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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Girl Scout cookies... vintage computer related!
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 26 Jan '16

26 Jan '16

Corey Cohen via vcf-midatlantic writes: >It's better for your waistline to use a space- emergency blanket from >Walmar= t. Cost a couple of bucks and is nearly a lifetime supply of >Mylar. =20 These? http://www.walmart.com/ip/The-Original-Space-Brand-Emergency-Blanket-Silver… Do you know its thickness? There's no specs listed on Walmart's page.

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Floppy Days #51 - Part 3 on the TI-994/A Tech Specs and Modern Upgrades with Tursi
by Randall Kindig 25 Jan '16

25 Jan '16

The TI-99/4A - Tech Specs, Peripherals, Modern Upgrades with Tursi http://floppydays.libsyn.com/floppy-days-51-ti99-tech-specs-modern-upgrades… <http://floppydays.libsyn.com/floppy-days-51-ti99-tech-specs-modern-upgrades…> This show is a continuation of the on-going series about the TI-99/4A computer. In the last couple of episodes, I had TI-99 fans Jim Fetzner and Mark Wills on the show and interviewed them about their experiences with the TI-99 and then we covered the history of the machine. In this show, I have a new co-host, Mike Brent, better known as Tursi or Harmless Lion, the creator of the Classic 99 emulator and so much more. After a short interview with Tursi, we discuss the technical aspects of the TI-99, including the tech specs, peripherals, modern upgrades, and connectivity to modern computers. It’s an information-filled show, so I hope you enjoy it. Before we get into that, I’ll discuss a few new vintage computer-related acquisitions that have come my way, give you the scoop on upcoming shows, and share with you a few pieces of feedback I’ve received about the show from listeners. Randall Kindig host Floppy Days floppydays.com

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VCF East classes: possibly 24!
by Evan Koblentz 24 Jan '16

24 Jan '16

Good news: We may have space for ** 24 ** Friday classes at VCF East this year. That's a lot of learning!

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] OT: snow storm
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 24 Jan '16

24 Jan '16

Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic writes: >How did everyone handle the storm? > >I'm in the heart of the deepest stuff -- 30". Shoveled twice yesterday >an= d once today. Not according to official records. FWIW, there's about 3.5 ft just outside my back door. Yesterday, I had to take the glass pane out of the storm door and shovel out from inside the house to get out.

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OT - Parts request
by Martin A Flynn 23 Jan '16

23 Jan '16

OT - Anyone have an RS-442 card in PCIe format? I need one for the weather station I am putting together. Needs Linux support. Martin Flynn

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] New January Workshop Date Jan 30/31
by Todd George 23 Jan '16

23 Jan '16

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 6:00 AM < vcf-midatlantic-request(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote: > Date: Thu, 21 Jan 2016 18:17:11 -0500 > From: Jeffrey Brace <ark72axow(a)gmail.com> > To: vcf-midatlantic > <vcf-midatlantic(a)lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> > Subject: [vcf-midatlantic] New January Workshop Date Jan 30/31 > Message-ID: > <CAKVfvQw6yBZk7OCrobUURK= > owOLaPYG_0zMnU5RkYpV8Ub6Sog(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > The January workshop has been rescheduled to Jan 30 & 31. Let's hope for > good weather! > > Who's coming? > Can't make it next weekend. I have a work obligation that will have me slightly out of town on Saturday night through Sunday morning sadly making it just inconvenient enough to get there on both Saturday and Sunday. Have fun guys, really bummed that I'm missing another workshop. :( I'll see you guys in February. Thanks! -Todd

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New January Workshop Date Jan 30/31
by Jeffrey Brace 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

The January workshop has been rescheduled to Jan 30 & 31. Let's hope for good weather! Who's coming? 1) Jeff Brace 2) Evan K. 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8)

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OT: Soldering Station, Your Opinion Please
by Chris Fala 22 Jan '16

22 Jan '16

Has anyone seen this model before? http://www.ebay.com/itm/371505966012 Is it worth the price for a cheap spare or for soldering classes, or is it junk and not worth the trouble? (I already have a good Weller and Hakko, so this would just be a backup.) Thanks, Chris

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IBM FSU Static RAM Board...for S-100?!
by Systems Glitch 21 Jan '16

21 Jan '16

This has to be one of the most unexpected S-100 boards I've acquired. The seller says this was created due to the need for denser RAM boards for IMSAI 8080's at IBM's Advanced Systems Development Lab in Los Gatos, California. Apparently FSU RAM was the densest static RAM available at the time, and of course they had access to it, being IBMers. Extra boards were produced for engineers with S-100 machines at home. I wrote up what I know about the boards here: http://www.glitchwrks.com/2016/01/20/fsu-ram Fortunately they came with a copy of the 3-page manual and a (very faded) blueprint copy of the schematic. I've digitized both and made them available. I've tested one of the boards so far, which works fine with my IMSAI 8080 and a 2 MHz 8080 CPU board. I'd be interested to hear if anyone else knows anything about these, or has one, or has spare FSU RAM modules they'd be interested in parting with. Thanks, Jonathan

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JAN 23/24 WORKSHOP CANCELLED!
by Jeffrey Brace 21 Jan '16

21 Jan '16

Due to the coming snowstorm we are cancelling the workshop scheduled for Jan. 23/24 is cancelled!!!! We are waiting to see if Jan 30/31 is available. We will let you know. Also Feb. 27/28 and Mar. 12/13 are the next confirmed workshops. Stay safe everyone!

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