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Wanted: Commodore PET
by Todd George 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

First, my apologies if this somehow shows up on the list twice, I think there was an issue with how I have my email that is registered with the new list configured. Anyway... Been looking for a Commodore PET for a while. None have shown up locally on CraigsList. The eBay ones are either too far away (trying to avoid huge shipping costs and/or damage) or are overpriced. Anyone with MARCH/VCFed have an extra or spare (need NOT be working) that they'd like to (or be willing to) part with (for someone who would appreciate it immensely)?? I would like one with a standard keyboard, not the chicklet. Otherwise, I've got very little preference. As I said, shipping tends to be really expensive on these. Something local-ish would work better. Willing to trade stuff or pay cash. Festivus? Contact me off-list. Thanks!!! -Todd

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Semi-OT: FS: 20 MHz Leader dual channel oscilloscope
by Systems Glitch 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

All, I figured I'd offer this to the group before listing it on eBay. I've got a small "student" oscilloscope, I believe a LS 1020, for sale. Limited in bandwidth but adequate for most vintage computer repairs, general hobby use, et c. It's a barebones unit from the Virginia Tech physics department, completely analog with no storage, but it does work and has a nice, bright CRT. It's fairly small and light. I can confirm model numbers if anyone is interested -- it's still in the truck with the rest of the test equipment from the VT Surplus Auction. Looking for $75, doesn't include probes but I'm sure I can dig up a pair for a little bit more. I can ship, but would prefer to exchange at the festivus get-together. Thanks, Jonathan

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ODYSSEY 2 on Craigs list in LI
by Kelly Leavitt 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

http://newyork.craigslist.org/lgi/sys/5313961495.html I want it, but I don't want to drive out there. Anyone else interested? Kelly

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Zilog System 8000
by Herb Johnson 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

http://pics.pofo.de/gallery3/index.php/S8000/Repair/tapedrive If this is the correct series of photos for your tape drive, then the rubber roller which is driven by the tape drive motor IS, repeat IS, of critical dimensions. Please verify. Herb Johnson -- Herbert R. Johnson, New Jersey USA http://www.retrotechnology.com OR .net

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Lack Of Windows 3.1 Technicians Causes Traffic Backup At French Airport
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

Kelly Leavitt via vcf-midatlantic writes: >A little OT for this group: > >http://consumerist.com/2015/11/13/lack-of-windows-3-1-technicians-causes-tr= >affic-backup-at-french-airport/ One of the reasons I do NOT fly into Paris. I fly into London and take the Chunnel train to the other .EU countries! WEENDOZE... the only winning move is not to play!

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Lack Of Windows 3.1 Technicians Causes Traffic Backup At French Airport
by Kelly Leavitt 17 Nov '15

17 Nov '15

A little OT for this group: http://consumerist.com/2015/11/13/lack-of-windows-3-1-technicians-causes-tr…

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Floppy Days Podcast #49 on the TI-99/4A
by Randall Kindig 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

Floppy Days Episode 49 http://floppydays.libsyn.com/floppy-days-49-ti99-interview-with-jim-fetzner… <http://floppydays.libsyn.com/floppy-days-49-ti99-interview-with-jim-fetzner…> The TI-99/4A - History, Interview with Jim Fetzner and Mark Wills In the home computer timeline, I’m currently covering computers released in the era from 1979 to 1980. Next up is the TI-99/4A. When I went to research the TI-99 I found an incredible amount of information about the machine and an involved, vibrant community surrounding it. As a result, I pulled in as many experts as I could find to be involved in providing information about this very interesting machine. I got so much involvement, and found so much information, that I will be covering the TI-99 for the next several shows. That will include the typical topics, such as history, tech specs, modern upgrades, emulation, Web sites and much more, as well as interviews with some TI luminaries. As I typically like to cover the history of the machine first, that will be the topic of the first couple of shows. For the history segment, I was lucky enough to find a couple of people who have an incredible history with the TI-99, Jim Fetzner and Mark Wills. Jim has an extensive, multilingual library of all things TI and possesses some very interesting hardware items related to the TI-99, as you will hear. Mark is the author of TurboForth for the TI-99/4A and has been involved in the TI-99/4A scene pretty much since 1983. He’s also English, living in the UK, so he has a rather British take on the home computer wars. Since the interview piece I typically do with the co-hosts before covering the main topic took so long and turned out to be so interesting in it’s own right, I decided to break out the interview into its own show and the next show will then cover just the TI-99 history with the help of these two gentlemen. Randy Kindig host Floppy Days Podcast floppydays.com <http://floppydays.com/>

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Festivus food thread: Who's bringing what?
by VAXman＠tmesis.org 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

Evan Koblentz via vcf-midatlantic writes: >Please reply with what you're bringing. Ask if you are unsure about >anything. I will, as they've already been requested in another Festivus thread, bring my homemade pork ribs as I have for the past few Festivus. If Corey's Penn Brewery will be supplying us with zymurlogical libations, I'll likely leave the Guinness kit home.

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Re: [vcf-midatlantic] Roland MT-32 equivalent?
by Mike Loewen 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

On Mon, 16 Nov 2015, John Heritage john.heritage(a)gmail.com [midatlanticretro] wrote: > I have a few Atari ST's (including a Mega STE) and I'd like to get > something like a Roland MT-32 for it to decode MIDI from games/demos that > support it to my stereo receiver.. They're a little hard to find these > days, or at least seem to be for a reasonable price. Does anyone have any > alternative classic MIDI synthesizers they'd recommend? > > I also have a MIDI port box for Amiga I have not tried yet so hoping I can > use this synth for that too. > > Thanks so much! > John H If you want an FM synth module rather than a LA module, you might look for a Yamaha FB-01. Similar vintage to the MT-32, and a lot cheaper. Mike Loewen mloewen(a)cpumagic.scol.pa.us Old Technology http://q7.neurotica.com/Oldtech/

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Worst-kept secret: VCF East, April 15-17, 2016
by Evan Koblentz 16 Nov '15

16 Nov '15

I think a lot of people know this already, but VCF East XI (yeah, I'm using Roman numerals for now) is April 15-17, 2016. Friday -- classes + some kind of primitive software hackathon Saturday/Sunday -- morning keynotes + the usual daytime stuff As previously announced, Saturday's keynoter is Stewart Chiefet. :) Still working on a keynoter for Sunday. We had Dave Walden of BBN and ARPAnet renown, but he backed out due to health concerns.

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