SyncWare News v5 n5

Date: May/June 1988
Volume: 5
Issue: 5
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Articles

TitleDescriptionComputers
2068 WindowThe text for this tutorial is included in the program itself, and is displayed on the screen as the program is run. The various printouts are reproduced here. The program gives an interesting insight into the way the TS2068 handles the various “attributes” (color, flash, etc.) of the screen display.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
A ChallengeRequest to improve included subroutine ("flowchart"). The subroutine plots the program above it (prior to line 9901) as a flowchart.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
A Word to AuthorsAdvice on writing articles for the magazine.
Addition: A "Training" ProgramProgram to teach young children basic math. Draws a train engine as successive correct answers are provided.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Bug AlertMissing section of World Geography by Shawn Byrne, published in volume 5, number 4.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Bugs Strike AgainNotes on fixing "ETAMITLU" by Jeff Moore.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Coming EventsComputerfest '88 (Dayton, OH), Third Annual International/Great Northwest TS Mini-Fair (Portland, OR), Timex-Sinclair-Amstrad Computer Users 1988 Midwest Regional Conference (Cleveland, OH).
For Your SupportSILICON MOUNTAIN COMPUTERS, C-12, Mtn. Stn. Group Box, Nelson, BC V1L 2J3, CANADA, announces: An improved version (V 2.5) of ZX-TERM*80 is available to legitimate owners of previous versions of ZX-TERM*80. V 2.5 contains an improved high-resolution core, usable with Memotech 32K packs and unexpanded TS1500’s.Timex/Sinclair 1000
ForumM. Bowers of Warminster, PA, writes: “I would like to see a crisp explanation of memory (of TS computers). . . A comprehensive write-up, with all the details in one place, would be a great help.” Here’s a challenge. Much information is available, but a comprehensive tutorial would be welcome to many readers.Cambridge Z88, Lambda 8300, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Getting Started with Beta BASICIntroduction to Beta BASIC, an extension of Spectrum BASIC. Requires a Spectrum BASIC ROM or cartridge.Sinclair ZX Spectrum, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Instant SortingIn the May-June ’86 issue of SyncWare News, I went through several sort routines for the 2068 and 1000 computers. For general use, I decided that the Shell-Faulk was the best all-round choice, but I also asked readers to send in any better ideas. One reader did, Larry Crawford of London Ontario, Canada.Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable, Type-in program
Letter ScrambleShort program presents scrambled words to user, user must unscramble them.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
Looping in Machine CodeSuggestions looping and operating on data in the loop.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
Off the WallA list of amusing re-imagined definitions of computer terms.
TYD BYTSTips on adapting Fred Nachbaur's universal printer driver to the two types (B and C) of the Tasman CPI (Centronics Parallel Interface). Bob Swoger recommends mineral oil for edge connector and other contacts.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068

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