Launch of Electra Magazine: DAXY and WORLD SOFT on the Debut Issue and Future Plans

EDITORIAL COLUMN

This magazine, which you are now diligently reading, has been created by two groups from Ogre — DAXY and WORLD SOFT.
This magazine is the result of long and hard work, which is why we do not know whether to continue publishing it or not. Your feedback will be decisive. Therefore, if during the release period of the first three issues we receive many letters, a continuation will follow.

Now a little bit about what we will be writing about in this magazine. For now, there are seven sections here. Now a bit more detail on these sections:

1. Editorial column. This is the best section, because here we talk about everything under the sun and express ourselves however we want.
2. News. The most interesting rubric of the magazine; it contains news about ZX compatibles and other computers in Latvia and across the world.
3. Analysis. This part is the most useful. If you can't beat a game — check out the ANALYSIS section.
4. Programming, aka coding. If you are a coder at heart, this section will be your favorite. Here practical tips and examples will be given regarding various complex and not-so-complex things.
5. Other platforms. The most diverse section, which could feature many interesting articles about various other computers. However, we suspect that you might not be interested in this section, so write in and share your verdict.
6. Appendix. The most valuable part of the magazine, because here we will give you various goodies for free — mostly the programs that are reviewed in that issue's ANALYSIS, or various utilities from us, or demo versions of games, etc.
7. Advertising. Yes, this is the most advantageous place to place your ad or classified. For now, it's free! If you are looking for a girlfriend or want to promote your new MEGADEMO — go ahead!

That would be all! But over time there will be other sections; for example, already in the next issue there will be a new rubric, FORUMS, provided that many of you write back. This rubric will feature so-called reader correspondence.

And so, what's coming in the next issue:

• contests of contests with grand prizes! One contest for who will make the best virus using the game VIRUS. The other — for the best computer musician in Latvia.
• a bit of this and that about the IS-DOS operating system.
• Rihards from WORLD SOFT, who personally completed UFO (!!!), will talk about this game in ANALYSIS.
• More goodies in the Appendix!
• In the Coding section, a continuation on TR-DOS and tips on screen operations.
• In Other Platforms, an overview of the Spectrum emulator package on IBM.
• TOP of the best-selling games on the market.

We offer you a great opportunity to achieve great fame if you have created some game or program. You can give us a DEMO version to include in the magazine, or even the full game, if you don't mind... If you wish, you can join one of our groups and participate in the creation of the magazine.

I hope you understand the meaning of the icons and there is no need to explain it. But if not — give it a try: it won't format your disk. But for now, write in and wait for the next issue.

INFO

Section: Editorial column.
Article: No redakcijas.
Author: Raver (DAXY).
Date: 27.07.95.

Editorial address: DAXY, Mālkalnes 27-33, LV-5000, Ogre.
Telephones: 8250-23533, ask for Egons;
8250-44058, ask for Rihards.
Fax: 8250-46295.