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OT: gotta-go: home router/switches
by Jeffrey Jonas 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

I have a heap of Linksys, D-link and other home routers. The usual: 4 port 10/100 switch, 802.11g wifi and router. But these are too small for Linux: 2 meg flash. If you want any, reply to me ASAP. I need the floor space. Yesterday :-( -- jeff jonas

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Dialup Modems
by Blatboy 27 Oct '16

27 Oct '16

> > From: Christopher Gioconda <cgioconda(a)gmail.com> > To: vcf-midatlantic > <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> > Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Dialup Modems > Message-ID: > <CALfxmS68HL3-Am6hyVuXey6WCef5OFC15S0OoJz1io > x73E_DGA(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > Hi David, I've been thinking of picking up a 14.4-38.4 kbps external serial > modem off of ebay. If you happen to see one I'd gladly compensate you for > it. > Christopher Gioconda > cgioconda(a)gmail.com I'm pretty sure I have a 14.4 serial modem I'd be happy to give you. Drop me an email if you're interested. I'd love it to go to someone who appreciates it. 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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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] TVs installed!
by Todd George 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Date: Mon, 24 Oct 2016 09:24:06 -0400 Subject: Re: [vcf-midatlantic] TVs installed! > You can steal USB power from the USB port :-) Just as an FYI, I'd think most televisions probably supply 500mA or mabye 1 Amp on their USB ports. Westinghouse doesn't seem to publish the power capabilities of their USB ports (at least not at quick glance). It looks like most of the Raspberry Pi devices can probably function on a 1 Amp feed, but that assumes nothing else is connected to the Pi. Most of the USB power supplies marketed toward the Pi that I've seen out there are providing 2.4A or so. Something to keep in mind in case the Pi acts strange when powered from the TV. -Todd

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Semi-OT: history @ work
by Evan Koblentz 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Sometimes being a computer historian helps with my daytime job as a technology journalist, because I have context that other reporters lack. Today I started working on a story about anti-DDOS measures and wound up snagging some predictions from Paul Mockapetris -- the guy who basically invented DNS. Fun times! In another recent story, I tracked down the people who made the product that became Veritas Netbackup. Not sure if I posted that here when it published back in June. Here's the link: http://www.techrepublic.com/article/veritas-netbackups-roots-a-brief-histor…

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Quality laser toner refills? (potentially OT)
by David Riley 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Hi all, This is vintage-ish... a LaserJet 2200 is kinda skirting the definition of "vintage", but the question applies to older laser printers as well. I have an LJ 2200 that still sees frequent use (it's a great printer, especially with a network card in it), but it looks like HP has either discontinued or sharply reduced new production of its cartridge ("96A"). There are other toner cartridges for older laser printers that are entirely discontinued. However, there are a lot of refillers out there who sell refilled cartridges for reasonable prices. I've never had good success with the print quality from those, though. There are also toner refill kits, which seem like a dubious (and messy) proposition. Does anyone have POSITIVE experience with any particular refillers? Whenever I've gotten one from e.g. "Cartridge Depot" or the like, the prints have been either light, uneven, or sticky. I'd like to have something that's roughly comparable to the excellent quality of the original HP toner. I don't mind refilling it myself if there are good results; I wouldn't be surprised if some of the spotty quality issues are due to worn wiper parts, etc. in the older refilled cartridges. If I search on Amazon for HP 96A, I get a lot of results that claim to be "original", but the reviews say they're rebuilt/refilled cartridges, with all the related ill effects. Staples does seem to stock it, but for a bit more than I expected (and if it's discontinued, I don't know for how long). Regardless, it's a question of interest for all older laser printers. - Dave

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Dialup Modems
by Joseph Oprysko 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Does anyone in the Philadelphia area have an external modem or three to lend me for testing? -- 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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Festivus Sign Up Sheet
by Jeffrey Brace 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1flOzpjh4Wdd3Gn6B3DqWHpQmxYSQGrtFo20… Please sign up if you want to attend! Festivus is Dec. 3 & 4. -- Jeff Brace - ark72axow(a)gmail.com

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Dialup Modems
by Christopher Gioconda 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Hi David, I've been thinking of picking up a 14.4-38.4 kbps external serial modem off of ebay. If you happen to see one I'd gladly compensate you for it. Christopher Gioconda cgioconda(a)gmail.com On Oct 26, 2016 9:14 AM, "David Hoelzer via vcf-midatlantic" < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: In fact, if there are others in the group interested in older modems, it is not uncommon for me to come across modems ranging from 1200 to 19200 at the local “goody pile” at the dump. If you send me a note I’ll be glad to keep my eye out. > On Oct 26, 2016, at 9:02 AM, David Riley via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: > > On Oct 25, 2016, at 17:24, Joseph Oprysko via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: >> >> Does anyone in the Philadelphia area have an external modem or three to >> lend me for testing? > > I'm in SW center city and have a 28.8 modem you're welcome to keep; I don't have the time I thought I did to do anything with it. > > > - Dave

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Hey, YOU! (re: Festivus)
by Evan Koblentz 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

There are a ton of people who we know will attend Festivus, BUT, we need you all to put your info on the list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1flOzpjh4Wdd3Gn6B3DqWHpQmxYSQGrtFo20… Otherwise we have no idea how many tables to set up, how much food to buy, etc. .... please do not procrastinate. Thank you.

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TVs installed!
by Evan Koblentz 26 Oct '16

26 Oct '16

Anthony B. drove down to the museum from Westchester County NY yesterday. We spent all day installing the TVs and wire conduit to hide the cords because we weren't about to dig into the walls. It turned out great! Anthony had the idea to paint the tops of the mounting hardware white so it blends into the ceiling color. Here are some pictures. The TVs are lightweight so the hardware just screws into studs, no lag bolts needed: www.vcfed.org/evan/before.jpg Before and after painting the posts: www.vcfed.org/evan/after.jpg and www.vcfed.org/evan/drill.jpg Anthony tried escaping into the attic, but I caught him: www.vcfed.org/evan/attic.jpg The results: www.vcfed.org/evan/room.jpg and www.vcfed.org/evan/hall.jpg Next project: content!

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