The RAMTOP Jan-Feb 1989
Date: Jan-Feb 1989
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Articles
| Title | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| '88 Income Tax Program Ready | Announces Schoenfeld’s 1988 income tax program for the Timex/Sinclair 2068 on tape, which follows the 1040 form and Schedule A and handles Social Security taxation and IRA contribution limits. Available free to club members at meetings or for $5 to non-members. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Editorial | Reports the election of new club president Tom Simon and East VP Toby Radloff, with a recap of the Christmas party. Outlines plans for desktop publishing, member seminars, and BBS file uploads, and notes renewed member interest in Sinclair systems. | |
| MS-DOS Emulator for the QL | Reports Digital Precision’s announcement of an MS-DOS 3.2/PC-DOS 4.0 emulator for the Sinclair QL at approximately $150, requiring memory expansion and disk hardware. Discusses the implications — access to IBM public domain software and BBS downloads — alongside speed and I/O compatibility concerns. | Sinclair QL |
| RGB Monitor Deal for QL/2068 | Describes caseless industrial-grade Mitsubishi RGB monitors available through Xiph Computing for $70–$150, confirmed compatible with the Sinclair QL and Timex/Sinclair 2068. Also notes monochrome monitor options and a personal lifetime guarantee from Mark Fischer. | Sinclair QL, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| The World of the Fnet | An extended tutorial explaining the FNet BBS networking system: its history, how it differs from FidoNet, how the Fmailer software routes messages between nodes, and how to use MegaVision BBS (node 396) to access TSU files and Canadian user group resources. Includes step-by-step instructions for sending Email and Fmail. |