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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Northern VA Vintage Computer Meetup Wrapup notes
by Jeff Salzman 02 Jul '24

02 Jul '24

I may have to consider a visit sometime. If it's a meet to showcase a distinctive array of vintage systems, I might need to bring my Panasonic JR-200U for a showing. Perhaps even a Tomy Tutor. On Mon, Jul 1, 2024, 3:31 PM Ryan Stapleton via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > Hello All, > > I wanted to do a little writeup from the Vintage Computer Meetup I held > Sunday. > > Here is a link to a little blog post I did: > https://www.bluewizard.net/pages/vintagecomputermeetup-30jun2024/ > > Short answer it was successful in a way I would have never expected! 30 > people attended and I think 20 different computers where on display! > > This has greatly re-enforced the support that the community provides and > it was a success because of this awesome community. > > I am looking forward to the next one in the September / October time > frame. No exact date yet due to how scheduling works with the library. > > Thank you > -Ryan > > >

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Minimum requirements for receiving 56K modem connections
by David Waybright 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

First the i-modem is a digital ISDN modem. It can not talk to a analog modem, There is a way to make 2 ISDN devices talk without an active line like you did with the analog modems, I did it in my Cisco CCNA class but don't remember how we did it. The analog phone line modems can be used the way you did by connecting them together with a phone line and dialing with the ignore ring tone on one modem and ATA on the other modem. As far as I know there is no middle equipment needed for an analog modem connection. I do remember the newest analog 56k modems had stupid drivers and were soft win modems as in no firmware on the modem, it was loaded by the driver and only worked with windows. I think you have to tell the modems to actually do 56k not just dial and ATA. or you might just need to reset the settings on the modem, it might be set to 36k. Also, if it's an external 56k modem you need to adjust your serial speed on the serial port. This is the speed the port talks to the modem and the modem talks to the port. This is separate from the speeds the 2 modems are set at to talk to each other! Thanks, David Eugene Waybright CompTIA A+, NET+, & Security+ Technician Crestron Certified CIV-E Intelligent Video Engineer, CIV-D Intelligent Video Designer & CIV-S Intelligent Video Specialist Crestron Certified Masters Technology Architect; Core, Flex, DMC-D-4K & E-4K, SCT-R & C, DCT-R & C, TCT-R & C AVMM Engineer; Audio & Shades Technician Extron Certified A/V Associate IT Operations & Secure Infrastructure Specialist Tesla Referral Code: https://ts.la/david55244 Please use my referral for a free demo drive, also $500 Off + 3 mo. FSD on Model 3 & Y, $1,000 Off + 3 mo. FSD on Model S & X, & $500 Off Solar TeslaFi Referral Code: https://www.teslafi.com/signup.php?referred=Dwaybright receive a one-month trial instead of two weeks. Tessie Referral Code: https://share.tessie.com/QpzcnbTb5yb receive one month free when you sign up. ChargePoint Home Pro, CPF25, CPF50, CPH50, CT4000, CP6000, OnRamp, Express 100, 200,& 250 Certified Technician [cid:dd55fead-1863-4241-850b-86370a2821c0]<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/0f52d73c69ad43ffb4490b6e75ed0de2…> Book time to meet with me<https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/0f52d73c69ad43ffb4490b6e75ed0de2…> ________________________________ Message: 1 Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2024 15:00:34 -0400 From: John Heritage <john.heritage(a)gmail.com> To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Minimum requirements for receiving 56K modem connections Message-ID: <CAF5f3Ugj-71Uh153yDyj7amvPVsS0wH186DykcRsQz-ZYyiOfg(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8" Hi folks! I'm messing around with a bunch of modems at home, and would like to know what's required to set up one system to receive 56K calls from another system. I'm able to get 33.6kbps bi-directionally (or 31.2K) with just a phone line between the two modems, and using ATX1D and ATA commands. I think to get 56K I require some equipment to simulate a digital connection, and I'm also not sure if a 56K analog modem can even receive 56K calls. Is this true? Modems I have on hand: - a USRobotics Courier I-Modem - 2 x USRobotics V.Everything, and a USRobotics 56K/X2 Sportster external modem I am also unable to get the I-Modem to connect to any of the analog modems, and although it does have the protocols to support analog, it seems like it's expecting a BRI / ISDN connection to allow that connection. Is this true? If the above are true - what's the minimum / cheapest solution for being able to at least establish a V.90 connection given the equipment I have already? Thanks for your help! John ------------------------------

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Northern VA Vintage Computer Meetup Wrapup notes
by Ethan O'Toole 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

Whoot wish I was in town! Heard it was a good event! On Mon, 1 Jul 2024, Ryan Stapleton via vcf-midatlantic wrote: [NON-Text Body part not included]

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PET 2001 and DEC Rainbow 100B2
by Ricardo 8-Bit Desk 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

I just stopped by an antique store here in my area (NJ) and there is a fully working PET 2001 that the guy wants $750. I am not getting it but I hate to see it there on the shelf. Anyone in the group interested? There is also a DEC Rainbow 100-B2 complete (keyboard and monitor included) and I offered $250. The guy didn’t return yet but I might not take if he goes too much above that. In that case, I will also pass to the group. Anyone interested? Ricardo. Sent from my iPhone

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Northern VA Vintage Computer Meetup Wrapup notes
by Ryan Stapleton 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

Hello All, I wanted to do a little writeup from the Vintage Computer Meetup I held Sunday. Here is a link to a little blog post I did: https://www.bluewizard.net/pages/vintagecomputermeetup-30jun2024/ Short answer it was successful in a way I would have never expected! 30 people attended and I think 20 different computers where on display! This has greatly re-enforced the support that the community provides and it was a success because of this awesome community. I am looking forward to the next one in the September / October time frame. No exact date yet due to how scheduling works with the library. Thank you -Ryan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] [OT] Very OT…desperately seeking data
by David Gesswein 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

On Mon, Jul 01, 2024 at 06:59:32AM +0000, laurakid via vcf-midatlantic wrote: > Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2024 06:59:32 +0000 (UTC) > From: laurakid <laurakid7(a)yahoo.com> > To: vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> > Subject: [OT] Very OT…desperately seeking data > X-Mailer: WebService/1.1.22407 YahooMailIosMobile > The subject of asking for help with data recovery has resurfaced because I have a smashed iPhone (long story) with port and buttons still working but screen useless, It is frustrating me that Apple is saying there is absolutely no way to get data off of this device. I know the password, I just can’t type it in. I refuse to pay for iCloud and unfortunately was not consistent with backups. I had an anroid with broken screen so nothing was visible but touchscreen was still working. I took a photo of same model keyboard and taped it to the broken screen so I knew where the key were. With a couple tries was able to type the password in and recover the stuff since the last backup.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] [OT] Very OT…desperately seeking data
by Ethan O'Toole 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

[NON-Text Body part not included] You can, but I believe you need to type your code on the screen of the phone for the sync. Depending on the age of iOS there might be exploits for it but who knows. Never said what model, but I remembering changing out the screen on my iPhone SE a number of times and it wasn't terribly difficult. But I had a backup. Also if you have 64GB of stuff on the phone it's going to eat 64GB of disk space. Not always an issue but with todays SSD/NVME laptops and expensive storage it can suck. Tip, on itunes when you create a backup turn on backup encryption if you want passwords and cookies and stuff to persist in a restore.

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VMS/VAX Data Retrieval Business Opportunity
by Bill Degnan 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

Hello all This is OT as far as being a hobby post, but OnT as it's related to VMS data recovery requiring vintage VAXes I have a business opportunity for someone who has working VAX hardware who can read/recover/transfer data from VMS DLT tapes and other backup storage Contact me through my company contact form, degnanco.com/contact.cfm A person from the Phildelphia/S Jersey are preferred as this is a pretty big job and the media is located near Philadelphia. Thanks Bill Degnan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] [OT] Very OT…desperately seeking data
by Christian Liendo 01 Jul '24

01 Jul '24

There is a lot of info missing so I apologize if I recommend something that you may not want. If the screen is the issue it can be replaced and there are many places that do this. I understand that you may not want to repair a phone that you don't intend to keep but if it gives you the functionality you need to get your data it may be worth it. The value of the data exceeds the cost of repair in my opinion. Also then this can be your backup phone. On Mon, Jul 1, 2024 at 3:00 AM laurakid via vcf-midatlantic <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vcfed.org> wrote: > > Hey guys. I have been MIA but not by choice. Hope to hit up a workshop soon and am always open to volunteer. Anyways, I have mentioned to some of you in the past about my troubles with older machines, lost passwords, compatibility issues and such… this post is definitely going to require more info but honestly I have been worried about asking for help since Evan left, who had encouraged me to ask since I had helped so much back in 2018. The subject of asking for help with data recovery has resurfaced because I have a smashed iPhone (long story) with port and buttons still working but screen useless, It is frustrating me that Apple is saying there is absolutely no way to get data off of this device. I know the password, I just can’t type it in. I refuse to pay for iCloud and unfortunately was not consistent with backups. > I am interested in any advice about this including if there is a reputable person or company I can pay to help with this all along with other data recovery. I am located in Eatontown NJ very near most highways. > Many thanks, Laura Reinhard (The girl who painted the wood grey 😆).732-456-0154

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] VCF Tech Swap Meet
by Jeffrey Jonas 28 Jun '24

28 Jun '24

> I was a regular at TCF Jeff Galinat was a regular dealer too! I was just an attendee/buyer. I got fun free swag thanks to everyone's generosity. The Free Pile's a lot nicer than the traditional dumpster diving at TCF. -- jeff jonas

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