Bill Lange #1 Posted February 5, 2016 Is anyone planning on exhibiting at this years Vintage Computer Festival East 2016? We had good Atari representation last year, but I don't see any Atari exhibits on the list yet this year: http://www.vintagecomputerfederation.org/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/vcf-east-exhibits/ Regards, Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch #2 Posted February 17, 2016 I have a scheduling conflict on Saturday, so I cannot have an exhibit this year. I had some ideas for doing something with AtariLab, but other commitments spoiled that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+Ripdubski #3 Posted February 17, 2016 Spring break is a few weeks before when I'll be in NJ, so I will miss it. To double the insult, spring break is also the weekend of VCFSE 4, so I'll miss it too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KLund1 #4 Posted February 18, 2016 I heard a rumor that there a VCF WEST in/near silicon valley this year 2016. Can anyone confirm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atari8bitCarts #5 Posted February 18, 2016 Is anyone planning on exhibiting at this years Vintage Computer Festival East 2016? We had good Atari representation last year, but I don't see any Atari exhibits on the list yet this year: http://www.vintagecomputerfederation.org/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/vcf-east-exhibits/ Regards, Bill what kind of Atari exhibits were there last year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Lange #6 Posted February 18, 2016 what kind of Atari exhibits were there last year? There were three or four Atari 8-bit exhibits last year. See here. I had an Atari 800 running Visicalc as one of the original Visicalc programmers was there. I even got his autograph on my copy of Visicalc for the Atari 8-bit. I also had an Atari 400 running Star Raiders. Flech had just about every Atari machine on display. And Redman was there with some modified Atari hardware. I haven't seen him on AA lately though. Also, see this thread. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooter83 #7 Posted February 18, 2016 What are the dates for 2016. I live in NJ and could easily make this if its around april 13th Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Lange #8 Posted February 18, 2016 April 15-17, 2016 http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletch #9 Posted February 18, 2016 (edited) I'm planning on going on the 17th. Wish I could be there for the weekend, but life gets in the way. Here was my exhibit last year : http://atariage.com/forums/uploads/monthly_04_2015/post-3523-0-15148400-1429533744.jpg Edited February 18, 2016 by Fletch 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mozartpc27 #10 Posted February 19, 2016 My wife and I attended last year and we plan on attending this year. Have to say, I don't remember any Atari computers - but I was wowed by the Amigas (the 4000 on display in particular) and the Commodore 128D I saw (first time I ever saw one in person), and the two Apple Is that were there, that I am not sure I would have. I'll be on the lookout this year... particularly because I am picking up my very own Atari 800XL tomorrow! I'm excited. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atari8bitCarts #11 Posted February 19, 2016 Is anyone planning on exhibiting at this years Vintage Computer Festival East 2016? We had good Atari representation last year, but I don't see any Atari exhibits on the list yet this year: http://www.vintagecomputerfederation.org/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/vcf-east-exhibits/ Regards, Bill I get a 404 on the link you posted. Here's what works for me: http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-east/ and if you're in Atlanta: http://vcfed.org/wp/festivals/vintage-computer-festival-southeast-4-0/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atari8bitCarts #12 Posted February 19, 2016 How do these things work? Meaning I've not been to one. For the people that exhibit, do they close in their stuff to prevent damage? This stuff is old. I could see having a couple live piece to do a hands on thing, but rare stuff would be sealed, etc.????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R.Cade #13 Posted February 19, 2016 Nope, generally you are free to play with whatever you want - within reason. Nothing in VCFSE is "under glass". You can even flip the switches on Kyle's PDP-8's as long as you're careful and ask him first. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atari8bitCarts #14 Posted February 19, 2016 Nope, generally you are free to play with whatever you want - within reason. Nothing in VCFSE is "under glass". You can even flip the switches on Kyle's PDP-8's as long as you're careful and ask him first. I would be so afraid to bring anything rare. And do you insure the items? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Lange #15 Posted February 19, 2016 I'd leave the rare, expensive stuff at home. You set up your table on Saturday morning and break it down on Sunday evening. It is left out over Saturday night. You can stand in front of your table to keep people from messing with it, but some times, you want to walk around and look at the other exhibits. Don't bring more than you can keep track off. If you are going to bring carts, bring your duplicates. I had my software on a laptop hooked to my Atari 800 via SIO2PC. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subby #16 Posted February 19, 2016 Like Bill said, don't bring anything that you cringe when somebody touches it. These are primarily hands on events, and boy do they get hands on'd. That said the vast majority are very respectful of your stuff and really want to learn something. But there is always that kid who's parents let him wander off who likes to pound the keyboard. You can keep delicate display pieces behind plexiglass. And as far as light fingers goes, I am not aware of anything walking off in our past three shows. And actually very little, if any, abuse damage, most damage happens when the exhibitor lets the magic smoke out. It's actually a lot of fun Chris, come to a club meeting and we can tell you more. Brad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deteacher #17 Posted February 19, 2016 I only live 90 minutes away from this event. I'll most likely be going. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atari8bitCarts #18 Posted February 19, 2016 Darn, I jjust realized that now I noticed the dates are April 2-3rd, I'll be out of town. I guess the East show is later.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subby #19 Posted February 19, 2016 If you can't make it to VCFSE, then giving Bill some Atari support would be great too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Atari8bitCarts #20 Posted February 20, 2016 If you can't make it to VCFSE, then giving Bill some Atari support would be great too! What support is Bill needing Bill are you just the East, and if so who does the SE show? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sloopy #21 Posted February 20, 2016 Last year was the first year I wasnt at VCFe in several years... I missed it due to issues at home. I am hopefully going this year, I wont be demo'ing as I no longer live in NJ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Subby #22 Posted February 22, 2016 What support is Bill needing Bill are you just the East, and if so who does the SE show?I guess that would be me.And Randy will be there too, but his allegiance is in question. Now if I can get more Atari guys to show up, I can change that to "I guess that would be us." And Chris, we added more web people to the ATLHCS.org site this weekend, hopefully updates will be forthcoming. (Fingers crossed) Brad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Lange #23 Posted February 23, 2016 If you can't make it to VCFSE, then giving Bill some Atari support would be great too! I'm not sure if I am going to exhibit this year either. I haven't signed up to (yet). I might just attend the sessions on Friday like the last couple of years and then visit the exhibits on Saturday. I just check the exhibit list and still no Atari exhibit. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClausB #24 Posted February 24, 2016 My first VCF was in Chicago last year. It was great fun and I met several nice AtariAgers there. How does VCFE compare with VCFMW? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Lange #25 Posted February 24, 2016 I've been the last two years. It is a three day event with classes/talks all day on Friday. Exhibits take place on Sat and Sun. There are usually forty or so exhibits. Lots of big iron, and old UNIX boxes. And of course machines from the early 8-bit era as well: Apple, TRS-80, Commodore and Atari as well as others. The event takes place in some old drafty military buildings at a now defunct secret Army installation in Wall NJ. I takes place in the red-roofed building and the the white roofed building along the side and back of the first building. There is also two large tens out side with talks and such as well. There is also a small "consignment room" were a bunch of old stuff is sold. Bill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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