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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] (Semi-off topic) Looking for a place in NJ that does in-place expandable foam packing.
by Alexander 07 May '16

07 May '16

I've used the self-contained Instapak stuff, and it works wonders. We packaged up delicate electronic gear using three packs of the stuff in stages. Just be warned, the reaction of the foam expanding creates alot of heat and that's normal. It also only gives you a short window to fit your item to be packed, so you may need more than pair of hands to get it right. -Alexander 'Z' Pierson Sent from my pocket telephone. Systems Glitch via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: >I've used Insta-Pak RT for shipping very delicate/expensive electronics and lab equipment in the past -- I'm currently out and need to order more. It's excellent packing material, a little expensive, but not so expensive if you consider the risk it avoids! I buy mine through ULINE. Make sure to get the Insta-Pak *RT* variety -- RT indicates "Room Temperature," the cheaper Insta-Pak requires a heating plate or it won't activate. > >Thanks, >Jonathan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] (Semi-off topic) Looking for a place in NJ that does in-place expandable foam packing.
by Corey Cohen 07 May '16

07 May '16

So what do I do, just bag the item, start spraying it in he bottom, put it in the box while it's still expanding and keep spraying till the box is full? Thanks, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ > On May 7, 2016, at 8:33 AM, gnievin(a)comcast.net wrote: > > > You can get a can of that stuff at Home Depot. It is used as a space filling insulation. Good for sealing small spaces against mice and whatnot. > > ------ Original Message ------ > > From: Corey Cohen via vcf-midatlantic > To: vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org > Cc: Corey Cohen > Sent: May 7, 2016 at 7:14 AM > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] (Semi-off topic) Looking for a place in NJ that does in-place expandable foam packing. > > I have to ship a vintage monitor, Keyboard and some other stuff overseas. What to make sure it not only gets there in one piece, but has reusable boxes that the items can be shipped back in the future. > > When I got my ADM-5, the shipper used an expanding foam that made a perfect shape around the terminal. > > Anyone have a place in NJ, preferably in Middlesex, Monmouth or ocean counties that does this for individual who are shipping stuff. > > Thanks, > Corey > > corey cohen > uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

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DEC Pathworks licenses?
by David Riley 07 May '16

07 May '16

Hi VMS folks (you know who you are), I'm looking to get DEC Pathworks for OpenVMS (Macintosh) installed on my MicroVAX in preparation for what I hope will be a VCF exhibit next year. I've acquired the layered product kit and can install it, but I don't have the licenses and they're not provided by the hobbyist PAK kit. What's the best way to get a license (license PAK names are described at the bottom)? It's been a retired product for quite some time, so I assume it would be quite difficult to buy them from HPE at this point (and would cost me an arm and a leg anyway even if available); are there second-hand licenses for this sort of thing? Licenses required are at least one of the following: Product: PWXXMACAT01.03 Producer: DEC Version: V1.3A Release Date: 31-JAN-1995 Product: PWASMACCC01.03 Producer: DEC Version: V1.3A Release Date: 31-JAN-1995 Product: PWASXXXFP01.03 Producer: DEC Version: V1.3A Release Date: 31-JAN-1995 - Dave

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(Semi-off topic) Looking for a place in NJ that does in-place expandable foam packing.
by Corey Cohen 07 May '16

07 May '16

I have to ship a vintage monitor, Keyboard and some other stuff overseas. What to make sure it not only gets there in one piece, but has reusable boxes that the items can be shipped back in the future. When I got my ADM-5, the shipper used an expanding foam that made a perfect shape around the terminal. Anyone have a place in NJ, preferably in Middlesex, Monmouth or ocean counties that does this for individual who are shipping stuff. Thanks, Corey corey cohen uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ

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Apple 1 demo @ VCF East: video
by Evan Koblentz 06 May '16

06 May '16

https://youtu.be/IDkGHYK1cd8

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VCF East XI....pics
by Herb Johnson 06 May '16

06 May '16

> > http://www.pdp8online.com/shows/vcfe16/vcfe16.shtml > > Specifically > http://www.pdp8online.com/shows/vcfe16/display.shtml David has done nice work on describing his own history with computers. This is how people "got into" computers, when computers were uncommon. On my own VCF-E Web page, I'll be glad to carry other exhibitor's descriptions of their own exhibits. http://www.retrotechnology.com/vcfe11/vcfe_11.html Herb -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net preservation of 1970's computing email: hjohnson AAT retrotechnology DOTT com alternate: herbjohnson ATT retrotechnology DOTT info

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VCF East XI....pics
by Dan Roganti 06 May '16

06 May '16

I posted a few pics It's still a rough cut, no title, no descriptions I was going to add these later, using the info from the exhibitors page on VCFed I didn't get pics of the classes since they were in parallel tracks oddly enough, a lot of the exhibitor pics don't include the exhibitor don't tell Evan you weren't at your booth :) http://www.rogtronics.net/blog/?page_id=688 Dan

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Black Apple
by Evan Koblentz 06 May '16

06 May '16

The floppy drive arrived today, computer was shipped separately and should arrive in a day or two. Drive is super clean and in original Apple (not B&H) shipping box.

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ENIAC Video ... and some 1130s
by Bob Flanders 06 May '16

06 May '16

On YouTube, there are some interesting videos in the "Computer History Archives". This one is about ENIAC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGk9W65vXNA If you look carefully, there are four IBM 1130s in this film starting at about the 7:33 mark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tb0cRL2mnbA Bob

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Steve Dompier's coding...
by Dan Roganti 05 May '16

05 May '16

On Thu, May 5, 2016 at 8:56 PM, Bill Sudbrink via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: > How about a quiz? > > See if you can answer before Herb (who can probably answer > without even looking...) > > 1) What 8080 instruction did Mr. Dompier use as a debugging > "breakpoint"? > > 2) How could he tell that the code reached his "breakpoint"? > > 3) What secret (or at least undocumented) keystroke did he > implement to facilitate punching his work to paper tape? > > 4) What drawback did his method have? > > > dude, I did too much lsd and pot in those days to worry about trivia if you want to talk about how to debug code then that's another story But lately , I'm knee deep in 6502 code every night I would be very glad to read about this as a history article on your website Dan

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