The RAMTOP Apr 1987
Date: Apr 1987
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Articles
| Title | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial | Reports plans to attend the Indianapolis Computer Fest and describes an ongoing video digitizing project. Notes a hardware conflict between the printer interface and Oliger disk port on the 2068, and solicits member article submissions. | |
| QL Column | Reprints computer emoticons/smileys from the January 1987 issue of Office Automation, then presents a SuperBASIC graphic clock program originally written by Gary Sprang (3/5/87) and modified by Schaffer to add an hourly chime, AM/PM indicator, and repositioned clock face. | Sinclair QL, Type-in program |
| Ride to Indianapolis Computer Fest | A brief community notice offering van transportation for 12–15 people to the 1987 T/S Computer Fest in Indianapolis. Members interested in carpooling to the event are invited to contact Gillespie. | |
| RLE Decoder for the QL | A SuperBASIC procedure named ‘picture’ that decodes run-length encoded (RLE) images and renders them on the Sinclair QL screen. Demonstrates compact image storage and display techniques using the QL’s graphics system. | Sinclair QL, Type-in program |
| Timelines BBS Co-Sysop Wanted | Seeks volunteer co-sysops to manage dedicated file sections for the TS-1000, TS-2068/Spectrum, and QL platforms on the Timelines BBS. Provides contact information for interested members. | |
| Upside Down and Sideways Too!! | Explains a technique for printing text upside-down and sideways on the TS1000 and 2068 using the POINT function in Sinclair BASIC. Includes a five-rotation BASIC program listing that demonstrates the method. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |