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  • Category: Computers
  • Founded: Jan 17, 2005
  • Language: English
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I have a bunch of very old IBM software in original boxes that I would like to find a home for. I hate to throw them way when I know there must be those who...
2 Mar 30, 2010
5:08 pm

Bill Degnan
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JF is rescuing some Compaq and other "luggables&quot; today. Good stuff: we have plenty of Kaypro and Osborne, but we don't have a Compaq of that era. Now we'll...
12 Mar 30, 2010
12:44 pm

Mike Loewen
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It would be apt for those bringing a computer to display at TCF to bring a PET so we can make a MARCH publicity entry in this event.. We could take a few pics...
7 Mar 29, 2010
11:09 pm

Timothy Fagan
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Some of the foam that comes with the Dell servers is 3/8" thick and perfect for keyboard repair (I think). Thought I'd pass along another source if you happen...
1 Mar 29, 2010
4:31 pm

Bill Degnan
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I pre-ordered my copy of Get Lamp, can't wait ! http://www.getlamp.com/ -- http://www.vintagecomputer.net/ragooman/...
2 Mar 29, 2010
4:23 am

Andrew Molloy
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I got mine Atari.com sleep shorts It comes with a collectors tin http://www.gameroommag.com/retroblast-articles/news/693-atari-shorts =Dan -- ...
3 Mar 29, 2010
3:29 am

Dan Roganti
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VIDEO GAMES LIVE announces special guests - Ralph Baer http://www.videogameslive.com/index.php?story=242 On Thursday, April 1st, 2010 at 8pm, Video Games Live...
2 Mar 29, 2010
2:58 am

Evan Koblentz
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MARCH needs rescue help. Someone in Downington, PA has some Compaq Portable gear for us -- that's a significant machine which we don't already own. I...
5 Mar 25, 2010
8:09 pm

Bryan Pope
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A while back, I announced some items available for pickup. The person who said he wanted them has not come to get them, and now says he doesn't want them. I...
1 Mar 25, 2010
6:21 pm

Al Hartman
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When's the March Spring Party ? I like to make to try and make it this time. =Dan -- http://www.vintagecomputer.net/ragooman/...
13 Mar 24, 2010
4:54 am

Jeffrey Brace
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Douglas Crockford, Yahoo!'s Javascript architect, has been doing a lecture series about the history of the language. The first part isn't really about JS --...
3 Mar 24, 2010
3:56 am

Jim Scheef
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http://www.theonion.com/articles/computer-company-started-in-garage-30-years-ago-no,17124/...
4 Mar 24, 2010
3:38 am

Bill Degnan
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Any March'ins going to Pax East in Boston next weekend? Jason is going to premiere his Get Lamp! documentary, which I'm looking forward to seeing. Maybe we...
2 Mar 24, 2010
12:50 am

Evan Koblentz
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The vintage workshop scheduled for March 20th weekend has been canceled. If you're planning on attending the 4/10 CP/M workshop let us know asap. Bill...
16 Mar 23, 2010
6:09 pm

Jim Scheef
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Jim Scheef! As of very recently, Jim completed the transition of MARCH treasurer duties to Justin Jernigan. Jim was our treasurer for a very long time. He...
7 Mar 23, 2010
6:04 pm

Jim Scheef
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I have heard from no one about getting a booth at TCF. I assume there is not much interest. Who is going / when? Anyone doing an exhibit? Evan has been...
3 Mar 23, 2010
5:15 pm

BDegnan
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... Hi Evan: At VCF last summer, I mentioned the Phila Computer Music Festival (Aug 1978) and asked if anyone was interested in a CD of it. Quite a few hands...
3 Mar 23, 2010
1:59 pm

Bill Degnan
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Mike, I took a look at the article you referenced on your web site (Tandy model II --> SOL keyboard repair). What are the part numbers/brands of the Space...
6 Mar 20, 2010
5:40 pm

Mike Loewen
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Going Once...anyone interested in sharing a flea market table at TCF, per my earlier email? My stipulation is that I can't be there the whole time because I...
1 Mar 18, 2010
8:13 pm

Bill Degnan
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Next week the IEEE 802 Committee turns 30. That's the standards committee responsible for Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, etc. ...... I wrote about this for my job...
7 Mar 15, 2010
11:07 pm

evan@...
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March 12, 1955: TRADIC - The First Fully Transistorized Computer, Bell Labs This one has a better pic that CHM ...
4 Mar 15, 2010
8:20 pm

Jim Scheef
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In case you haven't decided whether to go to the Trenton Computer Festival this year, I just noticed that the keynote speaker is... Richard Stallman ...
4 Mar 14, 2010
1:33 pm

Dan Roganti
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Midatlanticretro.org has been updated to include a link to Jeff Jonas' web site, among the other member web sites. Bill...
1 Mar 14, 2010
3:19 am

B Degnan
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I have an Ithaca Audio Floppy disk controler (S-100) labeled IA-1130 and dated 1978 I have googled fairly extensively and can't find any info. The only LSI...
6 Mar 13, 2010
5:12 pm

Bill Dromgoole
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FYI It still says "Hibbyists&quot; on the PayPal screen under the description :) =Dan...
4 Mar 12, 2010
3:33 pm

Dan Roganti
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http://www.ironicsans.com/2010/02/they_dont_make_computer_manual.html (Wouldn't have been half as good without the added commentary by Bob!) Cheers, Andy...
21 Mar 11, 2010
10:52 am

Bob Schwier
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I wouldn't normally pass on an auction link to the list, but if anyone is near Rockville, Maryland this might be had for pretty cheap. It is on the govdeals...
2 Mar 10, 2010
5:48 pm

Alexey Toptygin
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I know some of you guys are also into typewriters. Anybody want an IBM Wheelwriter 70 series II? ... I think the unit is located in central NJ. If you want it,...
1 Mar 10, 2010
3:37 pm

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Historical or not? This laptop has a 2" disk drive, manuf around 1990, DOS 3.3 in ROM, LCD, 80c86 cpu. http://vintagecomputer.net/browse_thread.cfm?id=323 ...
15 Mar 9, 2010
6:48 pm

Bob Schwier
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Wondering if anyone has seen Micro Men (Syntax Era)? IMDb: http://tinyurl.com/o2bpdb The reviews make it seem interesting enough, but then I read comments...
2 Mar 8, 2010
7:59 pm

Evan Koblentz
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