| FRONT RUNNERS |
| 29 |
Operation: Sabotage
by Ray Sato; Translations by Ron Shaker and Rich Bouchard; Encryption modifications by Rich Bouchard, Bill Kubeck and Alan J. Zett
In another of our encrypted adventures, you’ll be challenged to infiltrate an alien installation on Mars. They are planning to build an incredible defense shield and you must steal the plans and destroy the complex. Good luck – you may get out alive. |
| 47 |
C.A.T.S. (Parts II & III)
by Jon Voskuil; Translations by Alan J. Zett
With this month’s completion of the Computer-Assisted Testing System, you’ll be able to administer the tests you created with the first module, score the students on their responses and keep accurate records for future reference. |
| FEATURES |
| 14 |
Sri Lanka Imports At the NCC
by David D. Busch
A tongue-in-cheek look at a fictitious company’s introduction of such unique products as a black phosphor monitor at the National Computer Conference. |
| 17 |
A Few Words From the Phantom Programmer
Our mysterious contributor offers a few words of advice on the use of I and O, (Or is it 1 and 0?) as variables in program listings. |
| 18 |
Anatomy of an Adventure
by Peter Kirsch
The creator of many of SoftSde’s Adventures of the Month will take you step by step through the process of writing an original adventure and translating it to other systems. He’s included his own “Adventure Skeleton” in this valuable tutorial. |
| 22 |
The National Computer Conference – What’s a Mainframe?
by George Blank
This year’s NCC revealed that the microcomputer is a contender for almost all serious computing applications. Here’s a comprehensive report on the introduction of systems from such unexpected manufacturers as Sony and Epson. |
| 25 |
Entertainment Tomorrow
by Fred D’Ignazio and Allen L. Wold
Disney Studios’ TRON has brought a new age of animation to the film industry. The authors give an extensive background on the computer graphics companies responsible for these developments accompanied by some exciting scenes from the movie. |
| 96 |
Machine Head
by Spyder Webb |
| DEPARTMENTS |
| 5 |
Editorial |
| 6 |
Input/Output |
| 9 |
Hints and Enhancements |
| 11 |
Calendar |
| 64 |
General Information
Concerning SoftSide Line Listings, S WA T and Media Versions |
| 93 |
Market/Side |
| 94 |
New Products |
| 96 |
Advertisers Index |
| APPLE/SIDE |
| 66 |
Enhanced Disk Version: CLOZE TEST
by William D. Hedges
The Classroom Teacher’s Diagnostic Reading Test enables the teacher or parent to determine whether a student is able to read materials with understanding. It is also a valuable self-improvement tool for reading comprehension. |
| 72 |
Article: APPLE DISKOURSE
by Cary W. Bradley
You’re on your way to having a valuable disk utility with this installment of the series – Disk Snooper. It will allow you direct access to the secrets hidden away on your diskettes. |
| 67 |
Review: WIZARDRY – Scenarios I & II
Reviewed by Hartley G. Lesser |
| ATARI/SIDE |
| 78 |
Enhanced Disk Version: NEAT LIST
by Frank Roberts
This useful listing utility will make the line output of your programs much easier to understand. Statements will be listed on individual lines and REMarks will be framed by asterisks. Debugging will never be the same. |
| 79 |
Article: ATARI SILENCER
by John J. Anderson
If you or your family are annoyed by the constant output of the speaker on your ATARI console, here’s the solution. With only a few inexpensive parts, you can put a switch on that speaker so you are in control. |
| 82 |
Review: DEADLINE
Reviewed by Eric F. Wolcott |
| TRS-80/SIDE |
| 84 |
Enhanced Disk Version: UP PERISCOPE
by Ron Potkin
Exciting sea-battle action comes to the screen of your TRS-80. This wargame/simulation is packed with destroyers, submarines and a convoy of vessels to keep two players fast on the keys in dramatic competition. |
| 87 |
ALIEN DEFENSE
Reviewed by Andre Chen |
| 88 |
NEWSCRIPT 7.0
Reviewed by Harry Temple |
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