Well I managed to make it to the 2nd day of VCF-West. Very nice. I haven't been
to many of them (this was my third one) but by far this was the best, and at
least to me, most heavily attended one I had seen. The age group of
participants was also significantly different. Lots of younger folks, c
On Fri, Aug 2, 2024, 7:52 PM Fred Cisin via cctalk
wrote:
> Today was great!
>
> Yes, they do sell tickets at the door.
>
> but, . . .
> They don't take CASH!
> "Legal tender for all debts public or private", but they don't take it!
>
> Lots of great exhibits
>
> There was a substantial pile of D
On Fri, Aug 2, 2024, 7:52 PM Fred Cisin via cctalk
wrote:
>
> "Legal tender for all debts public or private", but they don't take it!
>
Correct, they don't, so there never was a debt.
Today was great!
Yes, they do sell tickets at the door.
but, . . .
They don't take CASH!
"Legal tender for all debts public or private", but they don't take it!
Lots of great exhibits
There was a substantial pile of Dell 5150 and 5160 laptops on the "FREE"
table. Dell 5150 is unrelated to
Q: Will a schedule of speakers be posted?Fred,Try
https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-west/vcf-west-exhibits/-Ali
https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-west/
says:
"The full schedule of speakers and show attractions will be posted at a
later date.
"Special attractions:
** Details will be added as they are finalized. Please check back for
updates! **"
Q: Will a schedule of speakers be pos
>Having been to VCF-West many times in the past,
>I'd be very surprised if you can't just show up Friday or Saturday and buy
>tickets there at the CHM.
>I always did.
>(Exhibitors are setting up today and that probably consumes all the time of the
>volunteers that make this event possible. So if
I asked a woman if she was dating anyone, and she said yes. So I said
great, if you date anyone you'll date me then too
On Thu, Aug 1, 2024, 2:41 PM Ali via cctalk wrote:
>
> > https://vcfed.org/contact-us/
>
> There doesn't seem to be an exact contact for VCF-West so I sent an email
> to the g
Having been to VCF-West many times in the past,
I'd be very surprised if you can't just show up Friday or Saturday and buy
tickets there at the CHM.
I always did.
(Exhibitors are setting up today and that probably consumes all the time of
the
volunteers that make this event possible. So if you ge
> https://vcfed.org/contact-us/
There doesn't seem to be an exact contact for VCF-West so I sent an email to
the general info box. Let's see if anyone responds.
-Ali
On Thu, Aug 1, 2024 at 11:34 AM Ali via cctalk
wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I was trying to buy tickets for VCF-West and the ticketing system (through
> CHM) seems to be down. Anyone have more info or an ETA on repairs? Thanks.
>
> -Ali
>
https://vcfed.org/contact-us/
Yes, there very much is a VCF West!!!
https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-west/vcf-west-exhibits/
Cheers,
Lyle
--
On Tue, 26 Jul 2022 14:19:32 -0700 (PDT)
Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote:
> Is there going to be one this year?
>
>
> Is there a reason why it never gets mentioned here
On 2022-07-26 17:19, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote:
Is there going to be one this year?
Is there a reason why it never gets mentioned here?
(are there some personal issues that I shouldn't even ask about?)
https://vcfed.org/events/vintage-computer-festival-west/
August 6 & 7, 2022
On 8/5/21 5:57 AM, dwight via cctalk wrote:
It will be at the CHM. The museum is still closed but VCF will be happening. To
be consistent with current Santa Clara covid conditions, bring your mask.
see: https://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west/
I hope to see you all there.
On Thu, Jul 29, 2021, 4:16 PM Fred Cisin via cctalk
wrote:
> On Thu, 29 Jul 2021, Mark Huffstutter wrote:
> > It sure is, Fred! I bought My tickets, and now it looks likely I won't
> be able to attend
> > It's coming right up.
> > https://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-w
On Thu, 29 Jul 2021, Mark Huffstutter wrote:
It sure is, Fred! I bought My tickets, and now it looks likely I won't be able
to attend
It's coming right up.
https://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west/
GREAT!
That says:
Saturday, August 7 (2021) 10:00 - 6:00
Sunday, A
It sure is, Fred! I bought My tickets, and now it looks likely I won't be able
to attend
It's coming right up.
https://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west/
Mark
-Original Message-
From: cctalk [mailto:cctalk-boun...@classiccmp.org] On Behalf Of Fred Cisin via
On Thu, Aug 1, 2019 at 4:19 PM Fred Cisin via cctalk
wrote:
> >> our legendary VCF consignment sale,
> On Thu, 1 Aug 2019, Ali via cctalk wrote:
> > Maybe at the other meets (e.g. MW or Pacific NW) but the last few times
> not so much at VCFW. Last year I bought some stuff because Fred
> specific
our legendary VCF consignment sale,
On Thu, 1 Aug 2019, Ali via cctalk wrote:
Maybe at the other meets (e.g. MW or Pacific NW) but the last few times not so
much at VCFW. Last year I bought some stuff because Fred specifically brought
stuff for me.
I don't know about "legendary"; I'd reserve
On 8/1/19 11:04 AM, Steven M Jones via cctalk wrote:
> Exhibit list looks nicely varied, though it would have been nice to see an
> exhibit and/or talk about Bill Godbout
They've been too busy worrying about guards with firearms.
> our legendary VCF consignment sale,
Maybe at the other meets (e.g. MW or Pacific NW) but the last few times not so
much at VCFW. Last year I bought some stuff because Fred specifically brought
stuff for me.
> great food
Yeah. Not quite ;)
>, and incredible company/friends!
This now be tr
On 07/30/2019 23:43, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote:
Is there a reason why there has been no mention of VCF West?
(other than Apple oneS)
Isn't it scheduled for this coming weekend?
On Tuesday a colleague at $WORK reposted the Hackaday announcement, and
he's far from the ccmp crowd. So word is g
>> I see it's already been dropped there to promote VCF MW
I don't know what you mean. "Dropped there to promote Midwest" ... that
is false. VCF West is atop our website header, our blog page, and the VC
Forum header.
It's true that we are focusing more on social media. There are a couple
of
There have been lots of mentions of VCF West on social media and I think even
in the press.
I’m heading out to the west coast right now for the show and it’s going to be
one for the record books. There are more exhibitors (35+) then ever before and
lots of cool talks.
Cheers,
Corey
corey c
Is there a reason why there has been no mention of VCF West?
(other than Apple oneS)
Isn't it scheduled for this coming weekend?
I was planning to take a carload of stuff down for consignment, but my
health has been too bad to even load the car.
Because we're very busy planning a kick-ass
> > Is there a reason why there has been no mention of VCF West?
> > Isn't it scheduled for this coming weekend?
>
> I has been embarassingly underpromoted.
Well, I'll be there. I put a lot of midnight oil into getting the hosts
configured and they'll be on display. Couldn't get everything done f
> The only mention I've heard of the event is that the main attraction is 10
> of the exact same boring, single-board, extremely simple, but incredibly
> expensive computer. Perhaps an overrated collectible, rather than an
> interesting technological showcase- my interests focus more toward the
> l
On Jul 30, 2019, at 11:43 PM, Fred Cisin via cctalk
wrote:
>
> Is there a reason why there has been no mention of VCF West?
Some of us have been busy trying to prep for it. :)
-- Chris
On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 2:02 PM Al Kossow via cctalk
wrote:
>
>
> On 7/30/19 11:43 PM, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote:
> > Is there a reason why there has been no mention of VCF West?
> > Isn't it scheduled for this coming weekend?
>
> I has been embarassingly underpromoted.
> They couldn't even get
On Wed, 31 Jul 2019, Ian Finder via cctalk wrote:
The only mention I've heard of the event is that the main attraction is 10
of the exact same boring, single-board, extremely simple, but incredibly
expensive computer. Perhaps an overrated collectible, rather than an
interesting technological show
On Wed, 31 Jul 2019, Al Kossow via cctalk wrote:
I has been embarassingly underpromoted.
Is it so great that it promotes itself, even with their light hidden under
a bushel? (well, I think so)
I realize that this group is pretty harsh in response to any
OVER-promotion, but nobody would ma
The only mention I've heard of the event is that the main attraction is 10
of the exact same boring, single-board, extremely simple, but incredibly
expensive computer. Perhaps an overrated collectible, rather than an
interesting technological showcase- my interests focus more toward the
latter.
Th
On 7/30/19 11:43 PM, Fred Cisin via cctalk wrote:
> Is there a reason why there has been no mention of VCF West?
> Isn't it scheduled for this coming weekend?
I has been embarassingly underpromoted.
They couldn't even get the promo right on the http://www.vcfed.org banner for
months
and I see
Here are some photos from Saturday at VCF West:
https://goo.gl/photos/GToKuQ33XwBenMJJA
Had a great time today at VCF West! Awesome presentations. Will anybody be
there tomorrow who can give me direction on how to tackle my ""scrolling
screen" issue with both of my Lisa 2s? Not looking for anyone to work on
them, just on where to start or what to replace. Thanks!
On Saturday, Augu
I'm too lazy to drive up there myself, but I'm wearing out my mouse button
finger clicking "like" on interesting pictures tweeted from the show. Wow, an
original Amiga custom chip prototype board stack!! I'm looking forward to
seeing any video that comes out from the show.
--
Mark J. Blair, NF
surprised no one pulled off a live stream of this...
In a message dated 8/6/2016 12:09:58 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
billdeg...@gmail.com writes:
Bruce Damer speaking now...incredible exhibits very talented exhibitors. ..
hard to say what's "best"...taking lots of photos
Bill De
Bruce Damer speaking now...incredible exhibits very talented exhibitors. ..
hard to say what's "best"...taking lots of photos
Bill Degnan
twitter: billdeg
vintagecomputer.net
On Aug 6, 2016 11:51 AM, "Fritz Mueller" wrote:
> I'm headed down from Oakland now (Sat) and will be there most of the
>
I'm headed down from Oakland now (Sat) and will be there most of the afternoon.
Looking forward to seeing all the goodies and meeting some folks!
c
> Date: 2016-08-05 3:03 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
>
> Subject: Re: VCF West - going?
>
> I'll be there with some of my HP equipment. On my way there soon.
> Marc
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Aug 5
al message
From: Curious Marc
Date: 2016-08-05 3:03 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
Subject: Re: VCF West - going?
I'll be there with some of my HP equipment. On my way there soon.
Marc
Sent from my iPad
> On Aug 5, 2016, at
I'll be there with some of my HP equipment. On my way there soon.
Marc
Sent from my iPad
> On Aug 5, 2016, at 10:08 AM, Ian Finder wrote:
>
> I'll be there. Flying down from Seattle after work with an Amiga 4000 060
> and a GRiD in my carry-on.
> I wanted to bring a Symbolics machine, but they
I'll be there. Flying down from Seattle after work with an Amiga 4000 060
and a GRiD in my carry-on.
I wanted to bring a Symbolics machine, but they happen to be quite heavy. ;)
On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 10:01 AM, william degnan
wrote:
> I am here now, will be around all day helping set up. I have
I am here now, will be around all day helping set up. I have not been to
the CHM since the last VCF...The space for the event looks good, tables are
out and waiting for exhibitors.
On Fri, Aug 5, 2016 at 12:07 PM, Josh Dersch wrote:
> On Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 12:25 PM, Ali wrote:
>
> > > I am he
On Thu, Aug 4, 2016 at 12:25 PM, Ali wrote:
> > I am heading to VCF West after a stop over in San Fran today...I am
> > looking forward to meeting up with everyone. I will be there all day
> > Friday as a set-up volunteer, Sat and Sunday morning. I was at the
> > last VCF before it was called "
Well come look for me and say HI. I'll be there.
corey cohen
uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ
On Aug 4, 2016, at 12:25 PM, Ali wrote:
>> I am heading to VCF West after a stop over in San Fran today...I am
>> looking forward to meeting up with everyone. I will be there all day
>> Friday as a set-up volunteer, Sat
> I am heading to VCF West after a stop over in San Fran today...I am
> looking forward to meeting up with everyone. I will be there all day
> Friday as a set-up volunteer, Sat and Sunday morning. I was at the
> last VCF before it was called "West" ... it's been too long.
I am going to be there
According to their website, there is about 400 parking spaces at/next to CHM
plus some 200 near site parking. As far as I'm aware it's always free even
when they have valet because parking has filled up the onsite parking.
Maybe someone who has been there for a weekend event can comment more
Is there parking there?
Is it free?
ID with name is ok. We have a list of names and PayPal email addresses with
what you purchased.
corey cohen
uǝɥoɔ ʎǝɹoɔ
> On Aug 3, 2016, at 9:52 AM, Chris Hanson wrote:
>
> Any word on how the admission will work for those of us who prepaid?
>
> Do we need to show our PayPal receipt, just
Any word on how the admission will work for those of us who prepaid?
Do we need to show our PayPal receipt, just have our ID with the same name,
etc.?
-- Chris
> On Jul 31, 2016, at 9:41 AM, Alan Hightower wrote:
>
> Yes, please clarify both the CHM admission and how my Paypal receipt
> ema
On Sun, Jul 31, 2016 at 09:21:40PM -0400, Evan Koblentz wrote:
> >If the festival continues on in the future you guys may
> >seriously want to consider better coordination (e.g. CHM has exhibits open
> >on both Saturday and Sunday).
>
> VCF West is definitely back to stay. You're right, we need to
> There will be PDP-1 and 1401 demos on Sunday as well.
>
> I arranged for this relatively early in VCF planning.
>
Nice! Thanks!
-Ali
There will be PDP-1 and 1401 demos on Sunday as well.
I ought to read our own schedule. :)
http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/vcf-west-speakers/
On Sun, Jul 31, 2016 at 4:04 PM, Ali wrote:
> I agree with Fred on this. My second day purchase (and a ticket for a
> second
> person) was based on the thinking that CHM was included. That by itself is
> not such a big deal, a little bit of money lost, the bigger issue is
> timing.
> It seems as
If the festival continues on in the future you guys may
seriously want to consider better coordination (e.g. CHM has exhibits open
on both Saturday and Sunday).
VCF West is definitely back to stay. You're right, we need to improve
some things for next year. We already had a long list before thi
> THAT should be mentioned on the ticket page of the website. (along
> with full details of how much, a link to the CHM ticket page, AND
> howzbout, on the ticket page, have a deal to buy both CHM and VCF
> admission as a package deal?
I agree with Fred on this. My second day purchase (and a tick
THAT should be mentioned on the ticket page of the website.
You're right. It is updated now.
howzbout, on the ticket page, have a deal to buy both CHM and VCF
admission as a package deal?
We weren't able to arrange that. It is definitely on our radar for next
year.
We hope the success
On 7/31/2016 12:42 PM, Fred Cisin wrote:
THAT should be mentioned on the ticket page of the website. (along
with full details of how much, a link to the CHM ticket page, AND
howzbout, on the ticket page, have a deal to buy both CHM and VCF
admission as a package deal?
Since he stated they a
Hold on a second I thought CHM admission was included in the price of the
ticket. Also, is it saying that you have to be a CHM member and buy CHM
tickets to get half off (i.e. just buying on the day of admission is not
enough) otherwise I agree with Bill those of us who bought our tickets
early
Hold on a second I thought CHM admission was included in the price of the
ticket. Also, is it saying that you have to be a CHM member and buy CHM tickets
to get half off (i.e. just buying on the day of admission is not enough)
otherwise I agree with Bill those of us who bought our tickets early
Yes, please clarify both the CHM admission and how my Paypal receipt
email will translate into admission in various places.
On 2016-07-31 12:03, Ali wrote:
> Hold on a second I thought CHM admission was included in the price of the
> ticket. Also, is it saying that you have to be a CHM memb
> Given a sizable portion of VCF attendees will also buy a museum ticket,
> unless you offer a 1/2 price advance ticket or combo vcf / museum
> ticket, not sure who would want to buy a ticket in advance. Those who
> buy a ticket now will not be able to take advantage of the 1/2 price
> VCF ticket
On Sat, Jul 30, 2016 at 5:24 PM, Evan Koblentz wrote:
> Pre-order ticket sales for VCF West end tomorrow at midnight ET. More
>>> available at the gate. https://t.co/kHKFAAn0TB
>>>
>>
>> $20 one day
>> $30 both days
>>
>> But, what is the price to buy a ticket at the door?
>>
>
> Same price.
>
>
Pre-order ticket sales for VCF West end tomorrow at midnight ET. More
available at the gate. https://t.co/kHKFAAn0TB
$20 one day
$30 both days
But, what is the price to buy a ticket at the door?
Same price.
Pre-ordering saves time.
On Sat, 30 Jul 2016, Evan Koblentz wrote:
Pre-order ticket sales for VCF West end tomorrow at midnight ET. More
available at the gate. https://t.co/kHKFAAn0TB
$20 one day
$30 both days
But, what is the price to buy a ticket at the door?
There are 30 exhibits for Vintage Computer Festival West XI next month:
http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/vcf-west-exhibits/
VCF West now has * 31 * exhibits. :)
> Besides, it I don't acknowledge the good stuff, then people won't take
> me seriously when I have something to say.
>
>
> In other posts, I might have revealed some causal aspects of
> grumpiness, including too much stuff, and no longer able to manage it.
> My own fault for inadequate planning
Thank you!
That was extremely responsive!
Well done.
On Sun, 10 Jul 2016, Ali wrote:
WHOA! Fred isn't grumpy! :D *ducking for cover*
Well, it was pretty quick turnaround for a perfect
response to a gripe/suggestion.
Besides, it I don't acknowledge the good stuff,
then people won't take me s
>
> Thank you!
> That was extremely responsive!
>
> Well done.
>
WHOA! Fred isn't grumpy! :D *ducking for cover*
-Ali
what kind of wooden modem?
In a message dated 7/9/2016 9:04:37 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
ci...@xenosoft.com writes:
>> So, I guess that I can bring a few items for the consignment sales,
>> (which is also "information coming soon"), but NOT a station wagon full
>> of boxes of boo
So, I guess that I can bring a few items for the consignment sales,
(which is also "information coming soon"), but NOT a station wagon full
of boxes of books, classic vintage computers (QX10, SMC70, early 5150,
8201a, etc.), hundreds of hard-sector diskettes, 3", 3.25" disks and
alignment disks, a
On Sat, 9 Jul 2016, Evan Koblentz wrote:
Site is updated:
- Hours listed on main show page
- Main show page is linked back from each sub-page
- Consignment form is posted on consignment page :)
http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/
Thank you!
That was extremely respo
Site is updated:
- Hours listed on main show page
- Main show page is linked back from each sub-page
- Consignment form is posted on consignment page :)
http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/
So, I guess that I can bring a few items for the consignment sales,
(which is also "information coming soon"), but NOT a station wagon full
of boxes of books, classic vintage computers (QX10, SMC70, early 5150,
8201a, etc.), hundreds of hard-sector diskettes, 3", 3.25" disks and
alignment disks, a
On Sat, 9 Jul 2016, Evan Koblentz wrote:
There are 30 exhibits for Vintage Computer Festival West XI next month:
http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/vcf-west-exhibits/
Exhibit registration is full. Contact me privately if you'd like to join the
waiting list.
Suggest
Cameron wrote...
>> how about that consignment form? :P
Ali wrote...
>> I was wondering are there any vendors or consignment items at this time?
Working on the consignment form, stay tuned
There aren't vendors this time. Going to be a LOT more to the show in
2017. This year's show is kin
> There are 30 exhibits for Vintage Computer Festival West XI next month:
> http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-west-xi/vcf-west-exhibits/
I'm looking forward to being there. Now, how about that consignment form? :P
--
personal: http://www
Evan,
I for one am very excited. I was wondering are there any vendors or consignment
items at this time?
Ali
Original message
From: Evan Koblentz
Date: 7/9/2016 7:30 PM (GMT-08:00)
To: "General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts"
Subject: VCF West has 30 exhibits
Silent700 - is date for VCFMW set yet? You can bet I'll be there :)
http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/
Silent700 - is date for VCFMW set yet? You can bet I'll be there :)
J
Great to hear! EK2 should make it a successfully revival.
Sellam, you helping for fun too or happily still basking in the glory of making
your goal of VCF X?
Glad its back though. The more the merrier for all regions to enjoy.
- John
Original message From: Evan Koblentz
D
> Mark your calendars: Vintage Computer Festival West is back! August 6-7
> this year at the Computer History Museum (Mountain View, Calif., just
> like before).
>
> We * just * signed the contract today. I'll email again when we have
> the web site ready and stuff.
>
> Primary organizer out ther
On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 5:21 PM, Evan Koblentz wrote:
> Mark your calendars: Vintage Computer Festival West is back! August 6-7 this
> year at the Computer History Museum (Mountain View, Calif., just like
> before).
Send pictures. I'm already double booked that weekend this year) and
I'd love to
* On Fri, Feb 05, 2016 at 05:21:43PM -0500, Evan Koblentz
wrote:
> Mark your calendars: Vintage Computer Festival West is back! August
> 6-7 this year at the Computer History Museum (Mountain View, Calif.,
> just like before).
Oh sure, now that I'm no longer living in the Bay Area! :)
Seriously
Can't Wait!
On Fri, Feb 5, 2016 at 2:21 PM, Evan Koblentz wrote:
> Mark your calendars: Vintage Computer Festival West is back! August 6-7
> this year at the Computer History Museum (Mountain View, Calif., just like
> before).
>
> We * just * signed the contract today. I'll email again when we h
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