This issue features a detailed two-day report from the Moscow demoparty Bytefall'97, capturing the festival's unique atmosphere, competition results, and scene impressions. The hardware section explores the future of the 64-bit Merced processor based on IA-64 architecture, a joint effort by Intel and Hewlett-Packard. Computer history enthusiasts can enjoy a humorous story about young Bill Gates, his early negotiations with IBM, and the creation of the legendary BASIC interpreter. A freshly redesigned interface rounds out the issue.
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