LKDOS

The LKDOS disk operating system for the Larken (LarKen) TS 2068 disk interface by Larry Kenny.

Articles (47)

TitleAuthor(s)PublicationDate
“Miz.B4” (A Mizzery Saver)
Converts an in-memory machine language program into a BASIC loader, with machine program stored as decimal numbers in DATA statements.
Update MagazineJuly 1989
A Fist Full of LKDOS Tools
As more TS-2068 users become LKDOS users the questions roll in. Some are working “Max DOS” (with Oliger Dos), but...
Update MagazineJuly 1989
A Half Dozen or More TOS Tools
This program was converted from Bill Jones “LKDOS TOOLS BY THE HALF DOZEN” published in the July issue. Whereever possible...
Update MagazineOctober 1989
A Menagerie of Opinions and Some Programming Tips
Tips about disks and disk systems; a short program to print labels.
Update MagazineApril 1991
Accessing LKDOS from Machine Code
The DOS is easy to access from machine code using the internal jump table starting at address 120 in the...
Update MagazineApril 1988
Announcements
Quantum Levels magazines ending publishing. New issue disks.
Update MagazineJuly 1989
Announcing “Gulf Micro Electronic”
A company for Bill Jones' software.
Update MagazineJuly 1990
Bill Pedersen’s Diskspeed Program
Adjustments to the disk speed program to make it work with Larken drives.
Update MagazineApril 1994
Customized Catalog Command for LKDos
This is an alternative catalog command that can be added to your programs or to use when modifying an existing...
Update MagazineApril 1989
Datastore() and Datafetch(): Two Larken DOS Procedures for Hisoft Pascal
Transfer any section of RAM to a file on disk.
Update MagazineApril 1991
Disjointed Programming Tips
Short descriptions of available DOSes and utilities.
Update MagazineApril 1991
Extra Memory
Discussion about using extra RAM in HOME and DOCK banks; errors in the EXROM that affect extended memory usage.
Update MagazineOctober 1988
How Goes It, Update?
MAX DOS vs MS DOS vs QL DOS; SPDOS for Oliger; TS-2068 and Sinclair QL issue disks and micro drive...
Update MagazineOctober 1988
Hybiscus: A TS-2068 Software System Five Major Softwares Coordinated
A cohesive set of applications for database management and word processing.
Update MagazineJanuary 1991
LarKen DSK 400 Disk Operating System
Review of the disk interface system.
Update MagazineJanuary 1988
Larken Tip
Recommendation for LKDOS users to subscribe to SINC LINK.
Update MagazineJanuary 1989
LKDOS Off Switch (For MAX DOS Operation)
Add an off switch to resolve conflicts with Oliger NMI functions.
Update MagazineJanuary 1989
LKDOS Version 3
One can upgrade to version 3 by ordering a new EPROM for LKDOS. It provides a raft of great improvements.
Update MagazineJanuary 1989
LKDOS vs JLO SAFE
Comparison of the two disk operating systems.
Update MagazineApril 1992
LogiCall Logic, the Explanation
Author's description of what the program does and how it can help TS 2068 disk drive owners.
Update MagazineApril 1996
LogiCall Review
Review of the disk management program by Bob Swoger.
Update MagazineOctober 1994
LogiCall v4.3
Description and listing of the program.
Update MagazineJanuary 1991
MAX DOS: A Study of DUAL DOS in the TS-2068
For several weeks UPDATE has been testing TWO SIMULTANEOUS Disk operating systems in the TS-2068. This is the Oliger SAFE...
Update MagazineJuly 1988
More INPUT on AUTOSTART and other Larken Thoughts
In the January 1993 Update! Magazine page 20, Peter Hyman gave a good clue to writing a better AUTOSTART program...
Update MagazineJuly 1993
MS-TAS Documentation: A Tutor in Basic Programming Techniques
Program to view MSCRIPT and TASWORD files.
Update MagazineJuly 1988
MScript Version 5.3 for Larken DOS
Mscript is a totally different word processor from Tasword. Once you get used to the protocol and press the right...
Update MagazineOctober 1988
MSDOS for the Sinclair QL
MS-DOS emultors for the QL.
Update MagazineJanuary 1990
Printed Circuit Board Development Program
CAD program and manual for the TS 2068.
Update MagazineApril 1992
Printed Circuit Board Development Program CAD#2 for Olivetti PR2300 Printer
Follow up to the PCB development program in the April 1992 issue.
Update MagazineJuly 1992
Printers and Printer Control
The genesis of this work-up goes back to my early work with the Sinclair ZX-81, a computer designed “not to...
Update MagazineOctober 1989
Public Domain Libraries
The CATS TSUG advises that their library for the TS-2068 is on Cassette only. Three tapes are available with over...
Update MagazineOctober 1989
Sinclair Computing
Update Magazine has withdrawn its offer to allow SNUG to take over publishing the magazine. This was because of two...
Update MagazineApril 1989
The Budget Software, Part II
This software began in the April issue. Some repetition is included for convenience of reading. There are several ways of...
Update MagazineJuly 1988
The Last Issue of your Subscription
UP-DATE begin in October 1987 with 40 subscribers and climbed to 220.
Update MagazineJuly 1988
The MAX DOS Saga
Some are having problems with conflicts. LKDOS users should use RANDOMIZE USR 100 instead of PRINT #4, which conflicts with...
Update MagazineJanuary 1989
The TS-2068 Disk Drive Systems: Combinations to Achieve Increased Capability
All of the above Disk Systems are compatable with Cassette LOAD and SAVE operations. Cassette is the “Transfer Medium” to...
Update MagazineJanuary 1988
The Universal Code Data Printer
This neat program will work with any TS-2068 configuration, Including cassette, or disk systems (with modifications). The program is designed...
Update MagazineJuly 1989
This JULY UP-DATE Issue- New Programs and New Utilities
Challenges in compiling disks for the various operating system are described.
Update MagazineJuly 1988
Transferring Z-88 Files to the 2068
I got my Z-88 so I could have a truly portable computer. Not a 2068 or a 1000 in a...
Update MagazineOctober 1992
TS-2068 Activities
There are now three predominent Disk systems for the TS-2068. Their order of usage is: LKDOS, Oliger SAFE DOS, TOS,...
Update MagazineJanuary 1990
TS-2068 Business Software
This comprehensive software proves that the TS-2068 is a mighty fine computer for running a business. The equilivant of this...
Update MagazineApril 1990
TS-2068 Data Input
This is an audacious attack upon the most famous weaknesses of the TS-2068, slow data input and poor screen editing....
Bill Jones
Don Lamen
Update MagazineApril 1989
TS-2068 Program “Dbx.B6” A software for RECORD Keeping
“”Dbx.B6″” is a New “Record Data Base” Software that takes advantage of the MERGE function to conserve FREE MEMORY and...
Update MagazineJuly 1990
TS-2068 Super Calc
Multifunction calculator program.
Update MagazineOctober 1991
TS-2068 VARS Save and Re-Load
Program find and save VARS for Larken DOS or cassette.
Update MagazineJanuary 1989
Using the Larken Sequential/Random Filing System to Produce a TS2068 ROM Disassembly
Recently, I decided to develop a disassembly of the code contained in the TS2068 ROM. The procedure required the use...
Update MagazineOctober 1991
VU-CALC Tutorial, Wide Printer Enhancement and Additional Notes on VU-Calc
Printing spreadsheets on wide printers.
Update MagazineJuly 1989