Jack Dohany

Owner(s): Jack Dohany
390 Rutherford Ave, Redwood, CA 95061

Jack Dohany worked in the electronics industry as a field engineer from 1962 to 1970. After seeing the Vietnam War up close, he became a pacifist and eventually left his job.

Jack took up woodworking in 1970 and started a business called The Merry Toymaker, which he ran until 2009.  He sold his toys mainly at craft fairs and did no advertising.

Jack passed away in 2019.

Products

NameDescriptionComputers
AERCO CP68 Printer DriverCustomizable printer driver for parallel (Centronics) printers. While it was written for the CP-68 parallel printer interface, it does work with other parallel printer interfaces.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Corrected EPROMEPROM to correct bugs in the 2068 ROM.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Font ManagerCollection of fonts, user defined graphics and font editor/manager.Timex/Sinclair 2068
KeywordThis program allows you to enter the TIMEX BASIC keywords, one letter at a time. This is useful to those who have custom keyboards without legends. You can toggle this feature on and off with a PRINT USR statement.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
MSCRIPTMachine language word processor developed exclusively for the Timex 2068 by Micro Systems Software, Inc., the authors of MTERM II (Smart Terminal II). It is the only popular word processor that takes advantage of the Timex 2068 64 column extended screen mode for a 64×22 text display.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
SmartWatch Clock SoftwarePublic domain package to read a Dallas Semiconductor SmartWatch clock/calendar chip. The device installed in the 2068 under the Home ROM.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Spectrum EmulatorThis emulator consisted of a 32K EPROM that replaced the 16K ROM. The EPROM contained the 2068 operating system in the lower half, and Spectrum operating system in the upper half. Errors in both operating systems were corrected. Error correction is detailed in documentation.Timex/Sinclair 2068
ToolkitRenumber, REM kill, list variables or compact program. Adapted by Jack Dohany from a program by John Charlesworth printed in Your Computer vol 4. no 4.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable
Word-MasterWord processor with graphics capabilities, and with optional graphic designer, LQ fonts and desktop publisher. Optional featured required an Epson-type dot matrix printer. Word-Master was written for the Spectrum by Paul Sneesby and Barry Parkinson, of PCG Software in England. Jack Dohany customised, sold and supported it in the US.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable

Documents

TitleDescriptionComputers
BANKMON v1BANKMON allows you to inspect and modify the contents of 2068 memory in Bank 0 (Dock), Bank 254 (Exrom) and Bank 255 (Home), in hex, decimal or ASCII format. Bankmon is not a disassembler or debugger; for those purposes I suggest Ray Kingsley’s HOT Z.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Description of Word-MasterWord-Master is a software package written for the Spectrum by Paul Sneesby and Barry Parkinson, of PCG Software in England. The package is sold and supported in the USA by Jack Dohany. The USA version is designed to run on the Timex/Sinclair 2068 computer, equipped with any form of Spectrum emulator.Timex/Sinclair 2068
DIS disassemblerDIS is a disassembler written entirely in BASIC so you can modify it to suit your needs. To load it, just LOAD “” or LOAD “DIS”. To save it, SAVE “DIS” LINE 1. CAUTION: do not CLEAR or RUN.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Font ManagerFONTMAN is a program for the 2068 or SPECTRUM computers, allowing the user to use, modify or create up to 20 fonts at a time. FONTMAN is the nickname of FONT MANAGER.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Introduction to Customized MScript version 5Jack Dohany’s introduction to Customized MScript version 5 (CMS V5), dated March 1986. CMS is Dohany’s reworking of Micro-Systems Software’s MScript word processor for the TS2068. It came in four varieties: MS5T for cassette only, MS5A for cassette and the A&J wafer drive, MS5D for cassette and the AERCO disk, and MS5Z for cassette and the Zebra disk.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Jack Dohany letter to Don Lambert Oct 30 1995Includes documentation for Keyword.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Jack Dohany letter to Rod Gowan July 29 1995Include details on Jack’s implementation of the Dallas Semiconductor on-chip clock in the 2068.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Spectrum 32 EPROM version CThe switch selects the upper or lower half of the 32K eprom. The lower half contains the corrected 2068 ROM code, and the upper half contains the corrected Spectrum ROM code.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Word-Master v2 Oliger Disk VarietyJack Dohany’s four-page notes for Word-Master V2.0, Oliger Disk Variety, dated June 1990. They replace version 1.08 and are meant to be read as an update to the V1.08 Word-Master NOTES manual. The notes cover the simpler two-line FILE HANDLING menu, the new drive keys 0 to 4 (0 is cassette, 1 to 4 areTimex/Sinclair 2068

Downloads

NameDescriptionComputers
GYPSY V2Screen editor with brushes, lines, arcs, circles and ellipses, plus a configurable 9-pin Epson screen copier for four printer interfaces.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Keyword v5A machine code keyboard utility that lets you type BASIC keywords as plain text gets a slick animated loader with tape and disk backup support.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Relocatable AERCO Driver V4A full-featured configuration utility that customizes an 800-byte relocatable machine code print driver for eight different dot-matrix printers without touching a single assembler.Timex/Sinclair 2068
ToolkitA multi-page documentation and menu system drives a four-function BASIC toolkit, with machine code routines for renumbering, REM removal, variable listing, and numeric compaction.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Word-Master V2.0 Oliger Disk Variety64-column word processor that holds texts, fonts and graphics in memory and prints them together, with desktop-publishing extensions, chart maker, printer setup and shareware clip art.Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068

Articles

TitleDescriptionComputers
'Fontman' Varies Type Styles on 2068 Screen or PrinterTimex/Sinclair 2068
3 Font Packages for the TS2068/Spectrum You Should Know AboutReviews of Byte Power’s First Class Fonts II, Jack Dohany’s Font Manager and Bill Ferrebee’s Font Packages and Font Editor from Mountaineer Software.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Announcing the IKI (IBM Keyboard Interface for 1000/2068)I’ve been using my IKI and an IBM keyboard with my 2068 for seven years, and I love it. I’ve been wondering how to share the IKI with the Timex community, and have finally decided just to do it, however I can.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Announcing: The IKI (An IBM Keyboard Interface for 1000/2068)The IKI can be used with the ZX80, ZK81, T/S 1000, T/S 1500, Spectrum and T/S 2068 computers. It is compatible with all interfaces for those computers. The IKI works with any IBM XT-compatible keyboard. The keyboard must have an XT/AT selector switch.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Become a Sinclair TycoonAdvice on how not to run a software/hardware business.
Bits & Bytes
Bits & BytesTimex/Sinclair 2068
Bits & Pieces
Bits & PiecesSinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Bits & PiecesSinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Bits & PiecesTimex/Sinclair 2068
Dear MSCRIPTersUpdates and features new in version 6.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Dear MSCRIPTERSUpdates, bug report and version report.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Description of Word-MasterTimex/Sinclair 2068
Description of Wordmaster (USA version 1.08)Timex/Sinclair 2068
Drifting Away?THE PLOTTER was originally produced as a vehicle to dispense news to the membership of CCATS about the meeting time and date as well as to disseminate information about the new and exciting Timex/Sinclair computers. That was over 12 years ago! The purpose of the newsletter has not changed.
FAT M-ScriptUse this listing in place of the Basic loader supplied with M-Script. It gives a backup capability and will provide larger letters that help improve readability.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
FDD Express: More LettersLetters from Bob Orrfelt about the FDD technical manual he was writing; Jack Dohany about Zebra FDD system; Dennis Bryant about Amdek DXY-100 Plotter and sound; Tom Dunlop about moving Profile 2068 to disk.Timex/Sinclair 2068
For Your SupportColumn announcing hardware, software for Timex/Sinclair owners. Products from Bruce Taylor, Fred Nachbaur, Tom Woods, John Oliger, Jack Donahy, 21st Century Electronics, Zebra Systems, Steve Wyatt, G. Russell Electronics and Tad Painter listed.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
For Your SupportHardware and software offerings from Chia-Chi Chao, Mike Trivisonno, Jack Donahy, Fred Nachbaur, Tim Worcester, Games to Learn By, Kraig Pritts, John Oliger, Tom Woods and Knighted Computers.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
From the Editor's DeskThis month’s newsletter contents includes a nice review of a Jack Dohany series of utilities for working with Larken disk systems. It is nice to know that there is still more information and use being generated for this system so it is far from being dead.
From the Editor's DeskThis issue devotes a fair amount of space to the word processor, MSCRIPT. Being fairly conversant with Jack Dohany’s revisions I find it easy to write about. The early edition of it has surfaced again, possibly the original, as an MSDOS program. Do any of our readers know the history of this word processor?
Good NewsTimex/Sinclair 2068
Good NewsJack Dohany developed version of Mscript for 80 column printers with other features.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Input/OutputLetters from Hugh Scriven, Peter Lievert-Adelt, Gil Parrish, David Lassov, Frank Davis, Bob Swoger, Steve, Johnson, Jose Moreno, George Chambers, Ken Harbit, Jack Dohany, Les Cottrell.
Jack Dohany, Software/HardwareTimex/Sinclair 2068
Jack in the Redwoods Heard FromSYNX is a 46-byte relocatable machine language reoutine for Aerco disk users. It allows you to turn off the BASIC syntax checker when writing or editing BASIC lines and to turn it back on. Syntax checking during program execution remains in effect.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Jim's Programming NotesIn spite of what experience may have shown, the choice of language is not a big deal. The choice of a particular language implementation IS!
Let's Talk Briefly About Word-Master GraphicsShort description of how Word-Master captures a portion of a saved screen file.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Letter from Jack DohanyFAIRWARE is my word for SHAREWARE, which is CONDITIONAL public-domain user-supported software that is NOT exactly free. FAIRWARE costs whatever the USER feels is a fair price for what he or she received. FAIRWARE may be freely copied and shared, unless it is COPYRIGHTED.
LLIST Graphic CharactersTechniques for printing the special Sinclair graphics characters to conventional dot matrix printers. Jack Dohany’s GYPSY and SD9 programs are mentioned.Timex/Sinclair 2068
MScript on Your IBM CloneYES! RMG has it in the shareware/PD library. The program was released in 1984 and is version 1.0 for DOS. The commands are almost identical to those that we saw in the 2068 version. There are no docs with it. But, from what I can tell, you can use the original manual.
MScript upgraded to 5.5
Mscript with MSDOSMany of us made a choice years ago of using either TASWORD II or MSCRIPT for word processing on our 2068 computers. As I recall, I was the only member of our user group to use MSCRIPT on a continuing basis though I used TASWORD when forced to.
News From Around the Clubs
Printer Ink CleanerThose who have re-inked larger printer ribbons know that it is almost impossible to use re-inking equipment without getting ink on one or more fingers. Rod Gowen, RMG Enterprises, recommends using WD 4 0 lubricant as a hand cleaner.
Product NewsOliger 2068 floppy disk interface available; Larken drive controller with Spectrum ROM; uncased 2050 modems; Tech Draw Jr, Spectrum Emulator cartridge, Zebra Talker from Zebra; Amdek plotter; Jack Dohany's shareware announcement.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Product Review: Spectrum Emulator for 2068Timex/Sinclair 2068
Products and SuppliesUse a poker chip to pad out space when using Radio Shack printer paper.
Public Notice from Jack Dohany
Public Notice from Jack Dohany dated January 1, 1991Retired from 2068 support activities as of January 1, 1991. Will continue developing/programming.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Redwood GoodiesLarken DOS programs from Jack Dohany.Timex/Sinclair 2068
RLE GraphicsIntroduction to the file format, explanation of where to find and view them. Jack Dohany has written an encoder/decoder program.Timex/Sinclair 2068
The Great Sinclair Desktop Publishing Journal Product Roundup for Spectrums and TS2068sTable of desktop publishing programs and support software.Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS-2068 Cottage Software SupportFairware (Jack Dohany), Chia-Chi Chao, RMG Enterprises, S&K Enterprises, Lemke Software, Byte Power, Grey & Clifford, Bill Pedersen.Timex/Sinclair 2068
TS2068 SOL BBS ReportProgress report on improving the features and reliability of the database software with the help of Jack Dohany and Larry Kenny.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Word-Master USA Version 2.0 Now AvailableImproved version of the program available from Jack Dohany.Timex/Sinclair 2068

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