This column announces any software, hardware, and related modifications that are new or otherwise untested by us. If you have something of interest, we will announce it here. Send us a description of your product (PLEASE keep it short). We advise readers to send a self addressed and stamped envelope, as a courtesy, to the individuals or companies for information.
Fred Nachbaur reports that DUNGEON OF YMIR V3, is complete. This version runs on a ZX81/TS1000 with 8K NVM, and uses the hi-res system published in SWN 4:2. This is a challenging and complex D&D-style adventure game with hi-res graphics, written entirely in machine-code. Cost is $24.95 postpaid.
The John Oliger Co., 11601 Whidbey Dr., Cumberland, IN 46229, is currently offering the Oliger 2068 Disc System. Available as bare boards, kits, or completed and tested units, prices range from $17.95 to $119.95 pp. The disk system consists of two boards which plug into the Oliger 2068 Expansion Board (not included). Features include ease of use, high speed, and Spectrum and TS2068 compatibility. Write for complete details and price info.
Grey & Clifford Computer Products, P. O. Box 2186, Inglewood, CA 90305, (213) 759-7406, is offering software and hardware for communications on the Spectrum emulated TS2068. SPECTERM-64 is terminal emulation software which allows 64 column display without additional hardware. Price for SPECTERM-64 is $30. When used with the new Z-SI/O hardware card, it allows use with any RS-232C modem or periphial including Hayes compatibles. Price for the Z-SI/O is $79.95. Write for more details.
Larry Kenny, Larken Electronics, has announced that he is working on a cart-bases DOS for the Larken 2068 disk drive. Features include Spectrum compatibility, built-in NMI “snapshot” save, usage of standard tokens, and disk compatibility with other systems. Also in the works are EPROMs for use with other popular disk systems. Contact LARKEN ELECTRONICS, RR#2, Navan, Ontario K4B 1H9, Canada, to be placed on the “inform-when-ready” list, or to suggest features that YOU would like to see.
Chia-Chi Chao, 73 Sullivan Drive, Moraga, CA 94556, announces that he is now selling three programs from JRC Sotware. Diamond Mike II, $17.00; Great Game & Graphics Show, $17.00; Compass, $19.00. All prices include shipping. The games are available on tape or 5.25″ Aerco disk. A complete catalog is available with SASE.
Robert C. Fischer, producer of PRO/FILE EXTENSIONS, T/S GRADER, WORD PUZZLER, and WORD GAMES, has changed his address and can now be found at Rt. 2 Arizona St., Emerson, GA 30137
Bill Bell, 596 Cherrington Road, Westerville, OH 43081, (614) 882-3883, is offering BBDOS for the TS1000 equipted with the Aerco FD-ZX Disk Interface. BBDOS is a fully automatic, BASIC transparent, disk operating system that locates itself in the 8-16K region of RAM. It is advertised as being fully compatible with all printer interfaces. $29.95.
G. Russell Electronics, RD 1 Box 539, Centre Hall, PA 16828, (814) 364-1325, has their current catalog available upon request. Many hardware and software items are listed for the QL, 2068, and 1000 computers.
By arrangement with Ray Kingsley, Fred Nachbaur (C-12, Mtn. Stn. Group Box, Nelson BC V1L 5P1) has a version of HOT Z II relocated entirely into 32-48K. This allows full 16K programs to be disassembled. Requires M1 NOT mod to run m/c in high memory. Licensed Hot Z II users (only) can get this version for $10 postpaid.
The EZRA Group II, P.O. Box 5222, San Diego, CA 92105 is currently offering inexpensive programs and custom programs in listing form. They provide programs for the ZX81, TS1000, TS1500, TS2068, and a host of other makes.
RMG Enterprises, 1419 1/2-7th Street, Oregon City, OR 97045, announces SEKTOR 2068 for the FD-68 user. This utility program is an user friendly sector editor for the 2068 and Aerco FD-68 disk system. Features include Read/Write/Correct Sectors, Delete /Erase Files, Compare Blocks, Copy Screens, Translate IBM Clusters, two versions of MSDOS, and more! $15.00 + $2 p&h.
David A. Hill, 1159 South Shore Drive #12, Holland, MI 49423, is publishing a newsletter for the users of AERCO’s FD-68 Disk Controller. Published a periodically, the newsletter contains tips, program conversions for disk, and more. Send a SASE for more information.
Paul Holmgren, 5231 Wilton Wood Ct., Indianapolis, IN 46254, asks you to try it before you buy it. Where else can you get this kind of deal? I.S.T.U.G. is selling copies of our BBS program. $16.00 gets the program and full directions to setup your own BBS. To sample it, call (317) 898-3903 [7,1,E:24 hrs]. Too many features to mention here. Runs 99.99% trouble free.
GLENN Technics, Box 2760, Anaheim, CA 92804, has AccuDraw for color art and tech drawings on the TS2068 for $19.95. AccuDraw features scaled distance and angle readouts, 2 screens to draw on, elastic elements, 2 speed stick driven cursor, plus 32 other functions like undo, fill, text, rotate, 5×7 copy, full screen and origin crosshairs, ‘edge fill’, and color select. It supports your 8×10 copy S/W with Aerco printer I/F.
John Deering, 136 Neverbreak Drive, Hendersonville, TN 37075, is offering mods to PRO/FILE 2068 for use with the Rotronics Wafadrive System. The price is $9.95.