| From the Editor |
Well, it looks like Vernon has decided to pass the torch on the another newsletter editor. I know that he has put a lot of effort into the newsletter making it the visually striking publication that it is. I know we would all like to thank Verson for a great looking newsletter, issue after issue. |
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| Minix on the QL |
MINIX is a Unix-like operating system written by Andy Tanenbaum for teaching operating system classes. Minix has been ported to a number of computer systems, the QL being the the most recent on the list. Since Minix is like Unix, users can learn about Unix from various levels. Users can become familiar with the operating |
Sinclair QL |
| Presidential Ramblings |
Regretfully, I must announce Vernon Smith’s resignation as Newsletter Editor. He details his reasons elsewhere in this issue and is also offering future help with the actual publishing of this organ. His years of producing an outstanding publication have brought accolades not only from our members, but from Editors of other UG Newsletters as well. |
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| SNUG Update |
A few months ago I was asked to be the SNUG Liaison by our new President, Ruth Fegley. I agreed to this. SNUG has made tremendous strides since the last SNUG meeting at the Capitol Fest. SNUG has started publishing a newsletter. So far there have been two newsletters released. Frank Davis, Paul Holmgren, and |
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| That's 30: Newsletter Editor Resigns |
In the media “That’s 30,” says that the task at hand is finished. And so it is 30 for me as Editor of the newsletter. It has been very interesting for me and I’ve learned a lot in the preparation of the last 32 issues. I do however think that the membership deserves an explanation |
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| The C Column |
Last month we looked at a simple program. This month we will look at how to do input and output in C. C has no built in input or output commands. Functions are called that perform input and output. Last month we used the function printf. This month we wiil use the function getchar. Getchar |
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| The T/S 1000 Library |
Ted Osheroff, our T/S 1000 Tape Librarian, gave me a copy of a listing of T/S 1000 programs in the library. It’s been a while since there was a listing in the Newsletter of what’s available in the Library. I though I’d list a few of the more interesting programs. |
Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
