PODNUH is a clever name for a new TS2068 program, which has been thoroughly tested since its conception in 1986. This Machine Code program includes a BASIC programmer (called “Supra-Basic”) with a swift and reliable method of passing parameters to, and calling other Machine Code programs. These “other” programs may be customized routines, extensions of BASIC, utility programs, or complete applications programs. A PODNUH (version 1) package is available for $17.00 + $2.00 postage, which includes selectable type fonts, a perpetual calendar, note pad, scientific calculator, and more. “Add-On” options will continue to be added, such as WYNN DOE (a windowing utility) for $5.00. The author is also interested in sharing his program with programmers or user groups, and is offering a disassembled listing with documentation for $1.00, with the hope that PODNUH is adopted as a new 2068 standard. Send check or money order to: Ron Ruegg, 37529 Perkins Road, Prairieville, LA 70769.
Many Timex fans have heard or read about the research that William J. Pederson of THE WIDJUP CO. has conducted on the TS2068 ROM/Operating System, from articles in several user group newsletters and magazines. Now there is a 160 page book by Mr. Pederson called “TOURING THE TS2068 ROM OPERATING SYSTEM“. While this type of book isn’t for everyone, it will be of interest to programmers and 2068 hacker-types everywhere. It contains a complete annotated disassembly of the Home ROM and the XROM, along with several other tables of data. Mr. Pederson offers a theory which one may or might not accept about the development of the Timex ROM and bank-switching routines…but it all makes for interesting reading. The book is priced at $20.00 + $3.00 postage and is available from: The WIDJUP Co., 1120 Merrifield S.E., Grand Rapids, MI 49507.
Arnold Ramaker, PO Box 263, Plymouth, WI 53073, (414) 893-8865, is busy designing an expansion box for the ZX81, TS1000, TS1500, TS2068, and Sinclair QL computers. Any one of the computers can be placed inside the supplied case. The expansion box will feature multi-expansion slots and provisions for attaching a monitor, and several other peripherals. Mr. Ramaker would like to hear from folks who are interested in purchasing an expansion box like this, to get an idea on what price range and any additional features people would like to see incorporated.
Matthew Zenkar, 142 Holcroft Rd., Rochester, NY 14612, (716) 663-2048, is offering a utility program which will allow QL owners who use the Digital Precision Desktop Publisher software package, to dump their files to Hewlett Packard-compatible laser printers. Write for information and price.
The S.A.I.N. (Sinclair Artificial Intelligence Network) special interest group is now forming. It is for any Sinclair user interested in A.I., Micro-PROLOG, LISP, and other related topics. For further information, send a SASE to: Pete Fischer, PO Box 2002, Tempe, AZ 85281, or call the TIMEWARP BBS, (617) 481-0555 (setting: 8/1/N, 300 baud).