Open Letters #02 20 февраля 2000

Nemo open letters № 2.3

613340 23.11.99


        Dear Mr. Nemo!


   Please send us the price list. Not
Could you clarify how I can buy a new game Vyacheslav 
Mednonogogo "Raven Black-2"? 
_________________________________________ 


          Dear Mr. N!


   The game "FT-2" is valid subscription
(As, indeed, for "ZX-F" N 9). This means that paying in advance 
(see price list), you get the game, not later

than 2 weeks after the Glory
Mednonogov multiply and give the game distributors (1 week - to 
play and mailing list, 1 more week - time for which is the 
letter). 

                                (C) Nemo.


       Hello, dear Nemo!


   I recently received your parcel
with the ZX-Format'ami. I have until the end of doterpel
Lessons to come home and get
them, and what was my chagrin when
I after reading through the previous 4, 4 1 / 2
and 5-th numbers began to load the second number.
He does not simply does not boot - he did not
loaded. Having tested the floppy disk, I saw that in the middle 
of it all sectors or befouled one .... it, or specifically 
scratched stud (well may be something else). A feeling that

You have this floppy or used
1000000000 times, or taken out of there ... s. I
I could somehow fix it, but all
The problem is that the XL-DESIGN mania to protect their 
creations (take an example from SPECTROFON'a: they are though 
to protect their drives, but they do not protect the 
application. It turns out that when I buy you a floppy disk to 
3.5 "with the magazine, and in this journal (Attached) is a 
program that loaded only in the 5.25. "Because

this I can not view this program from. And pass the XL-DESIGN 
(unless, of course, you cooperate with them)). I'm sending you 
back to a bad floppy disk with the ZX-FORMAT'om № 6.1, instead 
send me with this same number (only normal). By the way,

This disk came in a sort of broken-down form. And anyway, 
before recording information on diskettes, it is necessary to 
first format and test, and if

Only they will not be any mistakes,
only then be recorded.

   P.S. Please send your Fresh
price list and tell me when will the
ZX-FORMAT № 9, and will anyone else?

   P.P.S. Sorry for being rude - in a different way simply can 
not be otherwise obtained, that I just wasted their hard-saved 
money. 

                          Sincerely, N.
_________________________________________

27.11.99

              Dear N!


   In sending you a non-working drive no interest Edition 
"ZX-F", neither firm (C) Nemo (as the postal operator). Because,

Under the agreement, the existing
between the "ZX-F" and (c) Nemo, "ZX-F" for FREE
replaces the wheels on the first presentation, and
(C) Nemo FREE to drive for a replacement. Sell ​​low-quality 
goods our own peril.


    Your letter received 11/18/1999. Disc
replacement is sent (to be sent
11/28/1999, as in the working week, 5-6 business days, not 7 as 
in the calendar, and Sunday Mail does not work) through the

day. Total - 10 days.

   At last quote:

   "That is, it is nice to be offended. This
You said it well that I never heard it before.
Namely, it is something I have all my life and hurt
to amenity, for the aesthetics of offense, for
not only pleasant, and beautifully at times
be offended - that's what you've forgotten, great elder: 
beautiful! This I will write a book! " 

   The Brothers Karamazov, Fyodor Dostoyevsky.

P.S. About the "ZX-F" is nothing new I can not say. Not earlier 
than 2 weeks. Will there be another "ZX-F" - a question 
editors. But posluham the editor "ZX-F" half-ready the next 
room (there are referring to materials).


                                (C) Nemo.
617170 29.11.99


         Hello, (c) Nemo!


   Wrote you a simple user, has recently been
who is your client. Write to you
made me doing my last order. The remaining amount (13.5 rubles).
sent you a translation - I hope, got it. Although now I think: 
better to buy marks on that amount and send together with the

this message. By the way, the message: first, there was only 
one thought - to express in very angry tone of your discontent

work. But now, after some time, taking into account the work of 
our mail for small packets (see,

as they are loaded - unloaded), admit that
probably your fault or not. But on the matter.

   Drive that you sent me on my
Scorp'e loads only the system drive, which I walked with him 
(with Scorpion'om). On the other, he reacts as standard: "DISK 
ERROR Trk 0 Sec 9. Worked I'm with him as usual, tried and

"Turbo" - the same thing. Wanted to look at
"TEST FDD" (I've got to ROM-ROM) -
the same result (error message
disk). Why?

   To drive a lot of jumpers - whether they are stuck? Ie I 
want to say in TR-DOS'e you check it (or iSDOS'e). Or maybe 
affected the shipment on adjustment of the head? Head squirm in 
one place, as if they can not find the system path. 

   I myself could not decide to get into it
(In drive) - a little practice. References
appropriate, too, not (only
5.25). Or maybe you have lying around
some kind of 3.5 "?

    I also sent you a CD "ZX-Format" N 8. Do not go - the same 
message Error on disk. Open the defense and see what's what, 
not enough sense (to Hacker me yet oh, how far, and can 
generally unattainable goal for me). 

   After reading the letters from the "Open
letters "(incidentally, this disc perfectly
is) realized that I did not first get in
such a situation. And the reasons why you
results, also agree. But what about
me? Maybe replace the drive?

   Yes, I almost forgot, write it better
on a 3.5 "diskette (I did send you - again
You write that the transition to 3.5 "for you
complicated and expensive). Would also like to get and N 9 
(subscription), too, on 3.5 "- the most translated into the 
format 3.5" probably not get - I do not know how to break the 
protection, not learned.


   Also decided to send you the stamps at 10 p.
As some compensation for the additional works.

   Yours sincerely, N.


   P.S. I really liked your idea
open letters - even just to read them
very interesting. So many problems in our
old Spectrum'a.

   I would especially like to note the manner of your reply to 
the letter - though not all the words are clear once you think: 
"A Russian Is it Language? "- and your attitude towards Mr. 
Zonov and his creation - again, her thoughts: "Is not

throw a (change) it to me? - But expensive, and too bad!

P.P.S. Please forgive me for my handwriting -
difficult to read?
_________________________________________
                                        29.11.99

              Dear N!


   1. Mail, in my opinion, works flawlessly. If you do not do 
stupid things explicit (Well, for example, the uncertainty and 
ambiguity in the address or the expulsion of crystal wine 
glasses wrapped in newspaper) then the risk is minimal. Terms 
complied with probability of approximately 0.9.


   2. Your drive has been tested as a specialist in drives, and 
me personally - it is working. The problem, apparently, similar 
to the one that has a 5.25 "drive: namely, the incompatibility 
of the type of disks (more precisely [nrzb] disk requires 
apparently, some specific, mutually exclusive modes of 
operation amplifier recording playback and DESIGN HEADS). Ie at 
720 kV-GOVERNMENTAL 3.5 "drives work not all discs. Most likely

incompatibility 720 KB drive with 1.44
Mb floppy disk. Jumpers perevtykat not
should in no case (except for the jumpers select drive A / B
(DS0/DS1, 0 / 1, etc.)). The literature on
3.5 "virtually nonexistent, she did not
needed. Repair (or set)
3.5 "drive can only be a specialist with
extensive experience and appropriate equipment.

   3. Diskette "ZX-F" N 8 You replaced.


   Now all of 3.5 "drive. First, technical issues (for purely
USER'ov).

   1) Power to the 3.5 "drive only
One - 5 V. There are very rare "ancient"
exceptions. When reverse polarity power drive off with the 
smoke and soot, and further repair / replace non-refundable. 

   2) You must know the function of windows to
diskette (see annex).


      Now, more serious things.


   1. Operation 3.5 "drive is
More expensive, because increased costs
disks, and increases substantially.
On average, the average user about 50 - 100 floppy disks. 5.25 
"drives (used) accrue, at least in Saint-Petersburg, on the

prices in the range of 0.2 p. ea. (Large
wholesale, low quality, local) to
B. 1.5 / pc. (Very small wholesale, branded
distributions are no longer needed).


   Brand new wheels 5.25 "cost about $ 0.25 (~ 7 euro / pcs.) 
In an amount of packs.


   3.5 "nye-drives used are very
rare (even rarer small wholesale) at a price already
B. 5.3 / pc. (It / used!). New wheels 3.5 "in
the number of packs cost $ 0.25 - 0.35
Ea. (Ie, 7 - 10 rubles.)

   Thus, the operation of the drive
5.25 "cost per year is about 20 - 30
rub. (For the needs of 20 - 30 discs
year), and operation of 3.5 "drive -
100-150 rub.


   2. In addition, the 3.5 "Drives unpleasant following 
properties: 

   2.1) Hard Disk sharing between
users, ie, slowed information, as a) The wheels are
value, b) falling hardware compatibility on the disk.

   2.2) facilitates the transition to IBM, is
the user the opportunity arises,
working on Spectrum'e, invest
in PC platforms. (And by the way, buying a PC
installments, as 3.5 "drive model for
RS).


   Summarizing the above, will be made as follows:


   1. The new edition of "price list" for
3.5 "drive will have two positions: 720
KB-drive (much cheaper than existing prices in the price), 1.44 
Mb floppy drive (only slightly more expensive than existing 
prices in the price - the drive will be tightly incorporated 
mode 720 KB, so there was no desire juzat it on the RS-ke). At 
the same time be intelligible note that the 720 KB floppy drive 
does not work with all discs (ie the cost operation in the year 
about 140 - 210 rub. because diskettes will have to buy

Only new, a certain type -
Used-shnyh diskettes will not find in the required
quantity).

   2. Drives will be supplied with a diskette "Open letters / 
IS", recorded on most drive (for tasting).



                                (C) Nemo.

P.S. Pre-order for "ZX-F" -
See price list, subscribe. Subscription will be sent only 5.25 
floppy. "C 3.5 "diskette lot of extra fuss, and this will delay 
the delivery of magazines EVERYONE, that is, and those who work 
on disks 5.25 "- and they got to do with it?


P.P.S. To better understand the Russian language,
books to be read, preferably art - technical texts (especially 
the literature on the IBM) debiliziruet consciousness. The same 
applies to the overview TV. Now the production capacity of 
Ostankino approximately 20 megatons of noodles in a year.



   When using 3.5 "drive and
Floppy Disk HD 3.5 "(IBM - 1.44 Mb) on
ZX-compatible computer for proper
Work must be on a floppy disk seal box for the format (type) of 
a floppy disk. Gluing is performed by (the lower part of the 
floppy) disk and metal Switch "Protecting records," and this 
window located on the other floppy disks,

is similar to the "Protection of the record." Material
sealing - a strip of tape or electrical tape. It is best suited 
for this strip of adhesive tape, as it is more subtle and 
resistant to tension. (Sensor in the drive mechanical).


   Problems in the 3.5 "drive are similar to 5.25. The first 
and most common: "Georgia is only the system disk. The rest - 
DISK ERROR Trk 0 Sec 9. What's wrong? "


   What can you answer this? That drive excellent read, because 
Other error floppy disks is possible due to lack of stickers

window, or it does not formatted and
etc. etc. .. "And maybe the alignment
heads? "Then would not the system disk
was loaded. But seriously: first and foremost - correctly and 
accurately (no nekontaktov) to connect the interface connector 
for 3.5 "drive to a train (Cables, wires). Now only this will 
ensure the disappearance of problems by 99%. 

603157 22.11.99


   I am interested in the cost of electronic
computer motherboard KAY-1024, as well as its
equipment and the warranty period.
_________________________________________


                                 29.11.99


              Dear N!


   1. Completion fees can vary and
varies with frequency, approximately equal to the frequency of 
change (editorial) Price List.


   2. The circumstances of some items in the list of 
acquisition may vary at equal value. 

   3. Several items are missing at
the time of distribution (but not affecting performance), may 
be in dovyslany within 3-4 months.


   4. Current list of items: see
price list.

   5. Warranty period - 6 months + 1
month (-distribution) from the mailing list. In
case of failure of payment the customer takes
the costs of sending in Saint-Petersburg, the company
(C) Nemo - the cost of repairs (not including parts! That 
detail paid to the anyway) and you send feedback.


   6. Post-warranty repairs - the approximate price for the end 
of 1999 - 50 cu (Including the price of renvoi) +

price details.

P.S. If you have a dealer in the region, then
everything is much simpler: - money to pay him,
and nothing to pack and send no need to
ie faster. The average duration of repair (with
Given the time reference in there - back)
3-4 months.

                                (C) Nemo.

612245 10.12.99


              Hello!


   Got your price lists, catalog and
floppy disk. Thank you very much.

   Very interested in your computer
KAY-1024. I would like to buy it.

   I have a computer, "Delta-S -48,
whether it can be exchanged for your computer
KAY, because there is no money. Would like
to you I will not fail.

   Additional payment of radio components: chips, capacitors, 
resistors. 

   Thank you in advance.


                          Sincerely, N.
_________________________________________


                                 10.12.99


              Dear N!


   Your computer Delta C-48 "is only of interest from the 
standpoint of utilization (see var.4 pay the price list). In 
Saint-Petersburg computers of this type are bought by cost 
approximately (depending on attendant circumstances) from 10 to 
50 rub. Why are the prices of liquid - is

a topic for another conversation, far beyond the scope of this 
letter. Of course, this amount is not comparable to the price

Boards KAY-1024, and even postage.

   As for the "surcharges RADIODETAL"
it is possible in principle - see again
same var.4 pay a price list. In addition,
possible and pay parts needed for production KAY'ev. But in a 
fee (surcharge) are suitable only TRADEMARKS number (ie, an 
amount not less than 100 p. for each of the following 
positions.) The piece parts will not be accepted.

A sample list: 1. KR1818VG93 (at least
box, 36 pcs.) 7r/sht. 2. 7-pin connectors into the board 
SNTS-114-7/16-RP23. 3r/sht. 3.Pripoy POS-61 (no rosin, no 
oxides) 100 p. / kg. 4.Kvartsy 14.000 MHz (RC-169, RG-05, 
metal, three zeros) 

   2r/sht. 5. Chips, the type / price; DIP
(KRhhh), TTL (can be 1533, 1531). 555IR35
- 2r/sht.; 555IE19 - 1r/sht.; 555IM6 -

   1r/sht. 6. ROM 27S512 (access time
less than 150 ns.) - 5r/sht.


   This is a wholesale purchase price, with minimal, because 
you could buy a few more, but in the right quantities, in The 
right moment. It also costs money. 

   Possible acquisition and other components installed in KAY, 
- but it should be discussed by phone only. Are listed for 
example, prices, and these components are needed constantly. 
The general requirement - Commercial quantity. Components must

be new (except for item 4: ROM).
In addition, the firm (s) Nemo reserves
the right not to accept payment for these
Hardware and send them back (for
Account (s) Nemo), indicating the reason. For example: 
"Products are not labeled," "strongly solder oxides, and slag 
produced during soldering, do the job montazhnits torture ".


                                  (C) Nemo
000000 12.12.99

                       Specialized

                       Workshop "Shine"


               Dear!


   My apologies for treatment may not address. But in our 
wilderness, and We live in a small town, and travel in

We are very rare, so my advice
do not get it.

   How to combine software
for the ZX Spectrum (the game on tape)
with Computer Assistant "86/128? This
IBM-compatible computer with a permanent
embedded BASIC? Can it be done
practical, or not worth powder and shot? In this case out of 
the situation? 


                                       N.
_________________________________________


              Dear N!


   Unfortunately, what the computer "Assistant 86/128 does not 
have the slightest representation. Need to see a passport in 
the machine - namely, whether there an indication of 
compatibility with Spectrum'om. If there is, it's probably a 
clone-128 (Amstrad 3 +). There should be a tape input.


   Do something (and then no more than
Loading from tape) is possible if
it is compatible with Spectrum'om. If he does not
compatible with Spectrum'om - the only waste. In the event that 
it is compatible Spectrum'om with the situation a little better 
- cassettes are no trades. (Refers to the tapes of programs, so 
software will get nowhere). So that In this case, recycling is 
preferable. This architecture (128 + tape) is now virtually no 
one supported. 

   Get out of position may be to buy a
Spectrum computer with a floppy drive. As a
refine, improve unpromising. Moreover, the cost of maintenance 
of machinery 48K and 128K and 256 and 1024 is about the same. 
Solvency of the same user-48K models and 128K model is close to 
zero, and no one supports. (The exceptions are machines Sp128 + 
drive 5.25 "- they are at least somehow supported.)



                                  (C) Nemo

399430


           Hello, Nemo!


   09/12/1999 sent you a money order.

   And I have 2 questions for you:

   1.Vozmozhno to order directly from your program directory 
Logros? 

   2. When can I send money
on the ZX-Format N9?


                                 20.12.99


              Dear N!


   1). Translation received 16/12/1999.

   2). Order programs directory
Logros can be directly in (c) Nemo, but the timing of 
implementation will be approximately 3-4 months. 

   3). Money can be sent right now
for the ZX-F N9. (See price list: subscribe).
Paying money in advance, you do not lose, because pay at a rate 
of at Price-list on the time of payment, rather than at the 
time. On the other hand, nothing do not win, because Money is 
capitalized in the firm (with) Nemo, without incurring percent 
for their use. Fear that you will not get a ZX-F N9, no money

Conversely, it is not necessary. You can always ask for your 
money back (Letter), and they will be returned in the

same amount of USD, but for a different coefficient taking into 
account inflation and the devaluation of the ruble. However, we 
should not think that the debt (s) Nemo in front of you will 
numbers in $ $. $ - This is too sudden and sometimes even 
sudden currency. In fact, the real value of ruble $ (ie rate) 
is not known very God. $ At any point in the ruble

area can be made glass, pewter and even wood. On the other 
hand, he can soar on wings and hot people's love. 

                                (C) Nemo.