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Repair Workshop Tomorrow! (11/16 & 11/17), 2024
by Jeffrey Brace 16 Nov '24

16 Nov '24

Our repair workshop is this weekend! Click here to signup <https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EcPexWNHTWBHdWOA9o5sZgWd7QV1Ni445rg…> . *WHERE:* 1) Building 9059 (CDL side and Classroom side) 2) Building 9032-A - NOT AVAILABLE THIS MONTH! *TIME:*Saturday START time == 10 A.M. END time == 11PM. Sunday START time == 10 A.M. and END == 5 P.M. *COST:* $15 per person, per day. NO OVERNIGHT STAYS ALLOWED When you arrive, find Thomas or Andrew. I will be there by 10:30AM so then you can pay me and get a blue wristband. - *Payments* - PayPal: @vintagecomputerfed (or paypal(a)vcfed.org) - Venmo: @VintageComputerFederation - Cash (in person) - 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 own or particular parts, please let others know that you need something. They may have what you need. Let them know ahead of time. - Let everyone know what project you are working on ahead of time to inspire collaboration. *DRINKS*: You should bring your own. We have a refrigerator in CDL to keep them cold. VCF will buy some water and soft drinks for member use. *FOOD*: *Saturday afternoon*: Everyone is on their own. *Saturday Night Dinner at 7PM?*: We often go out to dinner together. *Sunday Morning*: We usually meet at a diner around 9AM *Sunday Afternoon*: Everyone is on their own. *Address:* InfoAge Science and History Museums 2201 Marconi Road Wall, NJ 07719 *PARKING:* Park in the main parking lot, unless you are unloading. Don't park on the lawn. Also park on one side of the road for fire safety. *PHONE:* (732) 722 - 5015 *EMAIL: *repairworkshops(a)vcfed.org Have fun everyone! :-D Repair workshops are events which are open to the general public where members of all levels technical abilities and experience get together to help each other repair vintage computer hardware. Repair workshops are a chance to work with other VCF members to help repair your vintage artifact. *We are not there to do repairs for you*, *only to allow you the facilities and partnership to help you figure out how to repair it*. Repair workshops are held about 9 times per year at the InfoAge location in Wall. Take care! Jeff Brace VCF National Board Member Chairman & Vice President Vintage Computer Festival East Showrunner VCF Mid-Atlantic Event Manager Vintage Computer Federation is a 501c3 charity https://vcfed.org/ <http://www.vcfed.org/> jeffrey(a)vcfed.org

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Thomas Kurtz, Co-Creator of Computer Language Basic, Dies at 96
by Christian Liendo 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

I know some people here don't read cctalk https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/vnews/name/thomas-kurtz-obituary?id=56… https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2024/11/14/thomas-kurtz-c… https://boingboing.net/2024/11/15/thomas-eugene-kurtz-co-inventor-of-basic-…

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Somebody who needs help with Yamaha floppy disks
by David Ryskalczyk 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

For Yamaha organs with MDR drives, this software together with a PC type (or USB 720k-capable) drive will do: https://mdreliminator.yolasite.com/ David > On Nov 15, 2024, at 1:23 PM, Sentrytv via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > >

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For those seeking a 5ESS...
by Martin A. Flynn 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DOC-407362A1.pdf Verizon intends to retire and remove the Bedminster NJ 5ESS switch (BDMNNJ01DS5) from the network after all traffic served by this switch is migrated to the Verizon New Brunswick NJ C20 switch (NBWKNJNBPS2).

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Somebody who needs help with Yamaha floppy disks
by Sentrytv 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

Good afternoon I met somebody today who has an issue with making backups of his Yamaha or floppy disks 3.5 inch. I am putting this out there on the group. Maybe somebody can help him out he has most of the details. Peter Paris Yamaha EL 90 organ (May need help with grease Weasle) Needs help Backing up Yamaha 3.5” floppy disks (maybe 800 K) If someone out there is familiar with this particular organ and it’s floppy disks to load files from, please contact me and I’ll send you his email. Thank you Mike Rosen Sent from: My extremely complicated, hand held electronic device.

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Hotel blocks for VCF East 2025
by Jeffrey Brace 15 Nov '24

15 Nov '24

*Hotel Block #1 - Residence Inn Neptune at Gateway Centre <https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=17316110…> (Neptune Township, NJ)* *Available now! 11/14/2024 until February 21, 2025.* Click here to book! <https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=17316110…> =============== *Hotel Block # 2 - Holiday Inn Express <https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomr…> (Neptune Township, NJ)* *Available now! :11/14/2024 starting at $134 per night* *Last day to book: March 3, 2025.* Click here to book! <https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/find-hotels/select-roomr…> ===================== *Hotel Block # 3 * *Coming soon!* Enjoy! Jeff Brace

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Micromint RTC-HC11 Documentation Requested
by Neil Cherry 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

On 11/14/24 10:00, Burning Image via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > ... However, I am lacking documentation on these, Circuit Cellar magazine might be a source of documentation. Steve liked to use his Micromint projects in the magazine. Sorry I have no software or hardware for the RTC-HC11. -- Linux Home Automation Neil Cherry kd2zrq(a)linuxha.com http://www.linuxha.com/ Main site http://linuxha.blogspot.com/ My HA Blog Author of: Linux Smart Homes For Dummies KD2ZRQ

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Micromint RTC-HC11 Documentation Requested
by Burning Image 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

I recently expanded my SBC collection to include a Micromint RTC-HC11 board. It included the Assembly Development Pak and a BASIC11 ROM. However, I am lacking documentation on these, as well as the hardware itself. Might someone on the list have copies of manuals, notes, cave etchings that they could share? I contacted Micromint and they have nothing available, as apparently this board was discontinued 15 years ago. Thanks in advaance,Cory Sickles

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Brian Kernigan Unix: A History and a Memoir
by Christian Liendo 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

So, I embarrassed to say I didn't know about this book. Before I run out to get it, should we consider asking him to come and speak and he can bring and sign books? https://www.cs.princeton.edu/~bwk/memoir.html https://youtu.be/VloimYuCxBs?si=3TZzpGE9W7gVBh0d

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UPDATE: VCF Mid-Atlantic Steering Committee Nominations
by Jeff Salzman 14 Nov '24

14 Nov '24

Members of the VCF MidAtlantic Mailing List, The following members have been nominated so far for the upcoming Steering Committee election: CJ Reha (accepted nomination) Dean Notarnicola (has not accepted nomination yet) Jeff Salzman (accepted nomination) There is no 30-day restriction to mailing list membership to be nominated as a candidate. Current members of the mailing list in good standing are eligible to submit nominations for Committee member candidates. Nominations can be made by simply communicating the nomination via e-mail to a current Committee member: Thomas Gilinsky - thomas.gilinsky(a)vcfed.org, Dave McGuire - dave.mcguire(a)vcfed.org, Douglas Crawford - douglas.crawford(a)vcfed.org, Ian Litchfield - ian.litchfield(a)vcfed.org, or Jeff Salzman - jeff.salzman(a)vcf.org) Members of the mailing list may also self-nominate. To be eligible for the election, the prospective nominee must then accept the nomination by replying in the affirmative to the nomination email. One nomination per member can be made. Nominations will close on November 23nd at 11:59PM. An updated list of eligible nominees will be published regularly. Nominees are also encouraged to provide a position statement, which will be posted to the VCF-MA website for prospective voters to read. Voting will commence on November 30th, and will close at 11:59pm on December 13. Winners will be announced on December 14 during the Town hall event at our annual VCF Holiday celebration. Thank you, Jeff Salzman Chairman - VCF-MA Steering Committee

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