VCF 3.0 ANNOUNCEMENT: VINTAGE COMPUTER FAIRE!

From: Lawrence Walker <lwalker_at_mail.interlog.com>
Date: Sat May 22 13:29:31 1999

On 22 May 99 at 18:46, Tony Duell wrote:

> >
> >
> > Hello all.
> >
> > This year at the VCF we're opening up the exhibition, and changing it into
> > a computer faire. Want to show off your prized vintage computer artifact?
> > What better way than to exhibit it at the Vintage Computer Festival!
>
> Why can't this happen in the UK??? :-(...
>
> Unfortunately there's no way I could think of showing any of my more
> interesting machines, not only because I'll not be coming to VCF3, but
> also because you can't carry 100kg of PERQ+manuals as hand luggage :-)
>
> > b) Originality and Authenticity
> >
> > The judges can deduct points for any part of the computer that is
> > not original as built by the manufacturer, or as constructed at
> > assembly time for kits. Replacement parts must be indicated to
> > the judges by the competitor. New old stock parts will be
> > considered to be replacement parts with a lesser point
> > deduction. A reproduction can not receive full points in this
> > category. Any consumables do not have to be authentic. Any item
> > that has questionable authenticity or originalty needs to have
> > supporting documentation.
>
> What are you going to do about 'contemporary' modifications? Most
> machines had a number of 3rd party add-ons that IMHO should be left in
> old machines if they're found there...
>
> For example, my TRS-80 model 4 came with a Z-clock in it. This is a
> little board that fits under the Z80 processor and contains a real time
> clock. If I was going to exhibit this machine, should I remove the option
> (as it's not original), leave it in, or what?
>
> My view (and I'm not a judge) is that reversable modifications like that
> shouldn't count against a machine. In fact, if the option is rare enough,
> it should count in favour of it.
>
>
> >
> > c) System Completeness
> >
> > The judges can deduct points for any part of the computer that
> > is incomplete. A complete computer is one that includes the
> > peripherals that were originally used on the computer or typical
> > peripherals that would have been used with the computer if
> > applicable.
>
> Does this mean _every_ peripheral that was ever made for the machine,
> every peripheral that was made by the original manufacturer, or just a
> representative sample of them? I'm having problems thinking of an Unibus
> PDP11 (say an 11/45) with every option DEC ever made connected to it :-)
>
> -tony
>
 Maybe a subsiduary contest for those unable to get to LaLa land and the
Vintage Faire would be an interesting sidenote. One that would require actual
photos or video presentations as well as supporting documentation. Vintage
Machines from around the world. Tony's, Kees, and Andrews collections come
to mind as well as the ones Hans can't carry on the plane. :^))
 Could be a year-long promo event for next years Faire.

ciao larry
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