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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] final VCF East advertising push
by Evan Koblentz 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

> I've begun a daily advertising regimen to the youngin' crowd of retro computer geeks on tumblr. Might get a few bites, who knows. Thanks Alex

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final VCF East advertising push
by Evan Koblentz 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

Everyone (really -- EVERYONE!!!), Please tell your friends, family, colleagues, close associates, and everyone else about VCF East. Use email. Facebook. Twitter. LinkedIn. Blogs. Intranets. Old-fashioned breakroom bulletin boards. Post on your favorite retro comp forums. IRC rooms. Yell it from the rooftops. All you have to remember is: - Www.vcfed.org - It's awesomely fun - Benefits non-profits

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Help! We need another Friday class
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic writes: >Everyone, > >Help! We need another Friday class (and a backup in case any has to >cancel). > >Who can teach something technical and interesting without much >preparation? > >Anything but Commodore 64. Seriously. How about Commodore 64 humorously?

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Kaypro II hard drive controller
by Joseph Oprysko 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

Does anyone know where I would be able to get a hard drive controller for the Kaypro II systems? I know of 2 model numbers, WD-1002-HDO and WD-1002-05, from what I have read, they plug into the Z-80 socket, and then you mount your CPU onto the board, and Voila, you have a Hard Drive interface. Also, if anyone would happen to have some copies of software/games (like Infocom games, etc) for the Kaypro II on floppies, if you could bring them to VCF East, I could use some. I have exactly ONE floppy disk for my Kaypro system. So I am a bit limited on using it. Thanks, Joe -- 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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Hey look!
by Evan Koblentz 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

Sridhar is making a triumphant and glorious return to VCF East. :) http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/vcf-east-exhib… Welcome back friend!

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need DOS for leading edge model D
by Joe Herdler 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

Hi All, I am in need of a copy of DOS for the Leading Edge Model-D (the one made by Daewoo). Not sure which version, I think that I used to use 3.3 when I had my original Leading Edge. This one has a hard drive, but I am not happy with the op system. I want to wipe the hard drive and install a fresh DOS so that I can use Lantastic (which I also need advice on as to what version I should use for DOS 3.3 on my Leading Edge computer. I want to network several older computers with 10Base2 so that I can keep the grandkids from plugging their playthings into some cat5 outlet lurking somewhere on my network. That has been a real issue in the past with my more modern network. I want to use the AUI port with micro transceivers (CentreCom AT-10MX type transceivers). Any advice, knowledge most welcome and if you have a copy of DOS for sale, please let me know. Thank you much, Joe H Consciousness affects the medium. Think happy, be happy, and happiness will follow you.

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Looking for an IBM PCjr system
by Joseph Oprysko 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

Does anyone happen to have a PCjr lying around? It is one of the first systems I owned, and I have a sentimental attachment to it. Unfortunately I do not have one in my collection. (But for some reason I have half a dozen C64 systems, which I never owned back in the day). I'm hoping to make a trade for it, as I have a number of systems in my collection that are duplicates. As well as other systems I don't have a great amount of sentimentality towards. Message me off list if you're interested. -- 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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Help! We need another Friday class
by Evan Koblentz 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

Everyone, Help! We need another Friday class (and a backup in case any has to cancel). Who can teach something technical and interesting without much preparation? Anything but Commodore 64. Seriously.

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help for a HP86b in Italy
by Herb Johnson 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

I was contacted by someone in Italy, who is trying to get an HP86b computer and its GP-IB connected floppy drive back into operation. He has limited technical skills, and limited English. But he seems to be finding the right Web sites with information on the computer. The HP seems to be operating but not recognizing the drive; he'd cleaned the drive to get the gunky grease out. What he lacks, is some local help in his native Italy. USA discussion groups speak in colloquial English, hard to read and write. They won't be patient as he learns to describe actions in English. Myself, I've not worked much with these, I'd have to (re)learn them to help, which is not my priority. Who is working with these old HP desktop computers in Europe, these days? Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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Museum security
by Evan Koblentz 08 Apr '16

08 Apr '16

Guys, A member recently contacted another member, who in told informed me of the first member's security concerns (that someone could in theory take something small from our new space). There has NEVER been anything stolen from us. Obviously in a large collection things get misplaced from time to time, and once in a while somebody will move something without permission or without communicating it to someone else, etc., but we've NEVER had anything involving thievery occur. But if anyone is wondering, we DO have security plans: - We're going to set up the usual chains and/or ropes in front of all exhibits ahead of the show next week. We already have the stanchions in place. - The new space has a single entrance/exit (not counting emergency exits), unlike the old space which was four separate rooms each with its own door to the hallway, so it's less likely for someone to take something without us noticing (although that's never happened.) - There will be copious and prominent "Please don't touch" signs all around the new space. - There's going to be a chain and a "Staff only" sign separating the exhibits from the workshop area. - Post-show, I'd like to install sheets of plexi on the fronts of shelving carts that involve any machine with a front panel. - Also for post-show, we (the board) are considering ideas for creating some kind of walkway boundaries, perhaps with carpet runners or paint, which would encourage people to "stay within the lines" so to speak. (We're also considering a very creative way of painting the lines so that each part of the museum has its a unique "zone" with different themes.) - We may install an alarm and/or security cameras when resources allow. - Electric shock collars for all visitors. :)

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