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Epson QX-10 available in Long Island
by Evan Koblentz 01 Mar '18

01 Mar '18

Got a query through Facebook that a QX-10 is available in Long Island. That's all I know. Email a guy named Ronald: rdyke(a)optonline.net

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AS400 display station (att: Dave McGuire)
by Bill Degnan 01 Mar '18

01 Mar '18

Dave (or anyone with an AS400) Got this message through my site(below); the person has an AS400 display station for sale ( IO 2677D ). I don't know this person. I called and left a message to advise possible interest and to stand by. By coincidence I am heading up to the LSSM this weekend (business in Pittsburgh), I could thus deliver this weekend if you want to make a deal with this guy for it and he is willing to drop off at my house or meet me in Newark at a convenient spot along my travels. If Dave does not want I still get and hold it, but the person who wants it will have to contact the seller and pick it up from me. Dave - I leave noon tomorrow so I'd need it in my hands by then if you want it delivered, so call him directly, etc. Any inquiries, please contact me through my web site. Bill Degnan -------- Original Message -------- > From: ---- > Sent: Thursday, March 1, 2018 12:50 PM > To: ---- > Subject: VintageComputer.net Inquiry > > VintageComputer.net Inquiry Contact Information Name: John Shank > Email: jshank48-at-hotmail.com Phone: 3oh24481175 ------------------------- Comments: > To whom it may concern, > I recently found a older display station, made by a company called IO, still in the box, with all Packaging, I only opened it to see if the Box had been resealed or if it actually was new. Turns out it's brand new, I did some digging online to try to find a model number and I believe what I have is the IO 2677D. I know absolutely nothing about it, I was hoping you might be able to shed some weight. If you would be interested in purchasing it I live about 10 minutes from Landenberg. Thanks for your time > -skip shank > 3oh2-448-1175 > jshank48 -at- hotmail.com VintageComputer.net ---------------------------------------------------------------

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Saturday workshop weather
by Evan Koblentz 01 Mar '18

01 Mar '18

There might be strong winds and rain: http://www.nj.com/weather/index.ssf/2018/02/nj_weather_march_coastal_storm_… But at least it won't snow here.

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Can someone donate an SSD?
by Evan Koblentz 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

Everyone, Martin is bringing us a server for the under-construction museum intranet (see specs below). I want to replace its HDD with an SSD. That way it'll be faster and quieter. Can somebody who is attending the workshop this Saturday contribute one, please? Please * do * reply on-list to avoid redundancy. Thanks! -Evan -------- Forwarded Message -------- Evan, Here's what I have: Supermicro SuperServer Atom / SYS-5015A-EHF-D525 - it's the same unit i used for the CDL / IXR firewall and the Diana site firewall. Blowing the crud out of it (dusty) Cut & paste from the website: Intel® Atom™ D525 (DMI) Up to 4GB single channel unbuffered, non-ECC DDR3 800/667MHz SO-DIMM memory 2x Intel 82574L Gigabit LAN 1 PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x16 slot) Onboard Matrox G200eW video, 1x 3.5-Inch or Up to 2x 2.5-Inch Internal Drives, 200W power supply.

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Selling my Atari VCS (light-sixer)
by Evan Koblentz 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

No longer need my VCS. I rarely ever play it, but if I get the itch there are plenty at the museum. I know these are common as dirt. Not sure what it's worth ... light sixer, works fine, average cosmetic condition, bunch of common games (only uncommon game is Spy Hunter), cartridge box holder thingamajig, the usual joysticks/paddles. Please send me a private email if you're interested. ________________________________ Evan Koblentz, executive director Vintage Computer Federation a 501(c)(3) educational non-profit evan(a)vcfed.org (646) 546-9999 www.vcfed.org facebook.com/vcfederation twitter.com/vcfederation instagram.com/vcfederation

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Xerox 820-II for sale, Philly area
by Mike Loewen 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

This is NOT my system, but would make a good addition to someone's collection: http://www.vcfed.org/forum/showthread.php?62350-FS-Xerox-820-II-16-8-Comput… Appears to have a working hard drive, and also has the 8086 upgrade board. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Moving and the new place is smaller, so paring down my collection... This one is first, the 3B2 is next! XEROX 820-II COMPUTER - w/ Expansion Box (8"HD / 8" FD), Software, and More Click image for larger version. Name: 20180227_205338.jpg Views: 13 Size: 96.8 KB ID: 44027 Just fired it up and it works. Booted CP/M 80 form the HD... It has the 16 bit "upgrade" (8086) and comes with MS-DOS 2 and CP/M-86 on 8" FD (untested). This sucka is HEAVY so probably needs to be picked up - local to Philadelphia, PA (Delaware County Suburbs) Posting here and one other site; wanted to give y'all first crack. MAKE OFFER via P/M.

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Urgent -- workshop, etc.
by Evan Koblentz 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

Guys, Jeff B. is taking leave from our group until the end of March so he can focus on a personal matter. He has our full support. (Don't worry, it is not health-related.) Please do NOT bug him with anything related to vintage computing. That includes all of his responsibilities with the group -- workshops, docenting, etc. -- contact me instead. He'll re-join us in April for the pleasures of VCF East XIII. Thanks, Evan

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Micros available to good homes
by Evan Koblentz 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

See below. Contact him directly off-list. He lives in Perkasie PA. -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: More donations for VCF Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 07:45:26 -0500 From: Alfred Poor <apoor(a)verizon.net> To: evan(a)vcfed.org Evan, our home of 30+ years is under contract, and I’m clearing out my office. I’ve got a lot of items that might be of interest to VCF, including a Kaypro II, a Compaq, a TRS-80 Model 100, IBM XT, IBM AT, and Dell 310. I’ve also selected some of my favorite reference books which could be helpful in keeping these things running, including the three-volume technical manuals for the IBM AT. I also have copies of Windows ME, Windows 2000, and other operating systems.

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Needed for museum: locker with shelves
by Evan Koblentz 27 Feb '18

27 Feb '18

We have a locker in the museum workshop. Standard 6 ft. tall, ugly, closes with a padlock. It's about a foot wide. It fits nicely into our available space, but it is relatively useless because it only has one shelf up top and there's no easy way to add more shelves I want to get rid of it and replace it with a similar unit (black or gray) but the kind that has several shelves from top to bottom. Anybody have one? Or can someone look online and find us one cheap that's within a reasonable drive for us to go get?

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eBay Damage
by Chris Fala 26 Feb '18

26 Feb '18

I have WAY too many horribly sad stories about shipping damage. I have tried to suggest to sellers to pack carefully. Sometimes they do OK, sometimes they fail miserably, and sometimes they get angry and offended that I dare tell them how to do anything. I wish there was a fool-proof solution (other than local pickup which isn't always an option). On Feb 24, 2018, at 1:49 PM, John Heritage via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: And I need to vent a little further. This was in good shape before the seller didn't pack it properly :(. Anyway, thanks for listening fellow retro enthusiasts :) John On Sat, Feb 24, 2018 at 1:46 PM, John Heritage <john.heritage(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Folks, > > I'm still on the lookout for an Atari 810 drive to match my Atari 800 > computers. There are two types -- one with a 'barn door' that opens up, > and another with the middle flip lid. I want the middle flip lid type. > > I just ordered one on Ebay and of course the guy packaged it horribly, so > the case became heavily damaged so now I have deal with returning it. :(. > > Anyway, It doesn't have to work perfectly I just something for > nostalgia/collection sake. > > I have cash and 1050 drives to trade if appropriate. > > Thank you! > John >

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