-
When there are no more analogue TVs...It won't be long, I suspect, before it's impossible to buy a new analogue TV. This will of course doom real Sinclair Spectrums to not being able to d…
When there are no more tellys to see the Speccy on, I'll fiddle with the composite video or SCART
And then when that's obsolete, I won't care cos I'll most likely be dead or in a home or something. Either way, I ain't a gonna fret none -
When there are no more analogue TVs...It won't be long, I suspect, before it's impossible to buy a new analogue TV. This will of course doom real Sinclair Spectrums to not being able to d…
... or SCART
And then when that's obsolete, I won't ... something. Either way, I ain't a gonna fret none[/QUOTE ... standard definition, there just isn't enough bandwidth. (maybe on satellite ... -
What are your favorite Spectrum games?[FONT="System"][/FONT] If anybody has asked this question before, please forgive me as I'm new to the WorldofSpectrum forums, but what are your favo…
... C64 user BITD (but don't hold that against me!) having ... 1987. Therefore I have no issues admitting when I think games ... course, vice versa :), but we won't dwell on that topic here ... -
Small C on Sam help neededI'm trying to make good on some of my old developments that fell by the wayside and one of them uses Small C. The reason I stopped was down to not h…
... out its video via Scart so I won't be able to connect ... />
[QUOTE]
Anyway, don't give up! If you need ... know, even if you don't wish details etc to go ... assembler.The BASIC routines can't be more than just ROM ... -
Small C on Sam help neededI'm trying to make good on some of my old developments that fell by the wayside and one of them uses Small C. The reason I stopped was down to not h…
[QUOTE=DonkeyPong]I don't really want to get anyones ... up because if it doesn't work out then everyone just ... of 512x512 ( except it isn't a superbitmap really so no ... honest, using Sam C isn't the best way to go ... out its video via Scart so I won't be able to connect ... -
Very Bad NewsHi all I'm posting this here because I know some of you care.. On Thursday night/Friday morning, Amy had a really bad nightmare and it really shot …
... college, beating someone who had won the same award two years ... that but the fact she won't have anything to do with ... s nothing polite (I don't know a word of it ... dad and I have had issues in the past over the ... 2.
Why can't parents be happy for their ... -
don't go Vista matesaGreetings. As you well know, there has been a massive campaign to push Vista into the users. I'm against it and always will be. Most of the ancient s…
... the usual Vista compatibility issues. You're more likely ... overall driver situation isn't as bad as some ... /> 16-bit apps aren't supported at all, which can ... InstallShield). Older DOS apps won't run either, but you ... there's anything you can't do without.
< ... -
basizx newsHello. I've uploaded a new version of basizx. Now there is also an Amstrad CPC incarnation, able to LOAD and SAVE +3 basic files in disc. And the I…
... around it. That creates copyright issues. Any extension of that ROM ... in interpreter mode you don't need the tokenizer since ... is already tokenized. You don't need the entire editor, ... new ROM doesn't mean you won't have copyright issues. If too much ... -
Help make Retro Gamer greatI'm more than happy with the articles that are now appearing in Retro Gamer, but I want it to become far more of a hub for the retro community than i…
... t say I have read much of the last couple of issues ... machine of computing. RetroGamer doesn't have such a luxury - it ... - then I don't see why you can't cover other niches ... the same time I don't want to stop seeing ... was my wife - as she won't let me sell it after ... -
Why Linux is importatnt.I just thought I would share this with whoever is prepared to read it: I really think Linux is important to our children for many reason. The reason…
... which runs in RAM and won't touch your hard drives unless ... at data recovery and solving issues than using a Windows recovery ... -
TV Modulator. Can it be repaired?Is it possible, to repair tha TV modulator (after removing it) if it gives wavy picture? I replaced both transistors (tr1/2) and both electrolytic ca…
[QUOTE=aowen;177435]Wouldn't it be better to ditch ... to a scart lead?[/QUOTE]
After that the Speccy won't be ... repairs.
Since i haven't removed the small board from ... /> As for the disclaimer don't worry, I've fixed many ... -
TV Modulator. Can it be repaired?Is it possible, to repair tha TV modulator (after removing it) if it gives wavy picture? I replaced both transistors (tr1/2) and both electrolytic ca…
... perfectly. Next day, it won't initialise - it's as ... fault - and yet it won't initialise at all some days ... stating something like "don't use XXX branded chips ... just use YYY or it won't work". I think it ... voltage swing or fanin/fanout issues.
Hope ... -
Bubble Bobble 2 (not rainbow islands)While i was digging through old cd's, i found this game. It's title is bubble bobble 2 and it has it's levels re-edited. Loading screen: [url]http…
... won't notice I'm gone ;-)
Issues, anyone? Come get your issues ... to give for free! Don't leave home without one ... or ... -
Monty Python's Life of BrianMy favourite ever film is Monty Python's Life of Brian, and a lot of people seem to agree. So who here agrees with me, and if not, what is your favou…
... on intolerance. You can't even teach evolution in some ... lust for power) and shouldn't be identically associated with religion ... whatever you like, and I won't (despite the burning desire to ... to help the poor. These issues appeal to the evangelical Christian ... -
Monty Python's Life of BrianMy favourite ever film is Monty Python's Life of Brian, and a lot of people seem to agree. So who here agrees with me, and if not, what is your favou…
... br />
Technically I can't be republican, democrat or independent ... be a sane discussion of issues that results in policy consensus ... 182975]Atheists and Agnostics don't attempt to push their beliefs ... atheism does exist, but I won't even speak of that. Some ... -
The next big dateThursday 16th August 2007. Put it in your diaries. Only 114 days away, by my reckoning... And no, it's not the 1989 chapter - that's now scheduled…
... did a complete redesign. Don't recall which birthday... maybe the ... can't check due to cache issues :([/QUOTE]
This won't be ... anymore, for instance (although that won't change radically). -
PZX file format draft[QUOTE=Andrew Barker;186084]To this date, there is no rival format for TZX, despite people saying they can do better. Well the challenge is on, prov…
... br />
The library idea won't work for several reasons. Source ... always be some platforms which won't be able to use it ... to deal with library integration issues either. Specs for the format ... here (which doesn't mean there can't be a reference implementation ... -
Jet Set Willy editorWhat's the best JSW editor for the PC? I'm aware that there seems to be a few available; is there one with a drag-and-drop interface? Any personal …
... =Skarpo;188991]I haven't used JSWEd in probably couple ... it. I remember I had issues with the tiles ... I ... wished that they weren't displayed close to each ... ... I know, you can't compare the two programs together ... recognises JSW II but won't load JSW 1 or ... -
PZX file format draft[QUOTE=Andrew Barker;186084]To this date, there is no rival format for TZX, despite people saying they can do better. Well the challenge is on, prov…
... bit set may cause overflow issues while decoding and may be ... it to other use. It won't affect anything in terms of ... -
Unconventional way of diagnosing a faultHi everyone Some time ago I got a 48k Spectrum (issue 3B board) in a pretty bad condition. I believe the power supply transistor TR4 failed, causing…
... in this happening - however, you won't be able to mate your ... so that the ULA needn't be fully functional and lower ... , you'll be perfectly in sync for contended memory (since the ... -
Unconventional way of diagnosing a faultHi everyone Some time ago I got a 48k Spectrum (issue 3B board) in a pretty bad condition. I believe the power supply transistor TR4 failed, causing…
... this happening - however, you won't be able to mate your ... to 5V. I can't see the exact waveforms with ... that the ULA needn't be fully functional and ... in your diagnostic board wouldn't be a bad thing : ... you'll be perfectly in sync for contended memory (since the ... -
Better start mangling email addresses in postsBe aware that posts to these forums are now being mirrored to a private Usenet news server - there is a possibility that some of these posts will be …
... CSS regulars reading your stuff won't be able to spam you ... why you even registered here. Issues might crop up to sour ... -
After Clive - why did computing go backwards?Just a thought on from another thread a couple days ago. 25+ years ago Clive made a tiny computer which fitted in your pocket (ok it had to be a lar…
... a dog, oolite isn't smooth, but would I ... years ago people hadn't fell in love with ... />
I don't get your argument, no one ... . Just emagine the compatibility issues if the system architecture of ... service based computer that we won't own. It's then ... -
New Spectrum HardwareHi all. Well its Friday so it seems as good a time as any (business is a bit slack at the moment) to start up a thread about creating new Spectrum ha…
... new set of capabilities wouldn't interest me. Other people want ... Ultra-portable, keyboard that doesn't fall apart, 100% compatibility with ... . My understanding is that Amstrad won't allow Spectrum ROM code to ... the ROM are two disjoint issues. You can go for 100 ... -
HelpI have received my RGB SCART / P?ritel cable for my +2A, and now I have attempted to connect it, resulting in a crap signal on my TV! Can someone hel…
... is only ONE ( 1 ) SCART socket on the back of ... " on my TV (Former = SCART).[/QUOTE]
The ... would be if this SCART socket doesn't do RGB. However, ... expect that you wouldn't get a picture at ... t know much about the hardware side, I just know the issues ... -
Modern Laptop and TFT Screens.Today I was looking at laptops and TFT computer screens. What is it with these new laptop and now even TFT screens. They are plolished an shiny. Su…
... you buy a CRT don't you?[/quote]
t have played Manic Miner or ... . Even if you don't fancy the MacOS, there' ... new thing? If so, won't it knock out compatability with ... doesn't get clogged up necessitating a reset, security issues are ... -
Modern Laptop and TFT Screens.Today I was looking at laptops and TFT computer screens. What is it with these new laptop and now even TFT screens. They are plolished an shiny. Su…
... a new thing? If so, won't it knock out compatability with ... memory doesn't get clogged up necessitating a reset, security issues are ... -
speed of my Broadband connectionI have done a speed test on my Broadband connection and got a result of 2.5 and 4.2 megabits, the thing is i have just upgraded my connection to 20me…
... 'd agree I wouldn't buy broadband from BT ... />
I had big issues with Telewest, like their non ... choice". Those who don't have a bank account ... and state that they won't give you a breakdown ...
All because Telewest wouldn't listen to me, they lost ... -
Death Pit PreservationClive Townsend has found his Death Pit tape and cassette inlay.... He also had a microdrive cartridge apparently containing the game... What's the b…
The old issues of ZXS are being re- ... so another month or so won't hurt :) -
GP2X or DS: which is best for the speccyHi - just joined but have been reading posts for years and I know ye are as passionate about the Speccy as I am! :-) I've waited so long to buy eit…
... need to overclock (default 200mhz won't cut it) and there's ... GP2x - if the developer can't be arsed to write decent ... fullspeed", a huge number didn't work at all, and none ... ST emulator has serious control issues, Speccy slows down quite amazingly ...
