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Hello, Denis!
Monday June 16, 1997 23:13, Denis Parinov (812/08.16) wrote to Igor Maznitsa:
DP> No, no and no, if the Peters had not increased the capabilities of the computer like
DP> times, then the machine would be doomed. And what’s most interesting is that people refuse
DP> additional opportunities, although no one will demand
DP> additional payment for them!!!
Yes, no one refuses! Is the screw included in the set of “additional
features that do not require additional payment”?
DP> The Peters have a program “reviving the market for _cheap_, home
DP> computers”, there is the development of a fundamentally new machine that has
DP> _full_ compatibility with Speccy!
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This, by the way, no one has yet proven... Although I asked questions on this topic.
DP> And the fact that they increase the graphics performance does not mean at all
DP> that the Sprinter will cost more than without them.
Without them it costs the same?
DP> It’s the same as if I wrote a program (any kind) and added to
DP> the ability to control the mouse and for this raised the cost
DP> of this program. Well, this is funny!
Well, it depends on the program that you would write... Maybe without a mouse it would be of no use...
DP> Where did you see a pussy for $150, you can object, but without a monitor and
DP> screw!But now think about what a PC is without a monitor and a screw, or
DP> Speccy without the same. Felt the difference!
No. Maybe I'm stupid? Why is a Sprinter without a monitor and a screw better than a pussy without a monitor and a screw? Explain...
IM>> to use inexpensive pirated software (which,
IM>> by the way, will always be there). normal work on it. Even if all
DP> coders “have pretensions to being cool” and end up writing under Sprinter, which is not enough
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Well, coders don’t want to write under Sprinter... Now you need to insult them?
DP> probably then there will be enthusiasts who will not shout about their
DP> coolness, and they will calmly create for their dear Speccy. And when
Idyllic picture ;) They sit quietly... do something for themselves... cool coders are screaming outside the window... Spring... (OH!)
DP> similar programs will appear, then it will be possible to raise the
DP> welfare of the Sinclairites You ask: how very simple,
DP> by connecting to the Sprinter. inkjet/laser printer or scanner you
DP> get a machine with which you can make money.
You are a layout designer,What, do you dream of being? ;)
DP> You connect a modem and the vastness of Fido and the Internet is available to you. And this
DP> is just some of the capabilities of this computer!
What is the difference in connecting a modem to the Sprinter and to other machines? Are the open spaces of the Internet also “free additional features” of Sprinter? ),
Hello Denis!
Monday June 16 1997 23:13, Denis Parinov (812/08.16) wrote to Igor Maznitsa:
skp...
DP(1> I wanted to add one more thing, Sprintere will still have
DP(1> tools for normal work on it. Even if all
DP(1> encoders "with pretensions to being cool" and will end up writing under Sprinter that
DP(1> is unlikely, then there will be enthusiasts who will not shout about
DP(1> their coolness, but will calmly create for their native Speccy. And
DP(1> when similar programs appear, then it will be possible to
DP(1> raise the well-being of Sinclairists. You ask: how? Very simple,
DP(1> by connecting an inkjet/laser printer or scanner to the Sprinter you
DP(1> get a machine on which you can earn money. You connect a
DP(1> modem and you have access to the vastness of Fido and the Internet. And these are just a few
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DP(1> capabilities of this computer!
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These possibilities are purely theoretical :) But by and large - just fantasies... Do you know how long ago there has been talk in the echo about connecting modems and
writing email software? But real developments appeared not so long ago, and this is on a regular, long-mastered ZX :( Can you estimate? in how many
years will a decent one appear?i-net browser :)
DP(1> Sincerely, Denis.
DP(1> -+- TextWriter 0.01
DP(1> + Origin: SpbZxNet.org (812/08.16)
PS You are apparently new here, trust the old crocodiles :)
C U L8ER, Danil.
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I advise you to make the Sprinter compatible not only with Speccy, but also with Yamaha
(MSX-2). Then at least you will have full-color software, otherwise you will create a crap
without software that no one needs.
-+= Salute Igor! =+-
a lot years ago Igor Maznitsa written to Peters'y:
IM> I advise you to make the Sprinter compatible not only with Speccy, but also with
IM> Yamaha (MSX-2). Then at least you will have full-color software, otherwise you will create
IM> crap without software that no one needs.
yuh, y'all and advised... and how do you imagine the implementation of this idea?
afaik there are even different processors....
With best wishes - Vlad.
IM> make some crap without software that no one needs.
But this is not necessary, Yamaha has already been tried
inventing what came out of it, many people know...;)
Oleg
... Many boomerangs do not return. They choose freedom.
VH> yuh, well, you advised... and how do you imagine the implementation
VH> of this idea? afaik, even the processors are different....
But I didn’t guess - the processors are the same (at least for some of the Yamahas. I haven’t even seen them, but I’ve heard about the processors).
2MaxI - It seems like you talked with MSX before Speccy - enlighten everyone.
With respect, Roman.
Hiyushki, Allyushki!!!
Good gentlemen, good people!!!
Here you are having a conversation about the unknown
Super Spectrum - and I’m eager.
I’ll start, perhaps, with the main thing - with the processor: As far as I know, there will be a
pretty fancy Z84C15, that is, an analogue of the
Z-80. And with this processor we will turn super
graphics "VGA - 16 colors"...
The situation is very reminiscent of a donkey that has been forced into a cart, which even two ox
with difficulty manage (two oxen=
= 386DX+386SX)... Although, the graphics system itself has its own advantages,
making life easier and the programmer, and the
processor.
But I just don’t understand: what kind of disk system is there and how much the machine itself costs. Please clarify for me, the unreasonable one.
Yes, here’s another question. How's the
graphics card? Will it be made
in the form of a separate module?
Best regards, -=ND=-
I am glad to welcome you, Nadthochij.
NR> Z-80. And with this super processor
NR> we will be able to display “VGA - 16 colors” graphics...
You made a mistake in Sprintere 256 colors from a palette of
16 million colors. :)
NR> The situation is very reminiscent of a donkey, which
NR> was forced into a cart, which even two ox
NR> can hardly control (two oxen=
NR> = 386DX+386SX)... Although, the graphics itself-
The speed of working with graphics will depend not only on the
processor. And also depends on how much RAM you have.
You set the 386 to 4 meters and it with graphics (and not only)
will start working much faster.
Besides, in the Sprinter, working with graphics will be
several orders of magnitude faster than on a regular ZX.
NR> disk system and how much the hardware itself costs -
the disk format will be transparent for simplification
MS DOS/TR DOS. Those. you can insert into Sprinter
and MSDOS disk and TRDOS will understand you.
The cost of the machine will not exceed $155.
Minitower
AT keyboard
Mouse (regular)
4Mb (the issue is resolved)
FDD 1.44 3.5" (720 5.25" is possible)
Sound Card - 8 voice 8bit
Well, what else? :))
NR> tire. Please clarify for me, the unreasonable one.
You are always welcome! 2All: Don’t be shy about asking.
NR> Yes, here’s another question. How's the
NR> graphics card? Will it be made
NR> as a separate module?
Hardly, then everything will be on itPrograms will slow down
at 3.5Mhz. And there won’t be enough memory.
NR> Sincerely, -=ND=-
Sincerely, Denis.