Computer Trader Magazine Sept 1986
Date: September 1986
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Articles
| Title | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| Beta Basic More About Display Windows | Before we move on to other comparisons between T/S Basic and the extended QL and Beta Basics, a few notes on TS/Spectrum displays might be of interest. As you know, two screen displays or windows are normally available: the main display of 22 lines and the input status display of two or more lines at the bottom of the screen. | Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| QL on I.C.E. | When many people think about the current class of home computers, one of the things that comes to mind is icon control. The first home computer which made this popular was the Apple MacIntosh. | Sinclair QL |
| Scroller | This program, like my previous one is a basic “Scroll left” routine. However, with my last one, I could only enter a 64 character message into memory. This program not only allows you to enter any message up to 15K characters in length but will also let you use various “flash words” in you message to emphasize certain portions. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program |
| Simple T/S 2068 Out Port | As stated in part 1, the outputs of the Port or latch can drive LEDs directly however, it would be preferred to isolate the output circuitry using optoisolators. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Snapshot of TS-2068 System Variables | Investigating the dynamic areas of memory in the TS2068 is liking nailing jelly to the wall. Certain system variables point to the location of these areas, but you can’t find out their values. As soon as you PEEK into these system variables, you change them. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Using the Timex 2040 Printer | If you have been using your Timex 2040 printer for only program listings and screen copies, you haven’t been tapping its full potential. The short programs below for the TS 1000 and TS 2068 will allow you to create banners for any occasion. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Using Your T/S Computer in Hamming | This is my next article for the Ham series for the Timex/Sinclair computers. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program |