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corrections to computer history
by William Dudley 04 Nov '16

04 Nov '16

xkcd.com/1755 Bill Dudley This email is free of malware because I run Linux.

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Floppy Days #66 - VCFMW 11 Post-Show Diary
by Randall Kindig 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

Welcome to Episode 66 of the Floppy Days Podcast, where we try to relive our youth by talking about computers nearly as old as we are. Vintage Computer Festival Midwest #11 recently happened on Sep. 10 and 11, 2016 in Elk Grove Village, IL and I managed to find my way there again this year. Once again, I had an incredible time at the event and thought I’d share some of it with you. I managed to get a few interviews, meet several people I had never met before, catch up with old friends, and come home with far more items than I left with. So, I plan to give you a quick run-down of the event through my eyes and I hope you find this interesting. Interviews with: - Peter Bartlett (MISE for TRS-80 Model I) - Simon Wells (Atari 8-bit Exhibit) - Evan Wright (CoCo game and cartridge) http://floppydays.libsyn.com/floppy-days-66-vcfmw-11-live-event-diary <http://floppydays.libsyn.com/floppy-days-66-vcfmw-11-live-event-diary> Randy Kindig

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WTB: PDP-11/10 or 11/05 Key or Copy
by Systems Glitch 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

Does anyone have a spare PDP-11/10 or 11/05 front panel key, or one they can make a copy of for me? Happy to pay for it + shipping. Thanks, Jonathan

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other museum TV options: Roku box
by Jeffrey Jonas 03 Nov '16

03 Nov '16

I have a pair of Roku N1000 boxes that MIGHT be helpful for the museum televisions. They're small Internet television boxes with - Ethernet or WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) connectivity - HDMI and composite TV link - IR remote control Just one obstacle: it's locked into Roku channels. I'll need help modding/jailbreaking them to play from a local server. If anyone knows such stuff, please speak up and we'll have a quick solution. -- jeff jonas

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identify some PC-bus cards?
by Herb Johnson 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

http://www.retrotechnology.com/y/zenith_pickup.html Thanks to all for the ID's. I've updated my Web page, it may move in the future. I don't deal in PS/2 stuff so I won't keep these indefinitely. Anyone interested in these PS/2 cards can contact me c/o my Web page. - Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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TRS80 Model 4 D on craigs list
by Kelly Leavitt 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

I was going to make an offer, but I already have 2... http://newjersey.craigslist.org/sys/5836818556.html [https://images.craigslist.org/00B0B_6C6rSwdwwiD_600x450.jpg]<http://newjersey.craigslist.org/sys/5836818556.html> Vintage Tandy TRS 80 Model 4 Computor<http://newjersey.craigslist.org/sys/5836818556.html> newjersey.craigslist.org Tandy TRS 80 Model 4 microcomputer system 128 K RAM Tandy software library Two boxes of 5 1/4 floppy discs TRS disk system owners manual Heads and screens cleaning kit See pics of all items... Real close to me too.

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Ohio Scientific 560Z Clone?
by Systems Glitch 02 Nov '16

02 Nov '16

All, Does anyone know if someone has already cloned the Ohio Scienfific 560Z? That's the CPU Expander that includes the Intersil IM-6100 (PDP-8 on a chip). There's one in a lot of boards coming up soon, I was thinking about buying it and reproducing the 560Z just like I did with the OSI 495 prototyping board. Also, if you're currently looking at said lot, I plan on reselling most of the boards from it, including the 560Z once it has been scanned by Mile High Test. No need to drive the price up to get what you want :) Thanks, Jonathan

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Suggestions? East XII keynoters
by Evan Koblentz 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

Please suggest interesting people who could keynote at VCF East XII next spring. Requirements: mainstream appeal, live within a few hundred miles of InfoAge, not redundant to past keynote subjects. DO NOT reach out to anyone on behalf of our organization. Invitations must come from me, Corey, Jeff B., or Erik Klein out west.

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Museum Report
by Dean Notarnicola 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

Very quiet day for Drew and I. A middle aged couple came in and literally zipped through in two minutes without asking any questions. Much later, two older gentlemen, who are repeat visitors, came in. They asked some questions about certain pieces, the museum, the membership, and some personal questions about my background. They seemed enthused about the upcoming Vintage Computer Fest. The black polo shirts have been delivered to the warehouse. We neatened the bench area. I connected a USB stick to the hallway TV that is now displaying an five page informational slideshow that Evan created; the next step is a wireless open source digital signage solution using an RPi. Drew recreated the sign at the entrance next to the cash donation box to include the new VCF logo and to catch some more eyes. Looking forward to seeing everyone at Festivus! Dean

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World Maker Faire photos of our exhibit
by Jeffrey Brace 01 Nov '16

01 Nov '16

Does anyone have any photos of our exhibit that we did at World Maker Faire? I'm looking for photos that have close ups of the robots that Evan and I demonstrated. Please contact me privately if you do. Thanks! -- Jeff Brace - ark72axow(a)gmail.com

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