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Commodore term app
by Matt Reynolds 28 Mar '19

28 Mar '19

Hi, Do any of you folks out there in VCF land have the ability to write me a disk for the Commodore 64 with a terminal app, like this one? http://commodore.software/downloads/download/59-ccgms/410-ccgms-elite-v2-0 I am trying to get back into the retro comp/gaming scene, and I'm working on building a wifi "modem" from an IoT board. I'm contemplating going to the repair day, but even if I don't make it, I am down at the base frequently and can pick it up sometime soon. I will be more than happy to send you a disk. Thanks for the help. Matt

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VCF Pacific Northwest pictures
by Tony Bogan 28 Mar '19

28 Mar '19

There are a large number of pictures on the VCF Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/423874470963995/posts/2897415740276510?sfns=1 Tony Sent from my iPhone

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Person w/ the PDA/Hand-held exhibit at VCF east
by Andrew Diller 28 Mar '19

28 Mar '19

Hello - if you are on this list please contact me off list! About VCF East 2019. -andy

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Museum report
by Evan Koblentz 28 Mar '19

28 Mar '19

Interesting day. A group of 20 special needs students visited at 11am, and then we had a few random visitors throughout the day. Bill Drom. and Duane arrived yesterday and they're staying on campus through Sunday to work on the Univac. They are focusing on making the CPU and tape drives more reliable. Duane built a gadget that uses a microcontroller that lets his laptop communicate with the Univac -- USB on one side, serial on the other. They also had a homemade Univac card tester. I had my own projects to do all day, including trying new info kiosk software. We closed the day at a local Irish bar for dinner/beer.

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Subject: Re: Hello - new to list
by David K 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

I first heard of vcf at a STEM convention that was held at the Philly Convention Center a few years ago. You had a table set up with a number of old computers that the public could interact with. Since then I've gotten more into the hobby myself and want to do more with understanding and exploring vintage computers and so I thought I'd join. David K

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IMPORTANT Info for VCF Repair Workshop
by Jeffrey Brace 27 Mar '19

27 Mar '19

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 quickly to guarantee a table. DATE: March 30 & 31, 2019 LOCATION: InfoAge Building 9032A - (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/1qisU7Goz7_QQVOtuCEg8PsDfh7-adv0zNXI… > 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 when you get there so that I don't forget and then have to spend time chasing you down. 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: You provide your own. We usually order pizza, subs or go out to a dinner and everyone pays their own way. Usually, we make a decision when everyone gets hungry. 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 across from 9032 or 9010A on any blacktop area. InfoAge doesn't like us parking on the lawn anymore. QUESTIONS? Contact Evan : 646-546-9999 or evan(a)vcfed.org or myself (Jeff) : 732-759-1783 or jeffrey(a)vcfed.org Have fun everyone! -- ========================================= Jeff Brace Vice President Vintage Computer Federation

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8-Bit Goldbergs
by Andy Meyer 26 Mar '19

26 Mar '19

Has anyone else seen this episode? It hits pretty close to home :-) https://abc.go.com/shows/the-goldbergs/episode-guide/season-6/19-8-bit-gold… Andy

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Cards Against Humanity @ upcoming workshop :)
by Evan Koblentz 26 Mar '19

26 Mar '19

Someone please bring CAH this weekend (for Saturday late night). My girlfriend never played it; she wants to see what the fuss is about.

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Hello - new to list
by David K 26 Mar '19

26 Mar '19

My name is David K and I am more a fan of vintage computers than any sort of expert. I am in the health care field and currently teach at a college in Reading PA. I've been reading the daily digest for awhile and realize I am in over my head and have very little to offer to the group. I get excited if I can open an Apple disk drive, clean off the head, and get it back together. Many of the topics discussed I have no familiarity with (ex. Unix). But I love vintage computer and have more than a dozen in my basement. I grew up with the Apple IIe - still my favorite - and have other popular machines like the Atari 800XL, Vic 20, TI-99/4A, Apple IIgs, etc. I would love to know more about these machines including how to make repairs (I have an Apple IIc plus that has a stuck internal disk drive, a Mac that will only boot to the image of the disk with a question mark, a Commodore 64 with no sound) but lack the skills and typically do not feel confident doing work based on videos or pages I see online. I live about 2 hours from the museum but it sounds awesome and I will make a pilgrimage there in the near future. If there is anyone in the southeast part of PA (Berks, Lancaster counties, etc.) who is interested in connecting feel free to email me. I am excited to be part of the group.

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Staging Consignment Items
by Jason Perkins 25 Mar '19

25 Mar '19

Let's say you had a large number of items you were planning on putting in the consignment sale. Let's also say you were worried about car space on the weekend of the event. Would it be possible to bring some items up to the workshop this weekend, and leave them at the facility? Thanks! -- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085

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