412302 7.04.02.
Dear Vyacheslav Georgievich.
Your letter was delivered on March 22, 2002.
The IDE controller on Scorpion, in principle,
nah, it works. “Just a little” is missing -
normal hard drive. Those copies with
which we have dealt with so far have been in
mostly either frankly “dead” or
terribly buggy even before they got to
us. Therefore, testing the system as a whole
delayed, although preliminary
The results are encouraging. If there are no
unforeseen complications, then it was possible
would prepare materials for publication by
the end of May.
I see the problem elsewhere. Firstly, to
At this moment the controller is tested with two
"Sinclairs" and four "screws". This
I think it’s not enough to summarize.
Statistical reliability is somewhere around
level 50/50. A couple more "screws" and
one or two computers, it seems to me, are noticeably car-
they won't change the mud. It's one thing when
information helps solve the problem of connecting
concentrations in one, separate place. Sov-
this is different - when it is brought to the public
review. So even if I'm honest
share all your experience on this topic,
real benefits from such a publication can
be small. But to mislead
can easily - “of course, it’s printed in co-
leading publication!" A ghost wanders the boardwalk
form, - the ghost of a large setup.
Secondly. Supposedifficulties in per-
the third point has been overcome. Technology
tana, repeated and presented on a platter -
ke. The masses are seized by the insight: “if
you can install a screw and so, why then?
do you need KAY? Already modest orders
generally move into the category of mirages -
the production of the periphery undermines the production
board management Is it necessary? Maybe I'm doing something
I don't understand?
It's good that you clarified the delivery dates.
plat. All the more reason to hurry up with your
kaz, according to the principle “the earlier you sit down, the earlier
you will come out." I will pay for the order in full,
- with virtual money, it seems to me,
Only virtual computers can be assembled.
And here are the 11th and 12th issues of "Radio Amateur" for
2001 and 1st, January, issue for this
I would like to have a year on hand. Rolling pin-
Please, please add their value according to
catalog against the discount you offered.
Additional question about boards: regarding
Is there any clarification regarding the mailing dates?
for used boards (KAY-1024 v1.4,
KAY-256)?
The publication plan is a sore point. Situ-
The situation on site is now such that the production
to create some kind of vector that suits everyone
application of common efforts in one direction -
it's very difficult. But there is a high probability
the danger of “squeezing” and breaking wood. From other
on the other hand, according to Prutkov, “no one hugged
met of the immensity" - large-scale projects in
You can't do it alone. Therefore at this time
the moment is the most reallooks developed
Botka to those that you call “your T.Z.”
Their preference is determined by greater
Your awareness of the processes, pro-
outgoing messages are now on the platform, which means
can serve as a starting point for co-
local works. I believe that this itself
I'm already feeling pretty good. We'll see later.
There is nothing new about hypertext yet
I can’t say. The existing developments have not yet been
enough for a qualitative breakthrough. But
There seems to be light at the end of the tunnel.
The results of the survey are largely
penalties will probably not depend on you,
and from local activity, from the general situation-
swarm of platform users. With my hundred
I do what I can. In addition to the survey on
place, copies were sent to Tverskaya and Sverd-
Lovskaya region. I'll send everything I collect to
early May.
Attached is a photocopy of the article about Scart.
The prints are intentionally "overcooked", otherwise
a significant part of the explanatory text
in illustrations (looks like italics) not
would be completely visible. Reason: original
the inscriptions are in red (then
it was so fashionable). Copier in normal mode
“doesn’t take” such things.
In general, what you write about preserving
information about the files for previous years, looks like
a bit wild.
N...... N......... N.....,
04/07/2002.
P.S.: Is it possible to get it from some
some trash can fee
electronics for screwCONNER
CFS270A? The copy we have
contains a glitch in the interface
parts.
412302 05/18/02
Dear N..... N.N.!
1. Delay in sending a letter to
I'm interested in your request regarding the hard drive.
ra.
2. "Statistical significance is somewhere
at the 50/50 level."
Everything is correct. That's how it should be. Name-
but therefore it is impossible for amateur pro-
production of machines, - nor amateur expansions
Rhenia. What works for one person does not work...
works for someone else. And vice versa.
3. "The Ghost of a Major Fraud." Large
there will be a setup if you pervert
connection results. If you write
everything is fair, that’s normal. As for-
If there is any benefit from publication, then it CAN
also lies in the fact that it will be published
but that connections are meaningless. Self-
careful connection of the screw - it was yours
initiative. Perhaps it would be worth it in the price list
write in the "Screws" section that all this
sent only to KAY users, -
but, as you understand, they will understand THIS SOME
OTHERWISE. Any real action leads to
result. The problem is that it's not always
manages to understand what the actual conclusion is
the result is expected.
If the public learns how to connect wine-
you, then this won’t change anything in principle.
The problem is in the operational resource (which
no) and maintainability/reliability
you (which afterconnections are also zero-
vye). Accordingly, the sales of KAY's from re-
there are few results from your connection work
depends. As for publication, then
I would like to focus my efforts
on ideology - and this requires re-
regular good articles on hardware and software
that purely technical plan. Objective,
without aspiration and nonsense. The magazine is an amateur
skiy and technical. In the meantime I have to
work "on two fronts".
4. "Calculate, please <...>".
So: 2.5 pp. (N4 "R.L.") x 26
cu/page (based on a letter from
03/19/02)
4.1 Publication = 65 USD
4.2 Winchester. (see explanation below.) 40
MB, see price list. 220 USD kit -
120 USD IDE board = 100 USD
4.3 Order balance (floppy disks) transferred
house from 02/05/02. - 30 USD - written off/you-
full
4.4 N11, 12, 1 "R.L." 9 USD x 3 copies =
27 USD
4.5 Explanations. Cost tested
on an IBM PC, of course a used hard drive
$4. ~20 USD Of those tested are suitable
for connection 90-95%, - i.e. necessary
test on KAY...
Testing on KAY is an installed
tightening the screw (inevitable) + stuffing information
(preferably). Therefore, the price of the screw (according to
price) the screw itself is 20%, - further
cheating. As for used boards for Con-
nery - then no one will use this garbage anymore
is engaged. It's pointless, just like
for example, repairing disposableheal-
jackdaws. The screw is worth working with it - NOT
THE SCREW ITSELF.
So that it doesn't look like an imposition
I’m ready to lower the screw for you (in order of exceptions)
price, - see price list) the price is doubled. Again,
You're embarrassing me with your
misunderstanding. Of course, users
They always try to save money, as you can see for yourself.
what it leads to...
Regarding floppies - floppies with recording
Sp-programs are not available now, - but du-
I think you will be quite satisfied with almost new ones
(Amiga distribution) GMD. (30 pcs.).
Total: 4.1 - +65 USD
4.2 - -50 USD
4.3 ---
4.4 - -27 USD
--------------
12 USD - your duty is yours.
Considering that clause 3.11. (order floppy disks
made “with a defect”, - no information, -
and I don’t know what you need - programs or
because the disks themselves, then replacement may not be possible
equivalent), then we count by zeros, i.e.
don't owe anything. I think more is needed
clarification. Disks with SP programs (item.
3.11) - these are UNREJECTED FLOPE DISKETS
SP users. Those. there may be for-
worn rims, rims with defects, ISOT, and
etc. etc. When formatting, waste in mu-
the weed bin is approximately 50%. Commercial software
- used with Sp-records - approximately 20-30%.
The rest is garbage (only informational
ny).
5. Clarification on deadlines is distributed
for the entire price list. (and, among other things, on
used KAY boards).
6. Regarding"satisfying everyone
vector" - this vector is ethical. Voro-
There’s no need to worry, the rest will follow. Those.
do not lie to yourself, or to others, or to underestimate
swear by self-censorship, do not engage in verbiage
lude, nor consume for free... etc. B
IBM PC this is impossible in principle. Therefore
vector norm (superposition of all vectors)
zero. There is only a scalar norm
th square, - i.e. vector length. Direct
analogue - temperature of the burned fuel
mixtures in an internal combustion engine, -
with appropriate energy transfer to
piston and shaft. American "power plant"
tion" is designed that way. Smoke, soot, fumes and
the stench is here, but the "environmentally friendly shaft"
connected to a machine that prints headstock.
in the States.
7. "...more of your awareness
tew". There are some subtleties here. Case
not only and not so much in information
tee. In principle, it is possible; with 2, 3,
even if 5 people dictate, writing out
them technical specifications. But this is also not a solution. De-
I can no longer handle ten or twenty people
no... GENERAL PRINCIPLES are required, adherence to
by giving which, a person could fruitfully
work. Hierarchical management ("under
visor") in information systems (such as computer
thorny platforms) IMPOSSIBLE IN PRINCIPLE.
IBM PC is driven by the principle of self-worth
technical characteristics (“progress”),
the intrinsic value of money ("Economics" Econo-
mics), and self-worthconsumption for
receiving pleasure. If you follow these
principles, then obtaining a platform like IBM
PC is inevitable, even on Earth, even on the Moon,
at least to Alpha Centauri. Give it to the mountain
I’m not ready for these general principles, and I’m not
I know if this is even possible for a person,
- this already smacks of messianism. But how
You noticed correctly - you can see further
det.
8. Hypertext is relevant...
9. According to the questionnaire, your thoughts are perfect
but correct. I would like to receive questionnaires.
So far, no more than a dozen and a half pieces...
(For comparison: the ZX-F received 220 an-
ket...)
10. Thanks for the photocopies of Scarty.
This is what we need.
11. Author's N "R.L." I enclose.
12. Also, I think you will be interested
read the response to your article.
I am attaching a photocopy of the letter + my response.
Notice that the person is POINTING
FIRST OF ALL ON THE ETHICAL FAILURE-CONTRADICTION-
CHIE IN YOUR ARTICLE. Those. this is CRI for him
THERIUS.
13. I have a proposal. (Again,
I don't insist!) I would like to resume
issue "O.P." I can suggest the following
conditions:
1) 70% of the volume is mine, the rest is yours.
2) Materials - in the form of hard copies
(photocopies).
3) Typesetting, layout, shell (ISDOS on-
ly!) - Your work.
4) Your work will be paid in goods
ramie from the price list (barter). There is no money - if
If there were, I would organize it here.
The prices are as follows:set - 0.5 cu/KByte
layout - 0.1 USD /kByte.
Work on the shell is entirely up to you
discretion. But, it is advisable not to me-
nope. Since it works, if you put it
Well, it’s no longer known what will happen.
In any case, this may require additional
additional effort, money and loss of time
not on my part. Technical bells and whistles
I don't need it. If you want anything me-
understand, then at my own expense - I’m completely satisfied -
paradise what is.
One number "O.P." will thus be
cost in USD: (0.5+0.1) x 800 KB (capacity
disk) x 0.7 (my volume) = 336 USD This
maximum, really issues of "O.P." overlap
vary in content. Frequency (per
at the moment it will work out like that - 2-3 times -
per year with 50% overlap, i.e. one or two
entire releases per year. Deadlines are not important.
Again, I don't know your circumstances,
- whether you have a club or not. If
there are, then the pioneers of such work are probably
could do..., - if they don’t want to pay
let them work hard. Perhaps someone has
from them the idea will appear that it is easier to
work money on the side and pay for pro-
duct than to worry about stuffing yourself. 30%
Your volumes, - if you want, - if
there are no volumes or desires, then 100% can
be mine.
(c)Nemo
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