I can't move to the Fediverse properly until I reproduce my famous pinned post from the birdsite, so here it is:
P.S.A. To all vintage computer and video game collectors:
Go through your collections and GET THE DAMN BATTERIES OUT!
Now! Don't wait! Seriously, put down the phone, go to your collection and take out all the batteries. Right now! Even if they look "okay" they are NOT SAFE after this much time.
https://www.kansasfest.org/2022/06/committee-and-board-changes/
I applaud the committee for coming to this decision. I know it was not easy. But I believe it was right, in light of certain information that has come to light.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradox_of_tolerance
In my opinion, intolerance is not something which can be "left at the door" when a person participates in an organization. It is something that thoroughly informs and makes up who a person is. If basic human rights are now "politics" then "No politics" is not a rule we can abide by anymore. I am not just a vintage computer enthusiast - I am a person with a full set of beliefs and principles. And I will apply my principles in all of my efforts as a person.
I have a rather large box what needs unboxing. I gather it contains some sort of old computery thingy. Sounds like a job for tomorrow's stream!
Tuesday - 7PM US/Eastern
RT @Lord_Arse@twitter.com
On June 27th 1972, Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney incorporated Atari Inc in Sunnyvale, California. The rest is history.
Happy 50th birthday, Atari!
🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/Lord_Arse/status/1541293776068644864
@SEGFAULT @spacekatia I was wondering about that red case. Kinda cool. But, yes, kinda also annoying if charging pins are not good
Comprehensive list of modern reproductions of vintage sound cards - https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=68265
@savetz Midas Touch
Easy grader
Word search generator
Spelling genie
Spellakazam (not apx)
Quiz master 2
Ringmaster 1.1
Teasers by Tobbs 1.1
Micro multiplication (Haden)
Award ware (Not apx, maybe copy)
Salmon run (manual only)
MECC Instructional computing demo
Puzzler 1.1
Counter
I'm Different
Preschool games
Letterman (on tape)
Most with manuals
@savetz : I found some stuff at "Boatfest". 2 binders of APX stuff .. With Manuals! Should this be archived somewhere or sent to someone?
Here's the last of the ones I currently have. Feel free to used and spread these for non-commercial purposes.
Linux & Mac Sysadmin, A/V nerd, vintage computer enthusiast. Cut my teeth on Atari 400 BASIC.
Works with new computers and plays with old ones. Digs point & click adventures and melodic metal. Fixes old computers wherever possible.
Streams Tuesdays at 7PM US/Eastern at https://twitch.tv/48kRAM