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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 14 Nov '24

14 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 13 Nov '24

13 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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Vintage Computer Repair Workshop with Special Guest: Lee Felsenstein - 11/23 and 11/24 (System Source)
by Bob Roswell 12 Nov '24

12 Nov '24

Our Special Guest on Saturday is Lee Felsenstein [cid:image001.jpg@01DB3511.88B9DD80] Lee is a pioneer of personal computing. He was the force behind the original Homebrew Computing Club. Lee designed one of the earliest personal computers (the Sol) and earliest portable computer (the Osborne). He also founded the Community Memory Project. His work has been making personal computers into populist tools for over 50 years. As a designer, he made them affordable and easy to use. As a high-profile personal computing pioneer, he advocates computer use for the good of society, rather than for personal profit. As an activist, he promotes projects employing computers to encourage community-building. Lee will speak on Saturday at 10AM about his new book "Me and My Big Ideas - Counterculture, Social Media and the Future". Workshop Hours: Saturday, 11/23 from 9 - 9 and Sunday, 11/24 from 9 - 5 Lee Felsenstein Talk: Saturday, 11/23, 10AM Location: 338 Clubhouse Road, Hunt Valley MD Registration: Vintage Computer Repair Workshop<https://ca.syssrc.com/wp/?page_id=85&civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm%2Fevent%2Finf…> Repair workshops are free events for hobbyists of all technical abilities. You can work on your old electronics including computers, ham radios, vintage radios/TVs and receive help from or assist other enthusiasts. Tables and power are provided. Please bring tools and supplies. Registration is limited to 100 people. Bob Roswell Curator Computer Museum @ System Source

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Additional VCF-MA Steering Committee Election Information
by Jeff Salzman 11 Nov '24

11 Nov '24

If you don't have your real name associated with this mailing list, any vote you cast for a Steering Committee nominee may not be counted. Please verify that you have your name associated with your account. *To check and/or add your name to your e-mail address:* Go to: https://lists.vcfed.org/mailman/listinfo/vcf-midatlantic *Scroll to the bottom of the page where you see the "Unsubscribe or Edit Options" button.* *Enter your email address and click "Unsubscribe or Edit Options".* *You will now be asked for your password. If you don't remember your password, click the "Remind" button at the bottom of the page to have your password sent to you via email.* *Enter your password.* *On the next screen, you will see a "Your Name" field. Enter your real name here and click the "Change My Address and Name" button to save the changes.* The Name field is optional, but only for the purposes of receiving email from the message list. Not having a name associated with your account may disqualify you from voting for the VCF-MA Steering Committee. Thank you, Jeff Salzman Chairman VCF Mid-Atlantic Steering Committee

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6264 ram tester?
by Ethan O'Toole 11 Nov '24

11 Nov '24

Anyone have one of the simple 6264 ram checkers they would be willing to sell? I know there is a fancier one that is modular but don't care about all that. The one I am looking for was a $40 kit, or something like it. Ethan

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VCF Mid-Atlantic Steering Committee Nominations
by Jeff Salzman 11 Nov '24

11 Nov '24

Members of the VCF MidAtlantic Mailing List, Another year has passed by, and it's time for the VCF-MA annual Steering Committee elections There are currently four seats becoming vacant. Jeff Salzman, Dave McGuire, Doug Crawford, and Ian Litchfield have either reached the end of their appointed terms or have resigned. Nominations to fill those positions are now open. The election will be held according to sections 4 and 5 of our published by-laws, listed at the end of this email and linked below. https://vcfed.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/VCFMA-Charter-Jul2022.pdf) Anyone who directly receives this message and has been a member of the VCF Mailing List for at least 30 days is eligible to vote. 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 ---------------------------------------- 4. COMMITTEE ELECTIONS Steering committee membership includes representation of VCF membership, as determined by the VCF governing board and VCF-MA sponsored elections. - The committee membership will be determined by elections to be held on a yearly basis (currently November). - Committee membership is ideally comprised of five people but may vary due to changing circumstances. Any committee vote to determine an increase in committee members shall be held within six months after a new election cycle. - A minimum of one seat will be up for election in every cycle, unless additional vacancies create the need for additional seats to be filled, in which case all vacant seats will be up for election in that cycle. - In the event of a tie, a two-week runoff election will be held. - If a tie still exists after the runoff, the non-running committee members will determine a winner. - In the event of a committee tie, the current chairperson or chair delegate will determine the winner. - Nominations for committee members can be made by current members in good standing simply by communicating the nomination to a committee member. One nomination per member can be made. Said members may also self-nominate. - In the case of off-cycle vacancies, the committee may move, without a public election, to appoint by simple majority vote new committee members to fill the seats until the next scheduled election. - A committee chairperson will be appointed by the committee members within 30 days of each completed election cycle. At that time a recording secretary will be selected. - Prospective committee members should be knowledgeable in some aspect of computing, preferably vintage computers, and show a demonstrated interest in vintage computing, computing history, and museum management and governance. - In order to be sufficiently aware and have proper perspective of museum and warehouse issues, prospective committee members should be able to physically attend VCF events at least quarterly and attend meetings regularly. 5. VCF MEMBERSHIP VCF general membership is open and granted to anyone who joins the mailing list. Voting rights will be granted to active list members who join no less than 30 days before an election.

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