601915 6.09.99
Hello, Mr Nemo!
After receiving your order (KAY-1024), I initially rejoiced,
but after some time, began to emerge
some questions.
Firstly, I do not quite like
level of order execution in part of the content in it of the
book "Handbook of the system program for ZX-Spectrum ". This
book would have been entertaining 6.7 years ago and
Currently it is of interest
only in terms of junk. It is clear that you and your company
must somehow raspihat like junk, but I gave more option would
be an attachment instead of books mate plug printer.
The more so because the price plug DB-25R cheaper than this
book.
Secondly, I really did not like
fly with the keyboard. I remember your answers
my calls, and, nevertheless, like
to clarify this issue. At the time of reservation in the price
list from 3.3.1999, the you do not have no hint about replacing
the XT-KLAV'y on battered keyboard, which in appearance
All ten years of shine. I do not think that
XT-KLAVA and keyboard attached to the same price, and I'm
wondering what went to the difference in price.
Thirdly, I would like to say about this
little things like a brochure "KAY-1024" cost
05.02 USD Probably, it is possible to invest in
Set passports and descriptions, as Read more convenient printed
on paper rather than to dive somewhere in ISDOS, where there
are In my opinion, similar electronic brochure.
Fourth, in each price list you
write about ISDOS and CP / M v 2.2. You ISDOS
put in the bag for work, and where did
diskette with CP / M? I would like to see
what it is. In our city, in my opinion
there are no programs for the CP / M, but as
and the operating system itself, we even ISDOS very uncommon.
In my opinion, but I have more or less fresh ISDOS, other ISDOS
for 94-95 years. By and large I am
USER in its pure form, and I would like to have not only ISDOS,
but other Operating system for comparison and to work with.
Now I would like to touch on some issues directly related
with the computer. Very disappointed no
button "MAGIC", although I rarely used it, and. Another point
is that that in my opinion, is not quite correct
running a dual drive. Incorrectness lies in the fact that when
working with one drive simultaneously interrogated and
the other, resulting in a regularly seen knocking parts of the
mechanism that, at times annoying.
Well, the main drawbacks I
robes, remained small things. I want to
ask you, Mr. Nemo, really for
three-month delivery time was
difficult to adapt to ISDOS KAY-1024 I
I mean the driver skorpionovsky etc.
Another issue is that the
because of their curiosity peretknul jumper from 10-11 to 11-12
and saw some similarity of the monitor. If you do not
complicate, would you be so kind as to explain what it is
hiding in the ROM and what it meant. And finally, another
question. You sent the computer's circuitry, but does not put
scheme floppy drive controller. Could it be
commercial or military secrets? After all, if
into force for any reason the controller fails / etc, I have a
few months cuckoo, as if I had a diagram of the album,
I would sleep calmly.
At this critical review of his finish
and move on to more personal matters.
I am very glad that in such a difficult time
there's someone who really works
not only for themselves but for other people.
And you are an excellent example of this
approval.
Thank you for this!
I would be glad if you answer my questions. The only thing
that confuses me, so is that we do not allow third month
Salary, dodge and spin, I can not,
so there is no money even for stamps for your reply. But if you
answer, in my following letter I am sure I will put stamps as
payment for your answers.
Regards N.
P.S. If you want to publish in
"Open Letters", then publish to your
full discretion in whole or in Occupied form.
P.P.S. I apologize for any possible
errors. I just did not write very long letters, and therefore
the practice of writing is lost.
04.10.99
Dear N!
1. According to the "Handbook of system software for the
ZX-Spectrum". In general, you wrong with the assessment of this
book. And, say so, with the motives that guided by its
embedding. But do not forget that there are regions where there
are no No book on Spectrum'u. Do they have
You out there - is unknown. In addition, she
supplied free of charge.
2. According to DB-25P connector and the keyboard. My
obligation to expel your keyboard
(Optional, one more block) are valid. Corresponding to an order
issued (From 07.28.1999). By the way, is what we agreed on the
STA. Used keyboard may send right now. But soon, you may be
able to buy new units keyboards. I think that you can work on
the old keyboard, although it is not first freshness, and wait
for the new block. (As far as can be understood from the letter
- keyboard still works.) DB-25P will be sent along with the
keyboard (because you bought a computer entirely, it can be
dovyslat as a discount, the more
that the shipment will be deducted from your keyboard). Tag in
the order is placed. In general, the keyboard is now an acute
shortage. Actually the delay in sending this and explained.
Now for the controller XT-KLAV'y. These
controllers have been designed as a
cheaper alternative to membrane keyboard. And at that moment it
really is it was so (we are talking about 94-95 years.). Now
find the XT-keyboard and the crystal I 8035
(8039) big problem. Actually, the reason they were removed from
production. That is why they have disappeared from the price
list and a complete set of machines - are already in
price list from April 1999 XT-KLAV'a
removed from the list p.p.1.0 "KAY-1024.
Computer assembly. "As amended by the price list from
06.21.1999 (in fact, at the moment Your order) is already
explicitly stated: "Membrane keyboard, 58 keys. That
As for the difference in price, that's all
very conditional. Controllers XT-KLAV'a with
HT-keyboard at the time of their removal from the production
cost about the same as used in the membrane keyboard assembly
with good marketable. The basic price is in the same time costs
of searching for most of these keyboards (that membrane that
PC-XT-shnyh) and their testing.
Let me explain with an example. Were detected and
purchased the old PC keyboard with shnye
Bed of silumin (3 kg). Of course, they have been implemented in
St. Petersburg, as dispatch costs twice: - 2 parcels.
By the way, excellent keyboards from an operational point of
view - the rate of recruitment to is higher. But it is not
suitable for forward and the other could not be found.
3. According to the brochure "KAY-1024, Manual
user ". I fully agree that
hard copy is more convenient - even at the expense of
time access to information, pictures and
independence from the company. A.2.4, at the
case - not a commercial item. This
advertising-information-research positions in the price list.
(That is, non-profit, in the literal sense - a position).
Therefore, price is quite relative here: 2.5 cu -
this postage, ie, FREE brochure obtained. Now why it's done.
(In fact, the cost of brochures, even at the expense of
photocopying, about 10p.). Need to know users' opinions about
what's printed, what and where the error, and that they do not
understand it. Only then can run the printing press, and
include the brochure as a commercial product (including in
Section 1.0). I think the claims you had more
if it was included in Section 1.0 (ie
for money) and your letter would have been considerably longer.
It would be interesting it read, but it would have already
CLAIM, ie an implicit allusion to the inconsistency Quality
costs and possible compensation. A this is loss. It is quite
another 2.5 USD - for the price of any product is good,
- If it at least to some extent necessary. The next edition
price list This brochure will have a commercial
para. The brochure has already been corrected, edited,
supplemented with - and for it not a sin to get money. Now
holds the technical part (preparation of camera-ready). It has
already been paid for and executed on 50%. Everyone who has
ordered her not in 2.5 cu (And expressed his "physics" in the
response letter), a commercial copy will be sent to charge. I
take this opportunity express my gratitude to Boris from
Moscow, Sharapova (OPER), who made the most difficult part of
the work - namely - made (ie, written and coded) from scratch,
- Ie did something new. Actually improve, deepen, expand,
supplement - it's easier than "bump" to work with ZERO. And he
did it. Did not because what is "cool" or "prestigious" - and
simply because it had to be done.
Of course, it immediately "defecate". But this
OK - someone who does something first, always gets the full
program. It's not cool demos you write.
4. On diskette Wed / M. Operating system - not a girl, so it
is considered - A working tool. And the CP / M at the moment is
not. And not because there's bad code or bad specifications.
This system is not SUPPORTED. And the operating system
without the support - it is zero, no sticks. You can play
around, to work systematically can not, at least, the
effectiveness of Work will be low. Again, I note - do not
because of some technical parameters or incompatibility of
code. With so, you're right that the characteristics of
advertising needs to be removed - if She nobody supported, and
included in the technical-commercial information is not
necessary. Will be removed.
5. By MAGIC'u. Magic is only necessary
in that case, if there is a shadow screen.
If not, then the button is not needed. No
Shadow monitor, this button is 85% software
will not work (primarily in
concerns about fresh, newly written by products).
6. Dual drive. To catch in the production of such nuances,
it is necessary to have a SERIAL rather than Small-scale
production, with the corresponding regular supply of components.
Now it's impossible.
7. Adaptation to ISDOS'a KAY-1024
noted. (The only thing I would like to get a more expanded
form what you call "adaptation").
Machines are equipped at the moment serial, universal ISDOS'om.
Here it is necessary think.
8. In the image of the monitor. Curiosity
well, but in moderation. Jumpers 10-11 and
11/12 TECHNOLOGY, ie needed in
manufacturing process boards - and the user know why they were
standing there, and what functions are carried out, no need. By
the way, reverse is also no need working computer.
You do not ask me why, for example, computer board is cheaper
as set out in its details, and how well
obtained. This refers to the technology
production as the "shadow flashing."
9. Under the scheme of the controller. Schematics are not
trade secrets. Trade secret is a set of issues related to
organizational structures, production technology and the
development of promising directions. This Incidentally, the
main reason why amateurs and larechniki retired. Requires a
professional approach in order to make both qualitatively
cheap and promising. As for
schemes, then in St. Petersburg they are NOT SUPPLIED all.
Again, not because of some secrecy. These same two reasons.
First. This inventors / innovators. If you haphazardly poke a
soldering iron in the complex, then You can get the effects are
more spectacular, than the shadow screen saver. This is
probably very nice, but it costs money, because cause computers
to working condition have the manufacturer - and it is very
expensive - the audience also does not understand this. In SP-B
considerable crowding of users and good access to spare parts.
Therefore, one inventor, duly "Advertise" their "innovation"
could damage a significant portion
fleets by initiating an "epidemic" of vandalism. In addition,
there were precedents ESPECIALLY when competing firms to
publish the scheme "improvements" to bring competing
Spectrum-clones out of order. Even a relatively small, harmless
change in computer design reduces
its liquidity and price makes it a Custom. A NON-STANDARD PC
can not be sustained. Incidentally, this clearly stated in the
pricelist. Now second. In manufacturing you need to know
weaknesses in design, ie necessary
feedback for quality control.
This information comes in the form of complaints. Outside of
SP-B situation is different - the user will think three times
before than to climb into the computer - and the scheme is
intended. Ie in case of repair and to better understand the
device computer, ie, simplify programming. The SP-B, it could
provoke rukosuystvo, ie non-proliferation scheme
- A preventive measure aimed
improvement of "epidemiological" situation.
Now specifically to the scheme of the controller. It was
published in the Journal of Radio amateur "N 5 for 1995 scheme
will be printed in the brochure KAY-1024. Scheme is attached to
you at once, this letter.
10. All letters, REGARDLESS OF THE FACTS CONTAINED IN THEM,
published in the "Open Letters "WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND
WHATSOEVER bills. This, if you want the game. The only
exceptions are letters in which Corresponding point directly to
the ban publication of all letters or parts thereof
(See file about.txt in the "Letters"
CD "Open Letters").
11. Thank you for your best wishes.
(C) Nemo.
COUPLE OF COMMENTS FROM THE FIRM iSDOS
N> "... remained small things. I want to ask you, Mr. Nemo,
really for three-month delivery time was
difficult to adapt to ISDOS KAY-1024 I
I mean the driver and skorpionovsky
etc. "
1. The question, obviously not for Mr. Nemo, and to
me.
2. What does "adapt" iSDOS
for KAY-1024. Yes, and a funny
three months? iSDOS last two
, The cases on KAY, and the last 1.5
year - by KAY-1024.
3. What is a "driver skorpionovsky?
RAM disk? Flop? Winchester?
Printer? What is a driver? And what is the "etc."? Drop me a
line. 195256, St. Petersburg, Science Ave 28, kv.123, Leont'ev,
AG
and more:
Nemo> "Magic is required only if there is a shadow screen. If it
not, and the button is not needed. Without a shadow
Monitor this button for 85% of software work
will not ... "
- I disagree with Mr.
Nemo and I fully support his client.
I do not just ask Nemo complete KAY
This useful for any programmer or
hacker key. What to do with it, and how
use it - not the developer HARDa
case. Invent. The same can be iSDOS
would load any monitor with a flop
or screws into any older page of RAM.
Not expect favors from vendors
HARD'a and wait when they will trouble
to flash the ROM monitor!
Incidentally, the 79th letter (see) Mr. Nemo
states that do not support controller iSDOS MOUS'a. And where,
it is interesting to know this mouse on my Kae? What might be
without the support of the iron? And why
somebody does not write itself to the progressive
KAY from the Mouse?
At the same time, since I went to a booze where
watch? I have long been many users and programmers take out.
Kondratyev, for example, said that the mailer without a clock -
not Mailer. And I fully understand it.
Where the beeper? I could very primitive
muses. effects in their "long-playing" bend
insert. In create.com, for example. Read by the 16MB on the
screw OK - a nice peep. There are dietary supplements -
something not very pleasant. Better through FE-port. He's all
there. Although possible and by AY. Do not say that
people need and what he does not need, or even harmful. You
just have to give. People will figure out what to do.
Alexey Leontiev
