British computers have been underrepresented at VCFe, so your exhibit would be more than welcome! I look forward to seeing it! On Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 9:13 PM Bill Degnan via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
I agree. You'd meet a lot of people who would be interested in British computers. If you're around for a little while you can also visit Kennett Classic (which is about 2 hours south west) and System Source's computer museum (which is an additional 1.5 hours south). Bill Degnan
On Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 9:05 PM Dave Shevett via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
This sounds like a wonderful exhibit! Focusing on british systems would be welcome, as there'll be plenty of interest!
On Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 9:02 PM Chris Platts via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vcfed.org> wrote:
Hi all,
I’ve been sat in my spare room over several years fixing, restoring and tinkering with old machines, usually with the likes of Adrian’s Digital Basement or Usagi Electric on the TV to keep me company.
I only really learnt about the VCF recently… but since then, I’ve got the idea in my head of (carefully) throwing a bunch of my British home computers — and maybe an Atari or two — in a suitcase and flying over to the US to exhibit at VCF East 2024.
Does that sound like it’d be of interest? I’d bring all that I could — a selection of BBC Micros, Acorn Archimedes, Amstrad CPCs, etc. Whatever I could fit in 23 kilos! I’d happily let anyone have a play around on them and share whatever I know.
I suppose I’m asking where the ‘bar’ is for exhibiting. I’m certainly no Adrian or David — just a guy with a soldering iron and an oscilloscope and too much time on his hands. But I do love these old machines and it’d be nice to share.
If it’s not quite what the festival needs, I’m still planning on flying over in April to attend even if I don’t exhibit!
Any thoughts appreciated!
Cheers, Chris
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