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412302 10/17/01.
Hello, dear Vyacheslav Geor-
Gievich.
Your registered letter with attachments
received 09/25/2001.
Having received confirmation of successful
arrival of previous messages, with calm
I send you the final batch with my soul
the Inforcom materials I promised.
Here is the content of the latter,
double issue of ZX-Review for 1997 -
N11-12. The total volume of texts in this issue is
about 460 KB. So that the disk does not go empty -
com, there are also some articles from
various other issues of ZX-Review for different
other years of its publication.
In addition, I am enclosing the searched-ta-
ki advertising leaflet with "inforcom"
addresses and the response I received was
by visiting these addresses. No comment
I will - everything is clear. More in terms of
I can't get information from here
strength.
Now, based on your explanations and suggestions,
proposals marked with the letters “DSP”:
In principle, I am not against non-standard
th disk size. For your own use
I format floppy disks into 170 tracks.
(3400 iS-DOS blocks) - equipment allows
et. If the disk is initially intended -
for third-party use (or there is
high probability of such application), -
then only standard (160/3200)!
The XLC copier is unfamiliar to me. Apparently
Is this some kind of TR-DOS program? Why
wouldn'tuse iS-DOS's block-by-block
copier "abc.com"? It copies disks
any reasonable size, within 16 MB.
And 166 or 170 tracks - and even more so (pro-
correct). The only requirement is that
the receiver disk was already formatted
but no less tracks than on the source
(not a whim at all, you’ll agree).
I think I understand what they are based on
research on optimal quantity
characters in a line of text. Last seen
ZX-Format, there at the right edge of the screen
there is such a nice scrollbar slider,
so that you can quickly navigate through the text,
- he is the one who occupies the 42nd column instead of
characters. I don't argue, it's convenient. Although in the same
ZX-Review such a contraption is not looming
painfully before your eyes, but is called when
this is necessary using a hot key. B
in any case, in iS-DOS there are such great things
no at all and the empty 42nd column is,
in my opinion, more a tribute to tradition than opti-
small result of research.
Of course, of fundamental importance
it does not and does not change the overall picture.
Just explaining why I DO NOT do that.
According to the editorial. It's good that
You do not stop collaborating with the magazine
scrap "Radio Amateur" (now, I heard, he
called "Radiomir") Of course, in some places
there is outright crap there. But those
more reasons to strengthen your presence
there. After all, a holy place is never empty, but
this magazine- one of the very few mass-
publications that undertake to cover syncles
rovsky theme (perhaps due to the active
the presence of a fairly numerous spectrum
what diaspora in Belarus).
Unfortunately, I'm unlikely to be able to bake like
pancakes, good materials for publications.
Most creative projects worked on
which I have worked in recent years (led myself
or took part in them) one way or another
have come to their logical conclusion -
some were considered inappropriate and
rolled up, others poured into magazine
publications on the pages of "R/L. V.K." in those
last year. Development has not yet
How many topics threaten to stretch out indefinitely?
divided period, because collective work on
is now impossible for them for various reasons,
and for self-completion the volume
the work is quite large.
Pay-plane (local dialect: "follow-
pysh"), I think we can use it for business.
I don't want to make advance promises
left and right, but there is a project (currently at
circuit diagram level) of the controller
IBM keyboards for any Sinclair-compatible
his computer. In this regard, a question for you,
as a systems engineer: to what extent?
controller needs (justified? expedient)
on? reasonable? necessary?) versatility,
- in terms of support for working with both XT- and
and with an AT keyboard? On the one hand, ori-
entation only on AT can significantly simplify
cut and cheapendesign, on the other hand -
I wouldn't want to cut off users with
XT samples. We can't see well from here.
That's why I'm turning to you for advice.
Screen printing technology. Honestly speaking
rya, it’s not entirely clear what you mean by
du under "good printing quality-
vom"? That is, the printout is 256x192 pixels,
resulting from a BASIC command
COPY Doesn't suit you? Or maybe KAY like this
can't do it?
If quality is really required
as close as possible to printing, then
the technology is this: we take the Sinclair
screenshot, convert it into a pussy graphic
ical format ".bmp" (I don't see any crime in
support of the Sinclair platform through boards
PC form), we rewrite the resulting file
lets on MS-DOS' 720 Kb 3-inch and
we take it to the nearest office, which is willing to
prints essays and term papers for students
(they are now spread out like mushrooms after
rain, - offices, not students), where pro-
sim print a file from "Photo Editor"
any version at 250% scale. It turns out
just two pictures on a sheet of A4. Sample
attached.
If the task is not to go beyond
limits of the platform, I can recommend
"Screen Manager" program by Sergei Khantsis
from Izhevsk. This is the best utility
physical seal, which I came across on
eyes. In addition to the widest possibilities for
printouts, it is well documented and
very flexible insetting up for different types of ma-
tires and printers. All adaptation comes down to
loading the required print driver, taking into account
specific to a particular machine. Prog-
frame is equipped with detailed HELP and co-
holds examples of different drivers on ac-
assembler. This should make it as easy as possible
adaptation of this utility to KAY, if this
has not yet been done by anyone. Attached
also a printout of the Sinclair screen,
as an example of how the program works. The quality is not
higher, but this is a printer problem, not
program or computer.
And the converter ".scr" to ".bmp" (one of
options) and the "Screen Manager" utility with
description, and a splash screen for Parshe's book
va in standard format (and in ".bmp") You
you will find in the file "graf_prn.trd". If the
put the trd-shnik into a RAM disk, you can
see everything for yourself. Note: bmp people,
which are produced in this way,
iS-DOS utility "bmp.com" view
impossible - the data formats do not match. Av-
Thor will be able to explain in more detail.
About screensavers for shells. I don't want to
mislead you. Graphics that
you can see it in the ZX-Review a la iS-DOS, not
created from scratch, but uprooted by handymen
software and hardware tools everything
from the same original ZX-Reviews and a little
corrected in a graphic editor. C
Parshev's book makes things more complicated -
the graphics available there serve as illustrative
material andfor design purposes
of little use. Nevertheless, I will try
I can say what I can.
I see the problem here as completely different:
the graphics in iS-Review were not, as you write,
"built in" but part of the concept
information shell in the form in which
who I imagine her to be. In the case of ob-
Parshev's note sent by you, the situation
completely different: the floppy disk is already registered and
tuned to a specific technique, and its ra-
botability has probably been tested
on real hardware. Thus, my
intervention here can only be mini-
small so as not to disrupt the performance
shell, - not to test for
than! I am sending you a version of this “embedded-
nia". The splash screen appears after loading
iS-DOS kernel and remains on the screen until you press
press any key. Further - as before.
To use graphics at least for
at the same level as in iS-Review, you will need
almost complete shake-up of contents
floppy disks. In this case, it must be eliminated
"machine dependence" from KAY (according to the same
reason - it cannot be tested). Work-
nka still the same. I hope you understand that this is not
price gouging, but objective reality.
It would be possible to do this, it takes two
things - my time and your agreement with the above-
designated theses.
Texts of "Cybernetics" by Norbert Wiener
send them, I agree to take care of them. Unites-
The only thing I can’t promise you issuper-speed work.
Literature on Sinclairian topics
we are provided with sufficient and adequate
assortment. If only you come across books from
Inforcom series about computer graphics
or something else based on 3D graphics for Sinclair,
then this might be interesting. If not, -
don't hesitate.
There is no insistence on electronic forms of communication.
vayu. I'm even surprised that you mentioned them.
I myself use email from places -
new Internet cafes only in exclusive
cases. By the way, all our electronic ad-
res, persistently published in "R/L. V.K." not-
have been valid for almost a year now.
Best regards,
N.N.N....., 10.17.01.
P.S.: About "Bird". Mikhail Zadornov ut-
insisted that Russian people swear
they don’t swear, they talk about it
boil. Now it turns out that
They also publish newspapers on it.
In general, it’s interesting. Feels
author's indifference. Emotions are coming
from the very depths, from the heart and yes-
even lower.
And one more thing. Author of the controller project
IBM keyboards are interested in: what does this mean?
under “systematic procurement” (clause
1.8. price list - BETA-TURBO)? Like, isn't it possible?
I can order two, three or four of these from you
fees?
Another client of yours, N....., asked for
conduct inquiries than boards "KAY-thing" ver-
these 1.5 differ from 1.4 (except, naturally
exactly, year of manufacture)?
41230201.11.01
Dear N..... N.N.!
1) There are no means yet to layout and print
create the "Shells" subdirectory. Money is practically
They don’t act honestly. It's a shame even considering
that I know that there is an objective
reasons known to me and not from me
dependent (macroeconomic, so to speak)
zat).
2) XLC is convenient because it has a “feint”
mi"/trick quality with TR-DOS. Trickery
made by quite practical people (ed.
tion, now former, - (thanks to freebies -
guys!) ZX-Format) for KAY-1024. Copy-
very fast + all memory (target disk -
com) + very simple interface. This is com-
commercial copier ISDOS/TRDOS. Machine in
in this mode it works with productivity
turn the rotator.
3) Magazine "Radio Amateur". It's long and
boring topic. By the way, he is not Radiomir
called. This is a double. Something like one-
family name in the elections, or Fomenko in the can-
lization (I-net), - there is a special
namesake to “shut up” information. channel. Your point of view, in this case,
- corresponds to the network (generally accepted) one.
She is unfaithful. "Your presence", maybe
make sense only in the case of control of publishing
- in other cases it is losing, decreasing
definitely, hopeless. This is a game of one
gate. You never published anything serious
you won’t be able to rejoice, - editor (pussy-
nets) will cut. In addition, you are most likely
will do (onchoice): burdock (idiot),
garden scarecrow (extremist, terrorist)
Tom, etc.), whipping boy, decoy
a duck - but you never know what else. That's how it will be
result. Attracting users
Spectrum, you will simultaneously be attracted
put them in the pisyukan edition. I see,
how it will end. Therefore, regarding
"V.K." I took the following position,
just identify yourself (one small
publication per year, - with address, - neutral -
content) - but this does not work.
When did I discover Veremeenko’s article in
"V.K." for 1998, then I simply decided to destroy
to live with these shit suckers (of course, as
information object).
“those who undertake to illuminate...” - they are not HOLY-
THEY SPARE, but THEY DEFLECT - understand this. Pisyuk and
Spectrum are mutually exclusive - at least
at least - in one publication. Either or. This
like ecumenism. With such an “external”, “kos-
metic" connection-cooperation about-
extensive “cracks” (areas of false
ty), which represent ideal
nal control and manipulation tool. Ra-
from the editor's side, of course. By the way, in
publications on BP 9022, - if you read it -
whether entire paragraphs were omitted - because
the text turned out to be “torn”. They, you see
or decided that these were SUBJECTIVE opinions. A
how to print Veremeen wings - so
everything is OBJECTIVE. Bastards. The one who puts and
God a candle and the devil a poker - he doesn’t believe either
in whom. This is Ryumik.Therefore, a greyhound writer. And
in such a “frame” you are going to do something
promote?
"Development of a few more topics..." no
received its completion for the reason
that professionalism is required - i.e. RA-
BOTA FOR MONEY, - and you are probably her chur-
eat. You won't do anything like that. These excuses
about the fact that this is an “amateur” computer -
Yuter that in Spectrum everything should be free
but to be, - this is reasoning from networks, - for
justifications for freebies (theft). Everything that
worthwhile was done in Spectrum, it was
done by PROs - i.e. for MONEY. You can
dig deeper into this issue yourself
se - and make sure that this is so.
4) About the IBM keyboard controller
("mole rat" is also a mole rat in St. Petersburg, - just-
then in the literature the term is accepted (for some reason)
"airplane"). A tribute to literary tradition.
Only AT implementation is needed. XT already
no, they were, and they all came out. It's better not to
not from scratch, but for example, remake
"XT-KLAV" (see "Amateur Radio") - there
you need to rewrite the ROM and reduce the frequency so-
testing - so that domestic ICs work
hoist. Output switch via bus
"turbo/normal." from the locking key. Razu-
Yes, the bus is Nemo-bus. In general, this is a long
This is a serious topic - if we take it seriously, then
This is a PROFESSIONAL task, because... necessary
dimo:
- trial batch (not for sale)
- multiple testing
- organization of production
- advertising
But you canpresent this as a radio broadcaster
Bitelskaya development. The paradox of the peripheries
devices is that the more painful
The more you release them... the fewer they become
computers They are destroyed when "connected"
ni"/"expansion". There are NO cars besides KAY,
providing for expansion. If so
and it was stipulated that this was no more than December
laration. By the way, Slava (X-Trade, manufactured
Tel GS) realized this only IN THE THIRD YEAR.
This is THAT knowledge that can be obtained
read only through PROFESSIONALISM,
- online chatter doesn't count. Most likely
this man just wants to solder, - well
let him solder... Upon publication there will be a
Lana footnote that "any expansion reduces
reliability and can lead to the exit of the computer
out of order," - which would be the purest right -
come on...
5) In the samples you submitted, the
fine printing quality. Other
matter, - CONTENTS. It was necessary to dial
text (quote) from Archpriest Avvakum, - and
don't take a picture. And then Parshev turned out
something like a messiah, - with the rank of colonel -
ka... This is a joke, understand this. I don't
I can explain at length and in detail WHY this is
this is how it should be done. Often
this is impossible. There is a paradox here. What more
more high-tech publication (rather than high-tech
TECHNICALLY - there is a difference!), especially
the general context is not obvious. Can you in
alone, make a rocket, for example, - or
even a computer? Of courseno - required
the efforts of many people with UNIQUE TECHNIQUES
CHILD SKILLS - so that’s what it is
TECHNOLOGY. Let's return to Parshev. Text
was intended as a replacement (and illustration
replacement possibilities) of video sequences (pictures on
cover "Boyarina Morozova") on EQUIVALENT-
TEXT, - WITHOUT ANY "information"
"defect"/loss of information.
The moral was supposed to be that NO
need for video footage (and, accordingly,
essentially, SUPER characteristics (TECHNICAL
KIH, of course), if there is OIL IN THE HOA-
BE. That is the presence of brains in the head can (and
MUST!) compensate for the deficiencies in Spectrum
resource cit. In relation to the proposed
Musya text, - THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT MOROZO SAID -
VA, when she was “left”. The video is deceiving
- idiots now (for the third century) point fingers at her
they recount, but the point is not in them! -
understand this! Author of the painting [(Surikov
in my opinion - I don’t know for sure) with my NAVORO-
VERY video sequence (picture, in European
traditions - in Rus' there was ICON PRESSURE, and this
NOT A VIDEO! This is a symbol - a mandala (bud-
Indian), not PICTURE (video sequence)] DESORI-
ENTIROVAL (SWOROVAL - Old Russian)
due to his whoreness - painting. And
FUDGED history - as a RESULT! Vide-
the order is no longer CERTIFICATE, -
especially in light of the latest TECHNICAL
pressing.
Let's go back to the amateurs, that's why I
I don’t like it, because they don’t know what’s yours
ryat.If the drawing says 20 mm, then
that's all you need, not a meter or a centimeter,
- no matter how much one would like it in the “creative
impulse." Written square means
square. Written round means
round. This is the meaning of the terms of reference (TECH-
NONE'S TASK). "Creativity" is inappropriate
but... And to your man, - for sure LOVE -
TEL, - I wanted to draw... It’s time...
lost. I don’t like this approach, that means
we must forget about high technology. They, to
fortunately, are impossible with such a level of idiocy
tism. "Job done" - quotes
relevant, - meaningless, no benefit,
- the task is not completed, there is no result. This
not “work”, but a pastime. Quite
probably very pleasant - but POINTLESS -
NO. Of course, this work could be done
thread for them. But THEY DON'T PAY ANY MONEY - but
money is necessary and inevitable, because forces
One person cannot do much. Explanation
the thread is impossible for everyone, because... it will be
MORE EXPENSIVE THAN doing it yourself. But if not
money even to do it yourself,
where will the money for explanations come from? On-
Rod stubbornly refuses to pay. They consider
They say that if you bang on the keyboard for a long time,
ru, then you can get to something, - and
you can get to the point of what is called
"get stoned."
But thanks for the description of the technology.
If you don't mind, I'll publish this, -
perhaps (still in question) in "Radiolyubi-
body", -of course with reference to you.
It would also be possible for you to prepare an article.
Regarding the use of IBM PC, I agree with you -
lasen. The only thing I'll add is this
the fact that I usually also pay for it - re-
the result is more predictable - PCs also love
They're hitting the keyboard. Of course
only “pro” piss writers are involved, and
not fans of the roof falling off.
What do you mean there is nothing to test on? Yours
shells, for example, went great on
KAY'e. In general, ISDOS was created precisely
as a universal OS, uncritical to app-
parature. Compatibility Notes
"Open Letters" NEVER RECEIVED. Peret-
duckweed shell is not required - only
splash screen - i.e. something like a "patch".
In my opinion, the main thing in the shell is the text.
Well, technical aspects (bells and whistles) are a thing
secondary. Much more promising
in my opinion, work on hypertext. This
a really serious topic. Of course
under IS-DOS.
Of course, I do not insist on the obligation
efficiency of performing these works. Just
This topic, I repeat, is relevant. And this
a well-formalized technical problem.
Using graphics is also interesting -
naya task. But this is at your discretion,
- by and large, it is not obligatory
telny attribute. The more you wind up
check it out, the more interest there will be in
shell, and not to its text. And it is required
completely the opposite reaction.Such a mind-
high sufficiency of graphic solutions, -
screensaver - that's enough. Interesting text
volume could be the text of "A Seagull Called Joe-
Nathan" is a "soft" introduction to religious
ness. The volume of the text is perfect,
considered marginal - 20-22 year olds
they love it. By Richard Bach. According to N. Wiener
I understand, I'll try to scan it. But with
This text contains other problems - formulas.
Those. again graphics - although they can be
lower. On the other hand, the graphics are good
something that is poorly “assimilated” by networks. This
plus. In general, you should try it. Deadlines are not
they are running out. This is a text with relevance in
century, - these are not the next pisyukan
100 MHz in glossy finish.
Mention of electric connections because
You contacted Leontyev (IS-DOS)
me. For me, such contacts are a burden -
we (inconvenient). The network is a tool for
pumping data, not communication. About
"Birds" You are absolutely right - and more
Moreover, you are not alone. You are already the fourth to
it says. By the way, the address is invalid
- I sent letters twice, - contact me like this
and couldn’t, - return due to absence (inconsistency)
responsibility?) addressee.
By systematic procurement we mean
professionals are struggling. What does it mean?
This is the purchase of a batch, for example, of three
pieces The controller is quite cleverly connected
goes to Spectrum, so to understand
this is for a single connection, onmy
look, meaningless. Those. understand
subtleties makes sense only when there are different
different proposed connections, - and
this is a pro. Those. you can send one, but
I won't explain how it connects,
- explanations are more expensive than profit. If in
the computer does not have a tire, then it is the owner of hemorrhoids -
tsa. Something like this. By the way, this is already somehow
explained once in the "Revelation Letters."
About the difference between V1.4 and V1.5. This is mine
a puncture, - more precisely, a price list compositor - and I
looked through... That's what it means, vigilant so-
count V1.4 not turbo, - plus used.
(c) Nemo
P.S. This is a prompt answer - so as not to
slow down I’ll send you the texts later, if
will be able to scan. But you’re not there either
keep your hands folded. I can’t see from St. Petersburg
what to do and how best to do it, - you
know better. In my opinion, community is more important
ideology. She guarantees and coordinates
action is better than any "administrative"
but a command system." I am sending "Radiolyubi-
tel" - meet me - you might be interested
You as the author of publications on Sp topics.
Yes, here’s another thing, “Abz@ts” has already been published for 8 issues
Merov, I received the letter today. If you
don't mind, I reserve the right to publish
rejoice in "Open Letters" Our correspondence,
- or in a "chipboard" floppy disk, - at my discretion -
tion.
(c)Nemo
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