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# Beginners’ BASIC: More on INKEYS

Tutorial on using INKEY$ in 8K ZX81 BASIC programs, covering two techniques: stopping execution if any key is pressed (using PAUSE and IF INKEY$<>” pattern) and stopping execution until a key is pressed. Explains the null-string comparison and demonstrates keyboard-controlled reset and stopping logic.