ZX-AXIS ? - For a long time now, the question of the victory of Leaky Dos on the Spectrum has been smoothly floating from one publication to another.

                                
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          FOX,Savers Alliance   
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  ...Вот уже долгое время вопрос
o   победе   Дырявого   Доса  на
Спектруме  плавно  пeрeплывaл из
одного  издания  в  другое, идеи
были,   реализовывались,   и   в
результате  рождались  IS-DOS'ы,
Домен'ы, DOOR'sы и прочие уродцы
:) All these trends are like waves
swept the platform and now
again there is some
revival on this issue. However
time brings its own questions
adjustments, concepts change,
invested in the basis of a new
system, which according to
supporters (since there are also
opponents) must inhale
life is an embalmed corpse
Spectrum.   Don't judge strictly
I don’t relate to such sayings
yourself neither to supporters nor to
opponents, I'm trying to take
position of neutrality, although this
does not mean that the fate of the Spectrum
doesn't bother me. But because
I'll start screaming as soon as it happens
cool and not a big deal
will change.    So, with which ones?
concepts we enter 2002
the year the Spectrum turns
20 years?                        
                                
  I must say that if not
touch us all, adored
"calculator" RS, then neither
one computer simply never dreamed of
such progress in hardware and software.
It's like taking TargeT #1 andTargeT
#10 (sorry for the senile
comparison :). Considering that
The Spectrum was not developed hugely
corporations of the bourgeoisie, and one
huge corporation
platform users...      
                                
  Oh, if only they wrote Windows
users... So, before
it would be nice to go into the wilds
take a good look back
remember what we have through
20 years after Speck's birth?   
                                
  The most successful (at least
the only way that has the right
was called a system
IS_DOS.) But the name itself gives
explanation - Dclaim
Ooperational Cuctema.    I.E.
system for working with disks.
(Sorry for being so rude
interpretation).   It's a shame, but
the rest of the "weights" are nothing more than
parody. Might as well come here
can also be attributed to Lamers Windows
in BASIC from Lamerz Group.
It's a shame, but DoorS I never
I saw it, although it was written by
                                
SIN> so DoorS so not completely
was added.  Personally I wrote
a couple of programs under DoorS, and I can
say why DoorS that
form in which now, never
it will come out... Yes, all because
Spectrum is not made by OS, but by some
either for working with windows, and
then they proudly call it OSyu...
Yes, I don’t argue, DoorS very
sophisticated graphics (I even
get yourself some icons from the back
supplied :), however
the same operating system
which should deal
memory allocation,
provide pseudo-
multitasking and working with
there is no disk there... Just like in
other "OSah"... Only iS-Dos
could be called OSby right,
yes, but it’s made terribly
clumsy... Yes, there was also DomainOS,
which could also be called
OSy, but the coding there is 2 from
10 (ocbka itself wanted
boot times from 1Sthat...)  
                                
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FOX>                            
                                
us in Grodno and I'm very good
I know the author.  Not fate.
However, no distribution
she didn't get it and judge her
It's generally difficult. I still remember
words TOMa Hial'a:              
                                
-I don’t understand what this isand
why is it? What is this ? Super boot
?!!                             
                                
  In any case, all these"weights"
have the main flaw, leaving
their "Disk" literally
words. They all had to be loaded
from disk. And most often this disk
was "bent" i.e. bent.
I haven’t tried to bend Winchesters,
but even now there are not very many of them - that’s why
a lot at least in our country
P6.                             
                                
How I would like to turn on the computer and
see not a clumsy frame a
work environment!       Let
simple but comfortable!       
                                
SIN> IMHO you still need OSb
load from somewhere.  3ato
after loading, so no need
it was 17 click on
Reset, which would drop into OSb. 
                                
FOX>                            
                                
Here comes the conclusion - fuck it
axis without screw ?                 
...                             
                                
  The simplest option was
remains firmware of some
commander in ROM. goodkill suxx
128 Basic won't hurt much
software work. Speaking rudely to the software
I don’t really care if he exists or not.
3ato a second or two of de-crunch and
so they started driving for you right away. Okay
say - we were driving,what are we
have you reached?  Well, we saved a couple
seconds  What's next? Leaky
Dosstill below us, no
no added convenience. Everything is the same
DOS...,damn it...   
                                
SIN> I think we should do the same
as in Windows: "emulation TR-
DOS'a" :)                       
                                
FOX>                            
                                
  So what do we want?
Naturally, we want first of all
OS.    THOSE.   full support
computer resource management
(fortunately there are more and more of them
becomes). Convenient, clear,
simple (we don’t have much
you'll run away)... Convenient file
system, with subdirectories,
extensions, various
types of files... And as many as possible
alreadyMOVE'drives and shake what
Suddenly it glitches and
hello to your dear disc... A
even as the screw gets cut,
what a space!!!            
                                
  Now let's slow down our
dreams and think about how it all is
cool to do.                  
                                
  First let'slet's solve the issue
standardization. It is natural that
sculpt a System based on Leaky
Dosamakes no sense. All
attempts fail precisely on
that add-ons do not add anything
operating speeds, no new ones
opportunities, (a bcnomohatb
brakes IS-DOS with floppy drive
generally scary).  My opinion-
isDOS is only for Harddrive.Disclaimer
from the standard for us Leaky
is apparently completely impossible,
because  for now all the software is spec
goes under him. Recycle though
maybe a couple of percent
necessary, especially systemic
software - work for a long time
if at all there will be anyone
do.   Therefore no matter how
cool, but for now it will go
development, sharpening and adjustment
new system, Dyryavka our
We're not going anywhere. And in general
implementation of a new system -
a huge process comparable to
ee development and writing.
(Let me remind you that we are now talking
o a fundamentally new system,
in no way
operating TRDOS.          
                                
  Naturally, the concept of the new
OS will imply some
changes in computer circuitry,
namely hardware support
will definitely be needed.  This is in
in turn will entail alterations
and improvements to some
components and assemblies" of Spectrum.
                                
SIN> from the required: ZX-MMU
(this is when banks can be placed in any
places to include), more memory
Well, you can also use a screw.  From
possible: General Sound,
other video modes.   Yes, still
turbo won't hurt.              
                                
FOX>                            
                                
(Given that TRDOS we
leave it, in parallel it should
all this can get along and not glitch
one thing another.  As far as I remember
old times, TRDOS already umee
experience of getting along with everyone
DISK-monitor's, which had their own
controllers.    Yes, new OS
you will definitely need your own
controller... Stop.     Himself
asked for a new question:     
                                
  The new OS should be
focused on working with
screws, and this is also a screw
controller.  Or universal.
But definitely, it will have to be
implement.      thus
This already turns out to be a substantial makeweight.
                                
SIN> so here's how it's done in
solid OSyah: done SETUP, in
which displays the required
drivers.  And the OS itselfwill be
steer through the firewood.           
FOX>                            
                                
  Next you need to think about what
standard computer configuration
must be supported by OS and how
support newbells and whistles both hardware and
programmatically                      
                                
  Architecture and iron parts and
must be software
as open as possible, so as not to
monopolize development, and
give users the opportunity
research (a talented people have
there are enough of us.) Again we go to
adoption of any standards.
Everyone is still just discussing
superficial questions like
"we will do it, we won't, we must -
no need."  Spectrumists are very
scattered people, and each
wants to write his own OS and every now and then
you hear: We write OS. Which one are you
you want.  And the fate of such projects
is a foregone conclusion.     without iron
no support, gentlemen
it won't work out well, but one more
IS_DOS... God forbid!!!        
                                
  So smoothly
got to the questions
organizational.                
                                
  How to unite everyone
users in one
direction, discuss general
concepts and adopt standards.
Find people who will take it
take the matter seriously (if it is
is it even possible now that
it's easier to take RS and don't fool around
head...) If we do OS on
Spece for Spece, For the platform,
if you really need it don't
one or more than two users,
everyone needs it, then...          
                                
In this article I, FOX Fluffy'S
tried to cover only from above
the ones that bother me the most
questions.  I just wanted to reflect
my views, and I really hope
that there is some kind of resonance
will call.  I'll be waiting for yours
considerations as on the pages
newspapers and soap. Don't be silent
as long as you care!!!    
                                
Р.S.                            
                                
SaverS AlliancE and Editorial
newspapers TargeT will conduct the most
active discussion of this
question and offers a message
help with any questions regarding
development of the concept of OS.        
                                
R.P.S.  I recently came across it on the Internet
to the statements of Mr. Breeze
(author Doors) about the fact that he
may begin development
new OS. fuck. People. Fed up.
Let's unite somehow
our efforts, or all projects
one fate awaits...             
                                
SIN> Yeah. And like this OSb only
under the brooms... Well, I’m not there either
there is no screw :)           
                                
FOX> IMHO, if this project
it will happen, it will happen again
some kind of hybrid like Sprinter.