[zxspectrum] Fw: 8bit.yarek.pl newsletter 200501
- From: "Stefano" <flydream@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <zxspectrum@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2005 21:14:43 +0100
> Hello Stefano,
>
> This is my "8bit projects" newsletter. You get it because you
> subscribed it on my Internet page http://8bit.yarek.pl
> (or somewhere else or former version).
>
> Exceptionally this time I send it to everyone, because the
> subscritpion form have had some bugs, while I wouldn't
> like to miss someone.
>
> First, I would like to wish you Happy New Year and apologize
> for my silence in recent time. Working on both the internet
> service and my hardware projects takes a lot of my time and
> usually not everything goes like I wish to go.
>
> Also, I have had delay with the ordered items, but I hope to
> start sending them soon. Sorry for this.
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Contents:
>
> 1. The structure of http://8bit.yarek.pl service.
> 2. Login into http://8bit.yarek.pl and common password.
> 3. New hardware families.
> 4. The new search form and missed projects.
>
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------
>
>
>
> Ad.1. The structure of http://8bit.yarek.pl service.
>
> I still work on this service. It is a lot of work unlike it
> seems. Till now I've collected over 150MB of hardware
> documentation and I still own some CDs with interesting
> contents. I would like it to be presented in clear way.
>
> The service is in English now. Support for Polish and German
> language version is almost ready, but the translation needs
> a lot of work.
>
>
> The service is divided into following sections:
>
> Computer - technical descriptions of computers. Manuals,
> instructions, schemes are available for download. Only the
> actually produced hardware will be available for order
> (all modifications are in Upgrade section, operating systems
> in System section).
>
> Emulator - technical descriptions of emulators. Files for
> download and links to related pages. Also upgrades and
> plug-ins.
>
> Hardware - descriptions of the ideas of hardware solutions.
> Especially when from one schematics a range of interfaces are
> build, the common description is here. Tipical example is
> Kempston Joystick, which has many clones and even is build-in
> in computers. (Also, connecting the 8255 PIO can be found
> here.)
>
> Interface - extensions that can be connected without
> technical knowledge and abilities and usually no ingerention
> into the inside of hardware is needed. Here are both
> interfaces available currently for order and documentation
> for produced formely in factories.
>
> Upgrade - extensions that require at least disassemblation
> of the case, sometimes soldering and cuting tracks. Most of
> them are connected permanently. All internal upgrades are
> here. Most of them could be available for order.
>
> Part - electronical parts. Usually elements for digital and
> microprocessor electronics. More over memories and
> input/output devices. There's no plans for sell at this
> moment.
>
> Card - documentation mostly for PC cards and other universal
> modules, that can be used with 8 bits computers. (Not
> available from menu at this moment, as has no items in.)
>
> Software - descriptions of software projects. In most cases
> sources, executables and documentation are downloadable.
>
> System - descriptions of operating systems, like CP/M,
> ZXVGS, TR-DOS, GDOS, BDOS, BSDOS, SAMDOS, TOS etc. In some
> cases new releases are downloadable and system EPROMs can
> be ordered.
>
> Tool - software and hardware dedicated for non-8bit
> platforms, but useful in dealing with 8bit hardware.
>
> Zin - disk and paper magazines. If due to large size
> downloading makes no sense, a CD can be ordered.
>
>
> Forum - a section of quite different structure, where you
> can post messages related to other sections.
>
> Profile - available after login, where you can review your
> settings, orders and statistics.
>
>
> There are plans for next sections - programming, for hardware
> developers, private annoucements (buy and sell).
>
>
> Every section gathers entries related to particular computers,
> interfaces etc. Each entry has the following structure (not
> every part must be present):
> 1. Description - is at the most top. Sometimes shorter,
> sometimes large. Unfortunately not all are finished.
> 2. Notes - remarks from users. You can add your notes -
> complete the descriptions, enter new links, ask a question or
> write an answer.
> 3. See also - links to other items in various sections,
> related to presented item.
> 4. Links to other pages - links to other places in Internet,
> related by subject.
> 5. Files for download.
> 6. Order form - will be available soon. Now all orders can
> be made only from http://zxq.yarek.pl/h/ .
>
>
> I invite you to active support to the service, especially
> entering links and description reviews (informations what
> is still missed). This service is created also for you
> to allow us to make great things with our 8 bits
> computers.
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Ad.2. Login to http://8bit.yarek.pl and common password.
>
> Most of files are downloadable as public and there's no need
> to login. But some actions need to provide login and password.
>
> The login is the e-mail address you receive the newsletter to.
> If you haven't got your password, please e-mail me and give
> one - I will install it manually.
>
> Except the individual login, there's a common password for
> some files (mostly PDF). As PDF downloading is almost 50% of
> my transfer bandwich, I decided to limit it to the registered
> users. The current password is "let_us_do_it_tegether",
> username is "8bit". I will change this pasword sometimes.
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Ad.3. New hardware families.
>
> Since new year, some more hardware families are added. If you
> checked interest in "other", all new are included. To review
> the new families and change your choice, open the
> questionnaire and see the list of hardware families.
>
> There's no hurry, I don't have many projects for the new
> families.
>
> --------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Ad.4. The new search form and missed projects.
>
> I've set up a new search engine that can be found on every
> page and its main page is:
> http://8bit.yarek.pl/szukacz/
>
> Now only around 100 projects are entered into database out of
> 250 I have in service. I would like to describe all missed,
> but this takes time... Any help is welcome.
>
> Please make some searches and check if the projects you know
> will appear. If not, please e-mail me with documentation,
> links and comments. You might heard about interesting projects
> unknown to other people.
>
> ==============================================================
>
>
> In case of problems please contact me.
>
>
> Regards and see you on http://8bit.yarek.pl .
>
> Jarek Adamski
> 99=200 Poddębice, ul.Sobieskiego 10A/5
> Poland
> tel. +48603445345, +48/43/6782892
> mailto:8bit@xxxxxxxxx
>
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