Update April 1990
Date: April 1990
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Articles
| Title | Description | Computers |
|---|---|---|
| A Primer for Using a QL-Mutilator | MS-DOS conventions for QL users. | Sinclair QL |
| A QL Spreadsheet Matrix | Creating a spreadsheet template in Abacus. | Sinclair QL, Type-in program |
| A T/S 2068 Utility to Put Basic Programs into the Larken RAMDisk Banks | It is possible to load any of the RAMDISK banks with code which simulates a BASIC cartridge (an AROS) and to run that code as a BASIC program. This suite of programs will allow you to create your own simulated cartridges in the RAMDISK memory chips. A program running from DOCK leaves the HOME bank | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Cable Column: QL - Archive - PC | Databases, transferring to PC. | Sinclair QL |
| Dot Matrix Printer Driver | Discussion of printer drivers and the challenges of printing graphics to 9 and 24 pin printers. | Timex/Sinclair 2068 |
| Other Uses for the T/S 2068 Larken RAMDisk | Background The LARKEN RAMDISK banks are all mapped into the DOCK bank of the 2068 even though the board is plugged into the back expansion slot. Consequently, it is possible to load any of the RAMDISK banks with data for a database or spreadsheet. This means that up to 256K more information can be handled | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Psion Develops Three New Computers | Overview of Psion MC-200, MC-400 and MC-600 mobil computers. | |
| QDOS ROM Code | Details about QDOS. | Sinclair QL |
| Ruminations from the QL Editor | Sinclair QL | |
| Setting up Quill for Printers | Sinclair QL | |
| text 87 and Quill, Part I | Comparison of the two word processing programs. | Sinclair QL |
| The Sinclair QL | Letter from Donald Jones about upgraded power supply resolving problems. | Sinclair QL |
| The Z88 and Telecommunications | The Z88 is particularly well suited for communicating to modems and other computers. A serial port which communicates up to 38,400 baud, a VT52 terminal program and a dedicated file transfer utility are included with the stock Z88. The Z88 also weighs only 2 pounds and is easily transported right next to the device you | Cambridge Z88 |
| 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 program in use throughout the World costs hundreds of dollars. Jim Bretz designed and uses this AR1-9 software to run his large hardware business. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| TS-2068 Programming In The Abstract | Manipulating the stack from BASIC. | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Update Changes Publisher | Frank Davis will take over publishing with the October 1990 issue. | |
| Update Gets a New Editor After July | Carol and Frank Davis will publish Update after July 1990. | |
| Using BASIC String/Arrays in Machine Code Programs | You said that you needed to locate a specific variable in the BASIC VARS area of memory in order to use the data in a machine code program. The following procedure will allow the transfer of the location and size of a simple variable to a BASIC program. If you want to locate a variable | Timex/Sinclair 2068, Type-in program |
| Window Defining: A Program, Part III | Sinclair QL, Type-in program | |
| Z88 Fax News | New publication for the Z88 that is distributed by fax. | Cambridge Z88 |