Optron #03

Diskmag (electronic paper)

07 Nov 1997 Download

  • Optron #03

This issue opens with an analysis of the infamous Enlight'97 demoparty failure and its implications for the scene, alongside early details regarding FunTop98. The technical section breaks down modem operations for the ZX Spectrum, explaining modulation methods, data transfer protocols, and the distinction between baud rates and bps. Readers can also enjoy a translation of Stephen King's short story Graveyard Shift, alongside a collection of humorous football commentary bloopers. Rounding out the issue are hardware classifieds and a call for submissions to a 6912-byte screen art contest.

Issue contents:

  1. Farewell Enlight - The reasons for the failure Enlight'97. Modem - the modem. Lit. Page - Night Watch (continued). Lvivski jokes - Futbolnue jokes (at ukroinskom language). Contest - The competition is dedicated to graphics. Advertising - Advertisements and announcements ...
  2. Modems - About modems in particular and modems for the Spectrum.
  3. Night Watch - Night Shift (Stephen King).
  4. Lviv jokes - Football jokes.
  5. Attention! Contest! - We expect from you standard Spectrum screens (6912 bytes).
  6. Advertising - Ready-made soldered and configured caller ID boards with an ALS318M indicator are available for sale.

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