Tim Swenson shared 22-page ZX Zine number 11. The zine was funded by the Bill Miller collection and was printed at a local print shop. Timothy describes the process of creating ZX Zine. He writes articles using a QL emulator and the Quill word processor, then converts the files to RTF for final formatting in LibreOffice. The zine features articles about programming and porting games, with code examples included but not full program listings. Instead, complete source code and binaries are provided in separate ZIP files for download.
David Anderson encouraged everyone to share their unique stories and opinions for potential inclusion in the magazine.
Adam Trionfo discussed his experience with ChatGPT, noting its ability to improve from 90% dumb to 90% smart after being fed information. However, he also pointed out its limitations, such as losing previously learned information and slowing down with more input. Carl and David Anderson agreed with Adam’s observations, emphasizing the need for training AI systems.
The team discussed their plans for the upcoming Vintage Computer Midwest event. David Anderson will attend and bring both new and old items to showcase. He plans set up a display table.
In the meeting, Peyton Bratton suggested displaying a stock setup of what it might have looked like back in the 1980s. David Anderson agreed, mentioning the quality of video signals and the need for contrast controls. The team discussed the possibility of displaying different types of displays, including CRTs and LCDs, to showcase the differences in video quality.
Carl Miles showcased a Suntronics keyboard case. David and Adam suggested making a video about it. Michael Kutzner shared his experience with modifying a TV set and using different boards for his T/S 1500.
The group discussed various topics including a microcomputer-controlled robot named Henry, a book about robots from the 1980s, and a unique individual named Eric Reiter who designed the interface board used in the robot.