VCF 3.0 ANNOUNCEMENT: VINTAGE COMPUTER FAIRE!

From: Dave Dameron <ddameron_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Sat May 22 17:27:03 1999

At 01:14 AM 5/22/99 -0700, Sam wrote,

> 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.
>
>
So I would be penalized for getting my SWTPC CT-1024 video terminal to work
and enter it? First I changed the number of characters/ line from 32 to 64.
Then I added a cassette "bit bopper" to it. I found the 60Hz line sync
didn't work right, so took it out. Lastly, I added some graphics display in
parallel to the characters. Now 20 or so years later, it doesn't seem to
work, and the "original" ic's are all soldered in.

-Dave
Received on Sat May 22 1999 - 17:27:03 BST