Date: January/February 1986
Volume: 2
Issue: 2
Articles
| Title | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| 128K and Enigma | The 128k Spectrum (code name “Derby”) has been launched in Spain, and will be available in the Spring in Britain. Essentially two computers in one: when turned on, the 128k mode is on automatically but type “SPECTRUM”, and it becomes a 48k Spectrum Plus, completely compatible with all the existing Spectrum software. | Sinclair ZX Spectrum |
| A Mickey Mouse Solution To A Graphic Problem | How to use the Radio Shack TRS-80 Color Mouse with Zebra’s Tech Draw and the Zebra Graphic Tablet. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Adventures in the RAM Jungle and Other Mysteries [Conclusion] | Conclusion to the series about understanding RAM allocation on the TS 1000 and 1500 computers. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500 |
| AERCO Users Column | Conversion changes for TASWORD II and PRO/FILE to make them compaible with the AERCO disc system. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| An American Original | Preview of Diamond Mike from JRC Software. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Astronomer | Review of the program from CP Software. Requires a Spectrum ROM. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Come to the Fair | Plans for Midwest Timex/Sinclair Computerfest, held May 3 and 4, 1986, are finalized. | |
| Editor's Corner | QL news, | Sinclair QL |
| GAMESMATE Fix | Fix to fully decode the GAMESMATE Kempston compatible joystick interface so it doesn’t conflict with other peripherals. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Ham Radio | Timex/Sinclair Amateur Radio Users Group (TSARUG) organized a FIDO network node. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Joystick Wrap Around | BASIC program that uses boolean logic to demonstrate horizontal and vertical wrap around. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Labelmaker | Program to print cassette labels. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Letters | Gorilla printer offered by DAK; how to use VU-FILE and VU-CALC with 64k; bubble sort for 1000; column reviewing Adventure programs suggested; short machine code routine for sound; joystick program. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Lollipops | Program for children. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Machine Code Tutor | Review of The Complete Machine Code Tutor by Malcom Evans, available from Knighted Computers. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| OS-64 | Review of the Zebra Systems’ OS-64 cartridge. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Product News | Oliger 2068 floppy disk interface available; Larken drive controller with Spectrum ROM; uncased 2050 modems; Tech Draw Jr, Spectrum Emulator cartridge, Zebra Talker from Zebra; Amdek plotter; Jack Dohany’s shareware announcement. | Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| QUICKEY 2068 | Keyboard overlays for TASWORD II, MSCRIPT and other programs. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Rainbow Plus Spectrum Interface | Review of the Spectrum emulator/twister board from DAMCO. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Technical Applications for T/S Computers | Linear Programming, is the minimization or maximization of a linear form, subject to linear constraints, containing non-negative variables. Program uses the “simplex” method to do this. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| The Old Shell Game | Simulation of shell guessing game. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| The Portuguese Connection | Tips on using the Zebra disk drive system. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Turbos | “TURBOS” is a computer program for engine building enthusiasts. By taking an engine that has no turbo, blower, ect., and using its rated horsepower, the rpms it was rated at, and the engine’s cubic inch displacement, one can figure the cubic feet of air flow through the engine and thus calculate new horsepower. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Why the QL? Reasons Why You Should Take The Quantum Leap | The Sinclair QL, with its compact and efficient keyboard console, its 32-bit CPU, its twin Microdrives, its excellent operating system and highly regarded SuperBASIC, its exceptional “bundled” software, its comprehensive user guide, and finally, its available hardware and software support, is a “best buy” by a considerable margin at $299. | Sinclair QL |
| ZX Color? Chroma-Soft | Review of Russell Electronics’ “experimental software color graphics” that used software tricks to create the illusion of color. | Sinclair ZX81, Timex/Sinclair 1000 |
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