Commodore_Magazine_Vol-08-N05_1987_May.pdf

May 1987

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$3.95Canada

ISSN0744-8724

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MarbleMadness

Amnesia

MovieMonsterGame

AceofAces -

Breakers H:

Spindizzy

Commando

Wejustdid something onlythe bestcan do!

Wemadeourawardwinning*softwareforthe

Commodore™ 128 and 64 computerseven better!

Introducing...

PocketWriter2

word processor

PocketPlanner2

spreadsheet

PocketFiler2

database

ew Features

Our new Pocket 2 series offers features usually found only in

much moresophisticated applicationssoftware. Features that

include: compatability with the new GEOS operating systemt,

ability to work with the Commodore RAM expanderto allow a

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

mode for fasterfile loading, increased support for two single disk

drives, automatic configuration for screen color, format and

printer selectiont-

Sophisticated software, yes, and still easy to 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 your Commodore™ 64 to a 128,

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

software has both 128 and 64 applications on the same disk. So

when you buy one you are actually buying two software

packages. Thecostonly $59.95 (U.S.).

6Programsin 1

The 180% Solution savesyou 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 super way to discover all 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.).

For those of you who hove already discovered the many

benefits ofowning Pocket software; we offerall registered

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

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

to Digital Solutions Inc.

Superpak:

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SavesMoney!

Pocket Writer2, Pocket Planner 2 and

Pockel Filer 2 together

Convenient; gelall three integrated

applicationsat once

128/64 software on somedisks

Economical; S 179.65 (U.S.)worth of

software (or only

$99.95 (U.S.)

PocketWriter

Dictionary

PocketWriter

Dictionary

Makes Spelling Checker faster and

simpler to use

More convenient thon developing

personal disk

32,000 words available

Expandable to 40,000 words

Pocket Writer 3 Word Processor

In addition tothe newfeatures

above...

Spelling Checkei incorporated in program

(requires a dictionary disk)

Spelling Checker now runs over 300%

faster thon in original Pocket software

Word wrap is now fully automatict

Ability lo move columns

Go To page number for finding informa

tion in long textst

Fully automatic upper and lowercose type

conversiont

Enhanced Delete process for word, line

or paragraph

Word Count feature foressays and

ossignmenist

Enhanced split memory mail merge option

PocketPlanner2 Spreadsheet

In additontoHie newfeatures

above...

Individual column width selection now

ovailoblet

Multiple files in memory with cut and

paste capability

Able lo print mathematical formulae as

well as results of calculationst

Global formatting option

Enhanced row/column insert deletet

Logarithmic and XY graphing capobility

Increased file comparability with other

spreadsheetst

Number of rows increased from 99

to 250t

Pocket Filer 1 Database

Inadditiontothe newfeatures

above...

Dynamic calculations duringdata entry

Intelligent re entry to enter/edit mode

Easierfile conversion from olher softwaret

Automalic index updating for constantly

sorted filet

Enhanced mathematical language

including loops and lobelst

High speed sort using dynamic bufferingt

Automatic entry of repelotive datat

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■ Commodore's Microcomputers

Magazine, independent reviewers, rated

the original Pocket Writer 128/64 and

Pocket Planner 128/64 software the

"Annual Best of 1986" in the

productivity category.

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designed especially for you.

Introduced in 1979, the CMS Accounting System was the first

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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

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VOLUME 8, NUMBER 5

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MAY 1987

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FEATURES

LETTERS

NEWS

SILICON VALLEY INSIDER

68 ;.

From Computer Scrabble to World Tour Golf

by Matthew Leeds

Go to college without

leaving your home.

UyGaiyV Fields

ADVENTURE ROAD

Exploring an Undenvater Maze byStayAddons

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Inside QuantumLmk byRobertW Baker

Connect! bySuzanne McCoochand DanSchein

SOFTWARE REVIEWS

The Movie Monster Game byMartcotone 26

1Ottl Frame byBobGuerra 28

Zorro byScottWosser 32

SpindizzybyJohnJermaine 36

Marble Madness byBobGuejra 38

Ace Of Aces byMarkCotone 40

Amnesia byBobGuerra 42

Earl Weaver Baseball byMatthewLeeds 48

Syntech BBS Construction Set byDoieenscbetn 52

Breakers byGaryv. Reids

Using your computer, your

telephone and a modem, you

con access electronic libraries

That never Close, byGeorgeSheldon

An exclusive interview

with Commodore's CEO,

Tom Rottigan.

byDon Gutmun

Commando byMarkCotone

HARDARE REVIEWS

500XJ Joystick byreviewers

TIPS & TRICKS

128 USERS ONLY

Hints for Fun and Utility

Compiled by Louis F. Sender

COMPUTER TUTOR

Universal Program Lister, Part 2 by ElizabethDeal

The 128 Mode by MarkJordan

106

AMIGA UPDATE

Vectors byJim Davis and Dave Wilson

AmigaBASIC Tutorial byTimJones

GAME PROGRAMS

110

JIFFIES

Dial a Word byJenySturdivant 91

Scrambled Words Unscrambler bye. smartJohnson 92

64 USERS ONLY

Mister Mailman byKevin Dewey

112

USER GROUPS

117

HOW TO ENTER PROGRAMS

119

MultiwindOWS byKennyLawson

A Child-PrOOf Cap byRuthA. Hicks

MAGAZINE ENTRY PROGRAM

121

ADVERTISERS' INDEX

128

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