| Issue Contents: |
| FRONT RUNNER |
| 21 |
Microtext 1.2
by Jon R. Voskull
SoftSide’s basic BASIC word processor for all three systems acquires line editing capabilities, plus a few changes to the two previous installments. |
| FEATURES |
| 9 |
Sensuous Programmer
by “J”
“J” concludes a year-long exploration of the ins and outs of the intimate art of BASIC programming with some philosophical meanderings. |
| 11 |
My Side of the Page
by Lance Micklus
For those who like to encourage their computers to talk to other people’s computers, this extensive discussion of modems should prove to be very helpful. |
| 15 |
Introduction to Word Processing
Review by Dave Albert |
| 18 |
Word Processing: An Art in Transition
by Tom Stanton
This informative essay on the history of the written, printed, and electronic word leads to some fascinating questions about the future. |
| 96 |
Machine Head
by Spyder Webb |
| DEPARTMENTS |
| 5 |
Editorial |
| 6 |
Input |
| 8 |
Outgoing Mail |
| 16 |
Calendar |
| 26 |
Bugs, Worms, and Other Undesirables |
| APPLE/SIDE |
| 34 |
Enhanced Disk Version: SEMAPHORE
by Richard A. Bryant
Semaphore is a form of “word processing” that predates computers by quite a few years. This unique Hi-Res graphics program will enlighten you about a kind of flagwaving quite unfamiliar to most of us. |
| 36 |
Disk and Cassette Versions: APPLE F.O.O.L.S.
by Jon R. Voskuil
DV and CV subscribers get a sneak preview of the “Apple Fully Optimized Operational Language System” which will appear in listed form in next month’s magazine. |
| 37 |
K-Byter: BATTLESHIP
by David Bahr
The old favorite board game is revisited in this compact computerized incarnation. |
| 38 |
WHITE LIGHTNING
by Randy Fox
You’ll have to develop quick reflexes to keep from zapping yourself out of this game. Your score soars as you intercept elusive graphics blocks, but each time you get one it’s harder to maneuver. |
| 42 |
POSTER MAKER
by Fred J. Condo
If you have the need (or just an irresistable urge) to print out large-letter posters, this is just what your Apple needs. |
| 48 |
Comparative Review: THREE APPLE TEXT EDITORS
reviewed by Jon R. Voskuil
SuperText II, SuperScribe II, Apple Writer II |
| ATARI/SIDE |
| 54 |
K-Byter: CRYPTO
by Jerry Aamodt
This is an entertaining code-breaking game, coded into just the form for you and your ATARI to solve together. |
| 55 |
Enhanced Disk Version: RENUMBERING FOR THE ATARI
by Frank Roberts
Anyone who has written a program from scratch knows how messy the line numbering can get after all the changing and revising is done. This program lets your computer do the grubbing work of renumbering the whole thing in nice, neat increments of your choice. |
| 56 |
STARBASE 13
by Mark Lewis Batdwin
This one will give you some heavy practice with your joystick as you defend yourself against attackers from all directions. It’s only a matter of time …. |
| 59 |
ATARI BANNER MACHINE
by Alan J. Zett
This unique banner-printing program works not only with normal characters, but with any redefined character set that you care to program into your computer. The possibilities are limitless. |
| 63 |
Comparative Review: WORD PROCESSING PROGRAMS FOR THE ATARI
reviewed by Sheldon Leemon
Letter Perfect, Text Wizard, and Word Processor |
| TRS-80/SIDE |
| 67 |
K-Byter: MICRO ADVENTURE
by Joseph Felten
Adventure veterans and beginners alike will enjoy this subcompact interactive game. |
| 68 |
Enhanced Disk Version: SCREEN PRINT
by Steven Milliken
Install a Machine Language routine into memory, and you can dump the text and graphics displayed on your screen to a printer – even while another program is running. |
| 70 |
GOTHIC LETTER PRINTER
by Ronald M. Tutone
This remarkable program creates large letters in a beautiful Gothic font on your favorite printer. You’ll have no more excuses for sloppy garage sale signs. |
| 76 |
DATABASE
by Mark Pelczarski
This is a completely updated version of SoftSide’s Developing Database, in two versions: sequential access and random access. Those who have long awaited this complete TRS-80 version will not be disappointed. |
| 85 |
DOSPLUS – What Does it Mean?
by Alan J. Zett .
The complete list of all DOSPLUS BASIC error messages – fully explained. |
| 86 |
REFWARE’S THESAURUS
by Kathleen Boucher |
| 88 |
MICROPROOF
by Dave A. Kater |
| 91 |
HEXSPELL
by Dave A. Kater and David R. Long |
| 93 |
NEWSCRIPT VERSION 6.1
by Joseph Breton |
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