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ZX81 Controls a Nuclear Power Plant

June 11, 2022 john

This video is a ‘tongue in cheek’ look at controlling a nuclear power plant with a ZX81 and is inspired by the marketing of the time.

The software available as a .P file and .wav file can be downloaded from here, the instructions given below. https://glasstty.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ZXReactor.zip The instructions are included within the archive.

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Telstar Status:

Line 1: (01756 664433)
Status: OK

Config:
Asterisk Softmodem connecting to Telstar (Currer).

Line 2: (01756 664434)
Status: OK
Config: Asterisk Softmodem connecting to the Telstar vPAD. With access to many Viewdata systems.

Internet 1: (glasstty.com:6502)
Status: OK
Config: TCP endpoint connecting to Telstar (Currer).

Internet 2: (glasstty.com:6503)
Status: OK
Config: TCP endpoint connecting to Telstar (Ellis).

Notes:
Telstar now supports Minitel Terminals on all ports.

Telstar on groups.io


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John Newcombe - Software developer with an interest in the development of Genetic Algorithms and Neural Networks. John also has an interest in 8 bit computers and is the developer and maintainer of the Telstar videotex system.

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In the 1970s, character mode terminals e.g., ADM3A, VT100 etc. were considered preferable to the large cumbersome teleprinters. These new all electronic devices with their glass screens were often referred to as "Glass TTYs".

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