Message from a Moscow user

Greetings, people!

An ordinary user who has only a ZX, CDOS modem and
registration in 095/ZXNet got hold of this echo. While reading the conference, I was very surprised and
periodically looked at the calendar to clarify what year it was.
This is me about the Sprinter computer. In my opinion, based on
the Z-80 processor it is not possible to create a computer that meets
modern requirements. In addition, in order for a user to buy
Sprinter, along with the computer it is necessary to create software specifically for it. I don't mean 2-3 programs, but
HUNDREDS. Maybe I am pessimistic about the fate of Sprintera
because I live in Moscow. To put it mildly, things with SPECTRUM are not very good. Nobody
is engaged in the production of computers, no one sells software on the market (I don’t know for sure, but
maybe only FFC). The reason for this is, first of all, practically
zero profit. It seems that in Moscow the circle
of SPECCY users has narrowed to the list of ZXNet users.
I would like to say THANK YOU to Vyacheslav Mednonogov. Thank you, well done!
Unlike others, you don’t write demos and don’t argue
about the unprofitability of writing progs for SPECCY. You just need to know how to program. We are looking forward to Black Raven.
And yet, 5.25 DS/DD floppy disks have not been available in Moscow for two months now. But I don't
seeThis is a big problem, because... a new FDD 3.5 costs $20,
and a used one can be bought for 80-100 tr. Therefore, I advise everyone
to switch to FDD 3.5.

For this I say goodbye. Sincerely, OPER.

Hello Boris Sharapov (095/550.4)! In a message of 13 Jul 97 Boris Sharapov (095/550.4) wrote to All:

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BS0> HUNDREDS. Maybe I am pessimistic about the fate of the Sprintera
BS0> because I live in Moscow. Things with SPECTRUM, to put it mildly
BS0>, are not very good. Nobody produces computers
BS0>, no one sells software on the market (I don’t know for sure, but
BS0> maybe only FFC). The reason for this is, first of all, practically
BS0> zero profit. It seems that in Moscow the circle of
BS0> SPECCY users has narrowed to the list of ZXNet users.

We manufacture computers to order if desired! Whoever wants to find it WILL FIND any version within a week. We are not going to leave the market either, so there IS software on the market! And another piece of information: there are a LOT of users, but very few people buy!
Either there is no money, or Spectrum software is not appreciated, since the PC is very
cheap, and there is a lot of FREE stuff in the blood!!! A counter question, when was the last time you bought a Spectrum program, and where?

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Sincerely, Alex from FFC COMPUTERS.

Greetings to a Moscow user from an Ivanovo user!

In a letter dated Sunday July 13, 1997, Boris Sharapov reported to All:

BS> An ordinary user with only a ZX, CDOS modem and
BS> registration in 095/ZXNet was caught up in the echo. While reading the conference, I was very surprised and
BS> periodically looked at the calendar to clarify what year it was.

It’s hard to say. Everything is relative. For XT users, for example -
01/01/1980 (maximum 01/03/1980) :)

BS> This is me about the Sprinter computer. In my opinion, based on the
BS> Z-80 processor it is not possible to create a computer that satisfies
BS> modern requirements.

I completely agree with you. In addition, the creation of such a computer is an idea that no one needs. After all, no one is trying to release a multiprocessor version of Dandy or, say, Sega with a 128-bit three-dimensional graphics accelerator. Each computing system is focused on its own range of tasks and its own range of users. Cars based on the Z-80 also have their own area of ​​application. These are:
1) Use as a game console and a small computer for
beginners in programming.
2) Use in radio engineering. You can make a bunch of different interesting gadgets on it. Moreover, there is no fear of making mistakes due to the low cost of the computer.
3) Development of programs on it, intended for use in
microcontrollers,built on the basis of the Z-80 (all sorts of AONs, ANTI-AONs, etc.)

And please tell me, if the Super-Spectrum is approximately equal in capabilities
to the 386SX (which is absolutely impossible), will people really buy it and not the 386SX
?

The Spectrum will be gradually supplanted emulators. He will, so to speak, move to the
virtual level.

P.S. Does anyone know if there are emulators not of the Spectrum itself, but of the Z-80?
That is, an emulator with a documented API, thanks to which it will be possible
to expand it by connecting software modules to it - expander cards.

Regards, Andrew. Tuesday July 15, 1997 20:00.