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Across the Pond

Authors

Mark Fendrick

Publication

ZX Computing

Pub Details

Date

June 1986

Pages

54-55

Overview of telecomputing and bulletin board options, including Zebra’s bulletin board. Modem options for QL covered. Softsync’s shift to IBM noted, as well as Nigel Searle’s role in the company.

Tags

ZX Computing Softsync TS 1000 TS 2068 ZX81 Zebra Systems

People

Mark Fendrick Nigel Searle

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