MARCH frequently asked questions -- updated August 1, 2009 1. What is MARCH? MARCH is a user group for people who enjoy using antique/vintage computers. Our...
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Dan Roganti
ragoo_sauce
Feb 1, 2010 1:22 pm
Reminder: Installing CP/M on your S-100 computer workshop signup begins today, Feb.1st For the vintage computer enthusiasts, in conjunction with the MARCH...
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Dan Roganti
ragoo_sauce
Feb 1, 2010 6:00 pm
NOTE: If you have other computers such as the Kaypro, Advantage, etc which already have CP/M running, you can use this too. They just need to be 100% working....
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Christian Liendo
christian_li...
Feb 1, 2010 7:09 pm
It's Feb and that means TCF http://www.tcf-nj.org is coming in a few months and I didn't go last year and from what I was told, thats OK. Is there any reason...
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Bill Degnan
billdeg
Feb 1, 2010 7:16 pm
We were talking about doing a more formal presentation this year, as a group. Also having an exhibit room like 2005. You are correct that we should decide...
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Christian Liendo
christian_li...
Feb 1, 2010 7:21 pm
Given what Bill stated, then yea we should at least go to support the group. Thanks for the reminder....
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Evan Koblentz
evan947
Feb 1, 2010 10:42 pm
We found out that it's Joe G. .... apparently he told Fred he wants to make a videogame history exhibit. Fred's response (as usual) was, "Go try." Fred says...
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Evan Koblentz
evan947
Feb 1, 2010 11:28 pm
... Bill has it part right, part wrong. We're only planning to do a simple table at Trenton on the first day, just like last year. Reason: that show is...
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Christian Liendo
christian_li...
Feb 2, 2010 2:08 pm
Thats not a bad idea.. Mainly because I think Maker Faire is going to be huge and it's a nice target audience. The question is, what do you predict the...
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B Degnan
billdeg
Feb 2, 2010 3:05 pm
This discussion is active in the MARCH BOD Yahoo Group at the moment. We'll work it out. I don't think money is going to be an issue the way I see it. Bill...
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Dan Roganti
ragoo_sauce
Feb 2, 2010 4:46 pm
In general, you might want to think about small ways to raise funds during any event--even for the visitors at the museum. I think I mentioned this a while...
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Evan Koblentz
evan947
Feb 2, 2010 5:27 pm
... "Yes, have some!" It's still my plan to make kick-ass posters (instead of our current dull ones) and sell copies to whoever wants them. But that plan will...
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Dan Roganti
ragoo_sauce
Feb 2, 2010 7:05 pm
... ok, no problemo =Dan -- http://www.vintagecomputer.net/ragooman/...
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Evan Koblentz
evan947
Feb 3, 2010 12:43 am
In the past couple of weeks, I heard from two people -- I'm not saying who right now -- that MARCH may be the first group to move into some H-building space...
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Jeffrey Frady
legodude522
Feb 3, 2010 2:38 am
Will this spare in the H-building be the permanent home for our displays? If so, let's make the most of it and not half ass things here. ... -- See you space...
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Evan Koblentz
evan947
Feb 3, 2010 2:57 am
... I don't think we have done anything "half-assed" so far. But anyway, no, it is doubtful that the next move would be our last. Fred says that someday,...
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B Degnan
billdeg
Feb 3, 2010 3:45 am
... Well then, keep us posted. bd...
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Bill Dromgoole
willie5015
Feb 4, 2010 8:57 pm
Just in case anyone is interested in the Spare Time Gizmos ( http://www.sparetimegizmos.com/) SBC-6120 and FP-6120 Kit which has been discontinued for some...
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Bill Degnan
billdeg
Feb 4, 2010 9:11 pm
cool kit. who is getting one from here? Bill ... Panel Partial Kit ... http://www.sparetimegizmos.com/) SBC-6120 and FP-6120 Kit which has been discontinued...
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Bill Dromgoole
willie5015
Feb 4, 2010 9:23 pm
I ordered one and paid, but as of 4:10 today only 32 kits have been paid for out of 57 kits with a spoken interest. If 18 more of those interested don't pay up...
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Evan Koblentz
evan947
Feb 4, 2010 9:29 pm
... Replica kits are plenty on-topic. And I vouch that the kit's creator, Bob Armstrong, is a great guy who deserves your patronage....
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David Comley
david_comley
Feb 5, 2010 2:15 am
I am - looks as though the chances of getting the full order complement of 50 is quite good, so the outlook is positive. These kits have been around for a...
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Evan Koblentz
evan947
Feb 5, 2010 4:25 am
Expanding on what I posted a few days ago ..... MARCH has plenty of money if we decide to host VCF East 7.0 on the originally planned weekend of September...
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B Degnan
billdeg
Feb 5, 2010 1:27 pm
... I think that you have a reasonable plan and expectations. If we have a big rescue other one-time expense we take take up a collection on an ad-hoc basis. ...
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Al Hartman
alhartman
Feb 5, 2010 10:44 pm
How about having people donate un-needed excess hardware or software and sell it at the flea at Trenton? Al Hartman...
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Ray Sills
raysills
Feb 6, 2010 4:28 pm
Hi Gang: I found this site via an 1802 list. It's a simulator for the original ELF machine. Also on the site are simulators for the Altair 8800b and the...
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B Degnan
billdeg
Feb 6, 2010 7:37 pm
Wow, that is so cool. Thanks for the link. This is perfect for teaching students. Bill...
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Jeffrey Brace
arkaxow
Feb 7, 2010 3:12 am
On the latest episode of Smallville that came out on February 5, there is a Commodore 64 in the episode. I won't give details that would spoil those who watch...
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B Degnan
billdeg
Feb 7, 2010 3:26 am
Did you ever see the Flight of the Conchords episode with the C64? b d...
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Jeffrey Brace
arkaxow
Feb 7, 2010 4:04 am
I have not seen that episode, but according to this web page: ...
