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Welcome to the Bay Area (retro) Computer Hobbyist group!

We're here to keep this hobby alive and to set up local events to serve that cause.

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Meghan Moe Beitiks

Aug 9

Seeking a specific Tandy (1400)

Hey folks, This is a total shot in the dark, but decades ago I dropped off a vintage Tandy (likely a

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Seeking a specific Tandy (1400)

Hey folks, This is a total shot in the dark, but decades ago I dropped off a vintage Tandy (likely a

Aug 9

Stan Sieler, Dan3

Jul 23

Anyone want a Four-Phase IV/90 display console?

The Display Console for an IV/90 Four Phase computer has been claimed by a former Four Phase employee

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Anyone want a Four-Phase IV/90 display console?

The Display Console for an IV/90 Four Phase computer has been claimed by a former Four Phase employee

Jul 23

Stan Sieler2

Jul 20

Fanfold computer paper, tractor feed

Hi, thanks. It was claimed before your suggestion, if the claim falls through I'll bring it to

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Fanfold computer paper, tractor feed

Hi, thanks. It was claimed before your suggestion, if the claim falls through I'll bring it to

Jul 20

Stan Sieler

Jul 20

Re: Abridged summary of bach@vcfed.org - 1 update in 1 topic

Claimed! And come if the claim falls through, I'll try to bring it to VCF for the free table. On

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Re: Abridged summary of bach@vcfed.org - 1 update in 1 topic

Claimed! And come if the claim falls through, I'll try to bring it to VCF for the free table. On

Jul 20

Fred Sauer, Dag Spicer3

Jul 6

VCF discounts on VCFW tickets?

Awesome, thanks! On Sun, Jul 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM Dag Spicer <dag.s...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi

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VCF discounts on VCFW tickets?

Awesome, thanks! On Sun, Jul 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM Dag Spicer <dag.s...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi

Jul 6

David Glover-Aoki, Christopher Satterfield2

Jun 23

VCF-W 25

Email confirmations weren't sent out this year (I really want them to be next year). Good news is

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VCF-W 25

Email confirmations weren't sent out this year (I really want them to be next year). Good news is

Jun 23

Stan Sieler2

May 21

HP Keyboard magazines

claimed. (I put them in touch with the guy with the magazines) Stan

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HP Keyboard magazines

claimed. (I put them in touch with the guy with the magazines) Stan

May 21

Stan Sieler, Paul Steffen4

Apr 12

Is anyone interested in an Interactive Networks control unit?

Thanks for the great information and the pictures. The logo looks so familiar that I'm almost

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Is anyone interested in an Interactive Networks control unit?

Thanks for the great information and the pictures. The logo looks so familiar that I'm almost

Apr 12

Mar 5

Need help getting files off a Panasonic KX WL-50 word processor

I made the mistake of getting a Panasonic WL-50 word processor instead of the WL-55 or WL-45 models

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Need help getting files off a Panasonic KX WL-50 word processor

I made the mistake of getting a Panasonic WL-50 word processor instead of the WL-55 or WL-45 models

Mar 5

Stan Sieler

Mar 5

Re: IN control unit

Claimed. thanks! Stan

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Re: IN control unit

Claimed. thanks! Stan

Mar 5

Stan Sieler, E William3

Jan 21

Free: two vintage publications

Hi, if your previous claimant falls through I will take them off your hands. Thanks On Monday,

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Free: two vintage publications

Hi, if your previous claimant falls through I will take them off your hands. Thanks On Monday,

Jan 21

Terry At, Jarrod Coombes2

10/19/24

Newbie question .. just found and joined this group and don't see any FAQ's about whether offering items for sale is allowed here.

You can list it here and post it if you like. You can also post in on the VCFed forums (forums.vcfed.

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Newbie question .. just found and joined this group and don't see any FAQ's about whether offering items for sale is allowed here.

You can list it here and post it if you like. You can also post in on the VCFed forums (forums.vcfed.

10/19/24

Stan Sieler

9/11/24

Fwd: Christie's Gen One | Cray 2 Start Bid Update

The minimum bid on the Cray-2 has dropped to a mere $100! Note that they expect the packing/shipping

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Fwd: Christie's Gen One | Cray 2 Start Bid Update

The minimum bid on the Cray-2 has dropped to a mere $100! Note that they expect the packing/shipping

9/11/24

Stan Sieler

8/30/24

LCM / Paul Allan auction

Hi, Some of the Paul Allan / Living Computer Museum items are being auctioned off at Christies. Note

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LCM / Paul Allan auction

Hi, Some of the Paul Allan / Living Computer Museum items are being auctioned off at Christies. Note

8/30/24

Jeffrey Brace, Mark Erickson3

7/29/24

VCF WEST 2024 Tickets

On site and online: https://connect.computerhistory.org/events/1ffceb98-f556-df49-f011-424756803aab

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VCF WEST 2024 Tickets

On site and online: https://connect.computerhistory.org/events/1ffceb98-f556-df49-f011-424756803aab

7/29/24

Joe Pasqua, … Jeffrey Brace4

7/27/24

Consignment at VCF West

Thanks for the very useful info. I'm sure it will be great. On Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12:35:

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Consignment at VCF West

Thanks for the very useful info. I'm sure it will be great. On Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 12:35:

7/27/24

Elliot Nadel, Jeffrey Brace2

7/27/24

Older, original computers equipment going back to 80's, 90's

Hello Elliot, You should also keep in mind that VCF West is coming August 2 & 3 at CHM. You have

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Older, original computers equipment going back to 80's, 90's

Hello Elliot, You should also keep in mind that VCF West is coming August 2 & 3 at CHM. You have

7/27/24

Ermin Mistica, … Joe Pasqua3

7/22/24

Hello! New to the Group! Looking to restore a Brother Geobook NB-80c

Hello All, I'm also new to the group and am looking forward to attending attending VCF West. I

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Hello! New to the Group! Looking to restore a Brother Geobook NB-80c

Hello All, I'm also new to the group and am looking forward to attending attending VCF West. I

7/22/24

Jeffrey Brace, Curtis Jones2

6/15/24

Last call for Exhibitors VCF West 2024

Erik, I see "members" get a discount on admission. How can we tell if we're "

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Last call for Exhibitors VCF West 2024

Erik, I see "members" get a discount on admission. How can we tell if we're "

6/15/24

Curtis Jones

5/7/24

Datapoint 2200 microcomputer

I didn't recognize the Datapoint 2200 Microcomputer when it showed up in IEEE's "The

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Datapoint 2200 microcomputer

I didn't recognize the Datapoint 2200 Microcomputer when it showed up in IEEE's "The

5/7/24

Heather Parkins

5/6/24

Free Ordinary Old Computer Tower in Bay Point

Second try at posting for this free item. I have a large older model computer tower that might be

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Free Ordinary Old Computer Tower in Bay Point

Second try at posting for this free item. I have a large older model computer tower that might be

5/6/24

Heather Parkins, p q (p quinn)3

4/30/24

Older model computer tower, free

From your picture, it looks like an ordinary PC tower from 20-30 years ago. Can't tell for sure

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Older model computer tower, free

From your picture, it looks like an ordinary PC tower from 20-30 years ago. Can't tell for sure

4/30/24

Richard Powers

4/13/24

Working NeXT Cube 040 with ND, Mono and Color Display, Laser and DSP HW, with Trove of Docs for sale

Hello! I have an excellent quality NeXTDimention Cube system for sale as a lot, in working condition

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Working NeXT Cube 040 with ND, Mono and Color Display, Laser and DSP HW, with Trove of Docs for sale

Hello! I have an excellent quality NeXTDimention Cube system for sale as a lot, in working condition

4/13/24

Kamesh Darisipudi

4/2/24

Selling the innards of a Macintosh SE

Hi all, I have a functioning Macintosh SE and am looking to sell the inside parts of it (everything

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Selling the innards of a Macintosh SE

Hi all, I have a functioning Macintosh SE and am looking to sell the inside parts of it (everything

4/2/24

Kamesh Darisipudi

4/1/24

In search of old Macintosh monitors

Hi all! I'm in search of an old Macintosh monitor, ideally a Mac SE or SE 30. Does not need to be

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In search of old Macintosh monitors

Hi all! I'm in search of an old Macintosh monitor, ideally a Mac SE or SE 30. Does not need to be

4/1/24

Jay Cotton, Jeffrey Brace2

3/14/24

vcf west

August 2&3, 2024 at CHM. On Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 1:05 AM Jay Cotton <lbmg...@gmail.com>

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vcf west

August 2&3, 2024 at CHM. On Thu, Mar 14, 2024 at 1:05 AM Jay Cotton <lbmg...@gmail.com>

3/14/24

David Glover-Aoki

3/11/24

The Suen collection giveaway, part 1

I have the first set of things to give away from the Suen collection. These are yours to take for

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The Suen collection giveaway, part 1

I have the first set of things to give away from the Suen collection. These are yours to take for

3/11/24

Richard Suen, … Jarrod Coombes7

2/23/24

Computer Parts, Audio and Video Parts + More, Free Giveaway

@da...@gloveraoki.net If no one else is able to get it all from you, I'll work out how to pick

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Computer Parts, Audio and Video Parts + More, Free Giveaway

@da...@gloveraoki.net If no one else is able to get it all from you, I'll work out how to pick

2/23/24

Eleazar Vega-Gonzalez

2/22/24

Looking for CRT monitors

Hi everyone! I just found this group and excited to be in contact with other retro computing

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Looking for CRT monitors

Hi everyone! I just found this group and excited to be in contact with other retro computing

2/22/24

Stan Sieler

1/28/24

Bunch of HP 3000 books for free

Hi, Anyone want about 15 books on/about/related-to the HP 3000 / PA-RISC / HP? Free for pickup in

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Bunch of HP 3000 books for free

Hi, Anyone want about 15 books on/about/related-to the HP 3000 / PA-RISC / HP? Free for pickup in

1/28/24