- vcf-midatlantic - lists.vcfed.org

can anyone send a test email to my MicroVAX 3100
by william degnan 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Doing some testing of my Microvax 3100. Specifically MultiNet V4.1 Rev A, MicroVAX 3100, VAX/VMS V5.5-2 Photo http://vintagecomputer.net/digital/MicroVAX-3100/DEC_MicroVAX-3100_system.j… If anyone cares to send an email to: system(a)microvax3100.vintagecomputer.net I am sure someone will reply from the other end (while the machine is still turned on this afternoon, 2/24/16) Bill -- @ BillDeg: Web: vintagecomputer.net Twitter: @billdeg <https://twitter.com/billdeg> Youtube: @billdeg <https://www.youtube.com/user/billdeg> Unauthorized Bio <http://www.vintagecomputer.net/readme.cfm>

2 2

Anyone with size L vcf hoodie prefer a M?
by Evan Koblentz 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

Someone emailed me and said: "I made a mistake in asking for a medium. It's too tight on me, even though I've lost a lot of weight. Would it be possible to get another one in large?" I told that person we don't have any more and we're not ordering a batch anytime soon, but maybe someone who has a large wants to trade. Let me know and I'll connect you to the other person.

1 0

Anachronism! - Commodore 64 in 1975 on DC legends of tomorrow
by Jeffrey Brace 24 Feb '16

24 Feb '16

My vintage computer nerdiness kicking in. I was watching DC Legends Of Tomorrow Season 1 Episode 3. And they are in 1975. Rip Hunter is breaking in the bank's computers so my nerdy-sense kicks in to see which kind of computer they using in 1975. From the back the monitor looks 90's-ish from the front maybe a Commodore 1802 monitor and which computer is Rip Hunter typing on? A commodore 64! And as we all know it debuted in 1982. So this show has an anachronism! Guess Commodore 64s are fairly easy to obtain as opposed to finding something authentic for that era.

1 0

Vintage stuff I should get rid of
by William Dudley 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

I've been a pack rat for decades, and lately I've been stumbling upon stuff which was "junk" 20 years ago but is now probably "collectible". I thought I'd post a few examples here to gauge interest. If something is appropriate for the museum, or somebody wants something for their private collection, let me know. Here are the first few things I've found, that I should have thrown out decades ago: 1. 5 Intel 1702A-2 EPROMS. These are in ceramic/gold packages (with window). Each holds a grand total of 256 bytes of storage. 2. A Zenith Z-89 terminal. Like the Heath/Zenith all in one computer, but without the computer part -- just the CRT terminal in an over-wide package. 3. Books (all are 8" x 5 1/4" paperback) digital pdp-8/a minicomputer handbook 1976-77 digital introduction to programming 1970 digital small computer handbook 1973 digital introduction to minicomputer networks (copyright 1974) 4. IBM 8514 Monitor Bill Dudley This email is free of malware because I run Linux.

4 6

Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Workshop Feb. 27-28: Who's going?
by Todd George 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

> > Date: Sun, 21 Feb 2016 18:27:29 -0500 > From: Evan Koblentz <evan(a)snarc.net> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] Workshop Feb. 27-28: Who's going? > > Updated attendance list for next weekend: > > 1. Evan > 2. (Glitch aka forklift operator) > 3. Mike Loewen (sidewalk supervisor) > 4. Jeff Galinat > 5. Tony (Saturday) > 6. Jeff Jonas > *** 7. Todd *** > 8. Jeff Brace Oh suuuure... I see how it is. Just put other people's names on the list... You were afraid we'd start nonsensical marginally computer-related numbering again, weren't you? :) -Todd

1 0

OSI 495 Protoboards are in!
by Systems Glitch 23 Feb '16

23 Feb '16

They're in! One slight mistake in the Gerber files, since fixed, but inconsequential: http://imgur.com/a/cUg8t Looks pretty good to me! The board is much stiffer than the original OSI 495 it's based off of, which is a good thing. I'll bring them to the workshop this weekend if anyone wants to take a look. Thanks, Jonathan

2 2

OT: Help identifying Motorola chip
by Kelly Leavitt 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Was handed a bag with about fifty 48 pin ceramic DIP Motorola chips. Date codes from 84 to 87. I think they may be house numbered 68008s but am not sure. The only part number that is consistent on all the chips are 50238 (with either a -01 or -05 suffix). Anyone have any thoughts on where to trace these down? Was also handed a fairly large bag of Z80 bits. Including Z80A, Z80B and a handful of Z80SIO Thanks, Kelly

1 0

OT: Test
by Chris Fala 22 Feb '16

22 Feb '16

Just checking. Thanks. Chris

1 0

VCF East ticketing are online
by Evan Koblentz 21 Feb '16

21 Feb '16

You can buy VCF East tickets here: http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/tickets/ IMPORTANT: - Exhibitors don't need tickets for Saturday/Sunday - Friday teachers don't need tickets for that day - Bring your kids! Free admission for 17 and younger

2 3

Cool! InfoAge lounge restoration
by Evan Koblentz 21 Feb '16

21 Feb '16

The lounge room in the main InfoAge building (room where we put VCF East consignment) has modern carpeting. Beneath that is 1980s tile. Beneath that is 1940s masonite. Beneath that is the original 1912 oak. InfoAge got a donation to remove the carpet, tile, and masonite, and replace the original oak with a new duplicate. Soon the floor will look to us the same way it looked to Marconi.

4 5