Today's conversation with the CEO
PETERS rum by Nikolai Noskov, we are entirely
we devote ourselves to the most pressing issue concerning
a new computer, the sale of which is currently
started this year.
Spectrum Progress: Nikolay, main question,
which worries everyone who has heard anything about
Sprinter - when will they be written for it in
the most important programs: operating system, text
and graphic editors, utilities, support
living his memory capacity?..
Nikolay Noskov: In short, then when
Yes, they will be written by programmers... I understand that this is
not an answer to the question and I can tell you specifically
about our plans to support programmers,
barking to write under Sprinter.
Well, we need to start first of all with the fact that
programmers should take it more seriously
to your craft. More professional that
whether... For those who really know how to do something
create on Spectrum (and there are quite a few of them)
opportunity to make money from it. When-
the same Slava Copperlegs can serve as a measure.
SP: But there are very few programmers of this level.
lo...
NN: But the programmer’s class is not the main thing,
the main thing is the approach to business, the organization. After all, in
LOGROS'e, for example, sells copyrighted programs
frames not only of Glory... If people make games
- it means it’s profitable. The only thing is that
not everyone dares to try to exhibit theirproduct for sale. Even fewer people occupy-
promoting it in the software market.
SP: It seems to us that only the network spreads
threads is able to quickly deliver new items
users. Until then the program reaches
some Krasnoyarsk it was hacked ten times
tossing...
NN: Yes, hacking programs is another reason
scaring away programmers... And in general, about
software distribution errors
It’s worth mentioning separately. I would like to believe
start talking about cooperation between our company
we are with the programmers.
First of all, we are ready to work with the software
misters, so to speak, both morally and technically.
That is, we understand that we cannot do it alone
will “spin” the new car the way we would like and
us and the users. After all, until recently we
there were no full-time programmers. Ivan (
Makarchenko - approx. ed.) wrote everything himself
was necessary for the iron to work. Now the position
the situation is such that the computer was purchased completed
view, its sale has begun and a large amount is required
number of application programs to write
All you need is the computer itself and a manual
programming for it. We are ready to provide
show you the cars and all the necessary information.
SP: I wonder how many computers you have
Are you going to provide it to programmers?
NN: There will be enough computers, I’m sure. Yes and no
I think, to be honest, that for everyone who wants we
we'll give you a car...
SP: What do you need?do the programmer, I wish-
I want to write something for Sprinter, so that
get a car? Probably some kind of guarantee?
NN: We are ready to provide computers for
specific projects. That is, conversations like “I
I would like to write something for Sprinter, let me
I want a car" doesn't suit us. Do you want to receive
computer, please explain in detail the essence of the plan-
semolina software product: what will it be
for a program or game; where did the plot and scene come from?
nary; what it will look like; what technical
logical solutions will be used here? On-
end, what requirements will be imposed on
car?
SP: That is, when coming to you, the programmer must
Have you already thought through everything and have a ready-made project?
NN: Not only the project, but also the work plan, with
indicating at least approximate deadlines for its completion
nia.
SP: Aren't the requirements for non-
professional programmers?
NN: That's what I'm talking about! For programmers
It's time to grow up and be more demanding
to your work! And as for the severity of the
I'm sure it's not that scary. To begin,
It’s enough to clearly state the idea, for example,
planned game, and then, if it happens
be of particular interest, we will detail
we will discuss this project and together we will draw up
work plan for it. In general, we are ready to provide
all kinds of support. The main thing is that there is a view
but the desire to work and get results
some kindfinished product.
SP: And now I would like to touch upon the ticklish-
the main issue of programmer remuneration...
NN: What’s so ticklish about that... Possible...
personal payment options with programmers. If
a programmer, for example, constantly works with
by us, according to our order, then he receives a certain
fixed salary by agreement. Of course here
there will be some control over the work
bots... If the programmer offers his
project, then after familiarizing yourself with it, there will be
make a decision whether to give or not give him
car, under what conditions. Further, after the windows-
depending on the work, the programmer will decide for himself
what to do with the finished software product.
Distribute it yourself, and then all the profit
this will go into his pocket, but there is also a risk of
he takes the infantry entirely upon himself. Or sell
us distribution rights for a finite amount
or for a percentage of income.
SP: What benefit could there be for
programmer?
NN: Firstly, the appearance of the product will be
much better, I mean the design: like-
watering cans, descriptions, boxes... All this is real
do it now. What if we still release games?
on CD? We are already assessing the possibilities for this -
I eat and we have them. Working on the first one
the game has already started.
SP: It would be very interesting to hear
more about this.
NN: I won’t give details yet, but
agreements with the author. I can tellonly,
that the program is transferred from the PC and has space-
ical plot. Perhaps someone has already heard about
clip with the explosion of a spaceship, which
we use for demonstration purposes, it is like
times from there.
SP: We can assume that your work program
Is it already done with programmers? It may
serve as an example?
NN: This example is not the only one. Denis Pa-
Rinov received a computer from us back in the fall
last year and now we are collaborating very closely -
is with us. His text editor became a de facto
literally the first serious application program
written specifically for Sprinter, now
he creates Norton Commander, a complete analogue
PC's great. Another St. Petersburg programmer took -
for writing the operating system. But we
more active participation of programmers is necessary
Comrade in software writing.
NN: Do programmers receive any
advance for your work?
SP: The computer we give as personal
use can be considered as an advance
programmer for his work. Still, I need to
It seems that payment for a finished product is more
This is the correct option for cooperation.
SP: How can we get pi programmers interested?
send programs if the computer is still on sale
it's just beginning, who will buy is written -
new?
NN: We plan to get things moving
we are financing some priority
projects: text and graphic editors,operating system, several commanders,
adaptation of some utilities... In addition, there is
option to use a computer emulator
MSX because it also uses a processor
Z-80. This option is still being discussed,
The material is changing, but the future will tell.
SP: So we can say that the programmer
there is hope that Sprinter will be capable
attract users' attention?
NN: Without a doubt. That's why we invite
programmers to cooperate. Let's get together
do the job.
SP: Well, then. Let's hope that the program
mystics to respond to this call.
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