---
title: "Converting From Other Basics"
type: "article"
slug: "converting-from-other-basics"
url: "http://localhost/article/converting-from-other-basics/"
markdown_url: "http://localhost/article/converting-from-other-basics.md"
published_at: "2020-10-27T17:18:24+00:00"
modified_at: "2024-06-23T00:44:12+00:00"
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excerpt: "While Basic is a distinct computer language , it exists in many forms. Thus, a program written for another machine might have to be converted before it will work with the Sinclair. This series will deal with conversion techniques, in hopes of allowing you to get as many programs as possible running."
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    url: "http://localhost/category/periodicals/sync/"
post_tag:
  - name: "1981"
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  - name: "Type-in program"
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    url: "http://localhost/tag/type-in-program/"
  - name: "ZX80"
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model:
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indiv:
  - name: "David Lubar"
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publication: "Sync"
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  title: "SYNC"
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  url: "http://localhost/periodical/sync-magazine/"
authors: "David Lubar"
volume: "1"
issue: "1"
issues_articles:
  - id: 26635
    title: "SYNC v1 n1"
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pages: "13"
pubdate: "January/February 1981"
archive_link: false
volumeissue: "v1n1"
---

While Basic is a distinct computer language , it exists in many forms. Thus, a program written for another machine might have to be converted before it will work with the Sinclair. This series will deal with conversion techniques, in hopes of allowing you to get as many programs as possible running.