or email me separately. -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President & Board Member, VCF East Showrunner Vintage Computer Federation http://www.vcfed.org/ jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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