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Saxonia Issue 01 Part 006
Intervju with Janni
Interviewer : Rumrunner/VOID
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Janni has been a friend of mine for as long as I can remember. He used to
live not far away from me, and so, we spent many hours in front of the
computer together. He was the one who introduced me to the magnificent
Commodore 64 sometime around 1986-1987, and later on, he was the one to
introduce me to the Amiga as well. He never got onto the scene, but
nevertheless, he used his Amiga for several things that belongs on the
scene, mostly making music. So, let's get the interview rolling.
Rmr :
Please introduce yourself to the readers. How old are you, with what
do you work, and tell us a little bit about your computer history
and what you use computers for nowadays.
Janni :
Hi there Rumrunner! I would be glad to answer your questions buddy.
I'm 27 years old now and my interest in computers started back in 1984 I
think.
My first computer expericence was a CBM 64. Actually I got a VIC 20
christmas 84', but it never worked :-\
The CBM 64 had it's charm, but I mostly used it for games. After the
golden years with the "bread box", I turned into Amiga 500 which was
the obvious choice of that time.
I never regret bying that, and I still have it :-). I used it mostly for
games but also for music. I used the tracker programs for making jingles
in my radio programs. After that, in the early 90's I went over to the
PC world, mostly because of school I think.
Today I use it in many ways, music, internet, spreadsheets, images, video
editing and work. I work in the computer business taking care of the
multimedia products as a product manager at a distributor.
Rmr :
You never joined the scene. Is this something you regret nowadays,
and do you think that you would still use an Amiga if you ever got
onto the scene?
Janni :
I don't regret it now, but in my Amiga period (so to speak), I wanted
to be a good musician in a famous group. It never happened, and I think
it never will.
Rmr :
I know that you used to work in a local radio station in Sandefjord
and that you used an Amiga for your work there. Tell us a little bit
about this.
Janni :
Yep, the Amiga was excellent for making fancy jingles, and I guess it
was a bit revolutionary to the other guys at the radio station. We even
got our own Amiga 500 in the radio station sponsored by a local computer
store. We also used the computer for making music competitions where we
pitched up the voice by using an application (don't remember the name).
The listeners was asked to guess what song we were singing using our
mouse voices.
Rmr :
What do you think of the state of computers nowadays in general? Do
you think that those who were interested in computers earlier has
lost much interest in what's happening after the computer industry
changed their minds and started making computers for those who were
not that interested in what they were working on, but just wanted
to be able to maintain a spreadsheet or writing the occasional letter?
Janni :
Well, that was a bit of an leading question ;-) For some it may be true,
but there are many people working for the industry today that are really
good at what they are doing. Some are even incredibly good and full of
resourcefulness. Most of them started out with an CBM 64, and the
interest has went from hobby to the means of livelihood. All thanks to
the golden days I think!
Rmr :
I happen to know that you work in the computer business. Can you
tell us a little bit about what we can expect to see in the future?
Janni :
It's an interesting field, and we may be able to see the future 50 years
ahead, but not set the date for when the "future" is standard in every
home. Key thing is wireless and connectivity. In the future you will have
more than one computer in your home. Maybe you will have your own server.
The refridgerator could be connected to the internet and it would just
mail an order to you local shop when your safety stock is passed. The
computers will have lots of different form-factors, and in your living
room you will have a set-top-box on your TV. When your at work you can
manage many things in your own home from the net. The graphics and sound
will be more and more realistic, turning your games into a real virtual
reality! And one thing is for sure, you will need more than 640Kbytes
of RAM, lots more!
Rmr :
A simple question now. Tell us your list over the most remarkable
productions (demos, intros, slideshows, ++) ever on the Amiga.
Janni :
Oppps, many demos impresses me, but being in the shortterm memory club
I don't remember all the names. I would say VOID right? ;-)
Rmr :
I have brought my Amiga to you and shown you some of the newer
stuff released. What do you think of the quality of the productions
on the Amiga nowadays?
Janni :
In brief it is very good. Many things are really impressive. Also
if you consider the hardware on the Amiga vs. todays hardware.
Rmr :
Have you ever considered buying an Amiga again, and join the scene?
Do you still think that the Amiga has capabilities far better than
other computers (some sides that still makes the Amiga unique)?
Janni :
I still have my Amiga, but now being a father and all that, the time
will never go back. The golden days are over, and today I just have
time for doing some video editing when my daughter are laughing.
Thats fun also....
Rmr :
Then we have reached the end of the interview. I will leave this one
open for you to greet friend and foes, and add whatever else you
want to.
Janni :
Well, I think I will end by greeting YOU Rumrunner for always being a
good, loyal and trustful friend for many years. You are a polite
gentleman and with all your qualities your future will be great, whether
it is on the scene or anything else in your life.
Thanks, and good night. Janni logging off.
Thank you very much for your time then.
