Ira Goldklang's TRS-80 Revived Site

TRS-80 Revived Site by Ira Goldklang's is an archive of everything related to the Tandy Radio Shack TRS-80 microcomputer lines. Site contains emulators, programs, manuals, books, patches, games, hints, discussions, questions, forums, and tons more.

March 25, 2009

March 25, 2009 – Developing DOS Pages

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March 25, 2009 – Developing DOS Pages
As I have been converting the site over to WordPress, I note that information surrounding many of the DOS’s is splattered all over the site. While I will leave that information where it is, I am in the process of developing pages which are devoted to each DOS. The first of which will be NEWDOS/80.       [NEWDOS80 2.0 MAIN SCREEN]

March 24, 2009

March 24, 2009 – New November 1980 SoftSide (Thanks to Thomas McNair)

by @ 9:14 am. Filed under Magazine, Softside


March 24, 2009 – New November 1980 SoftSide
(Thanks to Thomas McNair)
Issue Information:

Issue Information:

Name: SoftSide Magazine
Issue: Vol 3 No 02 / Issue ??
Date: November, 1980
Publisher: SoftSide Publications
Size: 60.6MB
Pages: 100
TOSEC: SoftSide Magazine Vol 3 No 02 (1980)(SoftSide Publications)
Status: COMPLETE


Table of Contents:
ARTICLES
19 CARD DRAW
Arthur Gleeker
A computer card shuffler (S-80)
30 SOFTSIDE’S DEVELOPING DATA BASE, PART III
Mark Pelczarski
Customize your own data base program
42 Z-80 SOFTCARD & DOS 3.3
Mark Pelczarski
Apple Reviews (Apple)
74 COMPUTER AIDED DRAWING & DESIGN
Joan Truckenbrod
Rotation of images in HI-RES
87 COPYCAT +
A. Douglas Werbeek
An improved LIVE-KEY input routine (S-80)
PROGRAMS
23 METEOR STORM
Roy Harper
Can you survive the asteroid belt? (All)
34 KRIEGSPIEL
Ron Potkin
Computer-aided wargame (S-80)
44 COLLISION
Mark Pelczarski
Patterned after the arcade game (Apple)
47 BOWLING
Phil Case
Go to the lanes in this simulation (Apple)
50 ENGINEER
James Hagani
Can you handle the construction inspector? (Atari)
52 MAD SCIENTIST
Thomas Hamlin III
For the adventurer in you (S-80)
66 TRENCH
Tim Hays
Complete with an exhaust port to shoot at (Atari)
82 BOING!
Ron Webster
Your mission, save bouncing Barney!! (S-80, Atari)
HEAVY STUFF
57 CARDS
John T. Philips M.D.
Playing cards with packed string graphics (S-80)
62 KEYBOARD ORGAN
Rob Hausman
Tickle the ivories on your APPLE (Apple)
85 POCKET TAPE DUBBER
Edward Ting
Duplicate cassette tape (S-80)
DEPARTMENTS
4 EDITORIAL
Mark Pelczarski
6 INPUT
From our readers
10 MY SIDE OF THE PAGE
Lance Micklus
17 SAY YOHO
Scott Adams
32 CROSSWORD PUZZLE
James Garon

March 22, 2009

March 22, 2009 – New October 1980 SoftSide (Thanks to Thomas McNair)

by @ 11:08 am. Filed under Magazine, Softside


March 22, 2009 – New SoftSide (Thanks to Thomas McNair)
Issue Information:

Issue Information:

Name: SoftSide Magazine
Issue: Vol 3 No 01 / Issue ??
Date: October, 1980
Publisher: SoftSide Publications
Size: 55.9MB
Pages: 108
TOSEC: SoftSide Magazine Vol 3 No 01 (1980)(SoftSide Publications)
Status: COMPLETE


Table of Contents:
ARTICLES
22 SOFTSIDE’S DEVELOPING DATA BASE, PART 2
Mark Pelc7arski, Rich Bouchard, James Garon
Update and Delete functions are added
25 GARON’S GOODIES
James Garon
Those neglected space compression codes (S-80)
30 SAY “YOHO”
Scott Adams
A new column for Adventurers
32 SOUND FOR YOUR COMPUTER
James Hagani, Staff
Light sabers
52 THE HARDER SIDE OF LIFE
Bob Kinerk
Hardside is heard from
66 COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Joan Truckenbrod
Simulating three dimensions
68 THE HIDDEN COLORS IN GRAPHICS 8
James Garon
Plus: Checker Challenge (Atari)
76 DR. LIVINGSTON EXPLAINED
Carl & Karen Russell, Ralph and Becky Fullerton
The promised documentation (S-80)
81 muMATH REVIEW
James Garon
From arithmetic to calculus (S-80)
PROGRAMS
18 IMHOTEP
Terry Clark, Mike Antonovich
The Pyramid builder (S-80, Apple)
26 WORLD SERIES
Dave Bohlke
Baseball action (Atari)
34 ESCAPE
Joel Mick
A maze with a view (S-80)
36 MONSTER MAZE
Joel Mick
Invisible walls and a dragon (S-80)
41 OCTADRAW
James Garon
Draw in eight directions at once (Atari)
43 INTERNA-MAZE
Dennis Ward
Another point of view (Apple)
44 MOONLANDING
Herb Sandy
Try for a soft landing (Apple)
46 EARTH-PORT II
Phil Case
Can you land on an alien planet? (S-80)
50 DOUBLE CANNON
Dave Bohlke
Shoot-em-down for two (Atari)
HEAVY STUFF (BEGINNERS BEWARE!)
48 PREPACK
John R. Olsen Jr.
Is your program ready to Pack? (S-80)
49 DATAPOKE
William K. Mason
Put your machine routines in DATA (S-80)
60 STRINGS AND THINGS
Mark Ohlund
An inside look (S-80, Atari)
62 CHAINER
Frank R. Neal
Help with the NEWDOS/80 CHAIN command (S-80)
DEPARTMENTS
4 EDITORIAL

Mark Pelczarski
6 INPUT

From our readers
56 CROSSWORD PUZZLE

James Garon
80 BUGS, WORMS, AND OTHER UNDESIRABLES

Kay Pasa

March 18, 2009

March 18, 2009 – Free TRS-80′s For Local Pickup *ONLY*

by @ 10:45 am. Filed under For Sale or Trade


March 18, 2009 – Free TRS-80′s For Local Pickup *ONLY*
The following TRS-80 items are available, first come first served, for LOCAL PICKUP ONLY from Marstons Mills, Massachusetts (photos are for reference only).

Since the donator has no interest in shipping, please email me which models you would like to pick-up and I will forward on the request in the order received.

I will update this news posting to strike off any items which have already been claimed.


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[Model I] TRS-80 Model I – Current working status unknown but worked when last used.
[Model III] TRS-80 Model III – Current working status unknown but worked when last used.
[Model 4P] TRS-80 Model 4P – Current working status unknown but worked when last used.
[CoCo] TRS-80 CoCo – In box; current working status unknown.
[DWP-210] DWP 220 Printer – Current working status unknown but worked when last used.

March 5, 2009

March 5, 2009 – PROG-80 (Volume 1, Number 1)

by @ 11:36 pm. Filed under Magazine, PROG-80


March 5, 2009 – PROG-80 (Volume 1, Number 1)


Issue Information:

Issue Information:

Name: PROG-80 Magazine
Issue: Vol 1 No 01 / Issue 11
Date: March, 1979
Publisher: PROG-80 Publications
Size: 8.0MB
Pages: 48
TOSEC: PROG-80 Magazine Vol 01 No 01 (1979)(SoftSide Publications)
Status: Complete


Table of Contents:
In this issue …
6 String$ Fever
by Robert A. Wallace
9 Upper/lower case Modification
by Lance Micklus
12 Variables in Level II
by John A. Millspaugh Jr.
14 On the Inside Track
17 Getting the Most Out of Data Statements
by Rev George Blank
24 Simple SiMON
by Rev George Blank
37 INKEY Routines
by Lance Micklus
41 Clock Routines
by Lance Micklus

March 4, 2009

March 4, 2009 – WordPress Limitation Workaround

by @ 9:36 pm. Filed under Site Updates


March 4, 2009 – WordPress Limitation Workaround
In addition to the php.ini at 25MB (didn’t work alone, but left it there anyway), I added a line to HTACCESS which some stated solved some PHP5 processing problems on 1and1 hosted sites. This gave me access to the ‘pages’ functions again. I realized that 1/2 of the pages were single magazine pages (showing the cover, giving issue information/stats, and setting out the tables of contents). I have realized that if I port the entire site over (or as much as can go … I don’t think my SQL pages can go) but leave the single magazine pages as they were, I should not hit the WordPress limitation.

March 3, 2009

March 3, 2009 – Still Having WordPress Problems

by @ 10:26 am. Filed under Site Updates


March 3, 2009 – Still Having WordPress Problems
I suspect that the site is too big for WordPress. Although I had solved the problem yesterday, it re-emerged as I continued to port pages over. I was able to move about 2/3 of the entire site before WordPress’ capabilities were exceeded. I am still ‘locked out’ of page functions with a “500 Internal Error” on the php code, but I can transition the site back to the old format, and still keep WordPress for the news. Thank goodness I never implemented anything in WordPress without implementing it in my HTML first.
The good news is that the attempted WordPress port spurred me to add magazine details, increase the cover scans, and clean things up. Those benefits will continue.
Of course, I do continue scanning, and have some new stuff on the way.

March 2, 2009

March 2, 2009 – Problems with WordPress

by @ 3:44 pm. Filed under Site Updates


March 2, 2009 – Problems with WordPress
If anyone out there is familiar with WordPress and PHP errors, please email me. WordPress is giving me Internal Error 500 when I try to post or view or edit pages. No other functions (news, media, links, etc) are affected – only “pages”. Thanks!
I found my answer after a LOT of searching.

February 25, 2009

February 25, 2009 – New Softside (Vol 5, No 9)

by @ 11:43 am. Filed under Magazine, Softside


February 25, 2009 – New Softside (Vol 5, No 9)
SoftSide Magazine – Volume 5, Number 9
Issue Information:

Issue Information:

Name: SoftSide Magazine
Issue: Vol 5 No 09 / Issue 30
Date: June, 1982
Publisher: SoftSide Publications
Size: 45MB
Pages: 102
TOSEC: SoftSide Magazine Vol 5 No 09 [I] (1982)(SoftSide Publications)
Status: INCOMPLETE. Missing 7, 8, 21, 22, 23, 24, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78


Table of Contents:
FRONT RUNNERS
26 Escape from the Dungeons of the Gods
by Ray Sato; Translations by Alex Lee and Rich Bouchard; Encryption modifications by Rich Bouchard, William Kubeck, and Alan J. Zett
Prepare yourself for subterranean adventures as you search for treasures, fight monsters, and try to retrieve the “Chest of the Gods.” You’ll appreciate the encrypted program listing which keeps its secrets hidden until you play.
46 SWAT
by Jon Voskuil; Translations by Alan J. Zett
This valuable debugging aid will allow you to check your typing against printed listings and pinpoint any errors you may have made.
FEATURES
12 Entertainment Tomorrow
by Allen L. Wold and Fred D’Ignazio
The authors revisit the Golden Age of Animated Film, when Walt Disney was king. They trace the rise of the computer, as cartoonist’s assistant and special effects artist, in the movies today.
15 The Big Crash
by R. J. Green
Does your spouse spend endless hours at the computer? Do you ever wonder what the results might be? If so, read on.
18 Sensuous Programmer
by “J”
“J” is at it again. This article is the first in a series on converting BASIC programs from one system to another.
22 Video Mania
by Edward Ting
A lighthearted look at the consequences of video game playing.
24 Computer Systems Desks
Review by Randal L. Kottwitz
96 Machine Head
by Spyder Webb
DEPARTMENTS
4 Editorial
6 Input
8 Hints and Enhancements
11 Outgoing Mail
17 Calendar
17 Bugs, Worms and Other Undesirables
93 New Products
APPLE/SIDE
54 Enhanced Disk Version: DR. LIVINGSTON
by Carl Mueller
An excellent translation of Carl and Karen Russell’s and Ralph and Becky Fullerton’s program. The first challenge is to get into Darkest Africa alive. The next is to get out alive. Dr. Livingston, I presume.. .?
56 K-Byter: SPACE FLOAT
by Peter Wu
Guide your spacecraft to a safe landing and you’ll live to tell about it.
57 Program: CODE BREAKER
by Steve Faiella
It’s up to you to discover the secret color code that your Apple has dreamed up.
61 COMMANDing BASIC
by Michael Prescott
Learn how to use this Machine Language routine which allows your Applesoft programs to accept function-definition statements as input strings.
66 APPLE DISKOURSE
by Carey W. Bradley
The first installment in a bimonthly series of articles dealing with DOS 3.3, the Apple II’s current Disk Operating System.
70 Review: SWASHBUCKLER
Review by Alan J. Zett
71 Review: APPLE-AIDS
Review by Carey W. Bradley
ATARI/SIDE
73 K-Byter: SOUND MIXER
by Larry Locke
Your ears will never be the same after you’ve played with this one for awhile.
74 Enhanced Disk Version: RANDOM ACCESS DATABASE
by Paul Marentette
Now your data file can fill a whole disk. This new version of Database offers all the advantages of random-access files.
76 Program: SABOTAGE
by Peter Adams
Working your way through this maze of rooms in an attempt to accomplish your mission is liable to get you killed.
79 Review: ALI-BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES
Review by Guy S. Allred
TRS-80/SIDE
83 K-Byter: METEOR DODGE
by Matt Hillman
The little buggers keep popping up all over the screen, and you have to keep out of their way as you pick up the fuel canisters.
84 Enhanced Disk Version: KRIEGSPIEL II
by Ron Potkin
An interesting, two-player graphics wargame simulation with thousands of reproducible scenarios.
87 Program: PIAZZA HOTEL
by Gary Dominick
Now you TRS-80 owners can have the glamorous and heroic job of finding the bomb before it decides to level the Piazza.
91 Review: TASMON
Review by Tim Knight

February 24, 2009

February 24, 2009 – New SoftSide (Vol 5, No 11)

by @ 12:52 pm. Filed under Magazine, Softside


February 24, 2009 – New SoftSide (Vol 5, No 11)
Issue Information:

Issue Information:

Name: SoftSide Magazine
Issue: Vol 5 No 11 / Issue 32
Date: Aug, 1982
Publisher: SoftSide Publications
Size: 53MB
Pages: 102
TOSEC: SoftSide Magazine Vol 5 No 11 [I] (1982)(SoftSide Publications)
Status: INCOMPLETE (Missing Pages 9 and 10)


Table of Contents:
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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