(Houses)

Hello SMT Here I re-read my last messages with fresh eyes... Well, it’s one thing - in fits and starts typing several kilobytes of text, and quite another thing - reading it all at once ;) One could get the impression that I was rudely attacking the ATM computer and its manufacturer (Forbid me! Moreover, he is the last “alive” left). This is not quite (;)) yes. Apparently, my thought should be expressed more precisely. I believe that everything is domestic sophisticated clones actually consist of two computers - actually Spectrum-compatible parts, and the second original development, not enough of me (apparently, other Spectrumists too, especially now) of interest due to the lack of “entertainment” (well you can do it...) software and the incompatibility of these bells and whistles with other clones - regardless of that Whether this “second” computer is successful or not. I don't mind the presence of this "second part" in the computer, I still proudly called "Spectrum-compatible", no high-tech bells and whistles for it attached. You just need to clearly understand which of the bells and whistles objectively work for you. Spekovsky mode (which means how useful it is for Spectrum programmers), and which no. And not trying to pass one off as the other. Thus, most programs do not care whether they load from tape, from flop, or from screw (adaptation,if it is needed, it does not present any special difficulties). The mouse doesn't do anything either. it's harmful, it's true just an addition, in extreme cases the keyboard is always at hand (exceptions extremely rare). The AY chip should generally be considered part of the Spectrum (even though it is "Spaniards" came up with it") - but its presence is not necessary for the programs to work (although it is desirable, what to say). But the video mode, especially since it differs greatly in addressing (or even absolutely a video chip that is alien “philosophically”) is a completely, completely different matter. He's for work using his programs are a MUST. So even if the bloat is available from the Spectrum mode, this does not mean that it for useful to him. Of the ATM graphics capabilities that are really useful for Spectrum software, I can only recognize a changeable palette - and then mostly installed, not “changed along the way”, which entails a large amount of adaptation work. A so it will be the graphics in the game look more natural, and there is no ATM - and a regular palette you can get by as a last resort. Let the “extended part” of Spectrum clones continue to improve - whether by attaching external bells and whistles or their integration into the circuit - I wish you success. But not should be forgotten that it should improve TOGETHER with the Spectrum part. And not INSTEAD of it.