This issue I want to touch upon some of the mail that has found its way here to UPDATE MAGAZINE. Folks, I have to admit that it has been a real kick to me to be of help to the Davis family in this magazine, and that I have made a lot of friends (and an occasional jibe) by doing my part. Some have asked if I am for real, the answer is yes, I have known the Davis’s for a long time. In fact, Frank and I met in 1967 at Indiana University, where we both majored in psychology. That is still my profession, though Frank has taken a short sidetrack with Federal government work. We have been close friends since that time, and my only straying is the occasional poem I’ve penned under various names for other mags.
Now to more serious tones, and a reflection back on the April issue. On Bill Pedersens CAD program the listing started in that issue and ended in this issue, was for the Olivetti Inkjet and not the IBM compatible as listed. Next issue we will cover the necessary changes to do the IBM version. Sorry.
The second known error from the last issue was Bob Hartungs listing on page 26 was completed out of sequence on page 24, with no indication given that this was the case. It appeared to some that it was part of his article on page 23. Not so, and I hope this sets things to rights. I can only plead tiredness on these errors. Too bad that life does not give us error codes as Sir Clive did, prior to an action being allowed to take place.
John Shepherd has informed Frank that he hopes to have an article for us soon on using the TS2068 and the disk drives for Oliger and/or Larken to store files and/or upload/download with the Z88. We look forward to this info, perhaps it will get more TS2068 users interested in the Z88. Mechanical Affinity is in the process of repairing some so that they can be offered for sale. This may all work out for everyone!
Rod Gowen of RMG has asked us to remind people that he raised his price from $3 to $4 for his catalog effective June the 1st. If you owe him an extra buck, please be nice and remit it; he has done a lot to keep Timex and Sinclair alive in North America for us all.
From Gordon Sharp we hear “One item I’d be interested in is expanding the Abacus. It must have an array like: DIM Z$ (255,640), but in machine language. So how can we alter that to provide 510 lines. Perhaps someone can comment on that in UPDATE”. Can anyone help us on this? Gordon’s address is P.O.Box 6502, Nalcrest, FL 33856-6502.
Two items from Earl Kielgass of [address omitted]. “FOR SALE: 2 seldom used unimproved QL’s with Miracle System Printer Interface (1), power supplies, basic QL manuals, several micro cassette programs, and Misc. literature. All yours for $125 and I’ll pay the shipping.” [phone number omitted]
For Earls TS2068 he writes, “New subject- What ever happened to BYTE POWER? In January I ordered PRINT FACTORY and several other programs and sent a check which has never come back. In March I sent them a letter to find out what happened to the order, but still no response. In May I sent another letter and another check, thinking the first order had somehow become lost. The last I sent Registered mail, so it must have been delivered. I would still like to get Print Factory. Does anyone else handle Print Factory?” Can someone help Earl? He wants to get this so he can get and use John McMichaels Graphics. Used original for Sale?