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# Software Reviews: Moi Othello and The Fast One

Reviews of two ZX81 programs from UK publishers. Moi Othello (Mine of Information, £19 US) is an advanced Othello implementation with 9 skill levels and machine code AI. The Fast One (Campbell Systems, $30) is a general-purpose filing and reporting system with menus, record management, and sorting.