ENLiGHT'97
music by MIDISOFT
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So, on August 24 in the C-Peterburi took place, the third in a
row, demo-party ENLiGHT'97. Traditionally, there have been
presented a platform Spectrum, Amiga and
PC. At this time, "a festival of computer art gathered
immeasurably more delegates than all the
past times. (A rough estimate
- 1100). Mnogie participants were
already familiar from the previous party, many -
in absentia, on networks. But, of course, most seen in person
the first time. So morning the first day, as always, it was
time dating.
At this time the event was held in
room "Voenmech, Institute located near the station. Metro
Institute of Technology, "which, without a doubt, it was more
convenient in terms of transport. At the entrance guests, along
with the sheets were distributed for voting "accreditation" of
paper, on the idea of the organizers of the employees
building passes. (Although, who had proper identification plates
showing pseudo, groups, etc. were
unabridged.) areas assigned by
show, was cramped for all those present. In view of what the
stairs and corridors and blizlezhashaya part of the street was
filled communicate, smoking, and just trailing people.
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We now give kratenky overview
that was shown during the interviews with the participants.
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KANO
KANO said that his company no longer
engaged in commercial activities
Spectrum. Of the traders in the Moscow market remained only FFC
Computers.A himself, (KANO) in conjunction with MAGIC SOFT
trades in Moskve Amigo. (See the ad unit)
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(C) Cracked Masters
Known for its promises of St. Petersburg's
Group Craced Masters told that
they urgently require an artist to complete their global
project, "10" (tyscha). _
Representatives of the Samara group of Speed Co.
told about the origin of the journal Oberon
and plans to create in Samara Spectrum-based network
XTR-modems, image and
likeness ZX-Net. (See Interview)
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Intercity Group Flash inc, Personalities
a Novosibirsk and St. Petersburg representatives shared their
plans. (See Interview)
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Michel
Caught and squeezed into the corner of the question
"How's the country of dragons" main organiser VIRT group Michel
reported that Country dragons "getting on, and generally even
nearing completion.
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Representatives of the firm "Peters" staged a demonstration
"graphics options" their offspring. Director of the firm, Sox
pushed off the stage and urged it to cooperate with all
progressive humanity. _
The Moscow group "Progress" reported
In Moscow Spectrum lives mainly in
Network (ZX-Net), as well as share some of my plans. In
particular - the expansion of activities at the Amiga. (See
Interview) _
Max Iwamoto
Max Iwamoto told that the Code Busters now has no global
commercial projects on any of the
platforms, and disseminates
programs by local authors (MK, Technodrev).
The plans of the group continues to demomaking
Amiga, Spectrum, MSX. It may be completed game Fantastic Dizzy
for the Spectrum. _
Nemo
Captain Nemo has unveiled a new fee
KAY-256/3SL/TURBO, and is declared their
intention to commence the export of technology KAY.
In his opinion the biggest advantage of his car
is the high liquidity (ROI
comes in the sale of 3 assembled boards
per month).
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RST-7
RST-7 complained that he had received from Inforkoma for TASM
only $ 50. (Although, in his own words, the authors Alasm -
generally have only $ 20.), and expressed his great financial
XLD group for them (ie us;) version
TASM 4.
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Magic Soft introduced a new group gathered on the basis of
actual MagicSoft, Beermans, Megacode, SpeedCo. (See Interview)
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Digital Reality Novgorod group shared information about the
status of their projects (see interview).
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Felix tell about that in the last
year, he strongly changed his opinion about
Amiga, as well as its plans to finish
Winnie the Pooh - II. (See Interview)
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Not all of this time was precarious. Organizers made a number
of technical failures: Room was not enough
large. Monitors were not enough, so that
view compo stampede occurred. Monitors
proved to be unsuitable for either Spectrum,
nor for the Amiga - ie Some effects of
demos were just not visible because of disappearing on the
100-gertsovoy scan frames. Security was not enough.
The people, apparently not wanting to stay in
duty, displaying all the "popular unrest,
what could not. Ban the use of
Spirits forgotten once and for all.
Under the banner "No Smoking" was formed
spontaneous sympathy Boxing. After graduation party
in the hall sgrebli huge pile (yes that
there, just a mountain) collector. Any particular
talented individuals with the balloon
adorned the walls of toilet graffiti-style
"X-Rulez". (Which example is our
background image) a word in a crowd of 10-plus man found enough
scumbag to rioted than occurs at the disco, which meets weekly
in the same where was ENLiGHT.
In connection with all this second day was canceled. This is
especially pleased with the participants (And there were
visitors from far-abroad countries) who never learned the
results of compo.
At sleduyushy day has organized a spontaneous party in a
nearby park (of course, from drinking and visiting militia)
but, in general, all finished well.
In general, E'97 can be quite a good time. Despite the lifting
of second day and the lack of results, visit the event was not
an empty ratoy time.
Now known, will be whether ENLiGHT'98, but let's hope for the
best.
