| Banta Software Announces SCREEN-CODE |
Announcement and description of SCREEN-CODE, a low-cost Z80 assembler for the TS2068 with its own editor that accepts all Z80 instructions and loads assembled programs directly into memory. Available as shareware for $3 from Banta Software; donation of $10 requested from satisfied users. Tapes of the program and instruction are in SVSTUG/EBZUG libraries. |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Disc Fever?! |
Reports on Bay Area user group efforts to investigate disk drive options for the TS2068, with letters sent to AERCO, Ramex, English Micro Connection, Lebra Systems, John Oliger Company, and Research Service Labs. AERCO responded with manuals and offered group discounts including CP/M, RAM Disc, Spectrum compatibility, and hard disk upgrades in development. Invites members |
Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Sinclair Portable to Debut (Soon) |
News brief about an upcoming Sinclair ZX Spectrum portable computer: reportedly the size of a Tandy Model 100, with a 5-inch flat-screen mono VDU, full typewriter keyboard, 300/1200 baud acoustic modem built in, communications ROM, microdrive storage, and 72K RAM disc from 128K total. Priced at approximately 300 pounds. |
Cambridge Z88 |
| SVSTUG News |
Meeting notes and information items: TIME--CHANGE BBS details; Logon Unlimited multi-user BBS test; Saguaro Software AMDEX 5in disk drive pricing; Rob & Debbie Curry using QL and Archive for customer list on microdrive; TS2040 printer issues with 64K RAM; George Mockridge reports 4 new library tapes (cassette labeling, assembler, microdrive Tasword/VuFile/VuCalc patches, and Headscan). |
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| Tasword 2 Changes for Multiple Copies |
Modifications to the Tasword 2 word processing program to enable printing multiple copies of a file. Explains stopping the auto-started program, changing line 2460, and entering new lines 265 and 287 with a FOR/NEXT loop and a quantity prompt. Also covers redefining graphics characters for a form feed on printers lacking elite type. |
Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Tasword for A&J Microdrive — Updates and Corrections |
Follow-up letter to an earlier Timelinez article (Feb/March 1985) about microdrive adaptations of Tasword for the TS2068. Corrects the earlier listing: DELETE lines 920, 930, 940, 943, and 1050. Provides a new refined version with SAVE to positions 2 and 3 on microdrive. Notes a forthcoming cassette version covering Tasword, VuFile, VuCalc, and AT-ONE. |
Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| TS 1000 Programming Notes |
Thirteen numbered programming tips for the TS1000/1500, covering: initializing without power-cycling, computing program size and variables size via PEEK formulas, VAL byte costs, PRINT/LPRINT token behavior, displaying line numbers within programs, printing bottom two lines, protecting MC programs in REM, making lines invisible, auto-run on load, and slow-mode precautions. |
Timex/Sinclair 1000, Timex/Sinclair 1500, Type-in program |
