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G'morning
by Evan Koblentz 09 Apr '16

09 Apr '16

Slept off much of my frustration from last night's list issue. Grateful for those of you who sent me private emails of support. Carry on. :)

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A personal note
by Evan Koblentz 09 Apr '16

09 Apr '16

Guys, I'm under a lot of stress with VCF East, the museum, VCF West, and a possibly serious health issue. I would really appreciate it if we can all cut down some of the sarcasm. A lot of people on this list used to tell me to ask for help more often, instead of trying to do it all. So when I do ask, you can imagine how frustrating it is to be met with sarcasm or from people who say, "I'd love to help, but" .... that is noise, we need signal. I run the group because I love it. This is not a complaint, just a personal request. Thank you -- and extra-special thanks to the (many) of you who've stepped up these past few months, including many of you who did so behind-the-scenes because you also love this stuff, not for any credit or glory. Evan

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] final VCF East advertising push
by Evan Koblentz 09 Apr '16

09 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 09 Apr '16

09 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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