Interview
Handle: JOLO of 1701
How did you come up with your alias ?
Well, the name 1701 came from a monitor for the C64 called 1701. We had just tried the crack for Cupfinal (a soccer game) and the number 1103 was written all over the game. We wanted a similar alias. Later we (I) found out that it was the number on the starship Enterprice (NCC-1701)
As for the JOLO part, it is the initials of my *real* name.
City / Country:
Gothenburg, Sweden
Born year:
1966
What was your first computer, and when did you get it?
I think it was back in '83 and it was a Commodore 64. I still got it. But it doesn't work any more :-(
How did you get into the scene and what groups have you been a member of ?
(The scene?, hmm, that name must have been invented after i got out.) One day i just bumped into DJ in a computer shop. We started talking and one thing lead to another. 1701 is the only group i've been a member of.
What was the proudest moment in your career ?
When i made the autostarting routine for our 1701 Cracking Disc (1701 CD) This was before such things as sprites in the border was discoverd.
For what specific reason(s) do you think that you are remembered ?
I don't have a clue. All the games we marked "Copied by 1701" ???
What would you like to be remembered for ?
Se above.
What made you stop the scene activity ? (and do you remember when?)
It just faded away. I can't really say that i have stopped compleatly. I still make copies of games and stuff. Only these days i use CD-R's.
Thinking back on the good old days, is there anything you regret?
No.
What was your favorite
GAME(S)
Jumpman, Castles of Dr.Creep, fourth apocalypse
DEMO(S)
There was no "demos" on the "scene" back when i was active. But on the Amiga i liked one i think was from Enigma. One disc, lots of stuff, great music
CRACKER(S) (OR CRACKING GROUP(S))
1103 was the group that made us (me in any way) start using the alias 1701
COMPOSER(S)
Hubbard. He was the greatest
BEST COMPOSED TRACK(S)
I still like Hubbards music and the Enigma.mod
EVENT(S) (E.G. COPYPARTY)
Actually i never been to one.
MEMORY(S)
When i got my discdrive (1541 i think it was called)
DRINK ?
Coke!!! The only thing a hacker drinks. :-)
What are you doing nowadays ?
Working as a network technician. (hmm, is that spelled right?)
What are you doing on your spare time?
The same thing i've done since i got my C64. Hacking away on my computer.
Is there anything you'd like to say to the public (read: admires)
Well, only that i hate Microsoft and PC clones. But who says that you have to love the computer you use. I also live by the motto: Information wants to be free.
What is the meaning of life?
42 (it's the question that is the tricky part...)