Hacker - the same people II
As expected, "SPECTROFON" turned his attention to our
newspaper. In the 15 th issue of the magazine was published my
article "Hacker - Are people too "along with a commentary to
it, naturally. I could of course, lead the entire text of your
comment and respond to each his point, but it probably would
take a whole newspaper. Although some "inferences" to answer, I
think it should be.
Will not occur over the fact that the editors of "S", ardent
defenders of copyright, without my permission, printed my
article in his magazine. Can understand them - they, too,
materials are not enough, it is possible and right "move." In
this case, they wanted them like it or not like my article
distributed outside of Moscow (since I have no data about the
popularity of "ON-LINE" in other cities, I am inclined to
believe that "SPECTROFON" there is more common), where she will
no doubt find its reader . But Yet, explicit spelling errors
and typos can be corrected and, yes, and comment could leave
with him, after all, article was not written for the "S". As I
said before, I strongly against any comment after someone
else's article and, especially, between its lines, so what he
likes "S".
Gentlemen, editors, give the reader to "digest" the material
to make of it his own opinion, do not rush to impose their
point of view. If you have the screensaver is written that You
do not always agree with the authors and do not settle, but
does not prevent readers perceive the material express your The
view in the next issue. Of course, this is your magazine and
your case his conduct; here only, and will come to you only
letters from admirers "S", starting with declarations of love,
and you certainly will print them, even though it already looks
ridiculous, not to say - immodestly.
Well, now, the most comment.
Like all the comments from "SPECTROFON" but this just
infinitely authoritarian and abusive. As always, the editors of
"S" consider themselves to be unsurpassed experts in how to
what to do and what someone should do.
From the first lines of "S" says that he has already put an
end to DISCUSSION "Infinity" and return to it does not. Sorry,
Gentlemen editors, but I repeat: article was not written for
the "S", and for "ON-LINE", so you can be, and set the "point",
but You have not yet navel of the earth (only beg you - do not
obidtes again), and our newspaper, this discussion will
continue.
Now about the disk space. I'm not calling editors
"SPECTROFON" and produce several issues of the journal on the
same disk simultaneously. What I meant was that it was not bad
at all would be for the user - to be able himself to make such
collections. But as for this "S" must be abandoned disk
protection and spend the extra half-hour compression loadable
blocks, and I never dreamed of had to offer them an Blasphemy.
I understand that without the copy protection they earn from
selling the magazine is smaller than her (although I do not
like consider other people's money) and compress (as the
magazine and programs included in the enclosure) to them lazy,
and drive to score under the string so much easier. As for the
game "Star Heritage" ... I confess that when I wrote the
article, I do not checked my guess, since it does not come
across programs that "STEP" to compress. After reading the "S"
N15, I tried to compress "ZN" and, indeed, has not received
significant coefficient. But I must say that I was clutching
"nerasksorenny" the entire disk, so not entirely sure about the
reliability of the result. Anyway, in a text game, but
graphics, text, also has to take a lot of places, but the text
is compressed very good.
Protection "SPECTROFON" but on charges of squandering disk
space is reduced, eventually, to the assertion that the disks
with the production of "STEP" is proprietary, and hence, the
disk space - also their private property. I do not agree.
Program - yes, them, and floppy disks we paid, and this already
our property (together with space for them), and we have full
moral and legal right to use the discs and DP of his choice
(including erase them to Ch.M.).
But in fact, I've tried in the article say that the original
program without the "INTRO" take up more disk space than
"INTRO" and compressed. By the way, I do not mind finishing
work on his version, along with her to distribute the original
version of the game, if distributors will support me. A let the
user decides what to delete and what to leave.
But back to the notorious comment. Next "S" to the point of
that to compress the program should not have ... They are for
DP savings (say, we do not need "INTRO" - they increase the
program), then against it (when it comes to them) ... Oh well,
God bless him with JJ. But on dial-up users must think? They
are in fact even hundreds of extra branches - like a knife to
the heart. Oh yeah, I forgot - by According to "S", dial-up
still in its infancy, and 190 registered users in Moscow
ZX-MODEM'ov (how many of them all in fact - they know the
distributors modems) and 10 stations BBS - It is a trifle,
which, and do not worry.
Speaking of copy protection, but rather, about my assertion
that the removal of protection - there is a second nature
Hacker (programmer + "intruder"), and "run down" to him on this
occasion, the At least, not serious. Here is the opinion of
editors "S": "reproach authors in a weak defense, it's like
blame the director robbed a store in that it is not fenced it
with barbed wire and placed at the entrance of a platoon of
Special Forces and a pair of armored vehicles. "Do not I know,
what about the armored vehicles, but in any case, if the same
director, though connected my shop to the alarm, but to
outdated, hired guards, but a drunk, it's a sin to be offended
when he robbed.
Oh What a dislike editors "SPECTROFON" and "INTRODUCTION"
and "DEMO". Perhaps because they themselves can not be anything
like write. Although, in the same comment, there have been
positive changes in their attitude towards our brother. Now
they do not mind all the shells to the games and not against
all demonstrations and only against the worst of them. Maybe
before they adhere to this view, but forgot to write about it?
So in fact I also not talking about all hakkerskih papers, I
said Hacker is entitled to their "INTRO", but as so it will
look ... Here all depends on the skill of the programmer and
his upbringing. I just do not welcome mat and disassembly in
the introduction to the game, though, I think that children are
able to read the scroll, can not be surprised abusive words. If
you talk about that, like me personally (And what I strive in
their works), I prefer the original video effects, the most of
the Spectrum, interesting text, beautiful music and graphics,
the ability to configuration parameters of the game (yes, I
mean CHEAT'y); logical place to start "INTRO" and logical
transition to the game.
Next "S" says that "you can be the coolest programmer, but
knows nothing about games." Perhaps ... Although, do game, not
being cool programmer, much worse, in my opinion (I did not
mean anyone specifically), and found this much more often. So,
the programmers, poor guy "S" Council to take the production
system software or hard produce megademy. "According to the" S
", we, Hacker, working exclusively to satisfy their ego! Wow!
It's a shame the devil! However, more editors "S" graciously
allowed us to restore broken game ... Well, thank you! And then
we sit and think: "Allow us to" STEP "to reanimate a toy or
not?".
And then worse ... Now the "S" categorically against the
Russification of games. Citing a few examples of really weak
Russification, he had not a single example of good works in
this area (and they are many). Again, remember? In addition,
the illiterate transfers do: as a fairly experienced Hacker
(and let their conscience torment for what "it" appeared on the
market), and beginners. Last I want to say: do not think that
translate the game very simple. Sooner or later, russifitsiruya
program where many Text (and other translations do not make
sense), you will run into lack of space. Please note that no
cuts a player you do not forgive, and "remake" the game can
only "coder." By the way, surging wave of Russification
disgusting, we are obliged to rise 90% on the software market,
"facilitate" this process. Although what I crucified, thank God
"wave" has subsided, I have a few months have not seen such
"works".
Now about the "beer" inferences and analogies. "I can not
compare the" Baltic "with" Zhiguli "and meant that beer is one
and The same variety, brewed by the same recipe, but on
different plants and different in taste and quality as well as
one and the same game, processed by different Hacker, will be
restored in different ways, disketirovana and, consequently, in
different ways look and work. A "Baltic Sea" I gave an example
of how branded products that do not require further treatment.
Maybe this is not a good comparison, or it required further
clarification, but as they say, smart enough.
As for the history of kladovskoy version of "ELITE", then I
Article about any intermediaries or middlemen speech and was
not conducted. Speaking about the attitude "S" to Hacker, meant
that Treasures - Hacker, and "ELITE 3" - hakkerskaya work a
high level. In my opinion, is indisputable. Perhaps
"SPECTROFON" but also attentive readers, but editors are
obviously a few scattered.
A comment ends with a refutation of the suspicion "clip"
letters in defense of Hacker and the complaint that such
messages are not come, and editors have to themselves,
"anticipate" possible objection: "it was easier to cite the
finished letter in Hacker protection than by the formulation of
possible views on the this issue. "Well, first of all, the
attentive reader will remember what" objections "were"
anticipate "and in what tone. And secondly, Who do they send
such a letter, knowing in what form "SPECTROFON" print
materials, with whom he disagreed, and what comments he had
them "supplements." The examples are not far to seek ... Yeah,
write, do not hesitate if you have something to say. "
Yes, I almost forgot, Hacker called thieves! Here too, the
thief thief charges. Maybe, "S", and received distribution
rights domestic programs in the supplement to the journal, but
sure, the spread of Western goods had no more
rights than we do. By the way, other companies also sell
domestic programs with the knowledge of authors, and paying
them. Another thing is that no one person in their right mind
would buy such "program" as "EAN-13", "PLANET", "UMP missile
systems, etc. crafts.
In conclusion, I want to speak directly to the editors
magazine "SPECTROFON", more precisely, to advise them the same
thing I told Oleg Sim in the first article: learn, finally, to
see not only bad, pay attention to the good ...
18.10.95 MDM 496-8508; 12:00 / 21:00
Dmitriy@oldman.msk.ru
PS: I think "SPECTROFON" and this article does not deprive his
"Attention", but if they followed "Opus" will be just as
offensive, but the arguments are weak as well ... Not sure
what'll be on it answer. Such skirmishes little different from
those most Intro to abusive showdowns.
