Nicron #20

Diskmag (electronic paper)

14 Feb 1997 Download

Issue 20 of Nicron newspaper highlights ZXNet network culture, hardware solutions, and ZX Spectrum programming. Technical topics include a detailed breakdown of the Zilog Z380 processor architecture focused on memory management, along with Wlodek Black's Z80 assembly course covering memory paging and port #7FFD on 128K models. Network enthusiasts will find an updated directory of active BBS stations complete with operator contacts and schedules. The humor section features a comedic classification of scene users, a humorous short story, and satirical Q&A on computing life by hacker MDF. The issue concludes with classifieds for buying, selling, and searching for rare software, musical tools, and hardware.

Issue contents:

  1. Entry - the epigraph and maintenance facilities.
  2. BBS - list of stations BBS ZXNet.
  3. Iron - an overview of the microprocessor Zilog Z380, continued.
  4. Programming - a course of study assembler Wlodek Black, continued. Organization of memory.
  5. Humor - anecdotes.
  6. Humor - Small Encyclopedia of Computer beings, Antonov and Maverick, a sequel.
  7. Search - search for game programs.
  8. Humor - State man, history.
  9. Humor - 1001 question about it.
  10. Advertising - advertising and announcements.
  11. Feedback - contact the publisher.

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