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Semi-OT: Meltdown-Spectre Confusion..
by Joseph Oprysko 14 Jan '18

14 Jan '18

It’s been said that the Meltdown/Spectre flaws affect CPU’s as far back as 1995. Which in some opinions possibly could put some of the affected processors into the ‘vintage’ range. But I’ve yet to see a comprehensive list of all processors affected. Intel released a list, but that only goes back to around 2011 or so with the branding change to “Core” and others released in the time since. I’m curious about exactly what CPU devices, regardless of manufacturer, other than those listed, that are also affected. So including ARM processors, AMD, PowerPC?, G3/4/5? that may vulnerable to those flaws. And where they got the 1995 date from, because there’s a fair number of disused processors in that timeframe as well. Anyone have any insights on this? -- Normal Person: Hey, it seems that you know a lot. Geek: To be honest, it's due to all the surfing I do. Normal Person: So you go surfing? Normal Person: But I don't think that has anything to do with knowing a lot... Geek: I think that's wrong on a fundamental level. Normal Person: Huh? Huh? What?

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Can Anyone Bring a CF-to-IDE Adapter This Morning?
by J. Alexander Jacocks 14 Jan '18

14 Jan '18

I brought one, but it seems to be broken. Thanks! - Alex

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Anyone with a QIC drive or original LaserDisc player coming to Festivus?
by Jason Perkins 14 Jan '18

14 Jan '18

The planets aligned, and it looks like I'll be able to make it to Festivus this year :D I have a QIC tape that has the OS for the TI MicroExplorer LISP card I got a few years back... and no way to read it. It's Mac formatted somehow. Does anyone have something that could read this tape? I've also got some somewhat degraded LaserDiscs from 1979 that don't play in my 1990s player. If someone has one of the original machines with a helium neon laser tube I'd love to see if the discs are salvageable. Thanks! -- Jason Perkins 313 355 0085

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Sold on eBay: Convergent Technologies S/50 a.k.a. Unix PC, AT&T 3B1 Unix Workstation
by AJ Palmgren 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

I'm just wondering if anybody here did (or knows who) bought this one. http://ebay.to/2DaRr13 Even though these were all manufactured by Convergent Technologies, this one is actually BRANDED by Convergent, as their model S/50. And there's software included here. I tried to buy myself, but just missed it. I'd really like to connect with the buyer here, to see if we can do a more expansive documentation project on this machine, as well as an archival of the software that was included. As far as I know, this is the only Convergent S/50 I've ever seen that has survived, especially with all the CONVERGENT software and manuals (vs the AT&T ones)! Thanks! -AJ http://MightyFrame.com

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Sunday breakfast
by Evan Koblentz 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

We'll be at the Princess Maria Diner, Rt. 35 in Wall, at 9am tomorrow

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Wow! 20 attendees at VCF Repair
by Blatboy 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

Oh man. I'm sorry I'm going to miss this one. I'm playing in Tuscon... :( Hopefully will be able to make the February one. I picked up a couple PET 4016s I need to bring in and work on... Have fun! Walter http://www.jwalterhawkes.com http://www.blatboy.com like to know where/when I'm playing? Click here <http://www.blatomaster.com/mlist.php> to sign up for my list, and let the babble begin.

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Opening around 10am tomorrow
by Evan Koblentz 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

Workshop attendees: Jeff B. won't be there until the afternoon, so I will open up around 10am tomorrow. On Jan 11, 2018 10:20 PM, "Jeff Galinat via vcf-midatlantic" < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: On Tue, Jan 9, 2018 at 2:11 PM, Jeffrey Brace via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: > Here is the signup link for those that are still interested: > https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P_V4ZK7gVPihRXoDL4Ij4o4tNpB4MlwU > djqiboLnESc/edit?usp=sharing > > I'm extending the time to signup until Thursday at midnight. > I recently obtained a smaller 5A Variac that is surplus to my needs as I already have 2. These are very useful in bringing up a linear power supply gradually to "reform" older caps I was looking for $60 for it so if anyone is interested please let me know before 6am Saturday & I will bring it. I will bring all my TTL/Microprocessor/RAM/discrete components parts stock along with soldering/desoldering tools and some test equipment if that is able to help anyone else out with their projects. Please let me know if you need something specific that I might have. Regards, Jeff

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[OT] Film Projectors at ReStore
by J. Alexander Jacocks 12 Jan '18

12 Jan '18

All, There was an assortment of film projectors, in excellent condition, at the ReStore, Frederick, MD: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-7Fw9ULlWWembNnpQPEEk3-NYM_aur90 Really brought back memories, for me, but I don’t own any film. If anyone is interested, let me know and I can pick them up. - Alex

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Wow! 20 attendees at VCF Repair Workshop January 2018 update
by Jeffrey Brace 11 Jan '18

11 Jan '18

Here is the signup link for those that are still interested: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1P_V4ZK7gVPihRXoDL4Ij4o4tNpB4MlwUdjq… I'm extending the time to signup until Thursday at midnight. Looks like we have 20 people signed up for the workshop. I think that this is the biggest ever. I'm happy that we are going to have a great turn out. The weather looks to be warm on Saturday 50F with rain. And colder on Sunday with 30 degrees. I'm just glad that there is no snow. The snow that is on campus should be mostly melted by Saturday. Please make sure to park on blacktop and not the grass or dirt. We still have space available, but it is important to let me know ahead of time if you are coming so that tables are available, otherwise you get to carry tables from another building. Otherwise you get to buy me lunch for my troubles.

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Important note about this weekend's workshop
by Evan Koblentz 11 Jan '18

11 Jan '18

Everyone, I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that a precocious 10-year-old (Connor S.) visited our museum and wants to learn more about his Apple IIGS. He and his father Alan are attending the workshop Saturday. Our guest may be precocious but he's very young. Please keep the daytime drinking and (ahem) presidential language to a minimum when he is there.

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