–In the last issue an item regarding the status of Zebra Systems Inc was in error and I regret any inconvience it may have caused. ZEBRA is still in business and is still continuing to support the TS1000 and TS2068 lines. For their latest price list contact them at 78-06 Jamaica Avenue, Woodhaven, NY 11421- (718) 296-2385. Paul Hill, Editor
Secretary’s Notes
Our March meet was highlighted by the talk by our Tresurer George Penny, on the subject- “Programming in English”. George a retired IBM programmer, owns a business in Owego, NY and uses his ZX81s and TS1000s to keep track of stock inventories, prices, profits and costs and as a cash register. In Basic he wrote a program to service his data files. The flexibility of his system (on tape) allows him to write quick simple in plain english instructions how he wants his data files printed, compared, sorted, and tallied. I am after him to write an article on his pursuit, and soon we maybe able to read of his system. Currently he is teaching himself MC, and his is rewriting the program in code. After that is done, an article will be on its way.
Clyde Tackley demoed his RGB interface, and his son demoed his dexterity on the keyboard (Clyde said that his son can go faster on the keys than with a joystick!)
Wes Brzozowski mentioned PC Pursuit- unlimited phone calls for $25 a month, from 6pm to 7 am.
Alrin Menager, SYSOPS of BUBBS, came to the April meet to give a few tips on using his board. BUBBS stands for Belden Hill Users Bulletin Board System- His tips for time saving-
..when asked for first name, type first name (space or ;)last name (space or 😉 password <ENTER>.
..To read all public messages, type r (space or 😉 * <ENTER> .
..To find new files, type n (space or 😉 a <ENTER>.
..Enter dates with no (spaces or ;), type 040187 to locate files since that date.
..Macro keys can be used for entering name, password, messages.
LOCAL BBSs numbers baud rates hours/days
BUBBS (607)693-3359 3/1200 baud 5pm to 9am Mon - Fri; 24 hours on
1200 only 9am to 5pm Mon - Fri; weekends
TCCS (607)785-2118 3/1200 baud 9am to 11pm 7 days a week
* Scott Wiltsey (TCCS SYSOPS) is putting a conference on for SINCUS members.
OFA-PC Node 1 (607)754-4320 3/12/2400 24 hours DAILY
OFA-PC Node 2 (607)687-4346 3/1200 24 hours DAILY
* Matt Lecher is the SYSOPS of OFA-PC
Hello and welcome to Brian King, Ballston Spa, NY; Al Johnson, Seaside, CA; and Ronald Ranc, Germany and a thank you for continued support to Peter Hoffmann, Greenwich RI; Myles Cohen, New York, NY and Robert Gilder, Massapequa, NY
MAY meet- Wednesday, MAY 20TH, 7pm- Vestal Library, Vestal Parkway, Vestal NY. ELECTION NIGHT come on down and VOTE!!
JUNE meet- Wednesday, JUNE 20TH, 7pm- Vestal Library, Vestal Parkway, Vestal NY.
Nominations for officers for the year 1987-88 were opened and the following names were nominated:
President---------John Sims Vice Pres.--------David Schoenwetter Treasurer---------George Penny Secretary---------Paul Hill Trustees----------Don Lamen, Wes Brzozowksi, William Tilley
Nominations will be closed prior to the vote, nominations and ballots received by mail prior to floor vote on May 20, 1987, will be counted.