Deja Vu #05: Seven and a Half: Humorous Absurdities in Military Training and Academia

SoundTrack: DJ.DARKMAN & SECTOR OF SERIOUS
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Edition: Dan!!l/PGC/BD Ze Pagan/PGC/BD
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ARMY MADNESS
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The more oaks in the army, the stronger our defense! ───────────────────────── ... Old, but always relevant...

This is not the place for you - here you will quickly get used to not drinking vodka and not breaking the rules. When the command "DISMISS" is given, the dark time of day begins. A patrol car is sent ahead, at the distance of visual memory. The signal to attack - three green whistles. Dig a trench from me until noon. Tanks advance in small groups of two to three people. Our activity is worth a penny. Here, like in war - killed the commander, took another's automatic. You live like pigs in a den. Sergeant! Your orderly is unkempt, his hair is hanging. Short sprints from me to the next oak. If you don't like this assembly, we'll arrange something else for you. The battalion commander doesn't walk on foot, he takes a UAZ-469 or the mechanic with him. You lead a groundhog lifestyle, cadets! Boots should be cleaned in the evening and worn in the morning with a fresh head. Are you a cadet, or what? Are you in formation, or who? Now I will sort things out properly and punish whoever I catch. After the shooting is over, combat and training ammunition must be returned to their original state. Tomorrow we have classes on VAP. Dress code - without weapons. Report on the availability of personnel! Those who are not all will be punished. Either you stop smoking or one of the two. When a cadet is called, he must stand up and turn red. Each cadet must be either rewarded or punished. In the next class, there will be a slight increase in the volume of work. Why are you swearing like little kids? You watch me! I know where I'm normal and where I'm ruthless. How do you line up! You run one by one. You can't break everything, you have to sit on something. The value of sine during wartime can reach four. What is your view, cadet? A whole major stands before you. Do you hope that you will get a three on the exam? You will, but it won't make it easier for you. Silence! Or I will go wild now! Hey, you three! Come here both of you! What are you looking at, I'm telling you! What kind of uneven square did you draw, comrade cadet? Are you colorblind? What nails have you grown on your feet? Like an eagle, you can climb trees. Line up all absentees in one row! A soldier's head is for thinking, and brains are for reasoning. Coniferous forests burn better than wooded ones. And don't make a smart face, don't forget that you are a future officer. This is not England - you need to dig deeper. What pig passed here - a cow, perhaps? Take the regulations and memorize everything by heart. The command "Alee" is executed by running. If you wander - I'll launch a rocket. Shut your mouth - your underwear is showing. Well, how is it going, how is it going! Some cow! Probably a pig. All our troubles come from the fact that the upper button is undone. I still have a child from childhood. The more numbers, the less you need. This is fraught with consequences for you. Don't stretch the rubber band into the long box. Platoon! Stand back to back in a chess pattern diagonally! How do you walk? The strike must be simultaneous under the edge of a comrade's boot. Company! Line up for the dump in the bath! Steering serves to turn right, left, and in other directions. In the army, everything is uniform, everyone is trimmed, painted, and sown with sand. Put the automatic on your left knee. Why are you sleeping standing up? You will find yourself there. Is your throat sore? Learn the regulations - you won't be sick. There are seven slackers in the company, and you wear your hair parted. The combat sheet must be a combat sheet, after all, this is a combat sheet. The platoon has reached the edge of the trees. The beginning is half the battle, the end is the head of everything! There was one comic who came up, asking if this could be replaced with that, I told him - no. First there, then here. The commander said - a ferret! And no gophers! We perform in the evening, at dawn. Comrade cadet, if you want to say something, it's better to keep silent. Comrade cadet, if you are an idiot, just say so, and there's no need to break the gun. Silence, I'm asking you! First, people will pass, and then we will go. Why do you approach me with such hands, with such legs! So that I don't see a single member of the unit in the barracks! Cadet, take your hands out of your mouth! It would be good to take you to an open field, put you against the wall, and shoot you in the forehead! Are you stupid? Can't you remember? Write it down, I'm writing it down. I don't know how it should be, but you are doing it wrong! A nuclear bomb always hits the epicenter. Stand there, listen here! A bush is a bunch of plants growing from one point. Comrade cadet! You are resembling the African bird ostrich, which does not see the general line of the party from its height. Especially secret documents should be burned before reading. Don't drink too much water, otherwise, all the water will come out on your back in the form of salt. What are you doing?! Where am I?! Orientation: the first landmark - a pine tree with a birch top. Comrade student, why did you come to the military department classes in the pants of the most likely opponent? We used to walk with a friend across a minefield, sometimes he was ahead, sometimes I was behind. Silence, I'm asking you! Platoon, today is a clean-up day. I explain the task: collect all the bricks and burn them. Be quiet, or the tea will cool down. I don't understand, comrades cadets, how much can you drink? Well, you drank one, then another, well, a liter, well, two. But why get drunk? Right now you are swearing, and tomorrow you will be taking bread with those same hands. A bullet is a fool, and you are a fool. Sorry for the harshness, but this is our duty. I haven't graduated from academies, but I will give you higher education! Well, what are you all saying: "RADIATION, RADIATION...". Here sailors swim underwater for a year, do not see the white light, and during this time their wives give birth to normal, healthy children!

Aphorisms of teachers
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If you forgot something - remember it in such a way that no one sees it. Drowning due to not swimming. You can't put four rabbits in three cages so that exactly one rabbit sits in each cage. This follows from Dirichlet's principle. The wardrobe for teachers, but you can hang coats too. Let's take a hippopotamus and a snake and try to connect them together... They won't share, fold, or multiply because they have different formats. Look, Yeltsin is taking the oath, and you don't know what a correlation moment is. Students couldn't keep up with my thoughts or write... I will ask: is it probably like this? You: "Yes, yes, yes!" And I: "No, not like that." I will write it like this, so as not to write a three-story expression. It's hard for me, you understand, I have an integral! Calculating the derivative every time is too much pleasure. Cry, stand. You have fertile soil - everything dries up quickly. Do I have something interesting? You already walked, I won't send you. They openly loaf around, and also chatter. The tickets are different. One may get an easier one, and another - a simpler one. I will send you through the dean's office. A piece of iron was stuck in the oil tank, and it is twisting there. So, let's get back to our sheep, under which we understand limiting cycles. Look, and today is not tomorrow, but the day after tomorrow. There is such a lady sitting there! This is not 2 - this is squared. An operator is sitting and poking the keyboard. A man has hair, meat, fat, milk... A human is an animal. But what kind of animal? Educated, so it's no longer an animal. Marriage between biological sisters and between biological brothers. Girls, take note. And he watches football, where big bulls chase a little puck. Comrade student, why can't you find a pose that would satisfy the lieutenant colonel? The brake served as a push for me... If you close your eyes again, I will speak to you formally, military style. The main object for the student with binoculars becomes women's legs, and he takes them as the main landmark. The time for talking has passed - it's time to gather stones. What is written with a pen cannot be chopped down with an axe, and then prove that you are not a camel. There are laboratory assistants, officers, and me. A member, so to speak, of the equation. Before me, the head of the course was Major Sofiev, but I have size 53. Don't sit down, I will mention you. It's scary to say what 500 megatons is - u-u-u! Some still talk with glasses on. Tear him away from the neighbor. Here opinions split. The survey will be written, but orally. The earth has a convex surface in this case. In the topographic department, there is a computing machine based on ZIL-131. Gather hats and scarves and take them to the back to Colonel Yunusov. Just like money, time flows. I also like to dress nicely, but I dress decently here. I took off my jacket - that means it won't be cold. You will be talking while sitting at my place, but I won't invite you to visit. There is a lot of honor. You need to know where the honor is! Let that yellow cube be a blue ball for clarity. The cup of my patience has burst. Showing tongues to elders is not good, even kindergarten teaches this. In the people, it is simply written: C-minor. Someone will need a year, someone - a day, someone - a month, someone - an hour, and someone - another term. The wind direction changed by 360 degrees. A crocodile can also fly, only very low and not far.

Excerpts from letters sent to the magazine "Health"
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1. The magazine is a wonderful textbook of life and death.
2. I am sending the shape of the nose.
3. I was told that you can get rid of freckles by dipping your face in an anthill for 5-6 minutes.
4. We want to know more about sexual intercourse: how, where, and with whom it can be conducted.
5. What needs to be done to have a proper speech defect?
6. I will write directly, and by nationality, I am Georgian.
7. Show me a neurologist on TV.
8. How to remove fuzziness from the face.
9. Your magazine does not respond to my call, which I have been making for some time now.
10. Since I do not relate to the wise guys, I decided to turn to 'health'.
11. Your articles on sexual education contribute to strengthening military discipline.
12. For good work, I was awarded a board of honor.
13. I suffer from sexual weakness at my place of residence.
14. What is a dietary egg? Is it any fresh one or one laid by a hen without a rooster?
15. I did not know what illness was from childhood until marriage: I was healthy inside and out.
16. Where do they treat glaucoma with a 'laser' beam?
17. Why, when I drink carbonated water, does it hit me on the very top and not on the nose?
18. I am floating in the sexual question on the surface, as I did not receive knowledge in the institute.
19. I fell ill, went into my illnesses completely, even stopped paying professional dues.
20. I cannot have children. If there are good quality artificial embryos that have sprouted, can they be brought to pharmacies in Penza?
21. I write my grief with great pleasure.
22. I have a wife, if I can put it that way.
23. I have been treated for 10 years, 7 of which were in prison.
24. She insults me with verbal adjectives of a sexual nature.
25. Are fruits from the cemetery harmful?
26. I feel myself, but poorly.
27. I have not been in anatomical proximity with anyone.
28. My husband has a subconscious that I am an allergen.
29. What will happen to me from a scientifically popular point of view?
30. Arrivals have separate apartments, while locals have none.
31. They said it is harmful to sunbathe this summer, and they also said there is a conference in Moscow.
32. What should be done in case of weak sex?
33. I am 25 years old, I am not married (in the original Russian sense of the word).
34. If I were a full-fledged man, it would be pleasant for both me and those around me.
35. Can oversized swimsuits be the cause of infertility?
36. There have been no condoms in Yerevan for a long time. How long can one "work" without them?
37. My age is 56 years, gender - male, profession - I work for a day, rest for two.
38. Address: magazine 'health', department of sexual intercourse and climaxes.
39. You cannot do without safety techniques in sexual intercourse.
40. My daughter is registered with an ENT doctor.
41. I work as a teacher, but I have a strong nasal voice. After all, you wouldn't want your son to be taught by a nasal teacher.
42. We read your article in the magazine, but did not understand what the cervix is.
43. Where should a girl - a disabled person, who is ill for 2-3 months, and the rest of the time is very witty and looking for work, get a job?
44. I am female, but for some reason, I am growing a mustache.
45. What is the role of hypnosis in a socialist society?
46. I have already turned to the dermatological dispensary. I represent a bag with a disease.
47. Just don't mention my last name, I will die on the spot.
48. To the ministry by message.
49. What is an abortion? My friends think one thing, but I think quite another. Who is right?
50. After removing the skull, I came to the doctor.
51. A wife goes blind without intercourse.
52. Hellish pains in the area of a person and personality.
53. Can legs become crooked from sexual intercourse?
54. I am 38 years old, I work as a production leader.
55. I am constantly itching, and not with my hand, but with a fork.
56. I respect Moscow because I am from Tambov.
57. I have a complex and beautiful figure.
58. There is a professor of the brain in Moscow.
59. I voluntarily discharged myself from the hospital.
60. By their own will, patients will not go to a doctor - a sexualist.
61. Send me at least something comforting.
62. How can I correct the wrong features of my legs?
63. 1.5 years ago my sexual apparatus stopped working. Now it is in a lethargic sleep.
64. How to engage in sexual intercourse without offending a woman?
65. In my youth, I engaged in self-service for a long time, now I am 40 years old and unfit for marriage.
66. What to do in this case: I am very fast in life with a woman?
67. How can I correct my wrong eyes?
68. How to get rid of snoring? I tried sleeping in a gas mask and turned to the san. part - nothing helps.
69. On the train, a woman fell and started shaking. When she was shaken, she got up.
70. I do not work, I only run to the toilet, not having time to take off my pants.
71. I guess that the teacher is a second mother.
72. The manager looks at my face, the face is beautiful.
73. I have never been and will never be a drunkard if I don't die.
74. And why didn't my mother give birth to me as cattle, I would have been slaughtered a long time ago!

VALUABLE THOUGHTS DURING PREFERANS
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Cards are closer to orders. If I had known the catch - I would have never worked (not served in the army and lived only in Sochi). The fiercest enemies of preferans: a woman, a tablecloth, and noise. Intelligence is powerless against luck. No money - don’t sit down. A bullet is not a date, don’t be late for the start. Keep yourself in check, get angry after the payment. Once you sit down to play - don't take offense. First, give, then smoke. Smoke more - the partner gets dumber. Look at the neighbor's cards - you will have time for yours. Under the player - with a seven. Under the trump - with an ace. No move - don’t trump. No move - play with a diamond. Place before the trump without thinking. Cry more - the card loves tears. A bribe is not a beauty, it won't come back. Outplay your partner, otherwise, you will be outplayed. Better a friend without two than alone without one. Letting the player out - dug into your pocket. Hurry up without rushing. Conscience and fear are not advisers in cards. Risk is a noble cause, especially when carrying. Who does not take risks - does not drink champagne. A hundred grams to a robber - what bream to beer. In the re-deals, grab yours - otherwise, they won’t give you. Invited to play in the dark - take care of your long suit. With someone else's move on a misere, the eight is an enemy. Three passes - wonders in the draw. Don't win every time - you will lose partners. Bargain without restraint, but play with meaning. Don't under-order too often, otherwise, you will order prostheses too early. A card is not a horse - by morning it will be lucky. Climbing a hill, take your partner with you, it’s more fun together. The beaten does not calm down, the amnister cannot wait. Write legibly, crocodile. If you are unlucky in cards - you will be lucky in love. A steep slope - like a wife - a sly one, leads to gloomy thoughts. There are only three saviors from card debts: a tight wallet, a beautiful wife, and a good Colt.

SLOGANIFICATION
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If you are a friend of red hygiene, hands off from shaking hands! Register all the conquests of October with the secretary! The enemy of the working country writes on the wall! There is no place for those who do not turn off the light in the working bathroom! Be an active element, and don’t forget to close the gas! Taking a frying pan without permission is certainly not of proletarian origin! If you don't clean the bucket, you will get an extra knife in the back of the revolution!

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1. Adolf Wolfovich Santa Claus.
2. "The Soviet people know: where there is a voucher, there is success, there is victory!"
3. "...we have 12 tons of software in stock..."
4. Yule-way, stick-way (New Year's cones and tenderness).
5. Did you see, sucker?
6. Meeting two Americans. - Budy! Do you know how these f..g Ukrainians call our BEER? - How? - пЫЫво! - Kill them all!!!
7. Two Chinese are riding in a hotel elevator. A Russian gets in, rides with them for a couple of floors, and gets out. - Li! Have you noticed that these Russians all look alike?
8. Dynamite brand M&M's. Melts at the airport...
9. Connect 19200/Bank_Imperial...
10. Opal Fruits. You will choke on your own saliva.
11. v/f "The Carrier of Fufayek"; v/f "The Bleating of Kids". de vf "----rminator III. Soup stump." te
12. Bounty. An impossibly beautiful wrapper.
13. StakaNUTS.
14. To Lyube: "Don't buzz, guys, don't buzz!!!.." Dedicated to Epson!
15. Candies "Tick-TaktHQ".
16. A bitter taste of tea is given by remnants of twigs from our samovar.
17. Opal-ping, opal-pong.
18. Cancer is the best remedy against smokers.
19. Of all human vices, the most disgusting is prudence.
20. Zip up your fly, oaf, a spy is lurking behind you!
21. Only gas is ideal, and even that in a physics textbook.
22. Nobody marries her, suicide is not in fashion now.
23. I, young man, do not know of another such country where a person breathes so freely. And you don't know. And no one knows and should not know.

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UNIMAGINED STORIES

(from Ilyich's collection)
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A police officer from an American city was elected gentleman of the year, thanks to the fact that he fined himself for parking his car in the wrong place.

English divers raised a submarine from the bottom of the sea, created around 1880, the battery still sparked.

Teachers at Columbia University held a very peculiar competition: Whose abstract on a scientific article would be the most concise. The winner was student - naturalist John Smith, whose sense of humor the jury appreciated. Smith's abstract consisted of just one word: "Nonsense!"

Once upon a time, there were two brothers, living without a care, but they lacked fame. They applied to the Guinness Book of Records (after all, they weighed two hundred kilos each), and to newspapers, all in vain. They got upset and robbed a bank, and then luck smiled upon them - they made it to the newspapers. And there was a reason, they were the only robbers who could not be taken away from the crime scene at first because they did not fit into the police car, and then they had to be released from prison on bail - the prison beds broke under them like paper.

On December 5, 1664, near Cape Calais, the British ship "Meney" sank. Of the entire crew, only one sailor, Hugo Williams, managed to escape. Exactly 121 years later, on December 5, 1785, near Cape Calais, an English ship sank in a storm. And again, only one person survived, named... Hugo Williams.

The traffic police in Rio de Janeiro applies an original method of punishment to those who violate parking rules. If a car is left in the wrong place, a poster reading: "Parking here is prohibited!!!" is glued to the windshield, but the essence of the punishment is that this poster is glued with such glue that it can only be scraped off after 3-4 hours of intense work.

Once, in a small African country, there lived an unfortunate golfer. One day, the ball he hit broke the glass lantern of a jet plane that was taking off. The pilot panicked, and the plane crashed into four fighter jets parked on the airfield... The culprit got away with a slight fright, a lost ball, and a small fine, while the African country was left without an Air Force, which consisted of those four fighter jets.

The "League of the Extravagant" ended its existence due to the inability to comply with the provisions of its own charter: "actual members of the league are obliged to go out dressed in such a way as to 'shock' decent society...". The gentlemen of the league walked in ancient Greek chitons, in the uniforms of Nicaraguan generals and Austro-Hungarian gendarmes, and the president of the league occasionally strolled around in a tattoo of a Zulu chief. Everything was going great, the public was outraged, newspapers printed photographs, and the league members plotted new feats... But over time, due to fashion, the onlookers stopped paying attention to the league's enthusiasts. The league had to disband itself to be reborn as the "League of Victorian Taste Keepers".

Ethel Bursword heard a loud noise from the left side of her car and, stopping, asked a police officer to help her figure out where the noise was coming from. A quick glance was enough to find the cause: the car was missing one wheel. Eighty-year-old Ethel Bursword drove more than ten kilometers on three wheels, turning up the radio to drown out the noise. When asked if the oncoming drivers had signaled her, she replied that they had. But she thought it didn't concern her as she always drives very carefully.

The first all-British competition for attracting earthworms attracted exactly one hundred participants. The essence of the new sport (or hunting, as some call it) is that each participant is assigned a plot of exactly nine square meters on the lawn, and from this plot, they must collect the maximum number of worms within half an hour. An interesting fact is that no one wants to be on adjacent plots with the winner of the last two competitions, as rumors circulate that he lures his neighbor's worms to himself. This year he became the champion again, collecting 85 worms.

In 1986, the Hong Kong Philharmonic received a letter from the tax office, reminding those who participated in concerts given by the Philharmonic, namely: Johann Sebastian Bach and Camille Saint-Saëns, of the need to pay taxes. It turned out that the officials of the department had taken the names of these "taxpayers" from the posters announcing that their best works would be performed.

Each state and even city in the USA has its own set of laws and regulations, among which there are quite amusing ones. For example -
- In Ohio, it is prohibited to transport passengers on the roof of a taxi.
- In Cleveland, it is allowed to shoot at neighbor's chickens, provided that ALL neighbors within a radius of 15 meters do not object.
- In Washington, it is allowed to transport aquarium fish in public transport, but only if "they behave very calmly".
- In New York, it is strictly forbidden to wash a donkey in the bathtub. - In New Jersey, it is prohibited to doze off in a chair while being shaved by a barber.

In New York, there is an original club - "The Club of Slowpokes". Club members strictly adhere to two rules: do not rush and "Better late than never". They actively participate in public life, but do so with a significant delay. Recently, club members protested against the War of 1812. After the closure of the World Expo, they organized a trip there. And they always eat cakes that have been on store shelves longer than they should have.

The toe of Italian Joe Carducci has the property of predicting earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Living at the foot of Etna, he has saved the city's residents many times from its whims.

46-year-old painter Arnie Bern has a long beard. But while for others it serves as decoration, for him it is a working tool. Either for this reason or because Bern is indeed a good artist, his paintings are in high demand.

Charles Pryor, while lying on a hospital bed in Hampton, read in the newspaper a description of his funeral. The city authorities could not provide him with a satisfactory explanation, and most importantly, could not figure out who they were burying.

93-year-old farmer Charles Osborne from Iowa has been hiccuping for 65 years, at an average rate of 3 times per second.

In 1975, the filmmakers of "Earthquake" received an Oscar. So what? The thing is that when watching the movie, you feel the earthquake itself. Special electronic-acoustic equipment emits infrasonic waves that cause sensations of shaking. At the same time, the image on the screen begins to break, jerk, smudge, and the viewer gets the full effect of presence. Later they shot several more "Presence" films, including: "Cold", "Sahara", "Jungles".

Contents of the publication: Deja Vu #05

  • Аперативчик - Max
    Detailed instructions on managing the DEJA VU interface, highlighting different input methods and navigation commands. Explanation of the new and old interfaces for enhanced user experience. Discussion on additional features like frame scrolling and music management.
  • Аперативчик - Max
    Discussion on supporting machines with more than 128k memory, leading to separate shells for 128k and 256k systems. Testing was mainly done on Scorpion and Profi, with functionality on other models anticipated. Article includes guidance on unpacking source files and insights on using improved algorithms.
  • Тема - M.M.A
    This article explores the theory behind digitizing sound on ZX Spectrum, focusing on sampling and quantization processes. It provides practical insights into converting sound files using specific hardware and software. Additionally, it offers methods to enhance sound quality while working within the hardware limitations.
  • Theme
    The article discusses the Save Our Scene initiative aimed at uniting Spectrum users and developers to promote software distribution and enhance the scene's development.
  • Charter of the Amazing Soft Making Association
    Discussion of the founding charter of the Amazing Soft Making association, detailing its goals, membership criteria, and operational principles.
  • Theory of Magazine Creation
    The article provides a detailed guide for aspiring magazine creators, focusing on technical aspects such as interface design, memory management, text formatting, and music integration for ZX Spectrum publications.
  • Solder Drop
    The article provides a personal account of purchasing and using the General Sound device for ZX Spectrum, detailing installation and sound performance. It discusses the initial issues encountered and praises the enhanced audio experience in compatible games. The author encourages further software adaptation for the device and reflects on multimedia capabilities with simultaneous hardware use.
  • Solder Drop
    The article discusses the capabilities of Sound Forge 4.0c for professional audio processing on PCs, highlighting its extensive features such as sound editing, effects, and restoration tools.
  • SOFTWARE
    The article reviews the latest software developments for the ZX Spectrum from Samara, including updates to MAXSOFT SCREEN PACKER, File Commander, and new applications like S-Terminal.
  • SOFTWARE - Card!nal
    Review and walkthrough of the logical graphic adventure game 'Operation R.R.' with detailed level instructions. Discussion on game elements like music choice and graphic design. Mentions new coder MAX/CYBERAX/BINARY DIMENSION's involvement.
  • SOFTWARE
    Discussion on the current state and evolution of the demoscene, highlighting the rise of 4K intros and upcoming competitions like FUNTOP'98.
  • CODING
    Article discusses assembly language coding techniques for optimizing screen scrolling on ZX Spectrum, featuring example code and performance analysis.
  • CODING - RLA
    The article explores stack manipulation techniques during second type interrupts for graphical effects on ZX Spectrum. It discusses solutions for preserving data integrity when interrupts disrupt graphical operations. Practical examples are provided to handle stack issues efficiently.
  • CODING
    The article describes the MS-PACK packer and its DEPACKER, detailing usage scenarios and providing BASIC and assembly code examples for handling packed files. It emphasizes optimizing performance by allowing unpacking with interrupts enabled and separating the DEPACKER from packed files. Additionally, it includes insights on programming techniques for loading and executing BASIC files on ZX Spectrum.
  • CODING
    The article discusses various coding techniques for ZX Spectrum, focusing on sprite rendering, rotation algorithms, and optimization methods to enhance performance.
  • ANOTHER WORLD
    Discussion on the evolution of multimedia technologies and their impact on various fields, including education and entertainment. It covers advances in computer hardware and software that have facilitated the integration of audio, video, and text. The article reflects on past developments and speculates on the future of multimedia systems.
  • ANOTHER WORLD
    Comparison of PC and Amiga systems highlighting performance, software costs, and user experience with multimedia capabilities.
  • Honor Roll
    Interview with PROGRESS discusses their creative journey on ZX Spectrum and AMIGA, addressing challenges in demomaking and the current state of the scene.
  • Honor Roll
    The article details the activities and future projects of the Eternity Industry team, based in Kovrov, including successful releases and collaborations with other groups.
  • Honor Roll
    Discussion of the Artcomp'98 festival, focusing on its mail-in format and guidelines for various competitions, including demo, graphics, and music categories.
  • Honor Roll
    The article provides a glossary of terms used in the demo scene, explaining roles such as musician, coder, and graphician, as well as different types of demos and effects. It serves as a useful resource for understanding the terminology and dynamics of the community. This is a descriptive piece aimed at educating readers about the jargon of the demo scene.
  • Honor Roll
    The article discusses the issues with mouse support in various ZX Spectrum magazines and the frustrations of users when encountering compatibility problems. It critiques developers for not adhering to standards, leading to poor user experiences. The author expresses the importance of consistent improvements in software for the ZX Spectrum community.
  • Honor Board
    The article discusses the process of creating tricolor images for ZX Spectrum using Photoshop and a simplified approach. It outlines how to divide an image into RGB channels and convert them for use on the Spectrum. Additionally, it provides tips on how to manage the files for optimal results.
  • Honor Roll
    The article discusses the comparison and perspectives on various computer systems, particularly emphasizing the strengths of AMIGA over PC and advocating for appreciation of all machines.
  • Seven and a Half
    Article discusses the humorous absurdities and peculiarities of military training and academia, blending satire with real anecdotes and witty observations.
  • Seven and a Half
    The article provides a satirical manual on programming methodologies, mocking the rigidity of formal programming practices and advocating for a more creative approach to coding.
  • Seven and a Half
    Instructions on safe sex practices, including guidelines on eligibility, preparation, and actions during and after the sexual session, along with handling emergency situations.
  • Seven and a Half
    The article discusses a call for a talented artist in Krasnodar for a ZX Spectrum group, raises concerns about the unethical practices of Scorpion regarding software rights, and critiques a video review of E'97.
  • Seven and a Half
    The article 'Семь и 1/2' narrates a humorous picnic adventure involving the editorial team of Deja Vu, highlighting their camaraderie and mishaps while preparing a barbecue.
  • Trial of the Pen
    The article is a humorous take on the fictional adventures of Winnie the Pooh as he interacts with computers and friends, discussing the absurdities of technology and daily life.
  • First Pen
    The article discusses the new section in Deja Vu dedicated to fantasy and science fiction literature, featuring book reviews and reader participation in content creation.
  • Advertisement
    The article is an advertisement section from Deja Vu #05, promoting collaborations with designers and musicians for future issues, and offering various software and hardware for ZX Spectrum.
  • News
    The article announces the launch of a new magazine, AMIGA RULES, focused on the AMIGA computer, addressing the lack of quality Russian-language publications. It aims to provide information on programming, hardware, software, and gaming, while fostering a community among AMIGA enthusiasts. The magazine will include contributions from readers and regular updates on the AMIGA scene.