ZX Spectrum in 1997
Vyacheslav Mednonogov>
The idea is actually old, and it has been around for a long time -
creation of the Spectrum club (in St. Petersburg).
At one time it matured at Logros (poured out
in a couple of fairly crowded gatherings of specs─
Trumistov), from Velcom (did not find sponsors :),
with the Peters (still maturing:->, although with them
there seems to be a room). Perhaps it didn’t arise
it is only available from comrade Zonov&Co.
This time the initiators are Nemo (V.
Skutin)+Logros (M. Akimov). According to Hemo
isdos' sheep showed interest in her, Welcome,
X-Trade, VIKS, etc.
Hemo represents this as:
- creation of a certain public organizationwith legal status;
- rental of premises (it looks like they have Logro─
so there are views of a certain cinema hall)
- paid entry (up to 2 tr);
- exchange (and trade) between club members;
- meetings (initially) once a week;
- speeches by eloquent representatives
Spectrum elite :-)
- contacts between manufacturers;
- organization of a printed publication (or arenas─
yes the area in some publication);
- and much more (what yours will tell you
own rich imagination)
Honestly, I definitely have to decide and
so it’s difficult to digest all these ideas at once,
I wonder if anyone has encounteredsuch
things? After all, there are (were) similar clubs in
many cities...
There are echoes of this idea
selfish interests, but bad luck has begun...
Maybe, really, this time something will work out
(who, for example, could have foreseen the creation
SpbZXNet?)
Arno> ZXNet SpbZxNet
total owners of 304 modem, who knows
(for Peter - Vikomm,
for Moscow - CDOS)
total with addresses 53 87
OLDMAN>more than 110!
Arno> of them
nonresident users 12 0
OLDMAN> 35!
Arno> BBS stations,
included in the network 11 15
BBS stations,
not included in the network 14 0
Alexey Ivanov>
Number of stations and users in the network
- not an indicator of its quality. User─
Russian stations not included in ZXNet in Moscow
- these are mostly point stations
networks. And what is this discussion of out-of-towners?
users and nodes? You are for them too
non-residents. Do you want to say that you will
develop autonomously? We have a network planned
unified and without priorities of cities. There is no
out-of-town users. Network of every city─
kind of autonomous, but connected with everyone. Do you want
"steam" alone in your northern capital?
About basing on FIDO technologies: it is necessary
half of Europe laughed at me that on this one─
nology communicates with the network of the entire city.
About eh: maybe we have a continuum of ages─
Is gent different? In Moscow they read echoes, but don’t write─
They are the joke. They say: why do we need this if
we'll get together on Saturday for a party and
let's talk beer.
The whole point of a possible dispute between SpBZXNet
and ZXNet in general is thatnetwork
must be autonomous and not dependent on
traffic from another network. FIDO is itself─
active organization, and it can in any
moment to stop transmitting information.
Yes, there are 4 networks in Moscow. And three of them are included in
ZXNet. The fourth network is autonomous, but they have
there are two there - ZXNet points.
There was a proposal: to unite everyone into one
single network. How do you ALL look at this?
Arno>
So this will happen sooner or later. Yes
I have a dream of a UNITED GLOBAL SPE NETWORK
KTRUMISTOV, or something else to call it
you can... Who's stopping you from starting right now?;)
Wlodek Black>
We publish the letter received by Victor
(FARAON) directly from the city of Lviv along the interstate.
generally via CDOS modems (no joke). Not used─
it is clear that this connection can be claimed─
set a record for communication range with assistance─
I have CDOS, but this is not the main thing. And most importantly, on
our opinion is that Spectrum networks
continue to develop, and the guys from Lvov
wish to cooperate with ZXNet.
SParker>
If there is no network, Spectrum will not die.
The Spectrum will not bend until the
in the country, everyone will not live in abundance and
will not be able to buy [offtopic]..
But I don’t believe in fairy tales about a bright future
and therefore I believe that in the presence of fresh
software, which is determined by the presence of code─
ditch and programmers, Spectrum will live..:)
Roman Alexandrov>
Imho the Spectrum could well become ours
national computer, but time is running out,
if only a few years ago the state government─
would not rely on IBM-compatible
computers for the public education sector, and
supportedwould be a Spectrum, perhaps today we
would live in another country...
Lobachev Sergey>
1.5 months ago, it seems they were still trading... A
now, that means that's it. Ordinary. At Softstar
you could sit in a tent and have a great time─
bait... ;)
Alex Letaev>
There is always FFC in Moscow, right now
we have a point on Tsaritsino and Mitino. Ha
The outlet in Mitino is sold by the same Titus.
Magics trade at the Polytechnic. And from Softstar
Moscow is unlikely to have lost anything (except for the seat
in a tent). :-))))
Why did the traders run away, so in Moscow
they don’t like to buy software, but only for free
write off. And there are still plenty of spektrumists─
but!!! We (FFC) do not work on SPECCY for the sake of
money (the latter is impossible in Moscow), and
for the soul, and we will always do this!!!
SParker>
EVERYONE is to blame for what happened in ZF4.5
(as amended by ZF). And ZF5, IMHO, was accepted
biased, by inertia...
Vyacheslav Mednonogov>
Wrote "don't hit your head on the Spectrum" ]
SParker>
Maybe this very word is the key to the solution─
ke? D. Mikhailov gave an interview to M. Akimov
for ZXF...
OLDMAN>
A Format _published_... So who is the wine─
vat?
SParker>
In publishing - we... And here's why DM
says that he didn’t write (said) that way - no
I know...
Paul Falcon>
Ha! DM himself told me in Logros, “What are you doing?
you hit your head on the Spectrum." This is probably
his favorite expression for Spectrum─
stov.
STINGER>
Programming Guide
General Sound
1. Brief technical characteristics of GS.
Processor: Z80, 12MHz, no wait cycles
ROM : 32k, 27256
RAM : Static Ram 128k total,
112k available for modules and
samples in the basic version
INT : 37.5 KHz
Channels: 4 independent 8-bit channels -
la,each with 6-bit volume control
ti...
2. Brief description of GS,
or a lot of crap.
GS - music card, intended -
Naya for playing music modules and
individual samples (effects).
Modules for GS are standard Amiga
and PC 4-channel MOD files, and sample
ly - both Amiga signed sample and PCsh-
new unsigned sample...
3. Interface with Spectrum.
GS looks at the world using 4 registers -
ditch...
4. GS command system.
The command format is described as follows:
at once...
Hurtman Joe>
Comparison of PC & ZX:
ZX PC
1.Price from 20$ from 500$2.Speed 1 frame 2-4 frames
3.Compatibility 98% 80%
4.Simplicity 80% 10%
5.Mouse Yes, smooth Yes, twitchy
7.Soft more than 3000 ave. about 1500 ave.
8.Amount of software
on disk 3-4 normal programs .1 program
9. Sound 4 channels 14bit 2 channels 16bit
So, in all respects, the ZX is ahead of the PC
in the tail and mane.
Roman Alexandrov>
Recently S. Zonov answered the next question “When
will there be a text screen 80x25?" replied that
personally, there is nothing against it (the screen)
has, but does not see a commercial prospect─
you.... :(
Arno>
If S. Zonov launched this thing in pro─
production, would have a profit from one - 30 thousand─
thousand, and at least 50% of Sincleris would have bought it.
Comrade of St. Petersburg and Moscow, he would have risen so high that
we never even dreamed of it. The whole question here is
software andin promotion.
OLDMAN>
I think so too... Moreover, the computer with
text mode, in my opinion, would be used
very popular (naturally
provided that the most popular pro─
grams for working with text will be adaptable─
are converted to the new mode, which is quite easy
carry out), which means its production
commercially justified ;)
Fedin Pavel>
The simplest b/w option is VG75. :-)
Michael Kondratyev>
She is a seven-bit player and wants DDP - even like a var─
It makes no sense to consider ant.
Serge Zonov>
Finally, we have new books on
ZXSpectrum:
1. ZX Review 9/1996, Formac LLP
2. TR_DOS 5.04t (5.03) Full description and
full disassembler (for professionals, and
also for those who want to become one).
Author - Pavel Fedin, publishing house Formak LLP
Fedin Pavel>
Hello! An unhappy author writes to you
books (2). I respect you very much as a person,
who did a lot for Speccy, and I
I've been wanting to talk to you for a long time. Firstly,
I want to warn you. When there are a lot of people
they will criticize my book like I don’t know what, from─
send all this to Inforcom. I don't know
who typed up this book, but what they did with it
done - it's simply physically impossible.
I am silent about PUS instead of ROM in the introduction
(this lame layout designer guessed the mistake─
even where I wrote), I am silent about that
what did they do with the system register. But
the fact that a book has no tail is already simple
finish. They, you see, forgot about the last one
file on the floppy disk that I gave them.
I also have two requests for you. Firstly,
I would like to finally get a complete list
hard drive IDE commands, and secondly, mine─
Comrade AmiS saidtell me that you have a car─
that serial port for Scorpio.
I would really like to have, if not a diagram, then
at least a description of how to program it.
The fact is that we have stopped producing
CDOS modems, and there is a person capable
make a board to connect Hayes-
modem, and another friend and I can
get into software. We've been trying for a long time
make good programs for the CDOS modem,
but it has no prospects, and we want it
It was finally possible to work comfortably.
In addition, it will be possible to greatly increase
convenience of working on the network due to the introduction
graphical interface, which will be quite
realistically at the speed of a Hayes modem.
Michael Kondratyev>
Modem matching board with Scorpion
(similar to any 128k ZX)
<...three microcircuits...>
Cable connecting the Scor─ system connector
pion with a sealed matching board
there should be a modem connector (slot)
no longer than 25 cm.
Vladimir Larkov>
ENLiGHT'97 -preliminary information...
Igor Gruzdev>
Is there even a living Pentagon in St. Petersburg?
;)) What kind of display is expected? I mean
connecting a TV?
Serge Zonov>
Urgently need a Pentagona scheme, maximum
"standard", on which all demos are running
Enlight-a 96 without adaptations and alterations.
It would be nice to “attach” exact data to the diagram─
divided by the number of clock cycles between Ints, polo─
action of the Int itself relative to the personnel one
SI, duration Int-a.
Boris Nesterov>
Well, damn it, give me... (c) What, MK and VL
are not competent in this matter?
Vladimir Larkov>
MK, most likely, yes, I have itPentagon
never happened in my life. There was a scheme, but it
a year ago I capitalized JS/VBS, and since then
I haven't seen her yet.
Vyacheslav Mednonogov>
IMHO, you brought it before Inlight'96
to connect Amiga TV to the Pentagon
drip. And indeed, I have it :))
But! Max Romanoff claims it's his
schemes :(( Remember whose they are (4 whether─
sta)...
Michael Kondratyev>
For some reason it always seemed to me that autop─
ATM company, huh? or Mr. Romanoff already
intends to patent the Pentagon for lion─
shay?
Serge Zonov>
Of course, there are specific disadvantages, and
there are ideas that can be improved, but
even in its current form, our controller
satisfied with the vast majority of users─
ley. And no matter what anyone says, I see
actually on the market today
only our IBM keyboard controller and us─
shki. This is despite the fact that he appeared for six months
later than analogs. There are no others, in the sense
that their number is negligible. And the reason is
why is their number small, ultimately
is explained by what I said above: correspondence
wearing consumer characteristics and
prices.
Arno>
Subj : ON-LINE78
"But the question arose about improving quality, and
The expanded scheme came in handy here─ reducing graphics to 512x192 mode."
But here I have completely sunk.:( )
"It was a real thrill to work,
especially when I saw the BBS screensavers in pe─
press 85 characters per line, that is, without crowbar─
key lines - how it SHOULD BE."
I started rolling around the room in hysterics...
"After that I added ANSI support, proto─
number of YMODEM, a lot of modes to this day
I use."
At this point I was speechless and stopped skating on
half and went to write this letter...
People!!!Who knows the author of this article? Let
sends his program and video mode diagram.
This is necessary... :( )
V.M.G.>
Additional graphics mode - 512x192
The proposed mode allows you to position
on the screen 512 dots per line in monochrome
mode or 85 characters with a 6x8 matrix, which
will allow you to place much more
amount of information and make it more convenient─
special work with text, monochrome graphics─
terminal programs.
<...two microcircuits...>
It is also worth adding that bit 0 of port #EFF7
reserved for another additional
graphics mode - attribute per byte, i.e. by
addresses #4000-#57FF are located standard─
ny Sinclair screen, and by addresses
#6000-#77FF - corresponding to each buy─
from the main screen attribute bytes, when─
the bits in this byte have the same purposes─
the same as in standard attributes, for the use─
by turning on bits 6 and 7, which now correspond to─
PAPER BRIGHT and INK are preferred, respectively
BRIGHT.
Dr.Squizer/XPJ>
To develop faster the Spectrum
network, we need solidarity among all programs─
comrades interested in this. For example, not
write the same protocols in different countries─
giving birth, but worry about the source codes. You write
X-modem, we are Y-modem, but in the end we have two
protocol, not just one. So that the terminals are under─
kept various connections, etc. We
we can offer you X-modem sources,
Y-modem and _Z-modem_ (currently half─
Download is ready and Upload is 50% ready). B
In general, we need to discuss it! And by the way, what are you like?
use ports for programming
Hayes modems? Very interested in cooperation─
knowledge in the field of creating a mailer for Fido.
Igor Maznitsa>
What they didn't docompanies producing
Spectrum-compatible computers to hold─
press user: connected hard drive,
modem, writing keyboard, music player─
that, but the main drawback is that way
they couldn’t fix it. This disadvantage is
pseudo-color graphics (i.e. 16 colors for
square 8x8 pixels). If you take the branded
computer (for example, the well-known Scorpio)
and connect to it three more of the same Speed─
peonies, each of which works with its own
color (R,G,B), and the main one works with bright─
styu (Y), then we get a 16-color Specky with
16-color graphics and without the slightest substitution
The length of time graphics are displayed on the screen, despite
increased total amount of video RAM.
Operating principle
All processors on additional boards
connected in parallel to the input systems─
th processor buses on the main board
(CLK,INT,NMI, etc.).Their address and systems─
output buses (RFSH, M1, etc.) to
what is not connected. The point is to
main and additional processors
boards worked STRICTLY in parallel, which
and is achieved by general synchronization and
RESET. Additional data bus
processor is connected to its own RAM,
located on the same processor
board and, through a bus buffer with direction
MAIN BOARD -> ADDITIONAL BOARD
connected to the data bus of the main process─
sora.
While the main processor is reading information─
rmations from ROM or ports, additional
processors are connected to the main bus
data and read the same data (since
they all work with the same commands─
ami, then the address buses of additional pro─
no processors needed, all address information
forms the main processor).
Michael Kondratyev>
Because I bought it for business and use it─
Danilka has this device: it transmits advertisements─
many texts on Sinclairs for ktv studios.
Igor Gruzdev>
Are there really any studios left where Spectrums
are they worth?
Igor Timashov>
Exactly in our regional studio there is a speck and
advertising is played through it. I even called
to the Petronian server and pulled it
advertising.
P.S. And the software there was under iS-DOS (new) Relcom─
new term, whatever ;-)
Yurok Merkulov>
I keep seeing demos, and (to my delight) new games─
Speccy headlights. And new operating systems are nobody
doesn't write now? The fact is that iS-DOS me
I was not impressed. It's just like adding─
body lotion.
A friend showed it (it was a long time ago, I don’t remember exactly)
something like MagicOS for Scorpio, I don't care─
I liked it, but there is no Scorpio. :)
Our Simbirsk guys are now working on
a similar thing for Pentagon-512, like
there is already something, I like it. :)
Hence the question, are we alone?
Vova Hex>
People, how is Pink Floyd? Still alive? Programs
do they write under it? Who would throw the last one
version...
Igor Gruzdev>
The version is not the latest, but 3.00. In tpde─
schnik. I went to the fae.
Vova Hex>
Oh... It was so nasty - it remains so...
:( Well, is this an interface? And interruptions on
what?! Where's the mouse?About design in general
I'm silent.
Igor Gruzdev>
Design... There are probably no artists. :)
Denis Parinov>
As far as I know, Max Gannutin wrote it
in order to simplify (apparently, for myself)
writing applications.
Vova Hex>
It looks like he didn't succeed...
Fedin Pavel>
2 months ago I conducted a survey on a new
OS. There were so few letters that it was not even
I wanted to waste time summing it up─
gov, but now I have nothing to do, and I
I decided to look at the current situation after all─
ation.
Your age.
12 1
16 1
17 1
18 3
19 1
20 2
22 1
24 1
25 2
27 1
26 1
33 1
What model of Speccy do you have?
Scorpion-256 6
None 1
GRM 2+ 1
48 kb 3
ATM-1 1
ATM-Turbo 2+ 2
Profi 2
Winchester.
On ATM 2
Ha Profi 1
Do you consider the idea of creating a promising
new OS?
Yes 9
No 6
Not very 1
What devices would you like to see in
future?
Hayes modem 3
Text screen 5
Winchester 3
General Sound 3
Memory 256 KB minimum 1
It seems that 4 is enough
CD-ROM 1
Mouse 1
More powerful processor 1
Local network with another machine 1
Denis Parinov>
By the way, what if your computer has a 14 or 28 processor
MHz, how to make friends with MMD? Brakes, what?
put :(? Reluctant!
...
Denis Parinov>
Thanks to those who responded to the question about
clock frequency, now resolved to base
set the kit to 21 MHz, not 14, as it was
announced earlier. Moreover, it was decided after all
do not raise the cost of the computer, but reduce it─
to be declared.
...
Denis Parinov>
Inability to poll ZX keyboard when for─
prohibited interrupts take place
_only_in the _experimental_ _model_
_computer_. By the way, poll the keyboard
you can do it yourself at any time, but not
via IN A,(#FE), and through the AT ports of the keyboard─
tours!
Fedin Pavel>
Why introduce another port? IMHO you can
borrow the solution from ATM-Turbo. There
The keyboard controller has enough
a good command system, and it’s controlled by something─
still the same #FE port.
Max Romanoff>
A text screen is much easier to implement─
tions than graphic.
Andrew MOA>
What, excuse me, is this statement supported?
:)
Max Romanoff>
Because OH will take up MUCH less
places than GRAPHIC, and even if not done
loadablecharacter generator and free 24
bit palette - then 1 ROM, a pair of counters─
kovs, multiplexers and fine logic. But this
simple b/w option.
Alex Globa>
I was going to make 80 characters/line
(I have a Scorpio based on ATM 512, there is
graph. mode 640x200), and so - this mode
uses jars 1 and 5 for graphics, when
this 4 banks are placed in place #4000-
#7fff, 0 busy, 7 used frequently,
3 and 6 banks remained, the method of lot was
3rd selected ;). In general, this iS-DOS can be
put 128-256K into any jar, just those
programs that directly use banks
it will be necessaryadjust.
Dmitry Durnev>
So you have a driver for iS-DOS for ATM
512? Did I hear right? I have such a dream with
childhood. How can I see the sources?
Michael Kondratyev>
80 characters per system, by the way, in general
case cannot be inserted. Firstly, a lot of pro─
gram divides all modes into two types: 42 and
64; secondly, there is only a screen “driver”
so to speak, the character generator driver is everything
windows, attributes, frames are displayed directly
by climbing to the addresses of the screen area; in three─
the fastest way to implement this
the only Iskrasoft's amazing pro─
grammist Lyosha Leontyev, and he is in connection with ba
due to long-term lack of funding
does nothing andnot going anywhere
do not share source materials.
Andrey Khristov>
Nobody thought about connecting to Spec
CMS/Jumbo streams? The device is a control─
does not require lers, just like the flop sticks. VG93
can transmit 250/500 kbps????? Now
60s in 5020 can be purchased for $30.
The screw is a fast device for work, and
tape - slow for storage. In addition,
Jumbo is still better than an audio interphone...
If someone wants to try, I can give it
sources of the ft device driver (this one
CMS) from FreeBSD (who understands?)
Alex Gofman>
Is there any standard for the addressby─
pta for ADC? If not, what port and in
which program?
Dmitry Batov>
I have ATM-TURBO - also in some way
"standard" ;)
And as for programs - standard ones, like
there are none. Each program develops─
fitted under the corresponding extension of the con─
specific variation of the computer. On ATM by me in
MICRO-ARTe notebook was purchased -
Caller ID. I don’t want anything more substantial
was required, but I didn’t look for it - IBM went.
Ilya Fomin>
Subj : Enlight'97, Sunday
And it was Sunday, and we arrived at the Military─
fur, and they didn’t let us in there, because the inscription
in the toilet "PC - RULEZZ!!!" didn't like it
to the rector, apparently he is an Amizhnik.
And in“Scorpio” two people came to us in the morning
dudes from Samara and told us that when
When the cops arrived, they were a little
distance and tried to leave, but they were detained─
and after the search they asked what was going on here─
comes out. They said Enlight, and when
their cops asked what it was, then they told them
explained that this is a gathering of programmers,
etc, etc. Why does one of the cops just
I put the guy I was quoting down with a question. I
I'm not kidding, it's true. He (the cop) said "Ah, I
I understand, you have a point!”
Boris Sokol>
Here on inlite I heard that the Czechs brought
operating system for Spec. Maybe someone
knows what. Would like to fuck, check it out.
Yuri Burawtsow>
In my opinion, there was no axis, but only once─
talk that, supposedly, someone from neighboring countries
(Baltics) write the axis under Scorpio and neko─
other types of computers... The axis will be
MS-DOS-compatible at the file level, and
here, pushing the floppy disk intoflop, the axis itself once─
it is taken that the DOS on the floppy disk is TR- or
iS-. The axis is written taking into account MS-DOS errors,
GMX and SMUC will be fully supported (2
MB RAM, 85-CPS screen (Character Per Screen
:), HAYES modem, "hard drive"). Details
- in the film.
As for the Czechs... The Czechs don't care
all sorts of axes are made in the style "a la is-dos"
and "a la emes-dos" one another...
Mr.Gluk>
DESCRIPTION RESET SERVICE V5.0
This program belongs to the class when─
cladding. They apply (sew up) it in 32K
ROM, and the first part is purely service,
sewn into the upper 16K 27512 chips,
and the second part is a new version of TR-DOS, with─
I want to immediately break off those who criticize
users (like: THEY changed the Dos!!! Yes it is
INCOMPATIBLE!!!) - today we
We don’t know programs that don’t work with ours
TR-DOSе.
Profi on older 16K is completely wired
useless test, because the test is needed then...
when the computer is buggy, and if it's buggy, then its
must be taken for repairs or to a landfill. Work
with this test (how is that?) it is impossible,
because. there is nothing useful in it for everyone─
day work.
Then there was Vadim... So, this same Vadim
wrote my own ROM. This program was good for everyone─
sha - glitched, slowed down, did stupid things - in
in general, the only useful function there
there was an "OUTPUT" option. It was the appearance of Wadi─
movie ROM and pushed me seriously
will take on this area, but do something
I wanted something like this back in the days of KRAMIS.
...
I wish you like it so much
our ROM that the RESET button would become yours
your favorite button and all versions of ANY KEY
would prefer it.
Fedor>
Subj : New electronic newspaper!
Sergei Romanov and I thought and decided
release the subject. Its theme is in OS─
new hardware.
With the help of this newspaper you can learn
excellent soldering, know what it is like─
resistor, diode, transistor, etc. And
know how they work. And with the help of the subject
you _can_learn_ how to assemble any circuit─
mu. And also in it you will find all sorts of inte─
wire patterns.
The newspaper will contain drawings (sprites) for
more clarity (the viewer has already been written).
We accept any texts or diagrams for this
newspapers. We will definitely publish them.
Paul Falcon>
Subj : XReversy!
This game has already been made and is on sale!
If you want to buy it, please contact
XL DESIGN Inc. - they are engagedwholesale
supplies, tel. ... ask Anatoly.
If you live in St. Petersburg, then you can
go either to the radio market or to the company
Logros.
As you can see from the advertisement, the game uses
new graphics output technology in this re─
press, each point can take any of
8 colors regardless of others!
There are 40 pictures in total!
You can play the game alone with an artificial one
intelligence, you can do it together (walk in line─
di), or you can use a modem! Moreover, the modem type
can be anything! Access to the modem will be achieved─
is available via the driver!
So if you like it, buy it!
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