Oberon #01: Russian E-zine for Pentagon 128
| Name of the program: | Oberon #01 |
| Categories: | |
| Legal status: | No information |
| Produced by: | Stars of Keladan |
| Authors: | Paul Atrides (Coding), Александр Королёв (Coding) |
| Publication year: | 1996 |
| Links: |  Page on Virtual TR-DOS |
| Rating: | 3.91 |
| Added: | 31.10.2023 00:32 |
Oberon #01 is an electronic magazine released in 1996 by the Samara-based group Stars of Keladan. This publication serves as an alternative to the well-known 'SPECTROFON', with a focus on programming professionalism. It is designed for the Pentagon 128 hardware and is written in Russian. The magazine covers a wide range of topics, including software reviews, technical discussions, and programming tips.
The magazine features an analysis of issues with ZX Spectrum games presented in 'SPECTROFON', such as 'SPACE CRUSADE' and 'REBEL STAR'. It discusses programming errors, hacking attempts, and the lack of testing. The critique extends to the quality assurance practices of 'SPECTROFON', highlighting the importance of thoroughly tested software.
An extensive review of the ZX/IBM Editor v1.0 is included, detailing its capabilities like menu navigation, file handling, and text compression. The editor's compatibility with multiple drives and adaptation for 128K machines are also discussed, along with updates and limitations in version 1.5D.
Another section provides insights into ZX-Club programs, including Animation 2.0, a package for creating simple commercials, and the game 'Land of Myths' in the Dungeons & Dragons genre. 'Insult Megademo' from Code Busters is noted for its music and video effects, with warnings about compatibility issues on some computers. The magazine emphasizes the need for purchasing only well-tested software to avoid problems.
Publication articles
- Introduction Introduction to the first issue of Oberon, a Samara electronic magazine by the STARS OF KELADAN group, intended as an alternative to SPECTROFON, focusing on programming professionalism.
- Scroll Analysis of software issues in ZX Spectrum games featured in 'SPECTROFON', specifically 'SPACE CRUSADE' and 'REBEL STAR'. Discussion on the programs' faults, hacking attempts, and lack of testing. Critique of 'SPECTROFON' magazine's handling of software quality.
- Scroll Description of the ZX/IBM Editor v1.0 with detailed analysis of its features, such as menu navigation, file operations, and text compression. Discusses compatibility with multiple disk drives and adaptation for 128K machines. Provides insights into limitations and updates made in version 1.5D.
- Review The article discusses software available at ZX-Club, including detailed reviews of Animation 2.0, a package for creating simple commercials, and the game 'Country of Myths', a Dungeons & Dragons genre game. 'Insult Megademo' by Code Busters is highlighted for its music and video effects, with warnings about compatibility issues for certain computers. The piece stresses the importance of purchasing only properly tested software to avoid problems.
- Review Analysis of software distributed by 'INFORCOM' highlights issues in programs like STS, TASM128, and VIRUS, criticizing their technical flaws and marketing claims. The article questions the quality and legality of these programs while offering alternative solutions. It reflects on the challenges in software development and distribution for ZX Spectrum.
- About Everything Discussion of ZX Spectrum programs' tricks and bugs, mentioning user experiences and feedback, with special focus on games and technical challenges.
- Educational Program - Paul Atrides Discussion on programming etiquette and the need for comprehensive knowledge beyond coding skills, with historical insights into computing.
- Hardware - Александр Королёв The article discusses the attribute port #FF on Russian ZX Spectrum clones, its quirks, and potential issues with using Gromov's schematic. The author provides a revised version of the schematic, offering improvements for better compatibility. This technical note is aimed at enthusiasts who want to enhance their systems.
Releases
| Title | Year | Supported languages | Release type | Release by | Hardware | Times downloaded | Times played | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oberon #01 | 1996 | Russian | Original | | TRD disk |  | 11 | 3 | |
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