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Appears in Issue 018 of 80 Microcomputing

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In the old days, before Uncle Sam decided to protect us from ourselves, life was simple. It didn't take much schooling to be able to figure interest rates.

Appears in Issue 028 of 80 Microcomputing

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As a high school math teacher, I have heard other teachers complain for years that some students cannot read a ruler. The program presented here has ended most complaints.

RUMMY MASTER by Dave Gubser. Play rummy against the computer. Exceptional graphics display your hand, the discards, and the cards that have been melded. You see your opponent shuffle and deal out the cards. Tested in an arcade, this program was a big hit. Written in BASIC. On cassette - $11.95 QUALITY SOFTWARE 6660 Reseda Blvd. Suite 103. Reseda, CA. 91335 Telephone 24 hours. seven days a week (213) 344-6599

Four option MENU-1)CONVERTS miles run into quality points based on pace and ability 2)RACE performance prediction 3)COMPUTE %VO2MAX 4) compute pace from %VO2MAX. Free 48 page manual/training log.<br>Price: $22.95 disk, $17.95 cassette

CCFFEE . TEA . MILK . LEMONADE TYPE 8 TO GO ON. WHICH WORDS DO YOU WANT TO TRANSLATE? TYPE THE NUMBER RUSSIAN Disk Beginner's Russian and Everyday Russian are available together on one convenient disk. TRS-80 Disk Mod I and Mod III 32K 0212RD $29.95 Apple Disk Applesoft 32K 0283AD $29.95

LIBRARY 100 The LIBRARY 100 from TBS is without doubt the greatest software bargain ever. Released in November 1978, it has sold thousands in 44 countries. Written for the TRS-80, LIBRARY 100 contains 100 programs on five tapes. Most of the programs can be run on a 4K, Level II computer. Designed to be a basic computer library, it provides a series of programs over a broad range of topics. All programs but one are written in BASIC and can easily be modified to suit your own purposes. 'The program mix is eclectric, interesting, and curious If I had a Level II TRS-80 and one or more grade-school children, or if I were a hardcore software collector, or if I had little software and wanted to get a lot of it with a minimum of bother, I'd buy the Library 100.' Stephen Gray, Creative Computing, April, 1979. ' a basic computer library for the hobbyist, parent or businessman.' Kilobaud Microcomputing, December 1978. The programs are spread over five general categories; Finance, Education, Graphics, Home and Games. As an added bonus, the LIBRARY 100 contains Tiny PILOT, a condensed version of the high level language primarily used in education. It is perfect for teachers, parents, students and sales trainees. Using only six commands, even a child could be programming in minutes. The other programs are as follows: FINANCE: Present Value of Future Sum, Simple Interest for Days, Future Value of Present Sum, Amortization Schedule, Interest Rate-Compound Interest, Interest Rate-Installment Loan, Days Between Dates, Term of Installment Loan, Present Value of Series of Payments, Real Estate Investment Analysis, Nominal-Effective Interest, Internal Rate of Return, Future Value, of Regular Deposits, Regular Deposits for Future Value, Depreciation (Amount, Rate, Salvage Value, Schedule), Bond Present Value, Bond Yield to Maturity, Sale-Cost-Margin-Day of Week, Moving ad. EDUCATION: Multiplication & Division, Addition, Subtraction, Fraction & Decimal, States & Capitals, States and Order of Entry, States and Date of Entry, States and Abbreviations, Inventors and Inventions, World Capitals & Countries, Urban Areas and Population, Authors & Books, Presidents and Order, States and Largest City, Base Numbers. GRAPHICS: Front Cover, Wierd, Rat Race, Random Ad, Fireside, Left-Right Ad, Blocks, Herring, Launch, Blinker, Snoopy, Snow, Step Ad, Step Ad Two, Graphic Words, War Games. HOME: Bartender, Nutrition, Conversion, Perpetual Calendar, Base Conversion, Calculator, Vacation Check-off List, Telecode, Message Board, Night Check-off List, Expense Account, Babysitter, Drunkometer, Remember, Christmas List, Mileage. GAMES: Jumble, Search, Memory Quiz Letters, Sting Ray, Russian Roulette, Wheel of Fortune, Towers, Decision, Memory Quiz Numbers, Doomsday, Star Trek, Sketch, Flipper, Life, Fifteen, Speedy, Count, Road Race, Stars, Odd One, Spy Ship, Horse Race, Scissors, Craps, Star Blazer, Tiger Shark, Unjumble, Mind Reader, Roach Race, Jumble 2, Gypsy. The price for the LIBRARY 100 is only $49.50. That's less than $.50 per program. Join the thousands of users who are already enjoying this exceptional software package. Only from TBS. (We are currently working on a Library for the APPLE.) TBS has other great software for your TRS-80. CHECKBOOK II, INFO SYSTEM, & EXERCISER are general applications. BASIC TOOLKIT, SYSTEM DOCTOR & TERMINAL CONTROL are systems utilities. BUSINESS MAIL LIST, DATA MANAGER, CHECK REGISTER ACCOUNTING SYSTEM & ANALYSIS PAD are strong applications for business. TBS also has DISK HEAD CLEANERS for TRS-80 and APPLE and GRAN MASTER DISKETTES, the best on the market. TBS is YOUR COMPANY, and to you we pledge to produce quality software at a price you can afford. The above products are available NOW at Computer Stores and Associate Radio Shack Stores nationwide or directly through us. For more information please contact us at the numbers below. Paramount Pictures, Corporation. THE BOTTOM SHELF, INC. (404) 296-2003 751 DeKalb Ind. Way Decatur, GA 30033

SERVICE ENTERPRISES 2855 Mitchell Dr., Suite 235 Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (415) 935-2500 ALL DISK PROGRAMS (35 or 77 Track) . GENERAL LEDGER (Small Business-48K, 1 Disk Required Single Entry) $89.95 . CONTRACTORS SCHEDULING & COLLECTIONS (Uses Milestones) $250.00 . R.V. RENTAL SYSTEM INCL. CASH ACCOUNTING (Mountain Cabins etc.) $250.00 . PHONE BILL AUDITING (Cost by # called) $39.95 (Utilizes User Established Disk Data Base) . SWIMMING POOL BUILDER CONTRACT MANAGER (Including Job Scheduling & Payment Collections) . $250.00 . BUDGET FORCASTING (User Defined Accounts in Basic) $39.95 . JOB SHOP (150 Jobs, costs By Employee, Job Etc.) $250.00 . NEW CAR DEALER JOURNAL PACKAGE (GM Act.#) . Invoice/Repair Order Closing . Journal Posting Extensive Reporting (Sorts w/GSF) . Mech. Productivity Posting and Reporting . Accts. Receivable Listings (Factory Claims) . Usefull For Any Service Type Business $995.00 . MAILMASTER-MFG. REP. SYSTEM A. Random Access (Fast GSF Sort Required!) B. Reads ASCII Files and Writes Letters For Addresses (All or Selected Code) C. Multi Output, Reports, Labels, Lists, Zip or Alpha Large, Small, 1 Up or Row 1-2-3-4 D. Open Invoice Posting (Automatic Cust.# Look Up) E. YTD Sales by Client, Factory, Item, etc $499.00 VISA/MASTERCHARGE OK NO COD'S

RX - Will produce a cross-reference table of all line number references, and all variables used along with the line numbers they appear on for any TRS-80 Level II or Disk Basic program Disk $24.95 LEVEL IV PRODUCTS, INC. 32238 Schoolcraft Rd., Suite F4 Livonia, MI 48154 313-525-6200 outside Michigan call 1-800-521-3305 10% off on these listed programs Please add $1.50 for shipping. DEALER ORDERS WELCOME Open Tues. thru Sat. 11-7 E.S.T. SEND 25 FOR OUR NEW WINTER CATALOG

This Prescription Will save the life of your VISICALC! Don't Buy a New Machine to Run it On . Don't Buy a New Spreadsheet Program BUY VISICALC ENHANCERS from SOLUTIONS. Saves me many hours every time I run long reports October 1983 Popular Computing Sort does exactly what it promises InfoWorld September 5, 1983 SYMPTOM: Bleary Eyes from trying to print a good looking report from VisiCalc Rx: REPORT from SOLUTIONS REPORT . Print with variable width columns . Segment large spreadsheets into multipage reports . Repeat columns and rows and multipage reports . Eliminate unwanted columns . Align decimal points . Center or justify labels and values . Add titles and page numbers to your report . Write reports to disk for later printing or transmission Solutions, Inc. 13 State Street, Box 989, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602. Telephone (802) 229-0368 Send me a Free Brochure PLEASE SEND ME THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE REPORT $79.00 Computer Model Check or Money Order Enclosed Charge My Credit Card Visa MasterCard Card no. ________________ Exp. Date ____ / ____ Signature ________________ Name ________________ Address ________________ City ________________ State ________________ Zip ________________ Include $4.00 for U.S. shipping and handling VisiCalc is a trademark of VisiCorp. IBM PC is a trademark of IBM Corp. Apple is a trademark of Apple Computers, Inc.

This Prescription Will save the life of your VISICALC! Don't Buy a New Machine to Run it On . Don't Buy a New Spreadsheet Program BUY VISICALC ENHANCERS from SOLUTIONS. Saves me many hours every time I run long reports October 1983 Popular Computing Sort does exactly what it promises InfoWorld September 5, 1983 SYMPTOM: Desperate need to sort the rows or columns of a VisiCalc spreadsheet Rx: SORT from SOLUTIONS SORT . Sort the rows or columns of your VisiCalc spreadsheet . Formulas and values move with each row or column . Sort alphabetically or numerically . Sort in ascending or descending order . Use up to four additional keys to break ties or specify secondary sorts Both are Available for TRS-80 Models I/II/12/16, III, Apple II + IIE, III with Business Basic and for the IBM PC and compatibles. Solutions, Inc. 13 State Street, Box 989, Montpelier, Vermont, 05602. Telephone (802) 229-0368 Send me a Free Brochure PLEASE SEND ME THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE SORT $89.00 Computer Model Check or Money Order Enclosed Charge My Credit Card Visa MasterCard Card no. ________________ Exp. Date ____ / ____ Signature ________________ Name ________________ Address ________________ City ________________ State ________________ Zip ________________ Include $4.00 for U.S. shipping and handling VisiCalc is a trademark of VisiCorp. IBM PC is a trademark of IBM Corp. Apple is a trademark of Apple Computers, Inc.