T-S Horizons n12

Date: February/March 1985
Issue: 12
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TitleDescriptionComputers
2 Books of Games: TS 1000Review of Crunchers: 21 Simple Games for the Timex/Sinclair 1000 and 51 Game Programs for the Timex Sinclair 1000 and 1500.Timex/Sinclair 1000
2068 Tutorial: Open# Close#Using the OPEN # and CLOSE # Commands on the TS 2068 Many people who use the 2068 have generally no idea what the commands OPEN# and CLOSE# are for and what they can do. These commands were intended for use with the Microdrives, but we can use them an entirely different way. By usingTimex/Sinclair 2068
2068 Word-Processor Software Evaluation, Part IIShort reviews of Tasword Two, the Textwriter series, VIEWord and Letteriter/Bufferiter.Timex/Sinclair 2068
ACZ General Ledger 2000ACZ GENERAL LEDGER 2,000 is designed to run on the T/S 2068 with the T/S 2040 printer. An option is provided for use of a CARDCO numeric keypad utilizing either of the T/S joystick ports. The program is designed to produce the most important financial reports required by a small business at minimum expense. ATimex/Sinclair 2068
BadgammonThis is a very good version of the game “Backgammon” for the TS 2068. It has full color and sound: playing pieces are drawn in hi-res graphics.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Bank Switching for the TS 1000, Part 8This is the last instant of this series. Routines to save (and reload) bank data on tape are included in the 2K operating system. These are necessary for back-up and because the memory in most banks is volatile.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
BITS and BYTES #4Highlights of the industry and scene at the time.
EnterWelcome John Bell, new writer.
From the Cluttered Desk: Anonymous Letter
Full-Size Printer Patches for MTERM I SoftwarePatch to enable MTERM I to print via Tasman Interface.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Game ScoreboardShort program to track game scores, up to 12 players.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program
In Sync: LinecheckLinecheck generates checksums for programs, making it easier to ensure they are typed in correctly.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068, Downloadable, Type-in program
More Programming Tips For The T/S1000UnLISTable REM lines; tape unlocker; free MC storage; extra op codes for MC programmers; T/S 1000 clock.Timex/Sinclair 1000
Odds, Ends, Etc. #2“Startext,” an on-line service offered by the Ft. Worth Star Telegram, selling unused time on their Vax. T.S. Services newsletter addresses the “CON” in the lower left of the MTERM II screen. Memotext on tape, courtesy Fred Nachbaur, is mentioned.Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068
REM Builder for TS1000Seeing Mather White’s REM-expansion routine in T-S H reminded me of a REMBUILDER routine I use with my ZX81. It allows either building a REM to any desired number of characters or adding just one byte at a time.Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000, Type-in program
Special Report: Mass Storage Devices For The TS 2068Brief overview of A&J Microdrive, DAMCO/Rotronics Wafadrive, Millenia K Disk Interface, Aerco FD-68 Interface.Timex/Sinclair 2068
Special Report: Spectrum Software For The TS2068English Micro Connection (EMC) is a new company formed for the sole purpose of bringing quality products into the U.S. from England. Other companies are also importing Spectrum software. Knighted Computers is converting some software so it can run on the TS 2068 without coversion.Timex/Sinclair 2068
T-S NewsProduct announcements and very short news items.
User GroupsNortheast Florida T/S Users Group; Montreal Area User Club; Ocean State Timex Sinclair Group.
Winky Board 2000The WINKY BOARD 2000 from G. Russell Electronics is a small load filter board that plugs into your line between the 2068 (or ANY T/S computer) and your cassette player. It contains 2 LEDs, for indicating load levels, and the necessary components to clean up the line for better load levels.Timex/Sinclair 2068

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