Questionnaire - Zeg/Phenomen.

 Zeg / Fenomen                          
                                                                
                     
                                                                
                                                                
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                                                
1. Well, as it should be for a start Name, Nicknames, age, place
habitats :)))))                                                 
                                                                
- Zaretsky Evgeniy, aka Zeg/Phenomen, place of residence and
works - Mogilev region, Chausy                             
                                                                
2. Historical Motherland :)                                       
                                                                
- Vitebsk region, Belarus                                      
                                                                
                                                                
3.  Well... A straight forward question :) Have you ever been to Grodno??? A
Do you want to visit?  If yes, how many times, what did you like?
did you like it, impressions?   Compare with your city? What is
purpose of the visit, will you come again?                                     
                                                                
- I've traveled almost all of Belarus, but I really regret that I didn't visit
Somehow I didn’t have a chance to visit two cities - Grodno and Brest :(.
Of course I would like to, but to what extent is it possible at the moment?
really - I don’t know.                                              
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
Ch. Do you know the Grodno spektrumists? Even former ones?
Who do you thinkthe most prominent representative? :) Name it
who do you know personally? Who do you maintain relationships and contacts with?  
                                                                
- At one time we communicated with many active
spektrumistami, probably. Communication, however, took place mainly
on all sorts of Millenniums. But there was a plus in this - it’s personal
live communication!                                                  
   A bright representative?  It's hard to say at one time bright
There were several representatives... But why remember. communicated
happened with Sinus, we called back a couple of times (it’s been a long time
was).  Besides Sinus, I sometimes chat with my friend Fox
:).                                                             
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
5. Tell us a little about your biography - how did you spend your youth?
:)))                                                            
                                                                
- Youth began... a long time ago, in general it was approximately
a quarter of a century ago.                                            
   If immediatelyto switch to computers - I started with BK-shek. And then
it was a steering wheel, but the buttons had to be worked hard
bludgeon!  Then Corvettes appeared at school (a miracle of technology, I want
one more thing to note) and Spectrum (assemblies of a certain local craftsman).
Around the same time, Spectrums began to appear in many
at home.  That's when the wild assault of Elite, Saboteur, Uether began
Earth, Dizzy, etc., cassette exchange.  Those were cool times
It's nice to remember.                                              
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
b.  How did Fate, the villainess, bring you together with Specki? How did it happen
at what time (short story).                            
                                                                
- This is how the exchange of cassettes with software went right at school, and
w$pa (this is approximately the beginning of 93)! It was torn away from the speckrum
no one is possible.   At first we played games with
friends/neighbors/etc.  (wherever you could get your hands on this
cars).   Naturally, they tried to get their own computers.  And
it worked!Even then, Ch8 Spectrums in Belarus were riveted in all cities
ui selah.  In addition to homemade products, stores were filled with Bytes
Ratons, Inters and Quants. As it turned out later, almost all
factory models had a number of problems with
compatibility (more on this later).  Then I learned that in the city
there is a real comrade programmer who has already riveted a bunch
systems in assembler (at that time it seemed incredibly cool!),
a couple of toys in BASIC (mostly text adventures in
RUSSIAN language!). And then it began!                             
                                                                
  BASIC in large quantities (there were already some skills with BC).
Later, an acquaintance got a book from a publishing house for a bunch of rubles
a                                                               
Peter "How to write a game in assembly language." After reading this book
inserted specifically and for a long time!  Later, in search of some
assembler and met this programmer. When I saw
how many more of his ideas and gizmos no one has seen (and will never see again :(
), just went nuts!                                              
                                                                
  First I got Zeus, and used it to shoot.  Then there were others.
assemblers, it doesn’t matter what they are! It is importantthat it was Assm! The same
a friend shared ideas and developments of the Turbo-loadera tape
my own with a tricky format (I don’t remember what the point is, but it was
much more reliable than a standard turbo loader even at 2.5 -
multiple speed. A lot of toys were transferred to this loader.
Later I corrected the loader, it became very versatile and
with a lot of effects during loading.  I wanted it even later
play Elite and Dizzy on your Inter. These toys
taxied perfectly on Kvantas (not all) and Ratons in no way
wanted to launch on my car. Problem after a couple of days
I solved it with a soldering iron (there was a problem, of course, in the vector
interrupts, and these programmers did not build signs for IM2).
After a little digging through a couple of Inter and Kvant schemes, I wrote about this
about a couple of articles and sold my Ch8.                      
 Then there were many more cars of the 128th Baltic, in which he died
TR-Dos, Leningrad, which gave absolutely no oak, a couple of Bytes and Scorpions.
One of them (scorpios) is still at home.  Bought for
a few green bucks from a friend, as a non-worker. All
launched, except for TR-DOSa. DYR-Dos still swears to this day that he doesn’t
disk. I can't find the reason...                                 
7. What is your main specialization on the Spectrum? Right away
did you come to her? Did your education help you with this?     
                                                                
- The main activity was riveting various types of software. From the last
famous game ZD-Roost, a couple of 512-byte intro.
I tried almost everything except writing music. There was a desire
try, but after getting acquainted with Fatal Snipe I won’t do it anymore
arose :), which is undoubtedly for the better. Released about half a dozen
useless ZX-Jump newspaper, a dozen or so intros to
toys.   In my free time I wrote articles for newspapers
magazine "Radio Amateur".   Later this magazine was published as  
"Radio Amateur. Your Computer", then "Radiomir. Your
computer."  How we went with Quasar to the editorial office of a magazine in Minsk
and a completely different story.  Then they started publishing the magazine
Russians and everything. The articles are over. Tax persecution has begun
for income received from abroad (translations with copyright
fees were already coming from Moscow - abroad!). And even later
the editors themselves changed and problems began to arise with the release
articles. That's where it died down.                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
8. Speaking of hares! What is your specialty - where did you study?     
                                                                
- By profession a construction technician.   After graduation
Mogilev Construction College taught on the same
specialties at Polotsk State University (hi
Polotsk spektrumists!  Especially SpeccyFun, the rest would be fine
It would be worthwhile to learn from him in due time!). Then an academician
was, started working and got stuck in work (more likely work just didn’t
releases).  I had to go absentee.  I'm studying now (coming soon)
I will be entering my 8th year of study :) in Mogilev in the Belarusian-Russian
university.  The session is currently in full swing,
For this reason, it is not possible to write memoirs here.            
   I work as a software engineer in the department
Belagroprombank.  I want to warn you - not for any benefit and not
under what pretext do you not go to work in a state bank?
(Belagroprombank and Belarusbank in Belarus). The job sucks and
too stressful (I don’t know how it is in regional administrations, but in
departments andThis is exactly the case in most branches!). And for a long time
I would like to dispel the myth that money in a bank is rough with a shovel. Horseradish
there!  Manager, deputy and chief accountant - yes.  The rest are plowing
(that is, they PLOW) from morning to night for pennies! And not about any
Labor Code, san.  norms, etc. in these organizations they do not know and know
they don't want to!!!                                                   
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
9. What groups were you in, are you a member of, what projects have you released?
Which one do you think is the most successful?                               
                                                                
- See question 7. The Fenomen group has always been, is and will be
(there is)!!!  The most original (strange for anyone) group on
Spectrum.  Correct me, of course, if I'm wrong.  But I'm ready
bring hundreds of arguments and convince anyone who tries
object.  The most successful project is the game ZD-Roost (who can
boast of having a branded version in a branded envelope? A
a poster?  But these were released along with the game... It's a pity,
the sources of these envelopes/posters, etc. most likely are not
preserved).  Was still quite goodnewspaper (magazine) project Astral
Project#1.                                                      
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
   9a.  Do you have any projects that remain so? B
dreams?                                                        
                                                                
- As said above - Astral Project#1.  But he stayed like that
project on mine and Snipe’s discs.  Do you really have any ideas for
the revival of this creation, but in a completely different form.
But again, there are only ideas, but will there be something beyond ideas?
not yet known.                                               
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
1O.   How did Spectrum affect your future life?
(Dating, connections, choice of profession) Did your hobby influence
your future destiny?                                        
                                                                
- Familiar thanks toThe Spectrum had a lot to offer. They even started to notice
ensure that you can absolutely safely come to any city
Belarus and without any problems finding accommodation for the night and a bunch of comrades.
One phone call in advance is enough, and sometimes even without
such a call was avoided.                                       
                                                                
11.Your first Spectrum was??? (what?) what were they like next?    
                                                                
- See question b.                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
11a. Which model do you consider the most successful and advanced?     
                                                                
- Of the masses I tried, I liked Scorp.  Whatever
they were talking, and all the Phenomen were sitting on scorpions and they were all
satisfied.  Of course there are disadvantages, but there are undoubtedly many advantages
more. I like this car and that's it.                     
                                                                
12. What is the Spectrum, zx scene for you at the moment.
You are doing something, just interested in news or for a long time
sent all this??? :))) if so, what, how and when??           
                                                                
- Spectum is grateful for a lot of friends and acquaintances, very
interesting pastime.  And for further interests
acquaintance with this car had an effect... it’s even debatable
nothing!  The scene is now sluggish, so to speak. But no way
dead!   Something is being done, people are communicating, although not in the same way
active as before.  No matter what they said, it wasn’t enough
time for competent iron workers (well, we still had a “plug” with
Matrix, Oxygen and other projects due to the absence
normal artist).                                         
   At the moment I am interested in news, I look at ALL software,
which appears. I consult with a few spektrumist acquaintances
(the majority live in Russia).  But write nothing sooner
I won’t do everything anymore. There is absolutely no time even for personal life,
I almost forgot about hobbies and interests a long time ago. :( All thanks
"favorite" job.                                               
13. What ZX sites do you visit? If you are visiting?                 
                                                                
- Main zx.da.ru, scenergy.natm.ru and zx.rk.ru. But often
"brings" on others.                                          
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
1H.  Your attitude towards Emulators, which ones you used, is it necessary?
Is this even a thing?  Because we were arguing with Sinus... :) Darling
(emulsion) maybe eat? Which one is the best???                           
                                                                
- Steering wheel with variable constancy only in Unreal and ZX-Stealth.
Is it necessary?  The most disgusting under the emulsion, real Speck
rules, but there is no choice!..                                    
                                   
                                    
                                   
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
15.  Name your favorite on Spectrum DEMO, GAME, Uewspaper,
Magazine (or several in order of coolness)                  
                                                                
- Well, you have some questions, my friend.  Tricky... Is it possible?
definitely say.  I still get hung up on a lot of things. The best
It’s simply not possible to choose from. Each of the works has its own
kind of a masterpiece. Below is a list without thinking twice.         
                                                                
Demo: Power Up Forever Refresh Melange Game: Black Raven, Ufo
2 Mirror Star Legacy UewsPaper:BornDead AdnAznA
rules!!!  Heresy KrUews Polesie Magazine: Zx-Format Chever!
Spectrofon AdventurerDejaVu Scenergy Zx-power                  
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
1b.  Name the best Graphic and Music Editor, Best
Assembly language or other software, the authors will be pleased!               
                                                                
- ArtStudio, Pro Tracker 2.O, Alasm, Sts b-oh (7th so far really
I haven’t used it, I won’t say anything about it), Real Commander,
QuickCommander, Best Viewer                                     
                                                                
17.  Well, if we have already talked about this, Remember those Great
who deserves to be mentioned - Favorite Musician, Coder, Artist,
Just a man who did a lot of good for the stage!        
                                                                
- Musician - Fatal Snipe, although not beautiful on your finger
show - Coder - Slava Mednonogov - Artist - Diver      
   But just a good person who did a lot for the stage
good - this is the person who has done at least something for
scenes.                                                          
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
18. Do you consider yourself a Stager and how do you feel about it?
"understanding" what this is in your opinion? Scene and Scener?       
                                                                
- We’ve been so driven and “worn to holes” in the last few
these concepts are years old, that I don’t even want to write... The scriptwriters themselves
know that they are stagers :) - HERE!                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
19. Can you assess the state of the Stage today???            
- See question 12.                                                
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
2O.  Have you personally attended any Parties? As a viewer either
participant? What did you like? What's not?                           
- Mileniumob didn’t get any further, but that was enough. Shuffled
All possible acquaintances went there (and of course I made a lot of new ones).
As a participant, I visited all the millenniums and saw with all my eyes and
I listened with all my ears :). The event itself is great, a lot
communication between people (post-party forest parties are really fun!). Not
I liked some aspects of the organization, but everything is smooth
doesn't happen.                                                      
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
21. Is it possible to make money on the Spectrum and how? 
                                                                
- Now I see 2 directions for those who try
making money means writing quality software (doubtful
at the moment) and hardware (new computers, repairs, modernization
old).  But still, this doesn’t “cut” much. Although, if
someone repeats the success of Black Raven, Mirror, then anything can happen
be..                                                          
                                                                
22. Does Spectrum have a Future and how do you see it???    
                                                                
- Slow, almost "estooonsAe", staying in the same form,
the same as today. We need those who can do what I described
in the previous question.  The lazy sceners need an impetus,
programmers, users and even just gamers.                    
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
23. Is an advanced operating system possible on the Spectrum, how?
Should there be Spectrum itself for this and is it needed at all?
Do you believe that it will ever be created or do you think
that it already exists (what)                                        
                                                                
- Who cares who will finish it. Until now there is nothing further than IS-Dosa
moved... Who wanted to - jumped over Is-Dos, who
I was lazy/didn’t get the hang of it/didn’t really try it - it’ll stay that way
under what is. And they will be happy and will always be so! A axispossible.  But before they try to write the next “windows”,
It would be necessary to think through the approach to the axis itself, the concept.  Spectrum
beautiful windows are not needed. And in general the graphical interface is
only then as an appendage to the Axis.  Immediately the question is, how many
have you tried a linux shell?  Who hasn't tried it - try it,
read a little about the structure of this Axis, there are a lot of good ones there
ideas.  Much of what is at the core of Linux is quite possible
was used (with modifications, of course) on the Spectrum.
Although perhaps this is just my opinion.                          
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
And a couple more “life” questions                                 
                        
                                                                
Have you served in the Army? Where and when?                            
                                                                
- No!                                                          
Do you have your own family (wife, children)                         
                                                                
- The answer is negative.                                          
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
Will you tell them on quiet winter evenings about
Spectrum?? :)))) Or already?? (but it's still autumn :)             
                                                                
- Already, already... Especially when you manage to meet in one evening
online/by phone/in person with 5 Spectrumists I know
(with a capital letter!). And my hands are itching to write something
often... I really want to, but it doesn’t work out :(((                   
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
Do you have MS, what kind? (or maybe Amiga, MAC?) You create
what are you doing? you either use it for creativity or just play
games (which ones)                                                                
- PC - Athlon and all the required bells and whistles for a bunch of greenery,
who constantly ask for even more of these bourgeois candy wrappers...
The machine is powerful, but not for games (while I spend more than H evenings on PC
I played maybe 5 games, the rest sucked!). I am working out (in
pleasure) digital photography, I work a little with video. C
September, all this is already official (so that the authorities do not interfere with this
to do business).                                              
   From the rest of the creativity, a little PhotoShop-lyu, AutoCad-Yu
(this is mainly for studies). I build small websites in PHP.      
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
Favorite genre of computer games.                                  
                                                                
- I like beautiful races (Ueed For Speed), "goofy"
racing (Carmageddon TDR2ООО), and all kinds of 3D shooting games (such as
Far Sgu, Half life) to drive for an hour after work.                
Favorite musical direction                                 
                                                                
- Lately I've been drawn to dance music 8O-early 9O.
Although I can listen to everything (pop, however, more than 3.5 minutes
I can’t stand it).                                                 
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
What model of cell phone do you have? what brand do you think
leader?                                                       
                                                                
- Samsung s-1OO, as a testing ground for its firmware and
Java programulin. My leader is most likely Sony Ericsson.        
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
Hobbies besides computers???                                         
- Good science fiction (lately Russian) - books,
movies.                                                         
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
Do you have an idiot's dream?                                          
                                                                
- Yes, but! And not alone. I’ll share just one thing - sometimes you want it so much
drive somewhere away from everything you see sometimes
around (even sometimes from this planet).                            
                                                                
                                                                
                                                                
What's the happiest moment in your life?                         
                                                                
- We need to think about it. I'll think about it and tell you more.               
Have you ever read our newspaper?  Wishes and
are there any suggestions?                                           
                                                                
- Well, why not - of course I read it. There is only one wish -
publish the newspaper more often, at least 3 issues per year.