commentary,editorial,help,menu W. Fastie DIRECTIONS - "Help!" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 5Commentary on how PC software has improved during the last two years in terms of on-line help facilities, menus, human inter- face, etc.
help,Q&A,JFORMAT,display,drive,power,bug,ROM,Gemini,printer LETTERS PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 141)Gemini printer article (bug) (Apr 1984,v.1 n.7 p.106), 2)PC vs.XT ROM size, 3)Half-height drive power, 4)Formatting at 2.5 MB onhalf-height drives with JFORMAT, 5)Display resolution trick.
DOS,patch,FORMAT,hard disk,erase,destroy J. A. Folts TECH NOTEBOOK 20 - "Disarming DOS FORMAT" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 32DOS patch given that keeps one from inadvertantly erasing a hard disk when issuing, for example, FORMAT instead of FORMAT A:
TUTSIM,review,tutorial,math,engineering,dynamics,model,simulationW. H. Murray "Mathematical Modeling with TUTSIM" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 40Tutorial-type review of TUTSIM, an interactive program for sim- ulating dynamic systems. Model information is put in in the formof mathematical equations via block diagrams or bondgraphs.
review,Pascal,Turbo,MS,MT+86,SBB,insert J. Duntemann and M. Bentley "Pascal Times Four" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 58Review of Pascal compilers: MS Pascal (IBM/Microsoft), Turbo Pas-cal (Borland), Pascal/MT+86 (Digital Research), and SBB Pascal (Software Building Blocks). [Also, insert "Update: Turbo Pascal"]
Pascal,Turbo,Borland,update,insert W. Fastie "Update: Turbo Pascal" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 70Insert in "Pascal Times Four" by J. Duntemann and M. Bentley, this terse article gives the new features in Version 2.0 of TurboPascal (by Borland International).
book,excerpt,tutorial,modem,communication D. Schwaderer "Modems Demystified" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 73Tutorial on modems, excerpted from the book: W. D. Schwaderer, DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAMMING ON THE IBM PC (Wiley and Sons,New York, 1984).
review,Crosstalk,Microstuf,communication A. Hansen "Crosstalking" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 90Review of Crosstalk XVI (by Microstuf, Inc.), a communications program.
DBM,tutorial,data model,relational,hierarchical,CODASYL,shallow C. W. Holsapple "A Perspective On Data Models" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 113Tutorial on the five major data models used in DBM programs: hierarchical, shallow-network, CODASYL-network, relational, and postrelational.
book,review,Pascal J. Duntemann BOOK REVIEWS - "Pascal for the IBM PC" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 143Review of: K. W. Bowyer and S. J. Tomboulian, PASCAL FOR THE IBM PC (Brady Co., Bowie, MD, 1983).
book,review,game,graphics,sound C. Pappas BOOK REVIEWS - "Games, Graphics, and Sound for the IBM PC" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 143Review of: D. Strickland, D. Rockwell, and K. Bowyer, GAMES, GRAPHICS, AND SOUND FOR THE IBM PC (Brady Co., Bowie, MD, 1983).
book,review,UNIX D. M. Frank BOOK REVIEWS - "A User Guide to the UNIX System" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 146Review of: R. Thomas and J. Yates, A USER GUIDE TO THE UNIX SYSTEM (Osborne/McGraw, Berkeley, CA, 1982).
screen,message,user-friendly,instruction,tutorial,display,menu J. G. Stephens "Making Your Screens Speak For Themselves" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 148Tutorial on writing on-screen messages---"a course in user- friendly English for programmers".
BASIC,structure,UCL,user command language,tutorial E. Naddor "Structured BASIC Programs" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 161An earlier article (Nov/Dec 1983,v.1 n.3,p.44) centered on stan- dard "user command language" (UCL). In this article the author demonstrates how UCL relates to structured BASIC programs.
law,legal,custom-designed software,consultant,rights M. S. Oppenheimer LEGAL BRIEF - "Disputing the Rights to Custom-designed Software" PC Tech 84/07 Jul v.2 n.1 185Discussion of the rights involved in custom-designed software (e.g., programs and ideas developed while acting as a consultant)
editorial,commentary,MacPaint,mouse,menu W. Fastie DIRECTIONS - "Mice Are Nice" PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 5Commentary on the mouse and MacPaint, the program that has shown "a clear, utilitarian reason to use the mouse". Menus are also discussed in this context.
help,Q&A,timer,PWD,PATH,APL,character LETTERS PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 141)Tutorial on the "timer bug", 2)PWD routine (Feb 1984,v.1 n.5, p.22) and PATH command, 3)APL characters.
BASIC,tutorial,INKEY$ N. Ford "Controlling Input Using INKEY$" PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 32Tutorial on INKEY$ (BASIC routine called INKEY.BAS given).
tutorial,DOS,memory management,MEMINIT,power-up,parity,boot,IPL W. J. Redmond "Managing Memory" PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 42Tutorial on DOS 2.0 (and 1.0) memory management, including paritychecks, switch settings, allocation, etc. Also, program MEMINIT for fast power-up that includes diagnostics.
review,IBM Cluster,LAN,network,communication S. Glinert-Cole "Clusters of Wrath" PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 64Review of the IBM Cluster, a local area network system that IBM purposely is not calling a network.
UNIX-like,DOS 2.0,feature,undocumented,tutorial J. E. Roskos TECH NOTEBOOK 21 - "A Fix for DOS Users with UNIX Habits" PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 73Undocumented UNIX-like features of DOS 2.0 can be used to make things easier for those more familiar with UNIX.
review,visuALL,Designer Pop-Up Menus,Mouse Menu,utility J. A. Anderson "Pop (Up) Goes the Mouse" PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 74Review of mouse "pop-up menu" systems: Designer Pop-Up Menus 3.0 (by Mouse Systems), visuALL 3.09A (by Trillian Computer), and Mouse Menu 200.101 (by Microsoft).
tutorial,random number,BASIC,math,statistics P. F. Hultquist "Random Number Generation" PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 86Tutorial on random number generation with particular attention paid to IBM PC BASIC.
DOS 2.0,SWITCHAR,undocumented,tutorial D. M. Frank TECH NOTEBOOK 22 - "Patchwork" PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 113Tutorial on the undocumented SWITCHAR feature of DOS 2.0. Tips on using this feature with care are given.
power-up,diagnostic,tutorial,error,do-it-yourself,parity,boot,IPLJ. Wright "PC Power-Up Error Codes" PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 115PC power-up diagnostics tests are given in a handy reference chart.
RASM-86,review,assembly,Digital Research C. Dunford "RASMatazz Without the Jazz" PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 120Review of RASM-86, a new assembler by Digital Research Inc.
review,ACS,PCM,IBM,Microcom,communication A. Hansen "ACS or PCM: The Better To Communicate With" PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 155Comparative review of the Asynchronous Communications Package (ACS) (by IBM) and the Personal Communications Manager (PCM) (by Microcom/IBM).
law,legal,software broker,protect,market M. S. Oppenheimer LEGAL BRIEF - "Go for Broker" PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 181Suggestions on "how to protect yourself" should you choose to have a broker market your software.
book,review,data,file,programming M. V. Fleming BOOK REVIEWS - "IBM PC Data File Programming" PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 187Review of: J. R. Brown and L. Finkel, IBM PC DATA FILE PROGRAM- MING (Wiley & Sons, New York, 1983).
book,review,DIF,VisiCalc J. E. Crews BOOK REVIEWS - "The DIF File: For Users of VisiCalc and Other....PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 187....Software". Review of: D. H. Bell, THE DIF FILE: FOR USERS OF VISICALC AND OTHER SOFTWARE (Reston Co., Reston, VA, 2983).
book,review,engineering,science,technical W. H. Murray BOOK REVIEWS - "Basic Engineering and Scientific Programs for....PC Tech 84/08 Aug v.2 n.2 188...the IBM PC". Review of: Wolfe and Koelling, BASIC ENGINEERINGAND SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMS FOR THE IBM PC (Brady Co., Bowie, MD, 1983).
editorial,commentary,printer,standard W. Fastie DIRECTIONS - "Printer Standards" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 5Commentary on the lack of standards in the printer industry.
help,Q&A,DEBUG.COM,patch,FORMAT,bug LETTERS PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 141)More on DEBUG.COM patch (May 1984,v.1 n.8,p.146), 2)Two ideas on "Disarming DOS FORMAT (Jul 1984,v.2 n.1,p.32), 3)Bugs/typos inMay 1984 issue (v.1 n.8): p.36, 192, 195.....cont. to next record
help,Q&A,joystick,screen,clear,Turbo,Pascal LETTERS PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 14....cont. from previous record. 4)Joystick/100K ohm, 5)Clear screen patch for Turbo Pascal, 6)MS Pascal vs. IBM version
review,DASCON-1,Metrabyte,board,analog,digital,data,laboratory W. H. Murray "Poor Richard's Converter: From A to D" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 30Review of DASCON-1 (by Metrabyte Corp.), an analog/digital I/O expansion board for high-precision data acquisition.
review,communication,terminal,emulation,VT100,insert A. Hansen "High-Tech Mimicry" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 46Review of ten communication packages for terminal emulation ("termulators"). [Also, inserts entitled "The Standards Issue" and "The No-cost Alternative"].
communication,terminal,ANSI,standard,protocol,insert A. Hansen "The Standards Issue" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 54Insert in "High-Tech Mimicry" by the author, this article dis- cusses various ANSI standards related to terminals.
communication,terminal,emulation,SIMTERM,public-domain,insert A. Hansen "The No-cost Alternative" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 55Insert in "High-Tech Mimicry" by the author, this article dis- cusses the public domain terminal simulator (emulator) program known as SIMTERM.
review,Omninet,Corvus,network,LAN S. Glinert-Cole and J. Anderson "Omnium Gatherum" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 56Review of Omninet (by Corvus Systems).
review,IBM,Compact Printer,Color Graphics Printer,Epson FX-80 A. A. Gleckler "Comparing Great Things With Small" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 65Comparative review of the IBM Compact Printer and the Color Graphics Printer (and the Epson FX-80).
tutorial,EPSON.COM,printer,initialize,utility,assembly D. Ritari "The DOS Commands IBM Forgot" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 79Tutorial on Epson printer initialization with an assembly lang- uage program (EPSON.COM) that makes things easier.
tutorial,X2OKI.ASM,assembly,Okidata 84,printer,compatible,insert J. Garbers "Oki Dokey: From PC To Okidata 84" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 92Assembly language program X2OKI.ASM listed---to translate the PC's codes into those required by the Okidata 84 printer. [Also,an insert entitled "Okidata Plug 'N Play Compatibility"].
Plug 'N Play,Okidata ML92,printer,compatible,insert J. Anderson "Okidata Plug 'N Play Compatibility" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 98Insert in "Oki Dokey: From PC To Okidata 84" by J. Garbers, this article gives an overview of the Plug 'N Play interface kit for making the Okidata ML92 (or 93) printers IBM PC compatible.
book,excerpt,assembly,tutorial,string C. L. Morgan "Strings" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 111Third in a series of excerpts from the author's book: BLUEBOOK OFASSEMBLY ROUTINES FOR THE IBM PC. This article is a tutorial on string manipulation.
tutorial,APL,game,Life,insert P. Wynn "Life Is Simple With APL" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 129Tutorial on APL with application (example) to the game of Life. [Also, an insert entitled "Casual or Serious: Which APL System toChoose"].
review,APL,IBM,STSC,insert P. Wynn "Casual or Serious: Which APL System to Choose" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 146Insert in "Life Is Simple With APL" by the author, this article reviews IBM's APL and the STSC APL.
assembly,macro,structure,tutorial,utility,IBM/370 G. L. Pettit "The Best of Both Worlds" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 151A set of macros that provide structured programming capability for IBM/370 assembly language are presented for the IBM PC Macro Assembler.
tutorial,assembly,8086,ASM-86,Macro Assembler,insert E. S. Raymond "Assemblers Without Ulcers" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 173Tutorial on the macro features available in assembly language forthe 8086 (ASM-86) (given in Ch. 5 of the Macro Assembler manual).[Also, an insert "Assemblers + Macros vs. Macro-assemblers"].
law,legal,BBS,logo,counterfeit,pirate,survey,crime,American Bar M. S. Oppenheimer "Computer Crime" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 188Recent developments in criminal law that may apply to computer users are discussed: 1)BBS messages, 2)Logo counterfeiting, and 3)Survey on computer crime by the American Bar Association.
BASIC,tutorial,tip,trick,PEEK,POKE,LPRINT,color,monitor D. Rollins TECH NOTEBOOK 23 - "Behind BASIC's Back" PC Tech 84/09 Sep v.2 n.3 198Some handy tricks to use in BASIC programs: 1)PEEK to determine currently active monitor, 2)POKE to get choice of color for PRINTcommand, 3)LPRINT hints,.....and more.
