We Need A Presenter for AHCS Meeting on March 14, 2020

Published on Monday, 24 February 2020 11:22
Written by Mark Little

The next meeting of The Atlanta Historical Computing Society will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2020. We will meet at the usual time (1pm-5pm) and meeting place (Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville, GA). All current and prospective Atlanta Historical Computing Society members are encouraged to attend.

The main topic of this month’s meeting will be to finalize the venue for this year’s Vintage Computer Festival SouthEast 8.0.

In addition, it is important that our club get back into having formalized presentations by its members during each monthly meeting. The presentation can be about any topic that is vintage computer-related; perhaps a history of one particular brand or type of computer (macro, mini, or micro); or perhaps a review of a certain type of vintage software (early productivity software, your favorite version of BASIC, etc.); or even maybe an in-depth look at a groundbreaking chip (6502, Z80, 68000, etc.). It can be about just about anything, as long as it relates to the club’s focus, historical computing. Obviously, visual aids such as examples of the item(s) being discussed, as well as any supplemental documents, would enhance the presentation and make it more engaging. Audio/visual equipment may also be available for those wanting to provide a projected Powerpoint presentation; just ask any club officer. The length of the presentation should run between 10 and 20 minutes. If you have a topic that would ideal for a presentation at one of the meetings, please contact Earl Baugh (President), Jon Guidry (Vice President), or Mark Little (Secretary), or reply to the posting at the AHCS groups.io page to schedule it for either this or a future meeting. Thanks.

See you March 14!

AHCS Meeting is This Saturday at 1pm

Published on Monday, 06 January 2020 10:55
Written by Mark Little

The next meeting of The Atlanta Historical Computing Society will be held this Saturday, January 11, 2020. We will meet at the usual time (1pm-5pm) and meeting place (Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville, GA). All current and prospective Atlanta Historical Computing Society members are encouraged to attend.

The main topic of this month’s meeting will be to discuss and finalize the venue for this year’s Vintage Computer Festival SouthEast 8.0. More info about the type of venues being explored and what members can do individually to help can be found HERE.

See you this Saturday!

Annual Holiday Potluck/Gaming Gathering This Saturday at 1pm

Published on Monday, 09 December 2019 12:06
Written by Mark Little

The next meeting of The Atlanta Historical Computing Society will be held this Saturday, December 14, 2019.

We will meet at the usual time (1pm-5pm) and meeting place (Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville, GA). All current and prospective Atlanta Historical Computing Society members are encouraged to attend.

This month we will celebrate the holiday season with our Annual Potluck/Gaming Gathering. Everyone is welcome to bring their vintage game systems and/or gaming computer systems for marathon gaming. Also, anyone with a favorite holiday side dish or dessert is encouraged to bring that along to share with everyone in the club. It will be a time of merriment for all…pew-pew-pew!

See you this Saturday!

AHCS Meeting is This Saturday at 1pm

Published on Tuesday, 05 November 2019 10:08
Written by Mark Little

The next meeting of The Atlanta Historical Computing Society will be held this Saturday, November 9, 2019. We will meet at the usual time (1pm-5pm) and meeting place (Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville, GA). All current and prospective Atlanta Historical Computing Society members are encouraged to attend.

At this month’s meeting, the club will hold elections for officers for the coming year. Any interested members who are willing and able to serve are asked to let the club President, Earl Baugh, know.

The other main topic of this month’s meeting will be discussing venue options for next year’s Vintage Computer Festival SouthEast 8.0 (Jim Miller Park is not available any weekends in 2020). Members are encouraged to assist in finding potential venues, making contacts, and doing the initial vetting of suitable places. More info about the type of venue needed and what members can do individually to help can be found HERE.

See you this Saturday!

AHCS Meeting is This Saturday at 1pm

Published on Wednesday, 10 July 2019 09:37
Written by Mark Little

The next meeting of The Atlanta Historical Computing Society will be held this Saturday, July 13, 2019. We will meet at the usual time (1pm-5pm) and meeting place (Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville, GA). All current and prospective Atlanta Historical Computing Society members are encouraged to attend.

Thank you.

AHCS Monthly Meeting is This Saturday

Published on Monday, 03 June 2019 14:52
Written by Mark Little

The June meeting of The Atlanta Historical Computing Society will be held this Saturday, June 8, 2019. We will meet at the usual time (1pm-5pm) and meeting place (Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville, GA). All current and prospective Atlanta Historical Computing Society members are encouraged to attend.

Thank you.

AHCS Monthly Meeting is This Weekend

Published on Monday, 06 May 2019 11:14
Written by Mark Little

The May meeting of The Atlanta Historical Computing Society will be held this Saturday, May 11, 2019. We will meet at the usual time (1pm-5pm) and meeting place (Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville, GA). All current and prospective Atlanta Historical Computing Society members are encouraged to attend this first meeting after the big Vintage Computer Festival SouthEast 7.0 show on April 27-28.

Thank you.

Photos from Vintage Computer Festival Southeast 7.0

Published on Tuesday, 30 April 2019 12:55
Written by Mark Little

 

Photos courtesy of Jon Guidry and Mark Little

Spread the Word: Vintage Computer Festival Southeast 7.0!

Published on Wednesday, 10 April 2019 15:12
Written by Mark Little

The seventh iteration of the Vintage Computer Festival Southeast, commonly known as VCFSE 7.0, will be here on April 27-28, 2019. All members of The Atlanta Historical Computing Society are encouraged to spread the word far and wide, on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Nextdoor.com, everywhere. Tell your friends, neighbors, family, schools, fellow students, co-workers, everyone. The graphic above, from the Computer Museum of America’s Facebook page, is shareable across many platforms, so please feel free to use it to get the word out; just include the following URL in your promotions:

https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=atlanta%20historical%20computing%20society&epa=SEARCH_BOX

Also, please don’t forget that we still need volunteers to cover the concessions and consignments areas.

We want this festival to be the best VCFSE ever!

Particulars:

  • When: Saturday, April 27, 2019 (10am to 7pm) and Sunday, April 28, 2019 (12noon to 5pm).
  • Where: At the new Computer Museum of America, 5000 Commerce Parkway, Roswell, GA 30076, in the rear of Roswell Town Center Mall.
  • Who: EVERYONE IS INVITED…computer geeks, families/children, STEM students, students, collectors, IT professionals, curious onlookers, etc.
  • How Much: Admission prices to both the festival and museum together is: $15/day or $22/both days for Adults 18-64, $10/day or $15/both days for Children 4-17, $40/day or $60/both days for a Family of Four, $12/day or $18/both days for Seniors 65+ and for College Students, and FREE for accompanied children 3 and under.
  • What: Douglas McIlroy, one of the original developers of UNIX at AT&T Labs in 1969, is set to be the keynote speaker for the event on Saturday, April 27, 2019, from 11am to 12noon. In addition, there will be over 20 working, hands-on exhibits on display spanning the history of computers from the earliest days of mainframe and mini-computers right up to the micro-computers (and, yes, gaming consoles) of the 1980s and 1990s. Also included are hands-on activities (including a supervised soldering station), a consignment area, a vendor area, and concessions for attendees. Finally, all attendees to the festival will be allowed to tour the Computer Museum of America, due to open in July of 2019.
  • Why: Because…you know…computers.

 

Next AHCS Meeting Has Been Moved One Week Ahead

Published on Monday, 11 March 2019 11:15
Written by Mark Little

Because the Atlanta Historical Computing Society will not have access to the usual venue on the usual second-Saturday-of-the-month meeting day, the April meeting has been moved ahead one week to Saturday, April 6, 2019. The time (1pm-5pm) and meeting place (Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville, GA) of the April meeting will otherwise remain the same. This earlier date will also allow the club to address any last minute VCFSE 7.0 concerns or issues in a timely fashion. Please make a note of the earlier date.

All current and prospective Atlanta Historical Computing Society members are encouraged to attend this final meeting before the big Vintage Computer Festival SouthEast 7.0 show on April 27-28.

Thank you.