Open Letters #01 20 июня 1999

Answers to the letter № 10-15.

18.11.98


   Hello. Please send us
Last issue ZX-Format and the new
price lists. Can I buy you: the controller of HDD-IDE without 
running IS-DOS? I have it there. Show you how to modify your

controller that he served Winchester
volume of more than 80 MB. For example, I
accumulated ON 150-200 MB. Do you have
e-mail box or even a single
site, and then the mail is time-consuming.
By the way, at what stage of development is "TRANSFORMER"? 
Please write how many clock cycles spent on Z180 commands: LD

(NN), HL; POPHL, Push HL, LDI, LDIR (wants to figure out what 
screen pulls Z180). Goodbye.


   With uvzhaniem.


   P.S. By the way, I was on the site ZILOG.com
and saw another family of processors Z380.

18.11.98
19.11.98

Hello!


   1. Any acquisition, including
ZX-F, only on a prepaid basis. The principle of Iron - "money 
in the morning, evening chairs. COD not sell.


   2. HDD-IDE controller is not running not ISDOS
sold. There are certain obligations to the firm I. Soft.
The cost of software is included in the hard unconditionally. 
You write that you have ISDOS. And what year? The system is 
changing - that is, further developed, refined, optimized, etc. 
etc. Even than annually, a quarterly basis. Therefore ISDOS-98 
is not quite ISDOS-97 and has not ISDOS-96.

The product invested significant costs and they
should be compensated (see, for example, ZX-F № 8). In general, 
the controller completed yet and the screw - it is recommended 
to buy a kit. 

   3. No modifications in the controller does not
required. The very fact of having such thoughts
in your head says what needs to be re-read paragraph 2 of this 
letter. Ability to connect the screw more than 80 MB is 
achieved by software rather than hardware. Now, the actual 
figure of about 80 MB - the size of the continuous operational 
space, which is controlled and managed by the OS. But in one 
screw of such spaces can be any number. And the total size of 
the screw is not limited. For comparison, in SMUC'e

This size is ... 640 KB, regardless of the physical size of the 
screw (if in general we can speak about the operational

pr-ve in SMUC'e).

   4. You have mail is time-consuming
but my site will take it even
more. I have an entry point into the network,
but they are only used for business, rather than
for idle talk. Of course, I can "drink all
Ganga filth, "and I from this, nothing
be. The problem is that it can
require more than one life. Here is an example. In a network, 
you are asked about the RS-232. Sympathetic reporter begins to 
explain ... how software is designed crystal VV51. As

says, "one of Thomas, the other of
Eremu. "But nothing, they spoke a meaningful, because neither 
one nor the other have no idea what the interface. He who made 
the request, guessed call back me. Had to spend about 2 hours

working time to explain that
a general interface, and another half hour,
to explain what exactly is different
RS-232 from all others. It was
done in order, so to speak, of the experiment. Imagine how much 
would it deprived of time through the terminal, rather than a 
direct dialogue. I think that both hands could relax ...


   This is a common problem of networks - the noise. There
There are no mechanisms "sublimation media." This is more about 
"enrichment raw materials, rather than filtering. When the 
volume "Throws" to the network of information depends

from an overbearing and speed of typing a particular user, the 
professional there is nothing to do. In the business same 
practice is easier to use the telephone. 

   5. This is a common misconception about
"TRANSFORMER'a. Firstly, it is not a project, and conceptual 
development. This different things. Conceptual development

may not statproektom. Secondly, it
not the most realistic prospect of Spectrum, and the least 
real. Please note that this is too different things. This is 
not particular object (say, the development of equipment), but 
rather, the direction of development, the most in my opinion, a 
natural and justifiable. And the question in the article was 
about that, in what direction to move, not that one year (two, 
three and etc.) it will be done. After all, it is written 
"dream a little," as long as it's impossible " etc. etc. This 
article is about what's possible and what neobhoimosti in 
Spectrum'e from a hardware perspective. No more. This 
declaration of intent. Technically This can be done tomorrow. 
Technical problems do not exist. But what make sense? At the 
moment, even the little hardware that today, almost no

supported. We are talking about is "ustakanilos, in essence, 
standard solutions. Ie on the mode turbirovanie DMMTS, bus 
capabilities Multicolora in KAY'e and not on any 
конъюнктурныхархитектурных bells and whistles. Buy new computers

very little, the old gathering dust. Durie in the minds of not 
fewer. The audience is still believes that all issues can be 
resolved by hardware (cliché: "Spectrum'u not lack the 
technical characteristics "). I I see that Spectrum'u lack of 
consumer content, the real demand for existing ones. In such a 
situation doing something new is thorough sense. Spectrum is 
ideal, in that as it is at this moment - under

the range of problems that it solved. Whether or not 
implemented "TRANSFORMER" - it depends primarily on the users, 
not from me. The state of their purse, on the willingness to 
buy new modern equipment (and not on kurochit old kitchen), 
from the introduction of mass axis (OS ISDOS necessary, since 
control such hardware resources without standard

axis is not possible, as effectively
use), from the punctual and literal enforcement of copyright by
Spectrum level of infrastructure development. That's worth the 
money, not the glands and shemki.


   Just as every nation deserves its
Government, as each nation is worthy of your computer.

   Pointless to try to get the mold without moisture. And most 
importantly, we need a new set of tasks, wherever Features

transformer would be in demand. Members also in this regard are 
set very conservatively. In order to destroy

stereotypes of Spectrum Need
years, not to mention the time required to create new 
stereotypes. 

   6. Concerning the number of cycles
see "User manual" (sm.prays-list) Z180 will "pull" the same 
screen as in Spectrum'e. Spectrum'ovsky screen - is the 
foundation Spectrum. This computer is ideal as

computer running on TV. Any
another screen will be worse. Bigger is not always
better. Spectrum was designed specifically for
TV. And he is still alive is due to
this. Because it is impossible to organize
TV interface is better than it was done in
Spectrum'e. Again, stress - it is better
- In the sense of harmonious, but not anymore. Not
should be like Nikulin from the "moonshiners" and pull the 
bottom pot - everything collapse. Omig'a curled in Russia,

also due to the fact that they refused to TV-resolution. Have 
done more, but got worse. Lamer squeak of delight

Omig'i at the sight, but the platform - does not work, there is 
no structure. This proved to be unviable. Ie architecture, such 
Omig'noy does not lead to the creation of platform (at least in 
Russia), RS is also not a criterion. Technical

characteristics of the PC - it is an occasion to stimulate and 
motivate sales. People are taught pronounce clever words, not 
investing in They sense and announce technological progress and 
technical characteristics of the absolute value, including the 
consumer. In reality, this imaginary (Image - French., Then the 
image is unrealistic) consumer value. They are impossible to 
realize and reclaim. Its prevalence of MS is required before 
just a lot of money (a year 2000 problem will cost Russia 0.5 
U.S. $ billion), corruption and massive brainwashing (typical 
fees "Black cash" to the official party for the purchase of the 
PC is about 5%, although though there is quite ideological 
morons). That As for the management organization of mass 
consciousness on the part of IBM (about 300 Thousands of staff 
working in the corporation) it must be admitted, it is done very

professionally. If you suddenly something
you want, then it is not necessary that
You want it, maybe someone toochen want you to want to. MS 
simply imposed and with aggressively. 

   Returning to Spectrum'u, I would like
say that it is very important - to know that
You can change and what not. In the production of money 
involved for years to come, and their effectiveness depends on 
real things, not the chimera in the minds of users.



   P.S. By the way, you forgot to put the envelope
and / or marks for the reverse response. Quite
impoverished? Someone will have to because of you
pay. Money from the air are not taken.
Think it has a direct bearing on the subject.

   I was also interested in: 1) produced
Does anyone else in Izhevsk body "Corvette"? 2) If not made, is 
there a balance on warehouses? 3) Price case and it is capable 
of barter with the plant (for ready-made computers

Spectrum?) 4) Made a connector
OSC-114 (7 pins, sockets DIN'ovskaya under
installation of a board, plastics, consumer goods)?

   Full name:
SNTS-114-7/16-RP23.

   With your permission letter will be published in Network 
ZX-St.Petersburg-net, so to speak, in the order of "lifting" 
the general level of "idle talk". By the way, will recruit 
other people. For me it's expensive. 

            Nemo. 19.11.98
12/07/1998 Glazov

Hello!


   I am writing you to ask for advice.
But for a start I will describe my situation. Eighteen months 
ago I purchased PROFI-512 (two drive). After a while he

out of order chip KR556RT4. Search for similar in their city 
were fruitless. Trouble is: when accessing the drive from the 
main menu of the computer disk drive motor is switched on and 
after a while the error message Trk 0 sector 9. Engine stops. 
Faulty drive completely excluded, since on the other speecy 
everything goes perfectly. 

   Are kindly requested to reply to this
letter. I also want to say that these chips (KR556RT4) on board 
two pieces, the I broke down the top (a fee is considered in a 
vertical position). If you have such a chip, then please send 
it to me (I'm sure about the price we agree!). And if possible,

send price list with prices for computers
and the periphery (preferably in rubles).

            I await your reply.

12/07/1998 Glazov
10.02.99

Hello, N!


   Unfortunately, to assist you in no way we can.

   1. With respect to 556 RT4.

   This IC, and indeed the entire series 556,
not used in the development / product
Company C Nemo. Therefore: I have no
necessary hardware for flashing / reading / testing. There are 
only A friend who has a "pro",

but it is doubtful that he will desoldering ICs for reading. 
Chips 556 RT4 electric thermal require that

to use our technological excluded - too small amounts - it will 
be gold. If not, then decreases reliability - or to do dynamic 
power. If someone you say that he was "lazy" - do not believe in

Actually it's just not profitable. Price
specially wired a single IC
for you will cost probably as much
same as nnovaya fee KAY-1024. Simply
make a new computer than to repair
old ... and even cheaper, even for
You. Essentially, someone has to run
with this, the most 556RT4 few days as
chicken with egg. This time, we must pay,
Add to that the overhead ... Unrealistic.

   I think you may find it easier to buy the WHOLE
Pros, along with the ill-fated scheme. This
need to do to you. In St. Petersburg it again
No one will do. And suddenly you have a version of the profit 
is not one that will be bought and there differences in the 
firmware? 

   And pochmu you have decided that the "blame" 556
RT4? Based on the text, variants are possible:
1) broken VG93 2) the defect in the hose, and 3) the defect 
drive and 4) the defect BBP / supply +12 V; 5) who knows what 
else ... 

            C Nemo. 10.02.99


Hello!


   Finally decided to write you and here in
any issue. It is this: When modifying existing programs
I have an older version of IS-DOS on a new I, for
his great regret, met here
with some error n 128 (there is no place for the channel). 
Comparing the system information, saw a very big difference in 
the channel information. On the old in my mainly in the channel 
information worth Size: 2000, and on a version of IS-DOS 98

Classic is only 700 and therefore does not suffice. So here are 
the questions: Is it possible to change (increase) this 
information. If possible, then tell me how or need to buy new 
software, for example such as Lotus, Notebook ...


   I hope for your help.

    Yours 31/12/1998


09.01.99


   1. In any version of IS-DOS'a, both old and new, the size of 
the channel the user can install myself. For

This is a program S: RESchannel.com
It is a help.

   System after its call, you can save. Channel size can be set 
in any reasonable limits, for example from 0.5

KB to 5 KB. Can be more, but not necessary.

01/15/1999 g.Volchansk


   Please let me know if I can implement
I wrote programs for the Spectrum-48
with your firm.


09.02.99

Dear user!


   Unfortunately, you have not signed up, so speak to you this 
way. 

   1. Firm Nemo distribution of programs deals only in so far 
as it is not our profile - it's related products. 

   2. Nevertheless, we can offer assistance in promoting your 
programs on the market. This can be done as follows: Prepare 
and razmnozhte flyer describing your program and give their 
details. Send advertising Fact sheets - copies of the 200-300. 
We extend them. Format 1 / 2 A4 (both sides). 

   3. If you do not wish to engage in
distribution of their programs, their promotion, it is unlikely 
that you can count on any significant rewards - it would be 
purely symbolic. T.k.osnovnye costs incurred by one who will 
distribute them. Properly price code, in this case can be 
neglected. 

   4. On the distribution of programs companies specialize 
Logros and ZX-Format (XL-design), to contact them. Details

in advertising.

   5. What does "program for the Spectrum-48"? If this is the 
program on tape, then spread EXCLUDED. Users of such machines 
are not connected with us nor with each other. It is therefore 
necessary adapt the program for loading with

disc.

        C Nemo.
 09.02.99
Hello.


   Read in 'Adventurer'e "that your prices
much lower than prices in the company "Scorpion". I could not 
afford to crisis order the goods in "Scorpion'e" and after

crisis and even more so. That's decided at the last
hoping to appeal to you. I want to order a
You "General Sound". I do not know how much it
now you have began to cost, because Price,
published in the "ZX-Format" № 8 out of date.

   But I still want to make a reservation, my
Address: ....

   Thanks in advance.

   P.S. There is a need to "GS"
(Write a game "Worms" from the Amiga), but it is not
was. So the decision to place an order,
as the saying goes, one for all.

Volgograd 01/21/1999 02/02/1999

Hello, N!


   Can not say anything about the price difference. To judge 
clients. In addition, there is such a thing as pricing policy 
and a lot more of all ... 

   Directly on the prices of "General
Sound ". Price is not formed by me and do not
manufacturers GS. The reason is very
simple. "X-Trade" provides me a fee for
payment. Payment is not simple, but in the bucks. Ie in order 
to get to You pay "GS" in "X-Trade", I reckon neobhoddimos 
equivalent, say, $ 30 U.S., of course, in rubles. A

Now carefully read the "conditions
Trade in the mail. "prices (taking into account the correction 
factor that you get along with prices) are valid for one month, 
add here a week or two to pass the letter to you and a week or 
two to pass the mail translation. Total obtain two months. You

know what btsdet buck in two months? That's what I do not know. 
Even if I point out in price list price in U.S. dollars (at the 
time of sending money), I do not want to do for reasons of 
principle: I agree, well, not place of "green" in Russia, if 
only you tresni ... - Uncertainty remains

about a month. And this is also a lot of
(Remember August). It may well happen that you sent out on the 
money I nesmog order to "X-Trade" "GS". And this

not so bad if I worked forward
You free of charge, may well be that
I'll have more for you and pay more ...
Or send your money back to you - and
it is 10% of the amount (of their own pockets). How do you 
think I should do? "Exactly what I was doing, ie wind the price 
and cover the risks. 

   Consider together:

   330 x 2.3 = 759 p. Now we subtract the cost of shipping, 60 
p, ie 699 p., now subtract the price of $ at the exchange rate 
02/02/1999, 

   699 - 30 x 7.22 p / $ p = 681. - 699 = 8
p. Well?

   Do you think the $ will rise in two months by 9 / 681 = 1 / 
3%? Undoubtedly, more addition, the likely increase, at least 
from elektropolyatsii will 

   (23-16) P / $ / 5 months = 1.4 p / $ / per
month, ie 1.4/23 = 6.1% / month.

   This is a minimal, low estimate.
To get the probability of no aerial
"Fifty-fifty," and, say, 0.05, and must be assumed to be 
approximately 8-9%, then the risk will be covered. Thus, we 
consider it back: 

   $ 30 x 7.22 p / x $ 1.085 + 60 p = 798.9
P = 800.

   To the price tag was in the directory it should be
lead to a uniform scale factor (and it is 2.3)

   800 r./2.3 = 347.8 p = 350.

   Its something you see in the catalog. Similarly, and memory 
expansion slot for "GS". We should not think that price is too

overstated, more correctly assume that
You simply have no money. It is more correct, and most 
importantly, a productive approach. It is always easier to find 
the guilty than to reflect on the replenishment of their own 
pockets. 

   And yet. You probably compare the prices
"GS" and "KAY" and would be very surprised.
The point is that KAY'i issued already
6 years, and Nemo was the time and desire to reduce costs. 
Technology, circuit design, management, delivery, marketing, 
advertising - All put on creams and acts as a

clock - hence the low price. This six
years. In "X-TRade'ov" just was not
these six years. What will happen next, will show
time. While cheaper, they can not.


C Nemo. 02.02.99



21.01.99

Hello, Mr Nemo!


   To not take away from you for nothing
time, go straight to the point:

   1. All are the same I would like to see that
going on "Enlight'97" Release
"Logros". I ask you to assist in rewriting the accompanying 
video. 

   2. Since I did not get the game "Black
crows, and other parcels from you is nothing
not been written about the surcharge, you can make two 
assumptions: 

   1. I mistakenly said, "Black Crow-2";

   2. The program simply is not reached.

   I beg to highlight the above question
(If you have to pay, then yes, please specify its size).

   Thanks in advance.


13.03.99

Dear N!


   Send you a tape "Enlight'97" instead of the previously sent. 
The claim is useful would specify how the tape does not work.

According to our assumptions (Version firm
"Logros"), the reason is that the tape was recorded in "LP", 
missing in some Vidic. Alleged cassette contains some additional

videos are missing from the series
version, this way of compensation. On
This firm believes Nemo incident closed.


C Nemo. 13.03.99


   P.S. The firm is engaged in HARD'om Nemo.
All other proposed goods manufactured related firms, and test 
them quality before sending C Nemo can not. It is very 
expensive and in addition will delay the dispatch.


   However, this activity is required for:

   1. Market support Spectrum.

   2. Improve profitability (return on) the "mechanics" of 
trade in the mail. 3. Advertising (information) Support for the 
publication Nemo HARD'a. 

   "CV-1 and another disc were dovyslany.