The issue diskette is a integral part of TS-2068 UP-DATE. The proceeds of sales are divided to pay token renumeration to the authors of the programs presented in the magazine for key-in projects. UP-DATE takes $8.00 for expenses and divides the balance between authors. Although there has been no disbursements at this writing, a ledger is kept for each author and checks will be mailed as funds accrue.
Generally, the feature programs included in the issue diskette are original programs never before offered to the TS-2068 user group and not for sale from other sources. Most of the utilities included are also new, but similiar utility programs may have appeared in other magazines. Public Domain progrms may be added from time to time, in order to increase the value of the diskette. Such public domain programs will be carefully checked out for value and to insure that they operate without flaw.
UP-DATE tries to make the issue disk a $50.00 value in comparison with programs offered commerically for other computers. Sometimes, as in this April issue, the Larken users cannot use the 5 DOSDEX programs. In such cases fill in programs will be added to the Larken issue disk to make up the difference. The same applies to other system formats. Such fill in programs may be accompanied by documentation if needed. Whatever, UP-DATE guarantees “satisfaction or money back” on all issue diskettes. The old American custom “the baker’s dozen” applies. Extras may be thrown in to make sure that you get more than you pay for.
The April 1988 Issue Disk
The April Issue diskette will be ready O/A May 1st and will include the Feature Software “Budget”, plus the compiled program, plus the printer annex, plus the customized “Loader Manager” for either Oliger Safe, or Larken LKDOS system. Later when the Aerco Disk capability is re-gained, that format will also be available. Aerco Disk users may order the issue disk, but please DO NOT inclose payment. The disk will be mailed when ready and an invoice enclosed.
Other programs and utilities included in the April issue disk are: Five DOSDEX Manager programs (OLIGER FORMAT ONLY), MAIL MERGE (LARKEN FORMAT ONLY), the MOV utility (all formats), and the Screen String Demo program (all formats). The Mail Merge program for Larken Format is the same program given in the January issue, but converted to Larken format.
The issue disk is priced at $16.00 and is sent postpaid. Send orders to UP-DATE, address given on cover.