TRS-80 Magazine: 80 Microcomputing – 1985

80 Microcomputing – Volume 60 – January, 1985

Issue Information:

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Volume:
60
Date:
01/85
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
180
Size:
74,829,036
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v060 (1985)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On The Cover

42
Running Like the Wind by Thomas L. Quindry
Learn the true meaning of speed with this revamped version of 80’s Basic compiler. (Models I and III; Load 80)
60
Model 4 Scripsit the Write Way by Clifford Knight
Boost the power and convenience of Model 4 Scripsit with this complete package of enhancements. (Model 4; Load 80)
82
NovaCalc by Daniel Garms
Why pay for the higher-priced spread? This full-featured spreadsheet is yours for the taking. (Models I and III; Load 80)
98
Picture Perfect by Glen E. Sparks
Create custom graphics characters with your Radio Shack dot-matrix printer. (Models I, III, and 4; Load 80)
112
Patch Work by Andy Levinson
Thirteen patches to mend the holes in TRSDOS 1.3 (Model III)

Features

106
On the Record by Jane Goodale
Indexed random-access files give you the benefits of direct access without wasting space. (Models I and III; Load 80)
116
Formula Solutions by Mike O’Neal
Get to the root of cubic, quadratic, and linear equations. (Model I, III, 4, 1000, and 2000; Load 80)

Departments

6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
16
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train
29
Reader Exchange
32
Debug
34
Reviews
  • T/Maker
  • CGP-220 Color Printer
  • The Producer
  • How to Get the Most Out of CompuServe
  • Zeus Editor/Assembler
  • The Source
120
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
132
BBS Express by J. Stewart Schneider and Charles E. Bowen
136
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
140
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
146
2000 Plus by John B. Harrell III
157
Tidbit # 17
166
New Products

80 Microcomputing – Volume 61 – February, 1985

Issue Information:

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Volume:
61
Date:
02/85
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
148
Size:
63,621,414
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v061 (1985)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On The Cover

42
The GW Difference by Jim Heid
Basic training for Tandy 1000/1200 owners, from GW Basic’s commands to converting Model I/III/4 programs.
48
Young Programmer’s Awards 1984-85
The kids are all right, and this year’s batch of winning programs is as impressive as ever.
50
Monster Mashing by Michael Lewicki and James Karls
15-18-Year-Old Category. Explore and conquer five dungeons where Hobgobins and Lizardmen (Model III)
56
Picture This by Jeff Reifman
12-14-Year-Old Category. A graphlcs program with plenty of frills. (Model III; Load 80)
59
The Pecking Order by Jeffrey D. Zare
11-Year-Old- and-Under Category. Thls game separates the 3’s from the 10’s. (Models I and III; Load 80)
68
By the Numbers by Arnold E. van Beverhoudt Jr.
Create, edit, and display professional-looking bar and line graphs. (Models I and III: Load 80)

Features

62
Labor Saver by Hardin Brothers
How to take some of the drudgery out of Assembly language programming

Departments

6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
16
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train
29
Reader Exchange
33
Debug
35
Reviews
  • Let’s Talk
  • xT.CAD
  • Checkbook Plus
  • DISnDATa
  • List/Key
  • Fullview Word Processor
83
Tidbit # 18
93
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
104
BBS Express by J. Stewart Schneider and Charles E. Bowen
108
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
112
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
119
2000 Plus by John B. Harrell III
136
New Products
144
Ask Tandy

80 Microcomputing – Volume 62 – March, 1985

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Volume:
62
Date:
03/85
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
132
Size:
62,611,027
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v062 (1985)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On The Cover

31
Through the Looking Glass: The Tandy 1200 HD by Bardford N Fixon
A full-fledged review of Tandy’s bargain-priced PC/XT compatible, along with a sampling of other opinions. Also, a Model 4 loyalist sizes up the 1200.
38
That Sinking Feeling by Douglas Payne
How to fathom disk error messages and salvage flawed disks. (Models III and 4)
70
A Sort Story by Alan D. Smith
The Model 4 finally gets a fast string sort to match the Model III’s CMD”O” function. (Model 4; Load 80)
74
Reasonable Deductions by Robert C. Lake, Mary R. Golden, and Samuel L. Lett
What every computer owner should know about the new federal income tax laws, including detailed examples of the kinds of deductions you can take.

Features

44
Grade-A Graphics by Michael Leibow
Our Young Programmer’s Grand Prize winner is a deluxe graphics editor loaded with options. (Model III; Load 80)
58
A La CRT by Ken Schweim
A better way to cook up menu-driven programs. (Models I and III; Load 80)

Departments

6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
16
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train
25
Reader Exchange
27
Debug
31
Reviews
  • The Tandy 1200 HD
  • Montezuma Micro CP/M 2.2
  • Orchestra-90
  • Electric Webster
88
BBS Express by J. Stewart Schneider and Charles E. Bowen
96
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
100
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
106
2000 Plus by John B. Harrell III
120
New Products
128
Ask Tandy

80 Microcomputing – Volume 63 – April, 1985

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Volume:
63
Date:
04/85
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
132
Size:
61,016,396
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v063 (1985)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On The Cover

40
Clear-Cut Trends by Bruce A. and Jeffrey P. Graebner
Draw, display, and print high-resolution line and bar graphs. (Models III and 4; Load 80; Models 1000 and 1200)
50
Tandy Rides Again by Dave Rowell
Considering price, performance, and compatibility, the Tandy 1000 may be the best in the West. Our system review includes a peripherals price list and software lists.
62
Zap Master by David A. Williams
This Model 4 utility lets you fly through your disk sectors with the greatest of ease. (Model 4; Load 80)

Feature

72
Date Lines by Edward M. Welch
A more convenient way to sort dates with Profile III Plus.

Departments

6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
12
80 Alert
14
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train
25
Reader Exchange
25
Debug
29
Reviews
  • Let’s Talk
  • xT.CAD
  • Checkbook Plus
  • DISnDATa
  • List/Key
  • Fullview Word Processor
83
Tidbit # 18
93
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
104
BBS Express by J. Stewart Schneider and Charles E. Bowen
108
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
112
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
119
2000 Plus by John B. Harrell III
136
New Products
144
Ask Tandy

80 Microcomputing – Volume 64 – May, 1985

Issue Information:

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Volume:
64
Date:
05/85
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
132
Size:
61,668,130
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v064 (1985)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On The Cover

31
DeskMate: Tandy’s Software Starter Package by Bradford N. Dixon
In this case, you get what you don’t pay for.
40
Fight Simulator by Joe R. Capps
An inside look at the design and codlng of an armed combat simulation program. Plus, a list of simulation software for Tandy cornputen. (Models I. III. and 4: Load 80: Model 1000)
62
Current Events by Mark D. West
A consumer’s guide to surge protectors.
70
Restricted Entry by Jose E. Anaya
Keep bogus input from sneaking into your programs. (Models I, III, and 4; Load 80; Models 1000, 1200, and 2000)
74
Stationary Department by Raymond C. Boggs
Add scroll protection to your Model 4’s video display. (Model 4: Load 80)
106
Spreadsheet Beat by Russ Covey
Our new monthly column debuts with a template for analyzing IRA investment funds.

Feature

58
Fractals in Focus by Steve Justice
High-resolution graphics add finesse to geometric fractal designs. (Models III and 4: Load 80: Models 1000 and 1200)

Departments

6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
14
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
22
Pulse Train
27
Reader Exchange
29
Debug
31
Reviews edited by Ryan Davis-Wright
  • Deskmare
  • LS-Utility Disk
  • Easywriter and Volkswriter Deluxe
  • Convert 3 to 2000
78
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
92
BBS Express by J. Stewart Schneider and Charles E. Bowen
96
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
100
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
106
Spreadsheet Beat by Russ Couey
115
Tidbit # 20
120
New Products edited by Robert Mitchell
128
Ask Tandy

80 Microcomputing – Volume 65 – June, 1985

Issue Information:

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Volume:
65
Date:
06/85
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
132
Size:
61,001,743
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v065 (1985)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On The Cover

38
The Tandy 1000 Tip Sheet by Dave Rowell
Our answer to Heloise offers helpful hints on everything from MS-DOS to DeskMate to printers. (Model 1000)
48
Extra-Strength DOS by Keith E. Risler
Advanced DOS features in aeasy-to-take capsule form. (Models III and 4; Load 80)
54
Storage to Spare by Steve Wolcik
Clear your SuperScripsit disks of clutter and pack in more text files. Also – a SuperScripsit file recovery program. (Model 4; Load 80)
60
Room Available by Stweart F Hunter
Witness the incredible shrinking ASCII file. (Models I and III; Load 80)

Features

74
Don’t Be Late by Jack Wallace
Critical path scheduling lets you get a handle on project time-tables. (Models I, III, and 4; Load 80; Models 1000 and 2000)
82
Mutual Understanding by Hardin Brothers
Finding points of agreement among editor/assembler source code files.

Departments

6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
14
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train by Bradford N. Dixon
25
Reader Exchange
31
Reviews edited by Ryan Davis-Wright
  • DotWriter
  • Better Basic
  • NEWDOS/80 Utilities
  • Super DBM
  • Remote Control
58
Tidbit # 21
58
Tidbit # 22
71
Tidbit # 23
90
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
98
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
102
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
110
Spreadsheet Beat by David A Williams
114
Express Checkouts by
  • Electric Desk
  • Overdrive
  • Etch-A-Mouse
  • TRSDOS 6.X Training Course
118
New Products edited by Robert Mitchell
128
Ask Tandy

80 Microcomputing – Volume 66 – July, 1985

Issue Information:

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Volume:
66
Date:
07/85
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
132
Size:
57,475,178
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v066 (1985)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On The Cover

36
On the Boards by Bradford N. Dixon and Eric Maloney
The authors go looking for a few good BBSes.
41
BBS Directory
A convenient guide to hundreds of boards from California to the New York island.
48
Language Arts by Hardin Brothers
Plain talk about three products for Basic programmers. (Models I, III, and 4)
54
Total Recall by John D. Wolfskill
Display up to 16 help screens at any operating level. (Model 4, Load 80)
70
Made-to-Order Sorts by Robert C. Wilson
Have it your way – create custom sorts by answering 10 prompts. (Models I, III, and 4; Load 80; Models 1000 and 1200)

Features

64
Getting Ahead by Mark D. Goodwin
Add a type-ahead feature to TRSDOS 1.3 or Model III Cassette Basic. (Model III; Load 80)
78
Run-O-Matic by Alan D. Smith
Disk menus that let you load programs instantly. (Model 4; Load 80)

Departments

6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
14
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train by Bradford N. Dixon
25
Reader Exchange
29
Reviews edited by Ryan Davis-Wright
  • The Tandy Model 200
  • PFS:File and Report
  • BEEP
  • The Word Machine
  • Rapidos
84
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
93
Tidbit # 24
96
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
100
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
108
Spreadsheet Beat by John B. Harrell III
112
Tidbit # 25
114
Express Checkouts by
  • Flight Simulator
  • Omniterm 2
  • PowerScript
  • TK!Solver
118
New Products edited by Mare-Anne Jarvela
128
Ask Tandy

80 Microcomputing – Volume 67 – August, 1985

Issue Information:

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Volume:
67
Date:
08/85
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
132
Size:
63,236,877
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v067 (1985)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On The Cover

38
Summer Romance by Clilfford I. Knight
Get involved with Model 4 Basic. (Model 4; Load 80)
56
Duelling Software by Bradford N. Dixon and Dave Rowell
The authors test their software saavy in a $4,000 spending duel.
62
The Great Divide by E. Cameron Snyder
Swap back and forth between two programs running simultaneously on your 128K Model 4. (Model 4; Load 80)
72
Patch Work II: The Sequel by Andy Levinson
Just when you thought it was safe to boot up TRSDOS 1.3, Andy Levinson’s back with a new batch of improvements. (Model III; Load 80)
90
Dave’s MS-DOS Column by Dave Rowell.
Special introductory offier: a printer fix, no-frills machine language, and music.

Features

46
Sifting Through GW-Basic by Dave Rowell
Grains of truth about Basic programming on the Tandy 1000
76
Upgraded Graphics by Alan D. Smith
Model 4 Point, Set, and Reset commends – together again for the first time. (Model 4; Load 80)

Departments

6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
14
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train by Bradford N. Dixon
25
Reader Exchange
29
Reviews
  • Superlog 4
  • MS-GW-Basic Compiler
  • ThinPrint 80
  • Hush 80
  • ThinType 80
  • Monte’s Window
  • The Math Master Series
80
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
90
Dave’s MS-DOS Column by Dave Rowell
94
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
98
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
108
Spreadsheet Beat by L. H. Southmayd
112
Tidbit # 26
114
Express Checkouts by
  • Pro-Create 4.3
  • Microsoft Word 2.0
  • The Norton Utilities 3.0
  • Mod-4 by Jack
118
New Products
125
MS-DOS New Products
128
Ask Tandy

80 Microcomputing – Volume 68 – September, 1985

Issue Information:

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Volume:
68
Date:
09/85
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
132
Size:
64,525,160
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v068 (1985)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

Features

36
You Can Get There from Here by Bradford N. Dixon
What it takes to transfer files from one computer to another.
41
The Perfect Host by Bennett Shulman
Step-by-step Instructions for using Memdisk to transfer data at high baud rates. (Model 4)
48
My 10 Favorite Assembly-Language Subroutines by Hardin Brothers
The author serves up an assortment of input and screen-handling routines to merge with your Basic programs. (Models III and 4; Load 80)
56
Drawing in Detail by Jim Abbassian and Glen E. Sparks
Draw on our MacPaint-style graphics editor for classiy high-resolution designs. (Models III and 4; Load 80)
66
A Basic Programmer’s Best Friend by Raymond Peizer
Debugging is less of a bore with this cross-reference utility. (Model 4/4P; Load 80)

Departments

6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
14
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
22
Pulse Train by Bradford N. Dixon
25
Reader Exchange
29
Reviews edited by Ryan Davis-Wright
  • Supercross/XT
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Little Brother
  • Teach Your TRS-80 To Program Itself
  • Brainstormer
76
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
82
Dave’s MS-DOS Column by Dave Rowell
86
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
90
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
94
Spreadsheet Beat by Russ Couey
102
Express Checkouts by
  • The Offix Personal Office System
  • IDEA!
  • Homework
  • Inside CP/M Plus: A Guide for Users
112
Tidbit # 27
118
New Products edited by Mare-Anne Jarvela
125
MS-DOS New Products edited by Mare-Anne Jarvela
128
Ask Tandy

80 Microcomputing – Volume 69 – October, 1985

Issue Information:

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Volume:
69
Date:
10/85
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
132
Size:
59,512,634
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v069 (1985)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On The Cover

40
Hard Decisions by Vincent E. Meyer
What you should know before you buy a hard disk.
44
Runing Hard by Richard McGarvey
Why your DOS can make or break your hard disk system.
52
Have Data, Will Travel by Dave Rowel1
Getting software written on one computer to run on another. (Models I, III, and 4: Load 80; Models 1000, 1200, 2000, 100, and 200)
58
Files from the Crypt by Raymond C. Boggs
A second chance for removed or purged riles. (Model 4: Load 80)
88
Utilities Included: Comparing Super U and The Norton Utilities by Dave Rowell
In search of the better MS-DOS disk zapper.

Features

62
Key Notes by Clifford I. Knight
Play variations on your Model 4’s function keys with this easy-to-install filter. (Model 4: Load 80)
70
Next-Generation Software by James W. Wood
Designer genes for your computer. (Models I. III. and 4: Load 80; Models 1000 and 1200)
76
Patch Maker by Sean E. P. Robinson
The right way to manage patches. (Model III; Load 80)

Departments

6
Load 80 Directory
8
Mail-Order Maxims by Daniel Harmon
12
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
14
Input
16
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train by Bradford N. Dixon
25
Reader Exchange
31
Reviews
  • The Business Graphics Analysis Pak
  • Windowpad
  • Intercalc
  • Interprinter
  • Backrest
  • DoubleDuty
  • Tournament Chess
  • Chess Classics
  • The Home Health Guide for Children
82
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
88
Dave’s MS-DOS Column by Dave Rowell
93
MS-DOS New Products edited by Mare-Anne Jarvela
96
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
100
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
106
Spreadsheet Beat by R. E. Reinecke
111
Express Checkouts by
  • Total Learning System
  • Learning Basic for the Tandy 1000/2000
  • T/Maker 4.03
  • MLink Data Communications System
112
Tidbit # 28
122
New Products

80 Microcomputing – Volume 70 – November, 1985

Issue Information:

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Volume:
70
Date:
11/85
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
132
Size:
65,261,527
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v070 (1985)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On The Cover

36
Prose and Cons: Advanced Model 4 Word Processing by David Dalton
A feature-by-feature comparison of eight products.
44
Printer Preservation by Vincent E. Meyer
Do your own tune-ups and repairs.
60
Fast Figures by Richard J. Wagner
When it comes to dis I/O, binary is better. (Models I and III; Load 80)

Features

54
Merge Right by Andy Levinson
Now you don’t have to ASCII before you merge Basic programs. (Models I and III; Load 80)
68
The Quiet Command by Viron E. Payne, Sr.
Teach Basic a new trick. (Models I, III, 4, 1000, and 1200)
72
Password Bypass by Jeffrey G. Terry
Crack protected files. (Models I, III, and 4; Load 80)
83
Savings and Loan by David McAnaney
What every borrower should know about the Rule of 78s. (Models I, III and 4; Load 80; Models 100 and 1200)

Departments

6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
14
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train by Bradford N. Dixon
25
Reader Forum
29
Reviews edited by Ryan Davis-Wright
  • PRO-NTO
  • Window-Comm
  • The Multi-Basic Compiler
  • Profile 4 Plus
  • DSM4
  • WindowDOS
88
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
94
Dave’s MS-DOS Column by Dave Rowell
96
MS-DOS New Products edited by Mare-Anne Jarvela
98
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
102
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
108
Spreadsheet Beat by John B. Harrell III
119
Express Checkouts by
  • CopyIIPC
  • FasType
  • The Programmer’s Guide to LDOS/TRSDOS Version 6.x
  • The Grafyx Solution
122
New Products edited by Mare-Anne Jarvela

80 Microcomputing – Volume 71 – December, 1985

Issue Information:

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Volume:
71
Date:
12/85
Load-80:
Yes
Pages:
156
Size:
72,168,482
TOSEC:
80 Microcomputing v071 (1985)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On The Cover

38
Born to Run by John B. Harrell III
An introduction to C, the language that goes everywhere.
41
Write Away by Daniel Zenzel, Hr.
All you need to run your own simple C programs. (Model 4: Load 80; Model 1000)
52
Net Results by David H. Pleacher
Our basketball statistics program shows you who’s hot and who’s not. (Models I, III, and 4: Load 80)
58
Window Screens by Glen E. Sparks
Painless hi-res Basic windows and pie charts. (Models III and 4; Load 80)
116
On Displays: Sprucing Up Your Spreadsheet by John B. harrell III
Spreadsheet Beat investigates Multiplan’s Lookup function and Lotus’ colors

Features

66
Interrupt Anytime by Cary Oler
Twelve programmable interrupts for TRSDOS 1.3 (Model III; Load 80)
74
The Right Address by Maurice DYke
Follow these directions to get TRSDOS 6.X system addresses. (Model 4; Load 80)
76
Rembrandt Reduc by Dale Elton Rogerson
Something extra for Model III users of our MacPaint-style graphics editor. (Model III; Load 80)
142
1985 Articles Index
142
1985 Reviews Index
144
1985 Load 80 Index

Departments

6
Load 80 Directory
8
Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
12
Input
14
Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21
Pulse Train by Bradford N. Dixon
25
Reader Forum
29
Reviews
  • GBasic 3.0
  • Draw
  • Hoy-Mouse Interface
  • The Money Decisions Series
  • Hyperzap
  • MULTIDOS 80/64
  • Typitall
82
Tidbit # 29
83
Tidbit # 30
84
Project 80 by Roger C. Alford
92
Dave’s MS-DOS Column by Dave Rowell
102
MS-DOS New Products edited by Mare-Anne Jarvela
106
Basic Takes by Richard Ramella
108
The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
116
Spreadsheet Beat by John B. Harrell III
125
Express Checkouts
  • WordPerfect 4.0
  • Telecommuter
  • How to Use Your Radio Shack Printer
  • PRO-X-FTS
122
New Products
152
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