Commodore_Magazine_Vol-08-N07_1987_Jul.pdf

SaturdayNightSoftw

July 1987

$2.95 U.S.

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PROGRAMSTO

Howto Build

■ LightTransducers

■ HeatTransducers

■ToxicGas Detector

-Biofeedback Monitor

Software Reviews

Hollywood Hijirix

RobotRascals

Gridiron!

PocketWriter2

Killed UntilDead

The Perfect Cpllege -,

Progg

Conm

BubbleSorts

ParimutBeliRa7

Wejustdidsomethingonlythebestcando!

We made ourawardwinning*softwareforthe

Commodore™ 128 and 64computerseven better!

Introducing...

PocketWriter2

word processor

PocketManner2

spreadsheet

PocketFiler2

database

New Features

Our new Pocket 2 series offersfeatures usuallyfound only in

much more sophisticated applicationssoftware. Featuresthat

include: compatabilitywith the newGEOS operating system"!",

ability to work with the Commodore RAM expanderto allowa

RAM disk, mouse support with pull down menus, 1571 burst

mode forfasterfile loading, increased supportfortwo single disk

drives, automaticconfiguration forscreen color, format and

printerselectiont-

Sophisticated software, yes, and still easyto use. You can be

up and running in under 30 minutes even if you haven't operated

a computer before.

2 Programsin 1

Now, when you upgrade yourCommodore™ 64to a 128,

Pocket software helps make it a breeze. The new Pocket 2

software has both 128 and 64 applications on the samedisk. So

when you buy one you are actually buying two software

packages. The cost only S59.95 (U.S.)-

6 Programsin 1

The 180% Solution saves you money! You can buy all three

Pocket 2 applications. Pocket Writer 2, Pocket Planner 2 and

Pocket Filer 2 in oneconvenient Superpak for the low price of

only $99.95 (U.S.). A superwayto discoverall the integrated

features of Pocket 2 software and save almost eighty dollars.

As a companion to Pocket Writer 2, a Dictionary Disk

containing 32,000 words (expandable to 40,000} is available.

The cost $14.95 (U.S.).

Forthose of you who have already discovered the many

benefits of owning Pocket software; we offer all registered

owners an upgrade to Pocket 2 software for only S 19.95 (U.S.)

plus 3.00 (U.S.) shipping and handling! Available only by writing

to Digital Solutions Inc.

Superpak:

TheSolutionThat

SavesMoney!

Pocket Writer2, Pocket Planner 2 arxf

PacketFiler2 together

Convenient; getallthree integrated

applications at once

128/64 softwareon samedisks

Economical; S179.85{U.S.)worth of

software foronly

$99.95 (U.S.)

PocketWriter

Dictionary

PocketWriter

Dictionary

Makes Spelling Checker faster and

simpler to use

More convenient than developing

personal disk

32,000 words available

Expandable to 40,000 words

PocketWriter2 WordProcessor

Inadditiontothenewfeatures

above...

Spelling Checker incorporaied in program

(requires a dictionary disk)

Spelling Checker now runs over 300%

fasterIhon in original Pockel software

Word wrop is now folly outomalict

Ability to move column*

Go To page number for finding informa-

lion in long i. ■■ ■

Fully automatic uppei and lower coie lype

conversiont

Enhanced Delete processfor word, line

or paragraph

Word Counl feature lor essays ond

assignmentst

Enhanced Split memory moil merge option

PocketPlanner 2 Spreadsheet

In odd'rlon tothe newfeatures

above...

Individual column widlh selection now

availablet

Multiplefilesin memory withcur and

paste capability

Able to print mathematical formulae as

well as results of colculolion.it

Global formatting option

Enhanced row/column insert delelet

Logarithmic and XY graphing capability

Increosed file compalabilily wilh other

spreadsheelst

Number of rows increased from 99

to 25Ot

PocketFiler2 Database

Inadditiontothe newfeature*

above...

Dynamic calculations during data entry

Intelligent re entry to enter/edit mode

Easier file conversion from other soffwaret

Automatic index updoting for constantly

sorted filet

Enhanced mathematical language

including loops and labelst

High speed sort using dynamic buffering!

Automatic entry of repetalive dalat

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International Distributor Enquiries to:

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■Commodore's Microcomputers

Magaiine, independent reviewers, rated

the original Pocket Writer 126/64 and

Pocket Planner 128/64 softwore the

"Annual Best ol I986"inlhe

produclivity category.

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Serious Software

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It's Absolutely

Shocking!!!

After all these years, CMS Software Systems is still the only

company providing professional quality accounting software for the

complete line of Commodore business computers.

Whether you own an 8p32, 8096, SuperPET, B-128, C-64, or the new

C-128, we have a professionally written, fully integrated Accounting System

designed especially for you.

Introduced in 1979, the CMS Accounting System was the first

Accounting System available for Commodore computers. Not satisfied with

just being first, we have continued to update, expand, and improve until

today, the CMS Accounting System is widely recognized as one of the

finest Accounting Systems available for any computer.

Now Available for the Commodore C-128

General Ledger

ccounts Receivable

Billing

Accounts Payable

Costing

Payroll

$179.95

Complete Price

For more information see your

Commodore dealer or call

CathyYorkat 214/289-0677.

CMS Software Systems, Inc. • 2204 Camp David • Mesquite, TX 75149

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FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

SATURDAY NIGHT SOFTWARE

LETTERS

Who says your Commodore 64 or Amiga can't be the life of the party?

byDon GuJmon

8 REALLIFEINABOX 70

NEWS

SOFTWARE REVIEWS

Trip Hawkins, president of Electronic Arts, likens

himself to a pioneer in a three-piece suit. See

why in this exclusive interview, byGaryv. Fields

Robot Rascals byGoryV Fields

Gridiron! byGaryV. Fields

Killed Until Dead :,.■■■::■.,■■:

The American Challenge byMarkcotone

Championship Wrestling byScottA. May

Battlefrant oyJeffSeiken

The Perfect College byMark cotcne

Thinking CapbyScott/v May

Hollywood Hijinx byRussCeccolo

POCket Writer 2 byDonold Maxwell

UCSD Pascal byTimJones

Buzzword by GoryV. Fields

THE CARVER GANG:

STILLAT LARGE

Part one of a two-part look behind the scenes at

Access Software, publishers of hits like Beach

HeadII, LeaderBoardand Wth Frame.

by John jerrraine

ADVENTURE ROAD

The Pawn: England's Finest Hour bystrayAddoms

TIPS & TRICKS

Hints for Fun and Utility Compiled by Louis F. Sander

HARDWARE REVIEWS

Turbo ROM byPeterDeal

TIC byTimJones

THE INSIDE TRACK

64 USERS ONLY

Total Control byGoryV. Fields

128 USERS ONLY

Tech Notes by Don Schein

The 128 Mode by MarkJordan

Using KoalaPainter Files on the 128 byThomas d Garchow

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Inside QuantumLinkbyRobertW Baker

Connect! bySuzanne McCoocfiand DanSchein

JIFFIES

AMIGA UPDATE

AmigaBASIC Tutorial byTimJones

Amiga Public Domain Software byGraham Kinsey

GAME PROGRAMS

102

Getting It Straight byIonAdam

64-Mode Numeric Keypad byianAdom

COMPUTER TUTOR

Concentration byCharles D. Arceneaux

BlimpS byArr Umkoski

Parimutuel Racing byDeans Rossa

104

108

110

C Tutorial, Part 4 by Paul Higginbottom

TECHNICAL TIPS

USER GROUPS

121

Interfacing Commodore's User Port, Part 3

How to Build Light and Heat Transducers, a Toxic Gas

Detector, and a Biofeedback Monitor byJohn lovine 78

Enigma byGemard F. Schilling

HOW TO ENTER PROGRAMS

123

MAGAZINE ENTRY PROGRAM

125

Making the Bubble BetterbyRoyal c Jones

ADVERTISERS' INDEX

128

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