80 Microcomputing – Volume 48 – January, 1984
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48
Date:
01/84
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Pages:
292
Size:
85,184,563
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v048 (1984)(CW Communications)
Table of Contents:
Features
70
Tandy Makes Its Move
The Model 2000: In a world of PC clones, Tandy unveils a PC beater.
The Model 2000: In a world of PC clones, Tandy unveils a PC beater.
79
Model 2000 Review Roundup
MultiMate, dBase II, and Multiplan: A glimpse of the world beyond TRSDOS.
MultiMate, dBase II, and Multiplan: A glimpse of the world beyond TRSDOS.
84
MS-DOS Overviewby Jim Heid
A look at the standard in 16-bit operating systems.
A look at the standard in 16-bit operating systems.
88
Touch or Sound Typerby A.J. Barnard Jr. and David Barnard
Handicapped people can communicate with a Model I/III, a printer, and one finger or voice control.
Handicapped people can communicate with a Model I/III, a printer, and one finger or voice control.
94
DotTalkby Mike Rigsby
Write braille with your TRS-80 end a dot-matrix printer.
Write braille with your TRS-80 end a dot-matrix printer.
100
The Taxman Comethby Robert Athanasiou
Impress the IRS with well-organized tax records.
Impress the IRS with well-organized tax records.
160
The Bucks Starts Hereby N.R Parrish
An investment comparison program for those of you expecting tax refunds.
An investment comparison program for those of you expecting tax refunds.
197
Project 80by Roger C. Aiford
Build a micro-to-mainframe communications board in the debut of a new hardware column.
Build a micro-to-mainframe communications board in the debut of a new hardware column.
General
164
Bill of Fair Repairby Tew Kepner
Fix-it oosts froin Radio Shack and Independents.
Fix-it oosts froin Radio Shack and Independents.
Hardware
142
Synthetically Speaking – Part Iby David L Engeihardt
A speech board that lets you strike up Model I/III conversations.
A speech board that lets you strike up Model I/III conversations.
Review
108
A New Constellationby Charles R Perelman
MicroPro’s WordStar Lineup: the leader in CP/M word processing.
MicroPro’s WordStar Lineup: the leader in CP/M word processing.
Tutorial
128
Assembly Language Made Simple – Part IIby Harding Brothers
Add sounds and screen borders to your assembly repertoire.
Add sounds and screen borders to your assembly repertoire.
158
Phantom Diskby Donald Goss
Is it RAM, or is it a disk drive? A look at the Model 4’s Memdisk.
Is it RAM, or is it a disk drive? A look at the Model 4’s Memdisk.
Utility
112
Tape It Easyby David J. Trapasso
Handle machine-language tapes as easily as Basic tapes.
Handle machine-language tapes as easily as Basic tapes.
Departments
6
Side Tracksby Eric Maloney
Tandy’s new lineup: something for everyone.
Tandy’s new lineup: something for everyone.
8
Input
Monte Cario revisited. Datapoint on ARCNET. Powersoft reads its reviews. Instant attorneys. Arcade pirates. Lively menu listing.
Monte Cario revisited. Datapoint on ARCNET. Powersoft reads its reviews. Instant attorneys. Arcade pirates. Lively menu listing.
16
Aid
Readers in need.
Readers in need.
18
Debug
Beyond The Next Step. Disassembler and financial fixes. Strip Blackjack made decent.
Beyond The Next Step. Disassembler and financial fixes. Strip Blackjack made decent.
20
Feedback Loopby Terry Kepner
Questions answered, secrets shared.
Questions answered, secrets shared.
30
The Next Stepby Hardin Brothers
Moving memory pointers and other handy tricks.
Moving memory pointers and other handy tricks.
44
Reviews
The Talking Program. Arranger II. VisiCalc add-ons. Model 4 tech manual. DWP-210, a daisywheel bargain. VEDIT 1.15e. TRSDOS 6.0 video. Datagraph.
The Talking Program. Arranger II. VisiCalc add-ons. Model 4 tech manual. DWP-210, a daisywheel bargain. VEDIT 1.15e. TRSDOS 6.0 video. Datagraph.
69
Review Digest
Second opinions of TRS-80 products.
Second opinions of TRS-80 products.
170
C*Notes
A Model 100 wish list: disk storage, Assembly language, escape codes, and more.
A Model 100 wish list: disk storage, Assembly language, escape codes, and more.
184
News
New Model 4P. Congress debates micro giveaways. PMC goes CP/M. Model I support survey. Slim pickings for Apple? Smart modem patent. Stiff upper lip for Osborne U.K.
New Model 4P. Congress debates micro giveaways. PMC goes CP/M. Model I support survey. Slim pickings for Apple? Smart modem patent. Stiff upper lip for Osborne U.K.
217
The 1983 Reader’s Choice Awards
Your favorites in TRS-80 software.
Your favorites in TRS-80 software.
220
Fun Houseby Richard Ramella
Are you fair of face or full of Woe?
Are you fair of face or full of Woe?
228
The Gamer’s Cafeby Rodney Gamblcus
Mercedes’ MIT project: the ultimate upgrade.
Mercedes’ MIT project: the ultimate upgrade.
232
Reload 80by Amee Elsenberg
1983’s greatest hits, and words of welcome to ’84.
1983’s greatest hits, and words of welcome to ’84.
234
New Products
258
1983 Load 80 Index
262
1983 Review Index
268
1983 Article Index
80 Microcomputing – Volume 49 – February, 1984
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Volume:
49
Date:
02/84
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
278
Size:
77,187,066
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v049 (1984)(CW Communications)
Table of Contents:
On The Cover
50
1983-84 Young Programmer’s Awards
The best of the brightest: Our second annual contest’s winners aren’t kid stuff.
The best of the brightest: Our second annual contest’s winners aren’t kid stuff.
52
The Play’s the Thingby Stephen Roth
Background, dialogue, action: Create and animate plays on your TRS-80. (I, III)
Background, dialogue, action: Create and animate plays on your TRS-80. (I, III)
56
Stepping Through Basicby Brian Craft
A machine-language subroutine that lets you edit Basic programs easily. (I, III)
A machine-language subroutine that lets you edit Basic programs easily. (I, III)
62
Ground Control to Major Johnby Mark Kennedy
If you survive the spaceship crash. there are guards, a lost city, and a time machine to worry about. (I, III)
If you survive the spaceship crash. there are guards, a lost city, and a time machine to worry about. (I, III)
68
The Creator Is Back!by Bruce Tonkin
An updated program generator to make a bigger and better splash in the software market. (I, III)
An updated program generator to make a bigger and better splash in the software market. (I, III)
84
Grand Opiningby David C. Andresen
Get ready for the ’84 campalgn-tabulate and analyze opinion polls and election returns. (I, II, III)
Get ready for the ’84 campalgn-tabulate and analyze opinion polls and election returns. (I, II, III)
96
Letter Perfectby J.C. Sprott
Artificial intelligence comes to word processing: A spelling checker that adapts to your vocabulary. (I, III)
Artificial intelligence comes to word processing: A spelling checker that adapts to your vocabulary. (I, III)
Features
100
So Much to Cby John B. Harrell III
Today’s hottest commercial software is written in C. Misosys’ LC compiler brings the language home.
Today’s hottest commercial software is written in C. Misosys’ LC compiler brings the language home.
108
Assembly Language Made Simple-Part IIIby Hardin Brothers
Learn more 280 instructions and write long programs without getting lost. (I. Ill)
Learn more 280 instructions and write long programs without getting lost. (I. Ill)
126
Synthetically Speaking-Part XIby Dauld Engelhardt
Applications software to turn last month’s speech board into a conversation piece. (III)
Applications software to turn last month’s speech board into a conversation piece. (III)
158
Borderline Caseby Dan Keen and Dave Dischert
Put Assembly language into the background-write routines, that run while the TRS-80 does other work. (I, III)
Put Assembly language into the background-write routines, that run while the TRS-80 does other work. (I, III)
Reviews
43
The Juki 6100
A high-quality, low-priced daisy-wheel.
A high-quality, low-priced daisy-wheel.
44
6.0 Plus
Micro-Systems Software upgrades TRSDOS 6.0.
Micro-Systems Software upgrades TRSDOS 6.0.
46
Scribe and MicroEditor II
Model 100 word processors. plain and fancy.
Model 100 word processors. plain and fancy.
48
The Word Machine
A Model I/III word processor for $20.
A Model I/III word processor for $20.
239
Filemate II
A reasonably priced Basic DBMS.
A reasonably priced Basic DBMS.
244
Snake
A Logo alternative: teaching without turtles.
A Logo alternative: teaching without turtles.
246
Inside Super Utility Plus
Gentng the most from the top TRS-80 utility.
Gentng the most from the top TRS-80 utility.
248
BASIC Learning Programs
A complete but unexciting kids’ tutorial.
A complete but unexciting kids’ tutorial.
249
Your First BASIC Program
A painless programming introduction.
A painless programming introduction.
C * Notes
186
Seven 100 Percent Solutionsby Rolf A. Derringer
Taming the 100’s appetite for batteries.
Taming the 100’s appetite for batteries.
187
The Shadow Knowsby Richard Ramella
Hide text files from prying eyes.
Hide text files from prying eyes.
189
Backing Up the 100by Bryan R. Mpper
Save flles to tape automatically.
Save flles to tape automatically.
191
Write Nowby Ronald F. Balonis
A print processor for nicely formatted pages.
A print processor for nicely formatted pages.
194
Pin Palsby Ronald F. Balonis
Make an RS-232 cable and share Nes with a friend.
Make an RS-232 cable and share Nes with a friend.
197
RAM Files
Departments
10
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
13
Input
17
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
26
Pulse Train edited by Eric Grevstad
36
Reader Exchange
200
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
216
The Gamer’s Cafe by Rodney Gambicus
220
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
226
Suite 16 by Dan Keen and Dave Dischert
232
Reload 80 by Amee Eisenberg
250
New Products edited by S.F. Tomajczyk
80 Microcomputing – Volume 50 – March, 1984
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Volume:
50
Date:
03/84
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
278
Size:
79,121,111
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v050 (1984)(CW Communications)
Table of Contents:
Features
42
The Model 4P: Love at First Sightby Terry Kepner
When it comes to transportable computing. 4P’s a jolly good fellow.
When it comes to transportable computing. 4P’s a jolly good fellow.
50
TRS-NUKEby W. Mark Wright
The ultimate hardware project: You TRS-80 becomes a nuclear power plants.
The ultimate hardware project: You TRS-80 becomes a nuclear power plants.
74
MS-DONE: Tandy’s Powerhouse Operating Systemby Jim Heid
Its hardware makes the Model 2000 awesome, MS-DOS make it unbeatable.
Its hardware makes the Model 2000 awesome, MS-DOS make it unbeatable.
100
The Return of Hinrichs’ Word Processorby Delmer D. Hinrichs
Possibly 80’s most popular program ever – revised for ’84 with more power and features.
Possibly 80’s most popular program ever – revised for ’84 with more power and features.
122
In One Port and Out the Otherby Mark Goodwin
Getting the most from – and into – your Model 4.
Getting the most from – and into – your Model 4.
142
A Piece of the Pieby Robin L Tuck
Make numerical information more appetizing – draw pie chart for impressive presentations
Make numerical information more appetizing – draw pie chart for impressive presentations
82
Bugs from Outer Space – Part Iby Roger A Smith Jr
Build this machine-language arcade game and learn how to write your own.
Build this machine-language arcade game and learn how to write your own.
94
Control Rogram for the Model 4by John B Harrell III
With Tandy’s CP/M Plus held up, Montezuma Micro rescues Model 4 owners with CP/M 2.2
With Tandy’s CP/M Plus held up, Montezuma Micro rescues Model 4 owners with CP/M 2.2
118
The Whole Earth Computerby Michael O’Reilly
If you can’t afford a Model 2000, build a 4-big computer from screen door springs and dominioes.
If you can’t afford a Model 2000, build a 4-big computer from screen door springs and dominioes.
126
Parallel Drivingby John Blommers
Use SuperScripsit with any printer.
Use SuperScripsit with any printer.
148
Using Data Files — Part IIby Jesse W Baker
Random-access files: simpler than sequential, once you get the hang of them.
Random-access files: simpler than sequential, once you get the hang of them.
152
Tad Kershnerby Sneak a PEEK, Invoke a POKE
Speed up PRINT@ graphics with Basic tricks
Speed up PRINT@ graphics with Basic tricks
156
Character Sketchingby Glenn Parkinson
The Model III’s special character meet the Epson MX-80’s special capabilities.
The Model III’s special character meet the Epson MX-80’s special capabilities.
166
The Forgotten Interfaceby Serge Y. Calmette
Control variable-voltage devices through the III’s parallel I/O bus.
Control variable-voltage devices through the III’s parallel I/O bus.
180
Getting Loadedby J.W. Snider
Load the 2K program as easily as you turn on your TRS-80.
Load the 2K program as easily as you turn on your TRS-80.
Reviews
42
The Model 4P
Model 4 fans: You can take it with you.
Model 4 fans: You can take it with you.
46
Intelliterm
A high-powered smart terminal and BBS program.
A high-powered smart terminal and BBS program.
47
Transfer
Now two micros can share Profile files.
Now two micros can share Profile files.
48
Math-analyzer-Paks
Formulas, esations, and bugs.
Formulas, esations, and bugs.
234
Trend Analysis
Watching the stock market with your TRS-80
Watching the stock market with your TRS-80
240
Brother Compactronic 60
A printer that doubles as a typewriter.
A printer that doubles as a typewriter.
244
TRSDUM
Save cassette programs to disk.
Save cassette programs to disk.
246
CP/M Bible
A definitive reference to the top 8-bit DOS.
A definitive reference to the top 8-bit DOS.
247
Learning & Teaching Programming
An incomplete guide to TRS-80 BASIC.
An incomplete guide to TRS-80 BASIC.
247
Review Digest
C Notes for the Model 100
184
Fast Backwardsby Ray Cadmus
Reverse Polish notation in a four-function calculator.
Reverse Polish notation in a four-function calculator.
185
Thanks for the Memoryby Bradford N Dixon
Installing Holmes Engineering’s 8K memory module.
Installing Holmes Engineering’s 8K memory module.
187
Account for Yourselfby Mark Hickenbottom
A portable business or budget reporter
A portable business or budget reporter
192
Wiper Outby Thomas Robb
Delete Model 100 files with a single keystroke
Delete Model 100 files with a single keystroke
194
A New Pair of Shoesby Ronald F Balonis
A casino craps game that tells you when to quit.
A casino craps game that tells you when to quit.
Departments
10
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
15
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
24
Pulse Train by Eric Grevstad
36
Reader Exchange
196
Project 80 by Roger C Alford
204
Fun House by Richard Remlla
212
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
220
The Gamer’s Cafe
224
Reload 80 by Amee Eisenberg
252
New Products by S.F. Tornajczyk
80 Microcomputing – Volume 51 – April, 1984
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Volume:
51
Date:
04/84
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
264
Size:
77,592,586
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v051 (1984)(CW Communications)
Table of Contents:
On The Cover
42
What’s So Good About CP/Mby Geroge Antunes
Before you spend money on Digital Research’s DOS, get rid of your TRSDOS inferiority complex.
Before you spend money on Digital Research’s DOS, get rid of your TRSDOS inferiority complex.
53
Everything from A to Zby Ed Levy
Threaded lists: the secret to keeping things in order without time-consuming shuffling
Threaded lists: the secret to keeping things in order without time-consuming shuffling
58
Brick by Brickby Doughlas Payne
Beyond TRSDOS’ Build command – an Exec Initerpreter that performs a series of steps automatically
Beyond TRSDOS’ Build command – an Exec Initerpreter that performs a series of steps automatically
77
April Spoolby John Cominio
Be more efficient: Do other work while this software spooler handles printing chores
Be more efficient: Do other work while this software spooler handles printing chores
96
Redevelopment Program by Mark D Goodwin
Convert Model III Basic programs for Model 4, and check trouble spots along the way
Convert Model III Basic programs for Model 4, and check trouble spots along the way
106
Enter Hereby John Stedeford
A machine-language program that eliminates delays in string data entry
A machine-language program that eliminates delays in string data entry
120
Relaxed Syntacby Dennis Husch
Artificial intelligence comes to data base management: a DBMS that response to queries in English
Artificial intelligence comes to data base management: a DBMS that response to queries in English
Features
82
Bugs from Outer Space – Part IIby Roger A Smith, Jr.
Add anti-insect firepowert to 80’s modular machine-language arcade game
Add anti-insect firepowert to 80’s modular machine-language arcade game
116
Ner Math-Old Orderby David Lewis
Can’t read reverse Polish notation? Change RPN equations to conventional format.
Can’t read reverse Polish notation? Change RPN equations to conventional format.
118
Character Cacheby P. Gregory Springer
Braces? Brackets? Find Scripsit characters you didn’t know you had
Braces? Brackets? Find Scripsit characters you didn’t know you had
138
The Sound of Musikonby Merton Davis
Your 48K disk system and these prorgrams let you copmose, edit, and play back music
Your 48K disk system and these prorgrams let you copmose, edit, and play back music
157
Restored Artby Mark D Goodwin
Add the III’s graphics commands to Model 4
Add the III’s graphics commands to Model 4
160
Oops – Wrong Diskby C. David Wilson
Write data to the right files with this disk identifying utility
Write data to the right files with this disk identifying utility
164
Dump Siteby Gregg Weissman
A short, simple routine that sends up to three screens of video memory to the printer.
A short, simple routine that sends up to three screens of video memory to the printer.
168
Routine Accessby Wayne King
Who needs Disk Basic? Get up to 10 USR routines in trusty Level II
Who needs Disk Basic? Get up to 10 USR routines in trusty Level II
Reviews
33
LeScript
The state of the art if Model 4 word processing.
The state of the art if Model 4 word processing.
37
Disk Drive Analysis System
Diagnostic help for III/4 disk jockeys.
Diagnostic help for III/4 disk jockeys.
38
Target PlannerCalc
An excellent, inexpensive Model 4 spreadsheet.
An excellent, inexpensive Model 4 spreadsheet.
40
dataCure 2.6
First aid for injured CP/M disks.
First aid for injured CP/M disks.
223
Tele-Stock
A Model 100 program that calls Dow Jones for you.
A Model 100 program that calls Dow Jones for you.
229
Dostamer
Execute DOS commands with a single keystroke.
Execute DOS commands with a single keystroke.
230
FPS-3 Harfware Copy System
A hardware interface that backs up protected software.
A hardware interface that backs up protected software.
234
Stock Tracker
When the TRS-80 talks, investors listen.
When the TRS-80 talks, investors listen.
238
Career Directions
A software job counselor for teens and older students.
A software job counselor for teens and older students.
238
Review Digest
C Notes for the Model 100
178
Calling Wall Streetby Thomas L Robb
Putting Dow Jo0ne’s big board on the Model 100’s small screen.
Putting Dow Jo0ne’s big board on the Model 100’s small screen.
186
North by Northwestby Smith Harris
Find the distance and compass bearing between any two points on earth.
Find the distance and compass bearing between any two points on earth.
188
Graphic Resultsby Emmett Carmody
A portable pie and bar chart producer.
A portable pie and bar chart producer.
191
RAM Files
Departments
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
10
Input
11
80 Alert
13
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
20
Pulse Train by Eric Grevstad
30
Reader Exchange
31
Debug
196
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
202
The Gamer’s Cafe by Mad Max
206
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
214
Fun House by Richard Ramella
220
Reload 80 by Amee Eisenberg
240
New Products by Amy Campbell
80 Microcomputing – Volume 52 – May, 1984
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Volume:
52
Date:
05/84
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
246
Size:
74,242,522
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v052 (1984)(CW Communications)
Table of Contents:
On The Cover
42
BBS Expressby J. Stewart Schnelder and Charles E. Bowen
Your first look at 80’s build-it-yourself bulletin board, and a lesson in how computers communicate. (Models I, III, and 4)
Your first look at 80’s build-it-yourself bulletin board, and a lesson in how computers communicate. (Models I, III, and 4)
50
Smart Talkby David M. Fischer
Dynaterm – a smart-terminal program that links your TRS-80 with the world. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Dynaterm – a smart-terminal program that links your TRS-80 with the world. (Models I and III; Load 80)
58
More Versatile VisiCalc
A help screen, mortgage payments, faster sorts, data swapping, and formula saving: five enhancements to the popular spreadsheet program. (Models I and II: Load 80)
A help screen, mortgage payments, faster sorts, data swapping, and formula saving: five enhancements to the popular spreadsheet program. (Models I and II: Load 80)
68
Plotting Alongby David W. Powell
Ease math anxiety – take the tedium out of calculating and graphing equations. (Models 1 and II; Load 80)
Ease math anxiety – take the tedium out of calculating and graphing equations. (Models 1 and II; Load 80)
79
Model 2000: A Special Report
80
Up Close: The Model 2000by Terry Kepner and Mark Robinson
Is “ultra-high-performance” just an ad slogan? A review of Tandy’s flagship MS-DOS micro.
Is “ultra-high-performance” just an ad slogan? A review of Tandy’s flagship MS-DOS micro.
91
And Personal: An Interview with Ed Jugeby Terry Kepner and Mark Robinson
Tandy’s top marketer tells why the 2000’s no clone.
Tandy’s top marketer tells why the 2000’s no clone.
98
Marking Timeby Beve Woodbuy
Wanna drag? The 2000 races the Macintosh. PC. and other benchmark competitors.
Wanna drag? The 2000 races the Macintosh. PC. and other benchmark competitors.
126
Making the Upgradeby James N Cameron
How Radio Shack turns UIs to 4’s: what you get for your CPU board. keyboard, disk controller. and $859.
How Radio Shack turns UIs to 4’s: what you get for your CPU board. keyboard, disk controller. and $859.
184
Padculationsby Bruce Powel Douglass
The premiere of a new column on the premier structured programming language.
The premiere of a new column on the premier structured programming language.
Features
104
Basically Better Graphicsby Peter R Heisen
Make Basic graphics run up to eight times faster. Ready, LSET, RSET! (Model I and III; Load 80)
Make Basic graphics run up to eight times faster. Ready, LSET, RSET! (Model I and III; Load 80)
108
Bugs from Out Space – Part IIIby Roger A Smith Jr
Finished Part II’s laser base? The enemy bugs have arrived in 80’s arcade tutorial. (Model I and III; Load 80)
Finished Part II’s laser base? The enemy bugs have arrived in 80’s arcade tutorial. (Model I and III; Load 80)
Reviews
33
Model 4 Scripsit
Tandy’s classic word processor, with 80 columns and extra convenience.
Tandy’s classic word processor, with 80 columns and extra convenience.
34
UCSD p-System Universal/Sprinter-2
A DOS and word processor for the Model 16-and dozens of other micros.
A DOS and word processor for the Model 16-and dozens of other micros.
38
Wordstar
MicroPro’s CPM standard comes to Model I/III TRSDOS.
MicroPro’s CPM standard comes to Model I/III TRSDOS.
200
Toolbelt
TRSDOS 6 utilities for Model 4 programmers.
TRSDOS 6 utilities for Model 4 programmers.
204
PowerMail Plus
A Model 4 mailing list that delivers.
A Model 4 mailing list that delivers.
208
The Analyst/The Collector
A dynamic duo to speed up Basic programs.
A dynamic duo to speed up Basic programs.
210
Investment Analysis
Helping Model 100 owners take stock.
Helping Model 100 owners take stock.
214
Toolkit
Directory assistance for TRSDOS 1.3 users.
Directory assistance for TRSDOS 1.3 users.
216
Computer-Assisted Investment Handbook
The programs are Basic, but the financial advice is complex.
The programs are Basic, but the financial advice is complex.
217
Review Digest
C*Notes
158
A Real Sketchby John and Aileen Cornman
Deluxe pixel graphics and picture editing for the Model 100.
Deluxe pixel graphics and picture editing for the Model 100.
169
From Soup to Nutsby Ben Firschein
Select in style from this classy command menu.
Select in style from this classy command menu.
172
RAM Files
Departments
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
11
Input
12
80 Alert
15
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train by Eric Grevstad
30
Reader Exchange
31
Debug
71
Tidbit # 4
171
Tidbit # 5
176
Project 80 by Rogert C Alford
184
Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Douglass
190
Tidbit # 6
192
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
220
New Products by Amy Campbell
242
Load 80 Directory
80 Microcomputing – Volume 53 – June, 1984
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Volume:
53
Date:
06/84
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
246
Size:
75,073,453
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v053 (1984)(CW Communications)
Table of Contents:
On The Cover
42
Moving Up to 16 Bitsby Roger C Alford
When the chips are down, does the Model 2000’s 80186 measure up?
When the chips are down, does the Model 2000’s 80186 measure up?
50
Copy Rightby Dan Robinson
A flexible copy utility that transfers data from tape to disk and from disk to tape. (Models I and III)
A flexible copy utility that transfers data from tape to disk and from disk to tape. (Models I and III)
62
Command Performanceby Raymond E Wilson
Showing you how to keep your Model 4 JCL files under control. (Model 4; Load 80)
Showing you how to keep your Model 4 JCL files under control. (Model 4; Load 80)
68
The Spreadsheet to Beatby John B Harrell III
Multiplan is the most comprehensive spreadsheet yet for the Model 4.
Multiplan is the most comprehensive spreadsheet yet for the Model 4.
Features
70
Monitoring Financial Health: Analyzing the Annual Reportby Gary Leslie
Pinpoint sound stock market investments analyzing annual business reports. (Models I, III, and 100; Load 80)
Pinpoint sound stock market investments analyzing annual business reports. (Models I, III, and 100; Load 80)
82
Designer Screensby Ken Marks
A design generator that creates award-winning graphics. (Models I and III; Load 80)
A design generator that creates award-winning graphics. (Models I and III; Load 80)
96
Proper Arrangementsby Ralph C Allan
This hybrid machine-language and Basic Sort routine orders multidimensional string anays. (Model III)
This hybrid machine-language and Basic Sort routine orders multidimensional string anays. (Model III)
101
Bugs from Outer Space-Part IVby Roger A Smith Jr
This month, you add an explosion routine and the bugs get tough. (Models I and III; Load 80)
This month, you add an explosion routine and the bugs get tough. (Models I and III; Load 80)
113
Double Visionby Hugh Cottle
Using split-screen routines to dress up your video displays. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Using split-screen routines to dress up your video displays. (Models I and III; Load 80)
126
The (Single) Key to Scripsit and TRSDOS Commandsby Dennis Allen
Take advantage of TRSDOS 1.3 commands from within Scripsit 3.2. (Model III; Load 80)
Take advantage of TRSDOS 1.3 commands from within Scripsit 3.2. (Model III; Load 80)
134
Of Limited Valuesby Richard E Glorvigen
A routine that indicates and limits the length of input fields. (Models I and III; Load 80)
A routine that indicates and limits the length of input fields. (Models I and III; Load 80)
139
Uncommon Denominatorsby C Warren Andreasen
Your computer can figure fractions. (Models I, II, III, 12, and 16: Load 80)
Your computer can figure fractions. (Models I, II, III, 12, and 16: Load 80)
Reviews
31
Crayon Deluxe
Combine fancy text with fancy graphics.
Combine fancy text with fancy graphics.
37
Multiple Access Programs (MAP)
Easy indexing and quick searches.
Easy indexing and quick searches.
38
Newclock-80
Keep your TRS-80 on time and up to date.
Keep your TRS-80 on time and up to date.
40
CONV3TO4
Get your Model III programs in shape for the 4.
Get your Model III programs in shape for the 4.
208
Superlog
An electronic notebook for LDOS.
An electronic notebook for LDOS.
208
PMD-100
A good tape storage device for your Model 100.
A good tape storage device for your Model 100.
212
College Directions
Help in deciding your educational future.
Help in deciding your educational future.
218
Computer Buyer’s Protection Guide
A guide through the legal maze of computer purchase.
A guide through the legal maze of computer purchase.
C*Notes
156
Form-mattersby John and Aileen Cornman
For more professional printouts, use Scripsit formatting codes in your Text files.
For more professional printouts, use Scripsit formatting codes in your Text files.
157
The Searcherby Carl Oppendahl
Search any .DO file for a specified string.
Search any .DO file for a specified string.
161
Getting Personalby Richard Ramella
Personalize your form letters with a little help from your Model 100.
Personalize your form letters with a little help from your Model 100.
168
RAM Files
Departments
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
10
Input
11
80 Alert
13
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
18
Pulse Train edited by Eric Grevstad
28
Reader Exchange
29
Debug
143
Tidbit # 7
170
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
184
BBS Express by J Stewart Schneider and Charles E Bowen
190
Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Doglass
196
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
244
New Products edited by Amy Campbell
241
Young Programmer’s Contest Entry Blank
242
Load 80 Directory
80 Microcomputing – Volume 54 – July, 1984
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54
Date:
07/84
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
230
Size:
72,172,780
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v054 (1984)(CW Communications)
Table of Contents:
On The Cover
38
H-P’s Quiet Little Dynamo: The ThinkJet Printerby Jim Heid
At $495 and 150 cps, Hewlett-Packard’s ThinkJet is a technological tour de force.
At $495 and 150 cps, Hewlett-Packard’s ThinkJet is a technological tour de force.
48
The DOS Dilemmaby John B Harrell III
Make an informed decision-you have to be compatible with your DOS.
Make an informed decision-you have to be compatible with your DOS.
82
In the Marketplaceby Richard Earp
Get some practice in the fast-paced world of commodities trading. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Get some practice in the fast-paced world of commodities trading. (Models I and III; Load 80)
94
A Better Breed of Basicby Gregory E Lobdell
An inside look at Micrmft’s implementation of GW-Basic for the Model 2000.
An inside look at Micrmft’s implementation of GW-Basic for the Model 2000.
115
The Stripperby Dan Robinson
Minimize your machine-language programs: Pare down your commented code before assembly. (Models I and III: Load 80)
Minimize your machine-language programs: Pare down your commented code before assembly. (Models I and III: Load 80)
Features
64
Drawing Boardsby Jim Clark
Design PC boards on screen that print out to scale. (Models I, III, and 4: Load 80)
Design PC boards on screen that print out to scale. (Models I, III, and 4: Load 80)
103
Bugs from Outer Space – Part Vby Roger A. Smith Jr
The bugs are in top form and fighting back. (Models I and III; Load 80)
The bugs are in top form and fighting back. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Reviews
38
Hewlett-Packard ThinkJet Printer
The latest (and quietest) in printer technology.
The latest (and quietest) in printer technology.
42
Transfer
MS-DOS for Model VIN4 programs.
MS-DOS for Model VIN4 programs.
44
PAT-1 Model 450
Quality diskdrive diagnosis and realignment.
Quality diskdrive diagnosis and realignment.
186
WIBASIC
A Basic compiler that generates Z80 machine code.
A Basic compiler that generates Z80 machine code.
192
MagicBind
Create complex, high-quality documents.
Create complex, high-quality documents.
194
DiskDISK
Convince your Model I/III/4 that you’ve bought extra disk drives.
Convince your Model I/III/4 that you’ve bought extra disk drives.
198
SoftPac
Integration at the expense of quality.
Integration at the expense of quality.
204
Clone III
Disk duplication for the Model III.
Disk duplication for the Model III.
206
Review Digest
C*Notes
124
Portable Scripsitby John and Aileen Cornman
You can take it with you; use this program to load your Model III Scripsit documents into your Model 100.
You can take it with you; use this program to load your Model III Scripsit documents into your Model 100.
126
Sort Orderby Ronald F. Balonis
A handy sorting utility that alphabetizes your data flles.
A handy sorting utility that alphabetizes your data flles.
131
Etch-A-Screenby Richard J Perry
Instant on-screen graphics that you can save or print.
Instant on-screen graphics that you can save or print.
136
RAM Files
Departments
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
14
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
23
Pulse Train by Eric Grevstad
32
Reader Exchange
142
Project 80 by Roger C Alford
152
BBS Express by J Stewart Schneider and Charles E Bowen
159
The 80 Micro BBS Index
160
Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Douglass
170
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
208
New Products edited by Amy Campbell
221
Young Programmer’s Contest Entry Blank
226
Load 80 Directory
80 Microcomputing – Volume 55 – August, 1984
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55
Date:
08/84
Load-80:
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Pages:
228
Size:
69,605,943
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v055 (1984)(CW Communications)
Table of Contents:
On The Cover
31
A Great Plus: CP/M for the Model 4by John B Harrell III
This long-awaited updated version is for the advanced user who wants plenty of extras.
This long-awaited updated version is for the advanced user who wants plenty of extras.
42
Model 4 EDTASM for Freeby Douglas Payne
Get a quality Model 4 editor/assembler from Model III EDTASM and this conversion program. (Model 4; Load 80)
Get a quality Model 4 editor/assembler from Model III EDTASM and this conversion program. (Model 4; Load 80)
72
Playing Around
Model I/III games galore.
Model I/III games galore.
74
Bombs Away!by Lee Pelletier
An arcade-style game for the daredevil pilot in you. (Models I and III; Load 80)
An arcade-style game for the daredevil pilot in you. (Models I and III; Load 80)
75
Attention Shoppers!by Joshua Barinstein
An ordinary trip to the department store becomes a voyage into the realm of terror. (Models I and III; Load 80)
An ordinary trip to the department store becomes a voyage into the realm of terror. (Models I and III; Load 80)
76
Wall Gamesby Andrew Shoemaker and Arthur Gleckler
In this game of skill, you use only a paddle to defend the brick wall behind you. (Models I and III; Load 80)
In this game of skill, you use only a paddle to defend the brick wall behind you. (Models I and III; Load 80)
78
Catacomb Conquestby Michael E Devore
The catacombs are alive with swamp things, sentient boulders, and fanged tumbleweeds. (Models I and III; Load 80)
The catacombs are alive with swamp things, sentient boulders, and fanged tumbleweeds. (Models I and III; Load 80)
88
Bugs from Outer Space-Part VIby Roger A Smith Jr
The last Installment: a scoreboard that immortalizes your best games. (Models I and III; Load 80)
The last Installment: a scoreboard that immortalizes your best games. (Models I and III; Load 80)
154
Basic Takesby Richard Ramella
This new column gives you the basics of Basic programming for your Model I. III, 4, or 100.
This new column gives you the basics of Basic programming for your Model I. III, 4, or 100.
177
2000 Plusby John B Harrell III
This month. you get the inside story on dBase II for the Model 2000.
This month. you get the inside story on dBase II for the Model 2000.
Features
50
One-Linersby Harold B Fink
These Basic programs and routines help solve your programming problems. (Models I and III, II and 100)
These Basic programs and routines help solve your programming problems. (Models I and III, II and 100)
68
Scripsit Extrasby Richard W Harrison and Louis S VanSlyck
You can add 11 special characters to your faithful Scripsit program (Model III)
You can add 11 special characters to your faithful Scripsit program (Model III)
142
For Salesby Glen E Sparks
Get quality sales reports that contain automatic calculations and bar graphs. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Get quality sales reports that contain automatic calculations and bar graphs. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Reviews
31
CP/M Plus
A great deal for the Model 4 owner.
A great deal for the Model 4 owner.
34
A-B-SEE
Super software integration for the Model III.
Super software integration for the Model III.
184
Model 4 SuperScripsit
A word processor that appreciates the 4’s special features.
A word processor that appreciates the 4’s special features.
186
Superscripsit Dictionary
Checking up on your word processor.
Checking up on your word processor.
188
Monty Plays Monopoly/Compu-Opoly
Two on-sreen versions of the classic board game.
Two on-sreen versions of the classic board game.
191
Personal Finance
The Model 100 at home.
The Model 100 at home.
193
Universal Subroutine System (USS)
207 Basic subroutines for the II/12/16.
207 Basic subroutines for the II/12/16.
198
Child’s Play
Enjoyable education for young children.
Enjoyable education for young children.
Departments
8
Load 80 Directory
10
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
12
80 Alert
14
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train by Bradford N Dixon
26
Reader Exchange
115
Tidbit #8
138
Tidbit #9
147
Tidbit #10
149
BBS Express by J Stewart Schneider and Charles E Bowen
154
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
161
Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Douglass
171
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
177
2000 Plus by John B Harrell III
202
New Products by Robert Mitchell
225
Young Programmer’s Contest Entry Blank
80 Microcomputing – Volume 56 – September, 1984
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56
Date:
09/84
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
196
Size:
92,216,107
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v056 (1984)(CW Communications)
Table of Contents:
On The Cover
42
Drive Waysby Vincent E Meyer
How to do your own simple disk drive repairs – and how to avoid repairs in the first place.
How to do your own simple disk drive repairs – and how to avoid repairs in the first place.
72
Keeping Timeby Mark D. Goodwin
Isn’t it time you checked up on your disk drive speed? (Models III and 4; Load 80)
Isn’t it time you checked up on your disk drive speed? (Models III and 4; Load 80)
Features
58
Making Your Selection: CHoosing the Right Editor/Assemblerby Hardin Brothers
A consumer’s guide to nine popular packages for the TRS-80.
A consumer’s guide to nine popular packages for the TRS-80.
86
Taking Stockby Robert C. Bazzell
Keep your investment records straight and figure your profits and losses. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Keep your investment records straight and figure your profits and losses. (Models I and III; Load 80)
96
The Direct Approachby Seth Monger
You, too, can directly access the Model 4 screen and keyboard. (Model 4; Load 80)
You, too, can directly access the Model 4 screen and keyboard. (Model 4; Load 80)
Reviews
33
Assembly Language Tutor
36
microMERLIN
38
Assembly Language Development System (ALDS)
166
Super Utility 4/4P
168
Videotex Plus
172
Volcano Hunter
174
Learning TRS80 Model 4/4P Basic
Departments
6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
10
Input
14
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train edited by Bradford N. Dixon
29
Reader Exchange
102
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
122
BBS Express by J. Stewart Schneider and Charles E. Bowen
126
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
138
Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Douglass
144
The Next Step by Hardln Brothers
152
2000 Plus by John B. Harrell III
176
New Products edited by Robert Mitchell
80 Microcomputing – Volume 57 – October, 1984
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Volume:
57
Date:
10/84
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
212
Size:
68,170,222
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v057 (1984)(CW Communications)
Table of Contents:
On The Cover
44
Fine Linesby Dawy S Thornton
Streamlined bar codes. (Model III)
Streamlined bar codes. (Model III)
56
Random Thoughtsby Robert P Sullivanm
Toward truly random numbers. (Models I, III, and 4)
Toward truly random numbers. (Models I, III, and 4)
100
Sound Softwareby Theodore Diament
Speech lessons for your computer. (Model III; Load 80)
Speech lessons for your computer. (Model III; Load 80)
108
The Missing Disassemblerby J C Sprott
Going to the source. (Model 4; Load 80)
Going to the source. (Model 4; Load 80)
114
The Dating Gameby Charles F Alexander
Fix a CP/M Plus bug. (Model 4)
Fix a CP/M Plus bug. (Model 4)
Features
70
Testing 1-2-3by Peter G Savard
Easy educational programs. (Models I and III;. Load 80)
Easy educational programs. (Models I and III;. Load 80)
84
Time Keeperby Arnold E van Bevrhoudt Jr.
Organize business projects. (Models I, II, III, 4. and 2000; Load 80)
Organize business projects. (Models I, II, III, 4. and 2000; Load 80)
104
USR Friendlyby Leland M Phelps
Loading USR data the painless way. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Loading USR data the painless way. (Models I and III; Load 80)
120
Rooting Out ROM Routinesby Bob Covington
Things your ROM never told you. (Model III)
Things your ROM never told you. (Model III)
126
Fill-Insby David Lewis
Paint power for graphics programs. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Paint power for graphics programs. (Models I and III; Load 80)
130
The Perfect Waveby Michael O’Rellly
Follow the bouncing sound wave. (Models I and III)
Follow the bouncing sound wave. (Models I and III)
134
Warder Diagramsby Michael Conwell
An alternative to flowcharts.
An alternative to flowcharts.
Departments
6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
14
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train
29
Reader Exchange
32
Debug
35
Reviews
- Model 100 Bar Code Reader
- The Secret Guide to Computers
- Spectaculator
- NICE
- Hi-Res Graphics Board
- Reference Card for the CP/M CPM System
- Micro-Link III
- Pro-Create
- Signalman
- Mark XII Modem
125
Tidbit #11
132
Tidbit #12
146
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
156
BBS Express by J. Stewart Schneider and Charles E. Bowen
162
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
166
Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Douglass
172
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
178
2000 Plus by John B Harrell III
194
New Products
203
Young Programmer’s Contest Entry Blank
80 Microcomputing – Volume 58 – November, 1984
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58
Date:
11/84
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
212
Size:
93,507,359
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v058 (1984)(CW Communications)
Table of Contents:
On The Cover
44
Utili-keys
Build stronger programs 12 ways.
Build stronger programs 12 ways.
45
Basic Plusby Robert Milazzo
Beefed-up Basic. (Model III; Load 80)
Beefed-up Basic. (Model III; Load 80)
56
Basic Changesby Raymond Boggs
Find and edit Basic lines. (Model 4; Load 80)
Find and edit Basic lines. (Model 4; Load 80)
72
Hybrid Vigorby Theodore Diament
Power and ease combined in a text editor. (Model III; Load 80)
Power and ease combined in a text editor. (Model III; Load 80)
80
Finding the Right Addressby John Ratzlaff
Map load modile file addresses. (Model 4; Load 80)
Map load modile file addresses. (Model 4; Load 80)
86
Quit Stallingby Thomas P. Eggarter
Bypass garbage collection. (Models I, III, and 4; Load 80)
Bypass garbage collection. (Models I, III, and 4; Load 80)
92
Tape Me, I’m Yoursby Jay Walton
Check source code saved to tape. (Model III; Load 80)
Check source code saved to tape. (Model III; Load 80)
98
Screen Writerby Doug Miller
Create data input screens. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Create data input screens. (Models I and III; Load 80)
109
Easy Inputby Roger A Smith, Jr.
Tidy up Basic input statements. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Tidy up Basic input statements. (Models I and III; Load 80)
125
Tape Transferby J. L. Kissel
Patch NEWDOS80 to load tape source files. (Model III; Load 80)
Patch NEWDOS80 to load tape source files. (Model III; Load 80)
128
Data Grabberby David Goben
Just point to what you want. (Models I and III)
Just point to what you want. (Models I and III)
134
From EDAS to EDTASM and Backby David M. Zevchak
Disk file conversion. (Model III; Load 80)
Disk file conversion. (Model III; Load 80)
138
Thou Shalt Not Killby Josef Friedman
Rename library commands. (Models I and III)
Rename library commands. (Models I and III)
Departments
6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Malone
12
Input
14
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train edited by Bradford N. Fixon
29
Reader Exchange
32
Debug
35
Reviews
- Allwrite
- DMP-110
- DMP-120
- DMP-420
- Open Access
- Alcor C Compller
- Basrum
- Thirteen Ghosts
- Programming in C for the Microcomputer User
Directory
Basic Plus
- Article: Basic Plus (p. 44)
- System: Model III, 16K RAM
- Language: Cassette Basic/Assembly
- This Level II Basic enhancement features faster operation and 14 new commands.
- Cassette filespec: ONE, TWO
Finder
- Article: Basic Changes (p. 56)
- System: Model 4, 64K RAM
- Language: Disk Basic/Assembly
- The Finder program locates specific strings, edits, moves, or replaces lines, and restores most lines from programs accidentally erased from memory.
- Disk filespec: FINDER/SRC (requires EDAS editor/assembler), FND100/BAS, FIND/BAS
Editext
- Article: Hybrid Vigor (p. 72)
- System: Model III, 32K RAM
- Language: Assembly
- The Editext text editor lets you enter and correct data before processing it.
- Cassette filespec: EDIT
- Disk filespec: EDIT/CMD (object code)
Mapper
- Article: Finding the Right Address (p. 80)
- System: Model 4, 64K RAM
- Language: Assembly
- An address mapping utility for the Model 4.
- Disk filespec: MAD/CMD
Garbage Demo
- Article: Quit Stalling (p.86)
- System: Models I and III, 16K RAM Cassette, 32 K RAM Disk; Model 4 (Listings 1 and 3 only), 64K RAM
- Language: Basic
- Eliminate “garbage collection” delays and cut program execution time.
- Cassette filespec: B, C, D, E
- Disk filespec: GARBDEM1/BAS, GARBDEM2/BAS, GARBDEM3/BAS, GARBDEM4/BAS
Tape Check
- Article: Tape Me, I’m Yours (p. 92)
- System: Model III, 48K RAM
- Language: Assembly
- Tape Check verifies source code you record from EDTASM to tape.
- Cassette filespec: TPECHK
Create
- Article: Screen Writer (p. 98)
- System: Models I and III, 32K RAM
- Language: Disk Basic
- Develop input screens for your Model I or III.
- Cassette Filespec: F
- Disk filespec: CREATE/BAS
Formatter
- Article: Easy Input (p. 109)
- System: Model III, 16K RAM Cassette, 32K RAM Disk
- Language: Assembly/Basic
- A statement that lets you easily define the format for user input in Models I and III Basic programs.
- Cassette filespec: INPUT, INPUTB, G
- Disk filespec: INPUT/SRC (source code), INPUT/CMD (object code), DEMO/BAS. Source code requires Apparat editor/assembler.
LMOFFSET
- Article: Tape Transfer (p. 125)
- System: Model III
- Language: Assembly
- An LMOFFSET modification that loads NEWDOS80 EDTASM source files from tape to disk.
- Cassette filespec: LMPATC
- Disk Filespec: LMOFF/SRC (source code). Requires Apparat editor/assembler.
Converter
- Article: From EDAS to EDTASM and Back (p. 134)
- System: Model III, 32K RAM
- Language: Assembly
- Load EDAS files with EDTASM.
- Cassette filespec: EDTEDS
- Disk filespec: EDTEDAS/CMD
Message
- Article: BBS Express (p. 152)
- System: Model III, 48K TAM (requires 2 drives)
- Language: Disk Basic
- This month’s installment creates message and data-base files.
- Cassette filespec: H, I
- Disk filespec: LIST1/BAS, LIST2/BAS
3KEYS
- Article: The Next Step (p. 168)
- System: Model 4, 64K RAM
- Language: Assembly
- A function key filter program for the Model 4.
- Disk filespec: FILTER/SRC (object code). Requires EDAS editor/assembler.
80 Microcomputing – Volume 59 – December, 1984
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59
Date:
12/84
Load-80:
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Pages:
212
Size:
100,647,337
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v059 (1984)(CW Communications)
Table of Contents:
On The Cover
35
Maing Conversation: The VS-100by Gary A. Ludwick
This low-priced voice synthesizer is a sound investment
This low-priced voice synthesizer is a sound investment
44
The Tandy 1000: A True-Blue Compatibleby Eric Maloney
Send in the clones.
Send in the clones.
54
The 80 Micro Gift Guide
An array of holiday gift items for the computerist
An array of holiday gift items for the computerist
72
Little Wonderby Alan Cirkovic
A nifty data base manager. (Models I, III, and 4; Load 80)
A nifty data base manager. (Models I, III, and 4; Load 80)
86
Belles Lettresby Joseph Gaudreau
Custom dot-matrix printstyles. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Custom dot-matrix printstyles. (Models I and III; Load 80)
103
Touchdown!by Wayne Blair
Tackle this football strategy game. (Model III; Load 80)
Tackle this football strategy game. (Model III; Load 80)
114
Fractals: New Dimensions in Geometryby Michiel van de Panne
Graphics with a difference. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Graphics with a difference. (Models I and III; Load 80)
Features
118
Print Statementsby David A. Williams
Printer powers you never knew you had. (Model 4)
Printer powers you never knew you had. (Model 4)
120
A Chill Wind Blowsby Don DeJarnette
Calculate wind chill. (Model I, III, and 4; Load 80)
Calculate wind chill. (Model I, III, and 4; Load 80)
190
1984 Load 80 Index
196
1984 Review Index
198
1984 Article Index
Departments
6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Malone
12
Input
16
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train
29
Reader Exchange
33
Debug
35
Reviews
- VS-100 Voice Synthesizer
- Turbo Pascal
- Aztec C80 Compiler
- MultiMate
- Back-Track
- Warriors and Warlocks
101
Tidbit # 15
122
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
136
BBS Express by J. Stewart Schneider and Charles E. Bowen
144
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
148
Pascalculations by Bruce Powel Douglass
152
Tidbit # 16
156
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
162
2000 Plus by John B. Harrell III
176
New Products
208
Ask Tandy
Directory
Easydata
- Article: Little Wonder (p. 72)
- System: Models I, III, and 4, 32K RAM
- Language: Disk Basic
- A 200-record data base manager that resides in RAM. Features fast access to information and scrolling through data base.
- Cassette filespec: B
- Disk filespec: EASYDATA/BAS
Custom Character Sets
- Article: Belles Lettres (p. 86)
- System: Models I and III, 48K RAM
- Language: Assembly/Disk Basic
- Create yand print out your own character sets on your dot-matrix printer in standard or enlarged fonts.
- Cassette filespec: C, ALTCHA, D, ALTERN
- Disk filespec: STANDARD/BAS, STAND/SRC (source code), DOUBLE/BAS, DOUBLE/SRC (source code). Requires Apparat editor/assembler.
Touchdown
- Article: Touchdown (p. 103)
- System: Model III, 16K RAM
- Language: Cassette Basic
- A real-time two-player football simulation. Winning requires careful stratefy and the right breaks.
- Cassette filespec: E
- Disk filespec: FOOTBALL/BAS
Fractals
- Article: Fractals: New Dimensions in Geometry (p. 114)
- System: Models I and III, 16K RAM Cassette, 32K RAM Disk
- Language: Basic
- Apply the geometric theory of fractals to create new and unique graphics.
- Cassette filespec: F
- Disk filespec: FRACTALS/BAS
Chilly
- Article: A Chill Wind Blows (p. 120)
- System: Models I, III, and 4, 16K RAM Cassette, 32K RAM Disk
- Language: Basic
- Calculate wind chill factors based on temperature and wind speed.
- Cassette filespec: G
- Disk filespec: CHILLY/BAS
Message Board
- Article: BBS Express (p. 136)
- System: Model III, 48K RAM, 2 drives
- Language: Assembly/Disk Basic
- These program modules create a message index and read the BBS message board.
- Cassette filespec: LIST1, H
- Disk filespec: LIST1/SRC (source code), LIST2/BAS. Requires Radio Shack Editor/Assembler
Pixels
- Article: Basic Takes (p. 144)
- System: Models I and III, 16K RAM Cassette, 32K RAM Disk
- Language: Basic
- This five-part menu-driven program includes demonstrations, a graph program, and a game.
- Cassette filespec: I
- Disk filespec: PIXELS/BAS
SetKey
- Article: The Next Step (p. 156)
- System: Model 4, 64K RAM
- Language: Assembly
- SetKeys lets you set the Model 4 function keys and reassign them at will.
- Disk filespec: SETKEY/SRC (source code). Requires EDAS editor/assembler.