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title: "The New Voice of the ZX81"
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excerpt: "To begin, all ZX-81 owners know that this computer has a nasty habit of not always accepting the software you so kindly offer it. Swearing or hitting it with a hammer would only be a way to vent your frustration. I suggest the following tips instead for loading without problems."
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authors: "J. Cauchon"
issue: "7"
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    title: "SIN n7 Feb 1986"
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pages: "17-18"
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# The New Voice of the ZX81

To begin, all ZX-81 owners know that this computer has a nasty habit of not always accepting the software you so kindly offer it. Swearing or hitting it with a hammer would only be a way to vent your frustration. I suggest the following tips instead for loading without problems.