TRS-80 Magazine: 80 Microcomputing - 1987

80 Microcomputing - Volume 84 - January, 1987

Issue Information:

Volume:84
Date:01/87
Load-80:Yes
Pages:156
Size:54,282,148
TOSEC:80 Microcomputing v084 (1987)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On the Cover

27Quick Recovery by John B Harrell III
Mace + Utilities come to the rescue with solutions to your floppy or hard-disk problems.
40Good-Bye Floppy? by Mark J Welch
Mass-storage options to combat floppy-disk overflow. (All systems)
48Checking References by Larry E Fosdick
Catalog anything from magazines to collectibles with this easy-to-use reference data base. (Tandy 1000, 1200. or 3000; Model 4 version on Load 80)
60Imperfect Matches by John Ratzlaff
Pinpoint differences between two similar files. (Model 4: Load 80)
66Hidden Attributes by Debbie Cooper
A simple way to keep your MS-DOS subdirectory files under cover. (Tandy 1000)
69Set Drive Zero Free by Don O Coffin
Liberate your disk drives creating a memory-resident version of TRSDOS. (Model 4.4P. or 4D: Load 80)
73Remote Possibilities by Craig Chalken
Access your Model III from afar. (Load 80)
78All About Allwrite by Ben Cadd
Tips for making the most of Allwrite. (Model I, III, 4, or 4P)
81The Old Shell Game by Keith E. Risler
Modular programs to automate TRSDOS 6 functions. (Model 4; Load 80)
96Choose Your Weapon: Basic, Pascal, or C by Bruce Tonkin
Three popular programming languages face off.

Departments

6Load 80 Directory
8Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
10Input
12Mail-Order Maxims by Daniel Harmon
14Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
21Pulse Train by Bradford N. Dixon
25Reader Forum
27Reviews edited by Jeffrey Frentzen
Mace+ Utilities; Telecomp 1000; ComputerEyes; The Pro-MC Compiler; AI:Typist; Profix IV; Proald 4+
87Debug
88Tidbit # 39
90Dave's MS-DOS Column by Dave Rowell
94Tidbit # 40
96The Art of Programming by Bruce Tonkin
103Public Works by Ryan Davis-Wright
106The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
115Express Checkouts
Electric Webster Grammar and Style Checker; BSORT 51; Multiple Choice, The Tandy Portable Computer
116How to Use 80 Micro Program Listings
135New Products by edited by Mare-Anne Jarvela
148Fine Lines

80 Microcomputing - Volume 85 - February, 1987

Issue Information:

Volume:85
Date:02/87
Load-80:Yes
Pages:148
Size:53,367,614
TOSEC:80 Microcomputing v085 (1987)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On the Cover

27Debugging the MS-DOS Way by Hardin Brothers
Three debugging tools that leave MS-DOS Debug in the dust.
42That Thinking Feeling by Bruce Tonkln
80 Micro's thought outliner simplifies the task of organizing ideas. (Tandy 1000: Model 4 version on Load 80)
48Taking Measure by Donald W Moffat
Take the guess work out of buying materials for home improvement projects. (Model III or 4 and Tandy 1000; Load 80)
60Changing of the Guard by Debbie Cooper
Choose read only, hidden, or normal status for MS-DOS flles. (Model 1000)
62Switching Station by David Goben
At last, bank switching for the Model 4 in Model III mode. (Load 80)
66Inner Vision by Christy Gemmell
Get an insider's view of the Model 4's video memory. (Load 80)
70Megamemory Mabeas by Dave Rowell
Pushing the 640K limit? Here are two megaboards that give you memory to spare.
78Programs in the Key of C by Ryan Davis-Wright
Public-domain programs offer a low-cost way to learn about C.

Departments

6Load 80 Directory
8Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
10Input
12Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
19Pulse Train by Ryan Davis-Wright
25Reader Forum
27Reviews edited by Jeffrey Frentzen
Advanced Trace85; Periscope; X-View 86; 8 MHz Super Speed Up 512K or 1MB Memory Board; The Personal Choice Collection; Mach 2; Clickart Personal Publisher; TRSCROSS
70Dave's MS-DOS Column by Dave Rowell
74The Art of Programming by Bruce Tonkin
78Public Works by Ryan Davis-Wright
82Tidbit # 41
86The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
95Debug
96How Read 80 Micro
99Express Checkouts
Ztime1, Flight Simulator Scenery Disks, Star Scenery Disks, Memcheck, Opt-Tech Sort
126New Products by edited by Mare-Anne Jarvela
140Fine Lines

80 Microcomputing - Volume 86 - March, 1987

Issue Information:

Volume:86
Date:03/87
Load-80:Yes
Pages:140
Size:50,044,157
TOSEC:80 Microcomputing v086 (1987)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On the Cover

27Think It Up by Hardin Brothers
Maxthink: an outline processor that kind of grows on you.
42Disk Repair 101 by John B. Harrell III
Learn the basics of rescuing crashed MS-DOS disks.
54So, You Want to Buy a House? by John Edward Crew
Determine how much house you can buy using your Tandy 1000 or Model 4. (Load 80)
62The Custom Cable Connection by Jack Feldman
Make your own cables to connect serial devices to your computer.
66KSM Helper by James L. Hawes
Take greater advantage of the Model 4's keystroke-multiply filter. (Load 80)
70Deep-Six Your Directories by Debbie Cooper
Eliminate unwanted Tandy 1000 subdirectories quickly.
72Easy Interpolation by Roberto Refinem
Determine the relationship between variables on your Model I/III/4 or Tandy 1000. (Load 80)
78Routine Plays by Loyd Bulmur
Two utilities that find errors and make corrections on TRSDOS or MS-DOS data-base files. (Load 80)
81Timely Tomes, Fond Farewells by Dave Rowell
Dave reviews two great MS-DOS books.

Departments

6Load 80 Directory
8Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
10Input
12Feedback Loop by Terry Kepner
19Pulse Train by David Essex
24Reader Forum
27Reviews edited by Jeffrey Frentzen
Maxthing; 286 Express; Speedpac 286; Racecard-286; Webster's New World Writer; Webster's New World On-Line Thesaurus; Webster's New World Spelling Checker; Pro-Hartforth; Enhcomp Basic Compiler 2.5
39Express Checkouts
On-Line Help, Printrix 2.0, Q-Dos 1.21, Business Analyst ROM
79Debug
81Dave's MS-DOS Column by Dave Rowell
87The Art of Programming by Bruce Tonkin
90Public Works by Thomas L Quindry
95The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
116How to Use 80 Micro Program Listings
117New Products by edited by Jeffrey Frentzen
132Fine Lines by Harry Bee

80 Microcomputing - Volume 87 - April, 1987

Issue Information:

Volume:87
Date:04/87
Load-80:Yes
Pages:168
Size:94,692,447
TOSEC:80 Microcomputing v087 (1987)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On the Cover

42Understanding Tandy 1000 Graphics by Don Inman and Bob Albrecht
An introduction to GW-Basic's graphics abilities.
56Payday Made Easy by G S Bradshaw
Flexibility and ease of use mark this Model 4/Tandy 1000 payroll program. (Disk Series, formerly Load 80)
74Supercharge Your BBS by David Roberts
A Model 4 BBS driver that adds features not easily done in Basic. (Disk Series, formerly Load 80)
109Basic and Assembly: Together Again by David A Williams
Imbed assembly routines in Basic for higher performance. (Tandy 1000)
114In Search of Lost Superscripsit Files by David Goben
Recovering your lost text is a snap with this Model I/III/4 utility. (Disk Series, formerly Load 80)
118Making the Most of Batch Files by John B. Harrell III
Automate mundane tasks and save time on your Tandy 1000.

Departments

6The 80 Micro Disk Series (Load 80)
8Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
10Input
12Feedback Loop by Mercedes Silver
19Pulse Train by David Essex
22Reader Forum
28Reviews edited by Mark E. Reynolds
LS-DOS 6.3; Wordperfect Library 1.0; Switch-It; Twist and Shout; Guide to Training for IBM PC-DOS; Guide to Training for IBM PC-DOS; VP-Info 1.09
118John's MS-DOS Column by John B. Harrell III
120Debug
87The Art of Programming by Bruce Tonkin
128The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
132How to Use 80 Micro Program Listings
137Express Checkouts edited by Mark E. Reynolds
The Norton Commander 1.0, Lunar Explorer, Wilderness, The Basic Science and Graphics Handbook, Jumpstart 1.0
144New Products by compiled by Mark E. Reynolds
164Fine Lines by Harry Bee

80 Microcomputing - Volume 88 - May, 1987

Issue Information:

Volume:88
Date:05/87
Load-80:Yes
Pages:132
Size:46,500,176
TOSEC:80 Microcomputing v088 (1987)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

On the Cover

28Tandy 1000 Ex by John D. Wolfskill
This inexpensive MS-DOS computer is a bird of a different feather.
46Quick Boot by Dave Rowel1
Wait no longer for the 1000's memory test on a warm reboot.
58Leave the Printing to Spooli by David A Williams
Create a bufler that feeds text to your printer while you use your 1000 for other purposes.
65Caught in a Time Stamp by Lionel P Tercler
A utility that automatically time-stamps your Model 4 or Tandy 1000 Basic programs. (Disk Series)
69A Quick Comparison by James L Hawes
Compare any two Model 4 text fles on screen simultaneously. (Disk Series)
80Data-Statement Generator by David Goben
Convert Model I/III/4 or Tandy 1000 assembly code to Basic Data statements. (Disk Series)
84Strip Your TRSDOS by Lance Wolstrup
Remove all unprotected files from Model 4 TRSDOS disks in one step. (Disk Series)
90Deskmate Printer Control by John Heenan
Use ASCII characters to place printer control codes within Deskmate text.

Departments

6The 80 Micro Disk Series (Load 80)
8Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
11Input
12Feedback Loop by Mercedes Silver
19Pulse Train by David Essex
22Reader Forum
28Reviews edited by Mark E. Reynolds
Tandy 1000 EX; ASP; ASE; E1; The CMOS Expansion RAMs; The Data Transfer Utility Program; TT512P Modem; A-Plus ETG
82Tidbit # 42
93John's MS-DOS Column by John B Harrell III
98Public Works by Thomas L. Quindry
103The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
112Express Checkouts
Autodos 2.0, Omniscroll III/IV, Moonmist, Managing for Success
115New Products by compiled by Mark E Reynolds
116How to Use 80 Micro Program Listings
124Fine Lines by Harry Bee

80 Microcomputing - Volume 89 - June, 1987

Issue Information:

Volume:89
Date:06/87
Load-80:Yes
Pages:136
Size:49,945,467
TOSEC:80 Microcomputing v089 (1987)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents

On the Cover

388088 Assembly Language: Learning the First Steps by Hardin Brothers
Get to know your 1000 more intimately programming it at its own level.
51Memdisk III by Craig Chalken
Get a Model 4-like Memdisk in III mode. (Disk Series)
58Tandy 1000 Custom Character Generator by John D. Wolfskill
Create a data base of custom text fonts and graphics symbols.
72The Route to DOS by Randall K. Wright
Perform DOS functions on your Model I/III/4 without leaving SuperScript. (Disk Series)
79Improve Your Backups by Daniel J. Fox
Clear or set the MOD flags of the TRSDOS 6.2 directory slots while backlng up your flles. (Disk Series)
82A Fine Trio of Fonts by Gerald Hall
Teach your Tandy DMP printer and Model 4 how to print three more character fonts. (Disk Series)

Departments

6The 80 Micro Disk Series (Load 80)
8Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
11Input
12Feedback Loop by Mercedes Silver
19Pulse Train by David Essex
22Reader Forum by edited by Paula Noonan
28Reviews edited by Mark E. Reynolds
Electric Pencil PC 3.0; Warp Speed Lightpen; Dac-Easy Base; Deskhelp; LSDOS 5.3; Trackstar
93John's MS-DOS Column by John B. Harrell III
96Public Works by Thomas L. Quindry
98The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
106Debug
110Express Checkouts edited by Mark E. Reynolds
Whoops!, Mergemate
112New Products by compiled by Mark E. Reynolds
116How to Use 80 Micro Program Listings
128Fine Lines by Harry Bee

80 Microcomputing - Volume 90 - July, 1987

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Issue Information:

Volume:90
Date:07/87
LOAD-80:Yes
Pages:124
Size:47,713,727
TOSEC:80 Microcomputing v090 (1987)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

Features:

44Tally and Track by David Jenkins
50Taking Stock of Your Stock by R. J. Richardson
Manage your stock portfolio more efficiently on your III (4, or 1000; Disk Series)
59Free Your Trapped Superscripsit Files by Patrick A Gainer
A sure cure for an overstuffed Superscripsit disk.
63The No-Nonsense Disk Editor by William McMullan
Quickly track and edit commodities (or other) information. (4 or 1000; Disk Series)
69Jumping Flash Backup by David Goben
Take the drugery out of backing up TRSDOS 6.x or LDOS disks. (Disk Series)
72File Relocation at 9,600 Baud by Hanry C. Cernhardt Jr.
Transfer Model III or 4 files to a Tandy 1000 using Deskmate.
76Easy Labels by John Collicott
Make custom individual labels quickly with your 4 or 1000. (Disk Series)
78Profile Handler by J. Ed Bass
Get Profile and Superscripsit on speaking terms. (Disk Series)
80The Home Computerist by TMichael E. Nadeua
Bott me up to the ball game.

Departments

6The 80 Micro Disk Series (Load 80)
8Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
11Feedback Loop by Mercedes Silver
19Pulse Train by David Essex
22Reader Forum by edited by Paula Noonan
27Reviews edited by Mark E. Reynolds
Managing Your Money 2.0; Your Personal Financial 100 Planner. Vol. I; Mindreader; 87Quickbasic Support 6.2; 87Basic; ED/ASM-86; Express 2.0; Spellsys; Write-Hand Man
42Express Checkouts
Evelyn Wood Dynamic Reader, Word for Word, ICLE, Advanced Microsoft Word
80The Home Computerist by Michael E. Nadeau
84John's MS-DOS Column by John B. Harrell III
89Public Works by Thomas L. Quindry
92The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
100How To Use 80 Micro Program Listings
100Fine Lines by Harry Bee
108New Products by compiled by by Mark E. Reynolds
116Input

Directory

Following a Stock Portfolio

  • Article: Taking Stock of Your Stock (p. 50).
  • System: Model 4. 32K RAM; Model III with changes.
  • Stoctrac lets you follow the performance of your investments with a minimum of input.
  • Language: Basic.
  • Filespec: STOCTRAC/BAS

Handle Commodities Data Efficiently

  • Article: The No-Nonsense Disk Editor (p. 63).
  • System: Model 4, 64K RAM.
  • EZ Editor gives you a way to organize, edit, and store commodities data or data of any type.
  • Language: Basic.
  • Filespecs: EZEDIT/BAS, TESTGEN/BAS.

Custom Labels

  • Article: Easy Labels (p. 76).
  • System: Model 4, 64K RAM.
  • Print individual custom labels in five print styles with Labeler.
  • Language: Basic.
  • Filespec: LABELER/BAS

Merge Data and Files

  • Article: Profile Handler (p. 78).
  • System: Models III/4/4P/4D, 32K RAM, Profile 3 or 4 +.
  • With Profile Handler you can merge Profile data files with Superscripsit text files more easily.
  • Language: Basic.
  • Filespec: HANDLER/BAS.

DOS Backup Utility

  • Article: Jumping Flash Backup (p. 69).
  • System: Model 4/4P/4D, 64K RAM, Pro_Create editor/assembler (optional), TRSDOS 6.x.
  • Onepass lets you back up your TRSDOS 6.x or LDOS disks in a single pass.
  • Language: Assembly.
  • Filespecs: ONEPASS/SRC, ONEPASS/CMD.

Help Screens

  • Artlcle: The Next Step (p. 92).
  • System: Model 4/4P/4D, 64K RAM, TRSDOS 6.2 or LS-DOS 6.3, Pro-Create 4.3a or MRAS editor/assembler (optional).
  • Add a help filter to call up help screens from within programs.
  • Language: Assembly; Basic or C optional.
  • Filespecs: HELP/FLT, DEMO4/CMD, HELP/ASM, DEFS/ASM, INSTALL/ASM, LIST4/ASM, LIST5/BAS, LIST6/CCC, TEST/HLP.

Checkbook Program

  • Article: Tally and Track (p. 44).
  • System: Model 4, 64K.
  • Use Budget Balancer to organize your checks in categories, balance your checkbok, and get ready for tax time.
  • Language: Basic.
  • Filespec: CHEKBOOK/BAS

Checksum

  • Article: How to Use 80 Micro Program Listings (p. 100).
  • System: Models I/III/4, 32K RAM.
  • Use our checksum program to check the accuracy of the Basic listings you type in.
  • Language: Basic.
  • Filespec: CHECKSUM/BAS

80 Microcomputing - Volume 91 - August, 1987

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Issue Information:

Volume:91
Date:08/87
LOAD-80:Yes
Pages:120
Size:75,674,206
TOSEC:80 Microcomputing v091 (1987)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On The Cover

33The Tandy 1000 SX by Dave Rowell
50The Tandy Story by Ron White
Ten years ago, the idea of a "personal" computer seemed silly, but not to a few people in Fort Worth.
52Where Are They Now? by David Essex
Find out what past luminaries of the TRS-80 world are doing today.
60Tandy Trivia
Can you name all the TRS-80 clones? All the TRS-80 DOSes?
66The Family Tree
Trace the evolution of every Tandy computer ever made.
69Data to Order by David L. Kuzminski
Now you can automatically generate dummy data to test your own Model 4 or Tandy 1000 programs. (Disk Series)
75Communal Data Entry by William McMullan
You'll appreciate this data-entry routine if you use both TRSDOS and MS-DOS computers. (Disk Series)
78Test Tester by Thomas M. Swatloski
Perform statistical analyses on test and other data.
86A Disassembler for All DOSes by David Goben
Dissect assembly programs written under nearly any Model I/III/4 DOS. (Disk Series)

Departments

6The 80 Micro Disk Series (Load 80)
8Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
11Feedback Loop by Mercedes Silver
17Pulse Train by David Essex
22Reader Forum by edited by Paula Noonan
27Fine Lines by Harry Bee
33Reviews edited by Mark E. Reynolds
Tandy 1000 SX; XLR8er Board; Fractals; Life Experimenter; Super Spiro-Graph; Legalese
44Express Checkouts edited by Mark E. Reynolds
The Investigator, Bocaram/XT
48Fixes and Updates
92The Home Computerist by Michael E. Nadeau
95John's MS-DOS Column by John B. Harrell III
98Public Works by Thomas L. Quindry
100How To Use 80 Micro Program Listings
101The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
112New Products by edited by by Mark E. Reynolds
116Input

80 Microcomputing - Volume 92 - September, 1987

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Issue Information:

Volume:92
Date:09/87
LOAD-80:Yes
Pages:124
Size:46,307,021
TOSEC:80 Microcomputing v092 (1987)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

On The Cover

31TRSDOS, Yes; MS-DOS. No by Harry Bee
60Tandy's Two New 1000s by John D. Wolfskill and Michael E. Nadeau
What's new from Tandy? DOS in ROM, 3-1/2 inch drives, blazing speed, and more.
66Turning Pro by David Goben
Converting custom Superscripsit drivers to Scripsit Pro format is a snap. (Disk Series)
73Calendars to Go by Howard W. Mueller
Create activity calendars for all occasions. (1000 or 4; Disk Series)
77Putting It on the Line by Henry J. Heuer
Plot data on a line graph using your Model 4. (Disk Series)
80Troubleshooting Your Tandy 1000 by Ed Clinton
Some common hardware problems are easier to fix than you might think. Here's how.
92Beating the Hard-Disk Hodgepodge by John B. Harrell III
Don't lose the advantage of owning a hard disk through poor file planning.

Departments

6The 80 Micro Disk Series (Load 80)
9Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
11Feedback Loop by Mercedes Silver
17Pulse Train by David Essex
22Reader Forum by edited by Paula Noonan
27Fine Lines by Harry Bee
31Reviews edited by Mark E. Reynolds
LeScript 1.70; Open Access II; Software Carousel; First CADD; DS Backup +
56Express Checkouts edited by Mark E. Reynolds
The Color/Mono Video Adapter, Wordstar Professional, Stylewriter
76The 80 Micro Disk Series: 1000/1200/3000
90The Home Computerist by Michael E. Nadeau
92John's MS-DOS Column by John B. Harrell III
95Public Works by Thomas L. Quindry
97The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
100How to Use 80 Micro Program Listings
108New Products by compiled by Mark E. Reynolds
116Input

80 Microcomputing - Volume 93 - October, 1987

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Issue Information:

Volume:93
Date:10/87
LOAD-80:Yes
Pages:120
Size:43,473,833
TOSEC:80 Microcomputing v093 (1987)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

Features:

44Life Above 640K by Jeff Holtzman
56Land of the Bulging Files by William Barton
Gain control of cluttered floppies with these handy batch flles. (1000)
60All the Way to 320K by David H. Collins and Roger C. Alford
Stuff more memory into your Model 4 or 4P. (Disk Series)
75CRT Saver by Jon Scheer
Free yourself from the worry of video burn-in on your Model 4. (Disk Series)
80Mastering Mail Order by Michael E. Nadeau
Know what to expect when buying hardware by mail.
87Business Bargains by Thomas L. Quindry
The shareware field offers good software to cost-conscious business folk.

Departments

6The 80 Micro Disk Series
9Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
11Feedback Loop by Mercedes Silver
17Pulse Train by Ron White
20Reader Forum by Paula Noonan
25Fine Lines by Harry Bee
27Reviews edited by Mark E. Reynolds
Newsroom Pro; Newsmaster; DMP 2100; DED86; Proteus; Protracs; RAM B.A.
42Express Checkouts edited by Mark E. Reynolds
Phantasie, The Printer Interface Selector
80The Home Computerist by Michael E. Nadeau
83John's MS-DOS Column by John B. Harrell III
87Public Works by Thomas L. Quindy
91The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
104New Products by compiled by Mark E. Reynolds
106The 80 Micro Disk Series: 1000/1200/3000
109Fixes and Updates by edited by Paula Noonan
112Input

Directory

Save Your Screen

  • Article: CRT Saver (p. 75).
  • System: Model 4, 64K RAM.
  • Protect your video screen from phosphor burn-in.
  • Language: Assembly.
  • Filespecs: CRTSAV/ASM, CRTSAV/FLT.

Upgrade Model 4 Past 128K "Limit".

  • Article: All the Way to 320K (p. 60).
  • System: Model 4/4P. 64K RAM.
  • Gain four 64K memory banks with this do-it-yourself modification.
  • Language: Assembly.
  • Filespecs: 256KDISK/SRC, 256KDISK/CMD.

Model 4 Window Programs

  • Article: The Next Step (p. 91).
  • System: Model 4/4P/4D. Pro-Create 4.3a. 64K RAM.
  • Use "pop-up" windows with your Model 4.
  • Language: Assembly.
  • Filespecs: WINLIB/ASM, TESTl/ASM. TESTl/CMD, DEMO/ASM. DEMO/CMD, MACLIB/ASM.

Bonus Program

  • System: Printer Control, Model 4,64K RAM.
  • Send decimal control codes to your printer from TRSDOS 6.
  • Language: Assembly.
  • Filespecs: PRINT/CMD, BONUS/TXT.

80 Microcomputing - Volume 94 - November, 1987

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Issue Information:

Volume:94
Date:11/87
LOAD-80:Yes
Pages:122
Size:43,402,411
TOSEC:80 Microcomputing v094 (1987)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

Features:

44Make It Snappy by Bruce Tonkin
52Teach Deskmate New Tricks by William C. McComas
Dress up Deskmate II output in ways you thought weren't possible. (1000)
57No More Pencils, No More Rulers by John Collicott
Create customized graph paper on your Tandy 1000 or Model 4 and dot-matrix printer. (Disk Series)
71Functions Defined by David Andrews
DEF FN routines from our readers that you can use in your Tandy 1000 or Model 4 programs.
79The Business of Life by Thomas L. Quindry
These shareware and public-domain programs are suitable for the home and office.

Departments

6The 80 Micro Disk Series: 1000/1200/3000
9Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
10Feedback Loop by Mercedes Silver
17Pulse Train by Ron White
20Reader Forum by edited by Paula Noonan
25Fine Lines by by Harry Bee
29Reviews edited by Mark Reynolds
Tornado Notes; Finally!; Checkmaster 1.02; Investor's Management System; An Introduction to MS/DOS; Zyindex
56The 80 Micro Disk Series
75The Home Computerist by Michael E. Nadeau
77John's MS-DOS Column by John B. Harrell III
79Public Works by Thomas L. Quindry
82The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
86How to Use 80 Micro Program Listings
99New Products by compiled by Mark Reynolds
109Express Checkouts by edited by Mark Reynolds
Hicard, Pascal Wizard
111Fixes and Updates
114Input

Directory

January-March 1987

January

Checking References p. 48

REFLIB.BAS

Hidden Attributes p. 66

SECURE.ASM

SECURE.EXE

February

That Thinking Feeling p. 42

OUTLINE.BAS

Taking Measure p. 49

AREA.BAS

Changing of the Guard p. 60

FILEIT.ASM

FILEIT.COM

March

So. You Want to Buy a House? p. 54

HOUSE.BAS

Disk Repair 101 p. 42

DISKINFO.PAS

DISKINFO.COM

Bonus Program

September 1986

Making the Grade p. 68

MARK.BAS

April-June 1087

Payday Made Easy p. 56

PAYROLL.BAS

May

Quick Boot p. 46

REBOOT.BAS

Leave the Printing to Spooling p. 58

SPOOLI.ASM

SPOOLI.COM

Data-Statement generator p. 80

DATAPOKE.BAS

June

Tandy 1000 Custom Character Generator p. 58

CLIPART.BAS

CLIPGEN.BAS

SYMSET1.SET

SYMSET2.SET

SYMSET3.SET

NEW.SET

PICTURE1.PIC

PICTURE2.PIC

John's MS-DOS Column p. 93

SWITCHAR.ASM

SWITCHAR.COM

July-September 1987

July

Tally and Track, p. 44

CHEKBOOK.BAS

Taking Stock of Your Stock, p. 50

STOCTRAC.BAS

The No-Nonsense Disk Editor, p. 63

EZEDIT.BAS

TESTGEN.BAS

Easy Labels, p. 76

LABELER.BAS

John's MS-DOS Column, p. 84

CWD.ASM

CWD.COM

Fixes and Updates, p. 87

CHECKER.BAS

August

Data to Order, p. 69

FAKEOUT.BAS

Communal Data Entry, p. 75

MDENTRY.BAS

MDRANDOM.BAS

Test Tester, p. 78

TEETEST.BAS

September

Calendars to Go, p. 73

CALMAKER.BAS

80 Microcomputing - Volume 95 - December, 1987

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Issue Information:

Volume:95
Date:11/87
LOAD-80:Yes
Pages:116
Size:43,784,672
TOSEC:80 Microcomputing v095 (1987)(CW Communications)

Table of Contents:

Features:

46Add Pizzazz to Your Characters by David Goben
5580 Micro Resource Guide by David Andrews. Paula Noonan, and Thomas Quindry
Listings for bulletin boards, user groups, and vendors of Model I/III/IV products and Tandy 1000 add-ons.
69Label Your Disks. . .Automatically by William McMullan
Print up to 24 names on a standard mailing label. (Tandy 1000 or Model 4. Disk Series)
81Ready References by Michael E. Nadeau
MS-DOS texts no novice should be without.

Departments

6The 80 Micro Disk Series: 1000/1200/3000
9Side Tracks by Eric Maloney
13Feedback Loop by Mercedes Silver
23Pulse Train by Ron White
26Reader Forum by edited by Paula Noonan
29Fine Lines by by Harry Bee
31Reviews edited by Mark Reynolds
W.O.R.K at Home; PEP; Freeway; First Publisher; Baker's Dozen; PC-Type+
40Express Checkouts edited by Mark Reynolds
PC Tools 3.20; Q-DOS II
79John's MS-DOS Column by John B. Harrell III
81The Home Computerist by Michael E. Nadeau
86The 80 Micro Disk Series
87Public Works by Thomas L. Quindry
89The Next Step by Hardin Brothers
94How to Use 80 Micro Program Listings
99New Products by compiled by Mark Reynolds
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