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Following are several messages from  Mel Ostler to Lani Brito concerning his 
method of accessing the FIDO echo.  The  reason  for several messages is the 
LINE NUMBER limit imposed by the local  BBS FIDO host.  The message has been 
edited in parts and  additional  explanations  added  where  they  might  be 
beneficial.  <<my comments appear inside these>> Guy Cousineau


<<current message/highest message>>
         vvvvv 
Msg #: [118/237]                        Base: ADAM International Echo
Ds old messages are bumped off the 
bottom of the message base and new ones  are added to the top, so you  can't 
rely   on   the  message  numbers  that  you  downloaded  the  day  before). 

<<Many FIDO Echo handlers set  a  limit  to the number of messages either by 
imposing a stale date or by setting the  maximum  number of messages that an 
echo can hold.  When a  new  batch  of  echo mail is received, it pushes the 
older messages off and renumbers all  the  messages  remaining  starting  at 
            <<AdamLink>>
I wrote to Tom Clary yesterday about some  info  on  ALIII+ or ALIV.  (These 
may be the same thing,  but  I  will  know shortly and may be able to answer 
answer even more detailed questions than  we  now  have.  But  for now, I do 
have some  information about  the  basics that I have discovered.  It  isn't 
like Bart's automatic stuff in any  way,  but  it  is  good  enough  to  get 
started. 

First, the uploadig of a message is  not called the "uploading of a file" in f I want to stop at the end of each message.

See Ya,
Mel

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* Origin: THE BOBCAT BYTE - Las Cruces, NM  (1:305/116)
     <<name of BBS>>  <<BBS location>> <<FIDO designator>>

Msg #: [119/237]

At this point I don't answer the question  because  if  I  do,  the messages 
will begin scrolling before I can open  my file.  But I remember that (N) is 
the next keypress.  Now I press "WILDCARD",  up  there  by the "ESCAPE" key. 
This returns me to the opening  ADAMLink screen.  Meanwhile the BBSt  today, yesterday, never!  And I read 
continuously, because of the last (N) that  I pressed.  (The pressing of the 
last (N) is not  so  important  now,  but will be later when I start to copy 
the messages onto my disk). 

I do all of this so that I don't open  a  file  on  my disk just to find out 
that there are no new messages  on  the  ADAM conference.  When the messages 
begin to come through, I write down the  message  number  of  the first one, 
(mesage numbers change from  day  to  day aate : 29 Feb 92  12:54:00              Stat: Sent 
From : Mel Ostler
To   : Lani Brito
Title: ADAM part 1


I hadn't thought to respond to your query  about  the  UL  of "files" on the 
FIDO using the 300 Baud  ADAMLink  modem until I saw Guy's response.  Then I 
realized that maybe you, Pat, and myself  might  be the only ones using this 
combination.  Good ADAMite BBSers like  Guy, Bart, Barry, Jim D., etc.  have 
left us in the dust on telecommunications. 
                                     ONE.  The  NEW  or  NEWSCAN  feature  of  most  BBS will keep track of which 
message  each  USER  has  read  and  change  these  pointers as messages are 
renumbered....Guy>>

Knowing now that there are  new  messages, and what the first message number 
is, I press (S), for stop, and the ADAM  Conference  message menu comes back 
on.  Then  I  press  (R)ead,  (F)orward,  and  then insert the number of the 
first message that I noted,  as  explained above.  I press "return" and then 
it again asks i
present BBS language.  I suspect that  you  knew that, but just to start out 
even, I wanted to say that.  I am  talking about uploading messages here.  I 
use ADAMLink III+ and when I get onto  the  BBS's  ADAM conference, I select 
(R)ead, then (N)ew, and then  (N)o  to  not stop at the end of each message. 
Your BBS may not  give  these  same  exact  options,  but  I  bet  they  are 
similar.  This  puts me in the position  of  seeing on the screen all of the 
messages that I haven't read yet,  no is still 
awaiting my press of the (N) or the (Y).  But  what  I  do  when the present 
screen is visible, the BBS cannot  read, so I don't have to worry about what 
the BBS wants until I press "WILDCARD"  again  to  return to the BBS screen. 
It just has to keep waiting until I get back to it. 

Now  I  press  "FILE",  (SK-VI);  then  "R'ECEIVE", (SK-II); then the device 
number, (either SK-IV or SK-V, for one  of  my disk drives).  Now the screen 
asks me for the file name that  I  want  to name iage returns  and  the  "S" could be put in by 
hand when the end of the message comes during the UpLoad).

The things that I have to watch are:
 
1.that  I  don't  leave  empty  lines,  (two simultaneous carriage returns), 
  because my  BBS  interprets  an  empty  line  as  the  "end  of  message". 
  However, if I leave a space before  the  second  "RETURN",  then it is not 
  considered as an empty line.

2.that I don't use any control  characters in the text, (Do you remember the 
  SMARTWrir something to that effect.  If  everything  is fine, then a message 
will appear telling you that  the  file  is now open, and that you can close 
the file by pressing "UNDO". 

At this point you press  the  "WILDCARD"  key,  returning  you  to  the  BBS 
screen.  BUT, what was there when you  pressed  "WILDCARD" the first time is 
gone!  So you must remember what it  was that you needed to press just prior 
to the first press of "WILDCARD", in my  case  it was (N)o.  I press the "N" 
and the  words addressed,  and  the subject, (the same 
subject as was on the message to which  I am responding), and the file name. 
I will use these  during  the  UL  process.  Then  I  clear  the  workspace. 
At this point I return to the ADECHOF29  disk  and  get  the  file, and find 
another  message,  if  any,  to  answer;  and  repeat the process until I am 
finished.    (Most   days  of  course,  I  don't  have  any  thing  to  say. 
OK,  now  it  is  time  to  get  back  onto the ADAM Conference and post  what 
messages I wish to answer, from whom they  came, what I want to say, and the 
the "SUBJECT:" that  was  on  the  message to be answered.  Then I clear the 
screen, put in a work disk,  (which  I  use  over  and  over  for  UpLoading 
messages), and begin the messages,  "Lani;  and  etc".  When  I  finish  the 
message, I put in 2 carriage returns,  which  will  tell my BBS that the end 
of the  message  is  here,  then  I  put  an "S", which tells it to save the 
message.  (Actually the 2 carrthis file.  I DL every day, 
and I save the disks, so I use a name  system  that  helps  me keep track of 
the date.  For Feb 29, (today),  I  typed in "ADECHOF29"<<ADAM ECO FEB 29>>. 
Then I press "done", (SK`VI).  The program  searches  the  directory for the 
filename, and if  it  already  exists,  such a statement is displayed on the 
screen.  Finding no file with such a name,  the program then looks to see if 
the directory  or  media  is  full.  If  so, it will say, "cannot write this 
file", oter trick of pressing ^6 befoe  pressing  return  to eliminate the 
  line feed bug in SMARTWriter? Well, don't try that one on the BBS!).

3.and no character whose ASCII is  higher than 127 is allowed.  Usually this 
  is not a problem, inasmuch it would  be  difficult  to generate such using 
  SMARTWriter.

I  save  this  file  to  the  work  disk,  and use a simple name for it like 
A, B, C, etc.  Then I make notes on my BBS log sheet that I keep.  I put the 
name of the individual to whom it i  "NO"  appears  on  the  screen and then the messages begin to 
come.  Thus the first thing that I have  on  the  disk  is  the "NO".  On my 
BBS,  (the  BOBCAT  BYTE),  the  words  "End  Of  Mesages,  Press  RETURN to 
Continue:" appear when there are no  more ADAM messages.  When this comes on 
the screen I press "UNDO" to close the file.


Msg #: [120/237] 

Then I press the proper keys to LOG-OFF, and go to Smartwriter.

With Smartwriter  I  read  the  messages  again,  making  notes  about the 
messages.  So I go through the actions until I have th ADAM conference menu.

<<i.e. log in to BBS and go to the ADAM conference>>

See Ya,
Mel
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* Origin: THE BOBCAT BYTE - Las Cruces, NM (1:305/116)


Msg #: [121/237]
Date : 29 Feb 92 13:03:00
From : Mel Ostler 
To   : Lani Brito 
Title: ADAM 
Reply: This message has 1 reply  <<I posted a reply to this section>>

Now I press (E)nter, and the screen comes  up: "FROM: MEL OSTLER (CR) TO: ". 
I  type  in  "Lani  Brito"  for  instancput  the "s" after the two carriage returns, 
it automatically saves the message.

<<some BBS interpret an EMPTY LINE (two  consecutive carriage returns) as an 
END-OF-MESSAGE.  On  other  systems,  a  'command'  is  required  to  end  a 
message>>

That is all  there  is  to  it!  I  don't  know about all of the things like 
X-MODEM transfers, etc.  When we get  a  bit  more  use out of the thing, we 
can ask Guy about  that.  But  this  slow 300 baud ADAM modem is slow enough 
that transfers are
user UPLOAD using XMODEM a prepared  text file.  The rules vary greatly from 
one BBS to another and you should chekc  the  rules  and  protocol with your 
sysop.>>

Then the screen tells me  the  rules,  70 characters per line, 60 lines, and 
whatever.  While this is going  on,  I  put  in  my  work  disk,  and  press 
"WILDCARD" to go  back  to  the  initial  ADAMLink  screen.  Here  I  select 
"FILE", (SK-VI); then "X-MIT" (or whatever  it  says on SK-I), then I select 
the SK for the drive wherS.

Now I press "WILDCARD" again, getting  back  to  the  BBS  screen,  which is 
again blank.  (The BBS has  been  waiting for me to press keys typing in the 
message.  I haven't typed in any message,  so it has just been sitting Now I 
press "STORE/GET" as I was told to  do  before, and the disk starts, and the 
message begins quickly  spieling  across  the  screen.  If  I  put  the  two 
carriage returns at the end of the file,  it  asks  me  if I want to edit or 
save the file, etc.  If I also  e, because that is the name to which 
message file "a" is to be sent.  This I  get from the notes that I made when 
I saved the messages.  I  next  insert  the SUBJECT from the notes.  This is 
the same as if one were  doing  it  on-line.  Then  my  BBS  asks  me  about 
changing anything, etc and then about  if  I want to UpLoad a message.  HERE 
I PRESS (N)o!!!  (if it  can  be  done  another way, maybe, but I don't know 
it, I just press (N)o).  <<I presume  UPLOAD  a  message  here would let the  made without problem as I have described above.

LOTSALUCK, thats Irish for "hope it all  works  out  OK", which is something 
else  for  something  else  I  suppose.  Let  me  know how it worked, and if 
anyone has improved ideas, I am listening as usual.

See Ya,
Mel
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* Origin: THE BOBCAT BYTE - Las Cruces, NM (1:305/116)
Line؛Macro؛Repeaôcounô([Q],0-9/*)؛Keùnume I have  the  work disk.  Then, as before with the 
receiving of a file, it asks me for the  filename.  But  this  time it wants 
the name of the file to  be  sent.  From my notes on my BBS log, I find that 
the file to "Lani" is named "a",  so  I  type  in  "a",  then  press  SK-VI, 
"DONE".  The program searches the disk  for  the  filename "a", and notifies 
you if it  is  not  found.  Otherwise  it tells you that you can transmit as 
soon as you press "STORE/GET" when again in contact with the BB‚Mےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےقےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےے                              TDOS SUBMIT FILESParticularly on a hard drive system, submit files can be quite a boon to     productivity.  They can be used to automate certain repetitive task or to    help with utilities that have long or complex syn           ask it to load      GAME.COM                                                and GAME.SYM                                for symbolic debuggingFile: MAKEDIR.SUBDEL DISK.DIR;B1:SD138 $AFNtype: makedir<CR>               deletes the last disk directory                                get SD138 from B1:                                ask it to search all users                                          output to file                                          and not put page breaksFile: AS     itself which is placed in %0.  Thus, after typing   DIR ab*.COM /2, you      have:        %0      DIR        %1      AB*.COM        %2      /2If a file called DIR.SUB exists, it will take over and stuff in those        values if it finds a %1, %2.  If the sub file has a %3 and there is no       third parameter on the command line, then none will be inserted.Remember that submit files can make full use of TDOS multiple commands.      Since they are read into memory one line at a time, it is t the file is edited, assembled and tested with the equivalent of:        DIR *.Z80<CR>FIle: BACKUP.SUBa0:crunch *.* g: /qoatype: backup<CR>                get crunch.com from A0:                                tell it to      crunch all files (*.*)                                                to drive g:                                                do it quietly                                                      overwrite existing                                                      aster by bypassing   the search path and the search for SUB files.  A0:VDE.COM will load that     file as expected without going through the default search path and without   searching for VDE.SUB.....a lot faster in some cases.File: 649.SUBA0:CD.COM lotto;649type: 649<CR>                   use CD to move to the LOTTO directory                                start the 649.COM fileFile: DEBUG.SUBA0:Z8E.COM %1.COM %1.SYMtype: debug game<CR>            get Z8E.COM from A0:                     tax lines.  Following is a  sampling of some of the SUBMIT files that I use on my system.  First the     name of the submit file, then the listing of the file, and then some         examples.  The examples show what I type on the left and how it is           translated on the right.First a few notes about SUBMIT file syntax.  Submit can replace up to 9      PARAMETERS using %1, %2, %3, etc.  Each parameter is usually separated on    the command line by a space and starts after the name of the submit fileEM.SUBA0:VDE.COM %1.Z80;A0:Z80ASM.COM %1;wait%1 %2type: ASEM file<CR>             gets VDE from a0: to edit FILE.Z80                                ask Z80ASM to assemble FILE to a "COM"                                and WAIT just in case there are errors.        <press return>          execute FILE with optional parameterWhen writing a program like DIR.COM, I want to check if it works correctly   when given a file mask.  Using the procedure above, I just type:        ASEM DIR *.z80<CR>ando your advantage  to place as many commands as possible on each line, separating with a        semicolon.  If you want to be able to abort a SUB file, you can either       place a WAIT command at a strategic point.  SUbmit files can also be         aborted while a REBOOT is in progress.  This will only be possible after a   COMPLETE line is executed.  A little planning will help you determine where  a COMMAND LINE should end to allow timely aborts.Note also that some of my submit files are made to run farchive modeI used this utility to do my hard drive backups before I developed           MAINT.COM.  This one is a good example of complex command syntax which is    automated by the use of a submit file.File: DAISY.SUB         change I/O byte for ADAM printerxsub.com;iobyte.com             get XSUB working & start IOBYTE.COM 5                           change the printer 1                            back to default value 0                         no more changesFile: DMP.SUB           change Isupplemental dictionary                                        re-edit the file to check errorsFile: SUB.SUBdir a0:*.subHELP!  I forgot the name for my submit file!File: ED.SUBa0:vdesmk.com;A0:VDE.COM %1;b3:spell %1 $ajm.dicA0:VDE.COM %1;a0:resetsmk.comjustify %1;waitbiprint %1.jus;del %1.bak;del %1.jusI have a special user area where I answer AJM Software correspondence.  I    have a special dictionary which has additional words specific to the         subjects discussed there.  GivenIDO.SUBA0:CD.COM fido;qterm43f fido.chttype: fido<CR>                  use CD to move to the FIDO area                                use QTERM and a script to call the BBSFile: NEW.SUBA0:TDIR.COM %1 /1 >92-02-01 %2type:   new<CR>                 get TDIR running and give it the following        new afn<CR>                     %1 is the file name if any        new afn /option<CR>             use one entry per line                                        files greater than "DATE"                  the FILE. file is still there                                                 for reference purposes Now  that's a submit file!Guy Cousineau1059 Hindley StreetOTTAWA CanadaK2B 5L9t  the  file, and find 
another  message,  if  any,  to  answer;  and  repeat the process until I am 
finished.    (Most   days  of  course,  I  don't  have  any  thing  to  say. 
OK,  now  it  is  time  to  get  back  onto the ADAM Conference and post users                                         not backed up                                         show both datesFile: OLD.SUBA0:TDIR %1 /1 <<91-12-02 %2This file is similar to NEW.SUB except that it looks for files which have    not been USED (second date byte).File: SPELL.SUBb3:spell.com %1 $%2;A0:VDE.COM %1type: spell file [dict]<CR>             get SPELL.COM from b3:                                        check "FILE" with optional                                                 /O byte for Dot Matrix Printerxsub.com;iobyte.com             get XSUB to handle input & start IOBYTE.COM  5                               change the printer4                               change to serial port0                               no more changesFile: EDIT.SUBa0:vdesmk.com;A0:VDE.COM %1;a0:resetsmk.comtype: edit file.typ<CR>         get my VDE editing key definitons                                run VDE on FILE.TYP                                reset default Smart KeysFile: F that, you should be able to decipher what   happens when I type "ED FILE<CR>".......Ok, here goes....get the VDE smart Key functionsEdit the file called "FILE."Run the spelling checker with supplemental dictionary AJM.DICRe-edit the file to correct errorsreset the smart key values to defaultright justify the file called FILEwait...so I can put paper in printerprint the justified file now called FILE.JUS using bidirectional print       delete the FILE.BAK filedelete the FILE.JUS file                                      optionally add ARCHIVE                                                    or ALL USERSNEW *.com               all "COM" files greater than dateNEW /A                  all files greater than date not archived NEW *.DOC   /$              all "DOC" files greater than date in all usersperiodically, I re-edit the NEW.SUB to change the cutoff date.File: NOTBU.SUBA0:TDIR /$/A/1type: notbu<CR>         get diretcory of all files                                         all ‚Hےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےقےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےےے                       EOS PROGRAMMER'S MANUALOne of the ANN projects for this year was to prepare a programmer's     reference manual for the EOS.  As this project is nearing its           completion, I felt it was time to let people know what it is behalf at the convention.The manual is being printed in limited quantity.  Any copies remaining  after the conference will be made available for public sale (at a       slightly higher cost).  The vehicle for making such sales has not yet   been decided.I fully realize that this publication is not likely to be as popular    as the ADAM SURVIVAL GUIDE.  I don't want anyone to feel obligated to   buy this publication just because it is there.  It is strongly          recommended however, for the Machin    memory.  It details 83 EOS routines by explaining what each routine     does and by giving examples of the use of some of the routines.  Where  the EOS may lead you in trouble, WARNING messages are issued to alert   you either to inconsistencies or to bugs in the EOS.The latter part of the manual outlines the EOS data tables, the jump    tables, the error codes, memory configuration (bank switching), device  control blocks, file control blocks, and the file manager.  Better      understanding of someëىيîïًٌٍَôُِ÷ّùْûü‎	
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Manyenhancements are said to have been made in this new versionsuch as support for the new Micro Innovations 3 1/2" 1.44 MegADAMnet Floppy Disk Drive, a status check for media blocks,permit multiple copies in one media read from a 256K orlaisassembly where you want in memory or from amedia. Watch for a review in an upcoming issue. Retail priceis only $19.95.SMARTWRITER ELITE has been released by Jim Walters of WaltersSoftware Co. SmartWRITER ELITE is a major enhancement for theSmartWRITER Word Processor that is built into each and everyADAM. Enhancements allow for the use of disk drive #2, aramdisk, 9 or 24 pin dot matrix printers with the ability touse embedded printer codes to change type styles, ability tochange drive and printerle for the ADAM and will aid tremendously inpreparing tax returns for this past year. A registrationform is supplied for FREE updates if changes or enhancementsare made. Watch for a review in the January issue. Retailprice is only $19.95 and an upgrade is available directlythrough ADAM'S HOUSE for owners of the 1990 version for only$10 with proof of purchase. Registered owners will receivefree updates if revisions are made.INVOICER V3.1 has been released by Terry Fowler of ADAM'SHOUSE. Invoicer is schedule on a day to day, month to month, and even yearto year basis. Examples of some uses would be to enter in allbirthdays, anniversaries, holidays, business appointments,personal appointments, etc. This is the perfect utility forthose who tend to be forgetful. Watch for a review in anupcoming issue. Retail price is only $10.00.MEMDISK FOR SMARTLOGO has been released by Bruce Walters ofHexace Software. This is a ramdisk utility which allowsSmartLOGO owners to setup a ramdisk to be used withinSgh ADAM'S HOUSE for owners of earlier versions for only$10 with proof of purchase. Registered owners will receivefree updates if revisions are made.DECIMAL DISASSEMBLER has been released by Jim Walters ofWalters Software Co. Decimal Disassembler will disassembleZ80 programs in easy to read decimal code. Choices includethe ability to disassemble from memory or a media. Optionsinclude offset, printer device, data print type, andmuch more. Also a manual disassembly is available that letsone start a drger memory expander, further improvements on the V2.0screen setup and displays as well as a number of bugscorrected. ADAM'S HOUSE has secured exclusive rights todistribute V3.1 and further news of the new features and areview will be made available soon. Retail price is only$19.95 and an upgrade is available directly through ADAM'SHOUSE for only $10 with proof of purchase.TAX HELPER 1991 has been released by Gary Hoosier of HoosierSoftware. This is the most advanced tax preparation programavailab options while using the SmartWRITERprogram, the one and one half line spacing bug has beenfixed, and much more. Also a patch program is included toallow the user to customize the embedded printer codesthemselves. Watch for a review in an upcoming issue. Retailprice is only $34.95 on cartridge or $19.95 on disk / datapack.PAL (Personal Appointment Lister) has been released by BruceWalters of Hexace Software. This program is for the busyindividual to leave notes in, so they can plan an equallybusy the all in one inventory control andinvoice processing software package that has been a populartitle amongst ADAMites who run businesses. Several bugs havebeen corrected and the major enhancements of V3.1 are newcustomer file handling and support and now customerinformation can be edited, searched, saved to different filesor media, and printed in list or label format. Watch for areview of this newest version in an upcoming issue. Retailprice is only $19.95 and an upgrade is available directlythroumartLOGO permitting a memory expander is owned. Watch for areview in an upcoming issue. Retail price is only $10.00.6801 DISASSEMBLER and Z80 DISASSEMBLER have been released byBruce Walters of Hexace Software. 6801 is used to disassemblelanguage used in the 6801 master, 6801 printer processor,6801 keyboard processor, 6801 tape drive processor and theEPROMS used in the ADAM disk drives. You can disassemble tothe screen, ADAM printer, dot matrix printer, ramdisk or anydisk drive or tape drive. You maHARDWARE & SOFTWARE CO. now has available thePowerPAINT Hard Drive Patch. This is the long awaited patchby Richard Drushel which allows PowerPAINT to be installedand booted from any hard drive system available (Mini WiniHard Drive or PowerMATE Hard Drive). For further informationon receiving this patch contact: Herman Mason - 8912 BlaineAve. - Cleveland, OH 44106 - Days: (216) 851-3347, Nights:(216) 231-8813, Trading Post BBS: (216) 791-4022.WALTERS SOFTWARE CO. has updated a number of their prograhine code, text, fonts, bothsizes of sprites, clip-art and can also be used to modifydirectories, boot blocks, programs and anything elseimaginable. Many features abound in this program that wouldtake countless hours to list out. Watch for a review in anupcoming issue. Retail price is only $10.00.IBM(tm) CLIP-ART FOR ADAM has been released by Bob Sebelistof the Maine ADAM Library. This is a combination utility andgraphics package which is reviewed in this issue. Thepurchase of the IBM(tm) CLIP-ARTes are to be madedirectly through Walters Software Co.DRAGON MASTER is a new role playing adventure game indevelopment by Scott Gordon (son of Mark Gordon of MicroInnovations). Dragon Master is said to make heavy use ofdetailed graphics to present the game and it will requiremultiple disks or tapes. No further details have beenreceived on the completion or release of this new adventuregame except that it should be available soon. Watch forfurther details, this one sounds great!Reviews of COPX anupplied, read the review and see the printoutof some of the clips on Volumes 1 and 2.BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES has been released by Bob Sebelistof the Maine ADAM Library. This is a specialized databaseprogram which allows the user create monthly listings ofbirthdays, anniversaries and other special days which need tobe remembered. The program is fully SmartKEY driven and makesuse of some very charming graphics screens. Watch for areview in an upcoming issue. Retail price is only $12.95.HLM - GMK y also set up data areas tobe left out, dumped, or listed individually. The code maycome from anywhere in memory or from anywhere in the ramdisk,disk drive or tape drive. Z80 is used to disassemble languageused by the main processor in the ADAM Computer. It is set upand does everything the same way as the 6801 listed above.Watch for a review of both in an upcoming issue. Retail priceis only $10.00 for each.EDIX has been released by Bruce Walters of Hexace Software.This program is an editor for macmswith enhanced printer support for 24 pin dot matrix printers.Available for The PrintWorks, The LabelWorks and Clip-ArtViewer are 24 pin IBM print drivers. SmartDSK I has beenupgraded to fix the one and one half line feed bug. Allupgrades are free, all you pay for is the shipping andhandling ($5.00 for each). The SmartMATE Cartridge has beenupgraded to allow the user to change volumes and drives whileusing software programs on the PowerMATE Hard Drive, upgradeis available for $10 total. All upgrad FOR ADAM at $14.95 givesthe purchaser the first two volumes, which are availablefrom N.I.A.D., and contain 175 clip-art files. But Vol. 3through Vol. 29 are available directly through Bob for only$2.00 each plus shipping expenses. Each of these additionalvolumes contains over 110 clip-art pictures that wereconverted over from IBM format. The catch is that you have toown Vol. 1 in order to convert the other volumes before beingable to use on the ADAM. For a good look at the quality ofthe clip-art sd SmartWRITER'S HELPER, both HexaceSoftware programs, both contained slight oversights. COPXwill make use of a memory expander when copying to store theentire contents of the source if the memory expander is largeenough. Therefore, if you are making multiple copies of thesame source media, every copy after the first will notrequire the source media to read from but will copy from thememory expander to the destination media. This increases thereading time dramatically. SmartWRITER'S HELPER does notid so it may be wise toawait word from us or any other reputable ADAM vendor beforesending in any payments for this product.ADAMLINK OF UTAH has released The ADAM Home AutomationPackage. This hardware and software combo requires a SerialInterface to hook-up to the ADAM. The software allows one touse there ADAM to program an X-10 Control Interface thatplugs into the Serial Interface which in turn can be used tocontrol all types of electrical devices in the house such aslights, alarms systems, coffee used and this has further delayed their release. Asmall problem has arisen with the M.I. 256K Memory Expander.Due to the way it was designed, the ADAM will not recognizethat it is installed as some ADAMCALC and BACKUP+ 3.0 ownershave found out. To fix this problem, all that is needed to bedone first is to load a program other than the one'smentioned which require or use a memory expander (ie: FileManager, PowerPAINT, Walters Software programs, etc.). Otherplanned hardware products which Micro Innovd so it may be wise toawait word from us or any other reputable ADAM vendor beforesending in any payments for this product.ADAMLINK OF UTAH has released The ADAM Home AutomationPackage. This hardware and software combo requires a SerialInterface to hook-up to the ADAM. The software allows one touse there ADAM to program an X-10 Control Interface thatplugs into the Serial Interface which in turn can be used tocontrol all types of electrical devices in the house such aslights, alarms systems, coffeefferentconfigurations. For further information and pricing, contactHerman Mason at the number listed previously.OASIVE PENSIVE ABACUTORS has released no further word on theavailability of the ADAM Image Maker Video Board. Last wordwhich was received through them was that the hardware hadbeen completely finished but that the required software wasstill lagging behind. One ADAM vendor has requested his moneyback for a pre-order which was placed and after a number ofmonths has yet to receive his refunnterfere with the Super and Subscript features built intothe SmartWRITER Word Processor as listed in the review.NEW HARDWARE RELEASES & UPDATESMICRO INNOVATIONS' 3 1/2" 1.44 MEG ADAMnet Floppy Disk Drivehas been available for over a month now as was mentioned inthe November issue. What was not mentioned is that FileManager V3.1 is included with the drive. No further news hasbeen received on the PowerMATE or ADAMnet LC Hard Drivesexcept that some problems arose with the Hard Drives whichwere to be makers, etc. Once the X-10 isprogramed, the ADAM can be turned off an the X-10 willperform all the tasks which it was programed to do. Check outthe press release for further details and pricing on thisproduct.deo Board. Last wordwhich was received through them was that the hardware hadbeen completely finished but that the required software wasstill lagging behind. One ADAM vendor has requested his moneyback for a pre-order which was placed and after a number ofmonths has yet to receive his refunationshas previously discussed are on hold until the Hard Drivesare completed and released for distribution.HLM - GMK HARDWARE & SOFTWARE CO. has obtained the rights tomake available once again a number of John Lingrel'sOrphanware hardware products. The hardware products which areonce again available include: Serial Board, RS-232 SerialCable for modems or terminals, 60-pin Side Port Bus Cable, 80Column Video Unit, as well as the Mini Wini Hard Drive (whichthey have previously been supplying) in diTHE ADAM SURVIVAL GUIDEby The ADAM News NetworkReviewed by Jim NotiniIssue #80 September 1991 - N.I.A.D. NewsletterTYPE    : ADAM GUIDERELEASED: AUGUST 1991PRICE   : $19.95MEDIA   : BOOKThe ADAM Survival Guide (ASG for short) is a long overdue, inthe sense that a directory listing of ADAM supporters aswell as important information hasn't been compiled into abook for some years now, and much needed manual which hasbeen brought to us ADAMites through the tremendous efforts ofBarry Wilson (St. Lonal hardwareor accessories. CHAPTER 5. SmartWRITER, by Bill Reynolds, isa discussion on the abilities and functions of the built-inword processor for ADAM. CHAPTER 6. SmartBASIC V1.0, by GuyCousineau, is a detailed tutorial on how to program inSmartBASIC which covers a whopping 29 pages! CHAPTER 7.SOFTWARE FOR THE EOS, by Eric Danz, is a catalog listing ofbusiness, graphics, utility, etc. programs which operate inEOS. GAME SOFTWARE FOR THE EOS, by Eric Danz, is a cataloglisting of entertainment pright want or need is contained in the ASG as you will see.The ASG is a manual which should be owned by every person whoowns the ADAM due to it's tremendous volume of information!The chapters are split up into different subtopics andconsist of the following:INTRODUCTION SECTION OF THE ADAM SURVIVAL GUIDEINTRO I. INTRODUCTION TO ASG, by Bart Lynch, is a reflectionof how the ASG project began and all the steps that lead upto it's completion. INTRO II. TABLE OF CONTENTS. INTROIII. IMPORTANT NAMES AND letin Board Systems which can be accessed viaa modem. CHAPTER 12. A LIST OF BBS-S, by Bart Lynch, is alisting of all BBSs known which support or are run on anADAM.IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT POWERFUL SOFTWARECHAPTER 13. CP/M FOR THE NEW ADAM USER, by Tom Keene, is alook at CP/M for those who have never used it previously anddiscusses what it can do. CHAPTER 14. T-DOS - NEW POWER FORTHE ADAM - AND FREE!, by Ron Collins, discusses the featuresand capabilities which this CP/M replacement provides as welscuss some software and hardware available. CHAPTER 2.NOSTALGI-A-DAM, by Tom Keene, is a look back at the earlyyears of support for the ADAM by ADAM User Groups andnewsletters around the country. CHAPTER 3. THE CREATION OFADAM, by Phil Kosowsky, takes you behind the scenes at Colecofor some truly enlightening news on the entire processbehind the evolution of the ADAM. CHAPTER 4. THE BASE ADAM,by Dean Roades, is a look at software which can be used withthe ADAM as it was sold in stores with no additiouis AUG) and Mel Ostler (RoadrunnerPublications). These are not the only contributors to the ASGas you will see. The ASG spans a whopping total of 233 pages,and best of all, the information contained on each and everypage is solely on the ADAM and for the ADAM. Diligentplanning was put into the development of the ASG as can beseen and each of the chapter authors' computer strengths arewhat they deal with in their writing (some even havecontributed multiple chapters). Everything that an ADAM ownermograms which operate in EOS.FOR THE MEDIUM EXPERIENCED TO EXPERIENCED ADAM USERCHAPTER 9. AN OUTLINE OF SmartBASIC V2.0, by Guy LaForest, isa listing of V2.0 addresses for routines, pointers and tablescompared to V1.0. CHAPTER 10. GRAPHICS WITH PowerPAINT, byPat Herrington, is a wonderful discussion of the potentialwhich the PowerPAINT program offers along with graphics todemonstrate what is being talked about. CHAPTER 11.TELECOMMUNICATIONS, by Bart Lynch, explains the functions andfeatures of BulADDRESSES, by Dean Roades, is aquick reference of addresses for the A.N.N. staff, ADAM UserGroups, ADAM Suppliers, ADAM BBSs and other importantADAMites. INTRO IV. A.N.N. - IT'S HISTORY AND PROJECTS, byDean Roades, is a walk down memory lane on the birth ofA.N.N.  and a vision into the future on many projects whichare planned.FOR THE ADAM NEW-COMERS AND THE MEDIUM EXPERIENCED ADAM USERSCHAPTER 1. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF ADAM, by Tom Keene,discusses what one can and can't do with ADAM as well asdilas how to go about using it. CHAPTER 15. SOFTWARE FOR T-DOSOR CP/M, by Tom Keene, is a listing with descriptions of someof the more popular CP/M programs which will work on the ADAMwith only small or no modifications needed.FOR THE ADAMite WHO WANTS TO DO MORECHAPTER 16. ADam-INFINITUM, by Rich Lefko, is a compilationof little and well known facts about ADAM, the system, andit's software. CHAPTER 17. THE BEST OF A.I.M., by TerryFowler, is an informative listing of things you should knowabout theis  further listing of ADAM related books with anumber of them reviewed.WHERE TO GET WHAT YOU WANTCHAPTER 32. ADAM DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS, by Dean Roades, is alisting of mail-order firms which carry products for theADAM. CHAPTER 33. LINE BY LINE-ERS are brief descriptions ofproducts which a number of ADAM supporters provide. CHAPTER34. DEALER ADS.Overall, ASG is a tremendous collection of ADAM information.The book is professionally bound and all pages are printed intwo-column format to allow for andstrategies. CHAPTER 21. Z-80 MACHINE LANGUAGE PROGRAMMING, byGuy Cousineau, is a look at three different ways to accessmachine language from SmartBASIC to speed up operations.THE PHYSICAL GROWTH, CARE AND FEEDING OF ADAMCHAPTER 22. HARDWARE FOR THE ADAM, by Ron Collins, is a lookat hardware which has been developed for the ADAM since it'screation and it's uses. CHAPTER 23. ADAM MUSIC WITH MIDI, byChris Braymen, is a discussion of the capabilities of theMIDI-MITE Interface on the ADAM. CHAPTER 2is  further listing of ADAM related books with anumber of them reviewed.WHERE TO GET WHAT YOU WANTCHAPTER 32. ADAM DEALERS AND SUPPLIERS, by Dean Roades, is alisting of mail-order firms which carry products for theADAM. CHAPTER 33. LINE BY LINE-ERS are brief descriptions ofproducts which a number of ADAM supporters provide. CHAPTER34. DEALER ADS.Overall, ASG is a tremendous collection of ADAM information.The book is professionally bound and all pages are printed intwo-column format to allow for t was made and there isno Chapter 27). CHAPTER 28. STARTING A NEW ADAM USER GROUP,by David Cobley, is intended for those ADAMites who areinterested in starting their own A.U.G. CHAPTER 29. ADAMNEWSLETTERS, NEW AND OLD, by Norm Castro, is a listing of allADAM newsletter known to the author along with addresses andsubscription fees, etc. CHAPTER 30. ADAM BOOKS, by Rich Clee,is a listing of published books for the ADAM, some of whichare still available. CHAPTER 31. ADAM BOOKS, REVIEWED, by JoeAlford,  ADAM and some of it's software. CHAPTER 18. HANDYINFORMATION + PEEKS AND POKES, by Guy Cousineau, is a listingof tricks and fixes which will clear up many of SmartBASICV1.0's bugs and limitations. CHAPTER 19. ADAM, APPLE and IBMRELATIONSHIPS, by Ron Mitchell, outlines some of thesimilarities and differences in the Basic programminglanguage for these computers with a heavy emphasis on Appleto ADAM. CHAPTER 20. COMPUTER PROGRAMMING IDEAS, by PeterHartzler, is a discussion on programming philosophies as much information aspossible on each page. ASG should provide for countless hoursof reading and also should make things a lot easier whenlooking for that important piece of information, address orphone number since everything is together in one book insteadof spread out over a countless number of newsletters. Pickthis one up immediately, it is a life-saver, a time-saver, anADAM-SAVER!OVERALL RATING: Athe ADAM, some of whichare still available. CHAPTER 31. ADAM BOOKS, REVIEWED, by JoeAlford, 4. ADAM SERVICE ANDREPAIR, by Phil Kosowsky, is a do-it-yourself repair /maintenance section on the ADAM if you don't want to send itout to be repaired. CHAPTER 25. MAKING LOW TECH HARDWARE, byJerry Vrancks, contains tips and hardware projects theaverage ADAM owner can make without any specials skills ortools.THE CARE AND FEEDING OF THE ADAM COMMUNITYCHAPTER 26. ADAM USER GROUP NEEDS, by Ron Mitchell, discussesitems members can do to insure the continued existence ofADAM User Groups. (An oversighSmartWRITER'S HELPERby Hexace SoftwareReviewed by Jim NotiniIssue #80 September 1991 - N.I.A.D. NewsletterTYPE    : UTILITY / PATCHRELEASED: MAY 1991PRICE   : $10.00MEDIA   : DISK OR DDPSmartWRITER'S HELPER is one of three new utility programswhich have recently been released for the ADAM by BruceWalters of Hexace Software. SmartWRITER'S HELPER is a majorenhancement to the SmartWRITER Word Processor which is builtinto each and every ADAM Computer System. Numerous bugs inthe Operating System oress the ESCAPE/WP key and theenhanced SmartWRITER will be at your disposal. The initialsetup for SWH is: dmp, disk drive #2 and ramdisk active. Ifthis is not the setup which you desire, you may easily changeit through "CONTROL" and specific letter keypress. TheCONTROL sequence keypresses are as follows: < CONTROL + A >sets output to a dmp attached through a Parallel Interface; <CONTROL + B > sets output to the ADAM Daisy Wheel Printer; <CONTROL + C > sets up a Ramdisk in place of Tape Drive #2even user would have to embed special commands intothe document and then load up an entirely different programin order to print out the document with all the special printstyles.To start out, the purchaser of SmartWRITER'S HELPER (SWHfor short) will have to print out two SmartWRITERdocumentation files which are contained on the media (if youhave a dmp, boot SWH first in order to print on the dmp). Thefirst of the 'DOC' files contains the specific information onhow to use the basic features of SWH whilurns the ability touse embedded commands. The use of these CONTROL sequences isa tremendous advantage when needing to switch betweendifferent hardware items since you will no longer have tofirst save your work, then boot a different patch program,then reload your work and proceed from there.The use of embedded commands for accessing a dmp's built-incapabilities is a function which many ADAMites are familiarwith through their usage of such programs as EVE's SP-1 Patchand Digital Express' ShowOFF IIbut it does allow for underlining, subscriptand superscript through embedded commands but not throughSmartWRITER's menu options. Perhaps we will see thisadditional list in an update since it will save a lot of timein experimentation on the users part.To boot SWH all that is required is to place the media indrive #1 and pull the COMPUTER RESET. The screen will goblank for a brief time and the new Operating System andenhancements will load in before returning to the ElectronicTypewriter, from here pf the ADAM are fixed as well as theability to access different hardware products which werepreviously not accessible in the original SmartWRITERprogram. Not only does it provide these functions, but alsoif the ADAM configuration consists of a dot matrix printer(dmp for short) numerous print styles are available to theuser through the use of embedded commands. Previously, if admp was to be used to it's fullest potential on the ADAMeither a new word processor would have to be bought andlearned or the if you don't have a second tape drive; < CONTROL + D >returns to use Tape Drive #2 in place of the Ramdisk; <CONTROL + E > allows for SmartWRITER to recognize Disk Drive#2 where previously it was never useable in SmartWRITER, butthis causes Tape Drive #1 to be unrecognizable; < CONTROL + F> returns the ability to use Tape Drive #1; < CONTROL + J >disables the ability to use embedded commands so that allASCII character combinations which use the caret sign willprint out normally; < CONTROL + G > rete the second 'DOC'file contains a list with examples of all the built-in typestyles which are available. The instructions are fairly shortand straight forward, but should provide all the informationwhich is needed to get started with SWH. What would have beena nice addition in the 'DOC' file is a list of whatSmartWRITER features do and don't work with a dmp: IE, SWHdoes not allow page numbering or fix the space and one-halfbug that occurs when printing a blank line having only a hardreturn marker, . SWH uses the caret sign " ^" as well as either a lower or upper case letter to specifywhen to start the new print style and when to end the style.For instance, if you wanted the words "SmartWRITER'S HELPER"printed in emphasis you would type it into SmartWRITER likethis: ^ASmartWRITER'S HELPER^B. When you print out thedocument, the ^A and ^B will not be printed but everything inbetween the two caret combinations will be printed inemphasis on the dmp.Currently, SWH as distributed by N.I.A.D. is seOVERALL RATING: Ad SmartWRITER'sprogrammers and SWH takes a giant step in clearing up a goodportion of these little miscues as well as adding thetremendous ability to embed printer commands to takeadvantage of a dmp if owned. Not only are the above listedfeatures available, but Hexace Software can customize SWH foranyone's dmp. If your dmp is not one of the listed printersfrom above, I would recommend ordering directly throughHexace, otherwise the embedded commands should cover justabout everytignment and Autojustification. Also the following will only work on a KX-P1180: Courier, Sans Serif, Prestige and Bold PS. Users willhave to consult their dmp owner manual for specificinformation on what styles can be mixed with one another.SmartWRITER'S HELPER is a very welcome enhancement to themost popular ADAM word processor. It is very surprising thatthis type of enhancement was never made available previously,but thankfully it is now available due to Hexace Software. Somany little things wer). Options are available, suchas, the ability to create a reference list of variables thatare contained in a SmartBASIC program and also to list outthe directories of Multi-Cart Backup or Coleco Game Copymedia to the screen or printer which were previously neveravailable and the later option could previously only beaccomplished via the use of a block editor and a lot oftedious work searching through the media's directory listing.To load Media Helper, just insert the disk or data pack intoany drivehing needed (but not everything available) on thePanasonic and Epson printers listed. Definitely a must havefor all SmartWRITER users.SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSMEMORY : BASE ADAM SYSTEMPRINTER: ADAM PRINTER AND OR DOT MATRIX PRINTERDRIVES : 1 DISK DRIVE AND OR 1 DIGITAL DATA DRIVEOTHERS : R80 MEMORY CONSOLEOPTIONS: MEMORY EXPANDER, 2nd DISK DRIVE OR DATA DRIVESOFTWARE RATINGSGRAPHICS / SCREENS  : N/AMUSIC / SOUND       : N/AINSTRUCTIONS        : B+EASE OF USE         : A+VALUE FOR THE DOLLAR: A+tup with thefollowing dmp capabilities for the Panasonic KX-P1080, KX-P1080i, KX-P1090, KX-P1090i, KX-P1180 and all EPSON RX-80compatibles: Emphasis, 2/72 inch paper feed, Double-strike,Elite, Pica, 4/72 inch paper feed, Italic, 6/72 inch paperfeed, Form feed, Compressed pitch, Expanded pitch, 8/72 inchpaper feed, 1/6 inch paper feed, Underline, Near letterquality on BOLD PS for KX-P1091i only, Superscript,Subscript, Near letter quality, Proportional spacing, Leftalignment, Auto centering, Right alMEDIA HELPERBy Hoosier SoftwareReviewed by Jim NotiniIssue #81 October 1991 - N.I.A.D. NewsletterTYPE    : UTILITYRELEASED: AUGUST 1991PRICE   : $14.95MEDIA   : DISK OR DDPMedia Helper is a new set of nine utilities which have beencompiled into one package by Gary Hoosier of Tax Helper fame.The utilities which are included in this package mainly dealwith filling the gap of what other utility programs, whichare already available, do not deal with (ie: File Manager,Backup, Copx, ADAM'S Desk Tope missed by Coleco and SmartWRITER'sprogrammers and SWH takes a giant step in clearing up a goodportion of these little miscues as well as adding thetremendous ability to embed printer commands to takeadvantage of a dmp if owned. Not only are the above listedfeatures available, but Hexace Software can customize SWH foranyone's dmp. If your dmp is not one of the listed printersfrom above, I would recommend ordering directly throughHexace, otherwise the embedded commands should cover justabout everyt any pull the Computer Reset switch. A titles screenwill be displayed while the program loads and then a mainmenu will be displayed will all the following optionsavailable to the user by positioning the cursor next to theoption desired and pressing the Return key.COPY A DISK/TAPE: BACKUP26+ will copy data packs and 160Kdisks in 26K chunks. It will copy from one type of media toanother, including center and right directory data packs. Itwill make multiple copies, so it is especially useful formakinack for a specified text string or sequence of numbers.Numbers to search for can be entered in Decimal or Hex. Onecan also choose to search just for the first occurrence, orall, and whether to view the report on the screen or print itout.VIEW/LIST CARTRIDGE BACKUP DIRECTORY: CART LISTER willdisplay a list of cartridges on a Multi-Cart Backup or ColecoGame Copy (Cartridge Copy) media to the screen or printer. Itwill show the names, start blocks, and length.BUILD A MULTI-CART BACKUP DIRECTORY: CARTe line numbers they appear in. I recommendthat you have a disk or data pack set up with just theprogram to be processed on it. A normal 4K or 5K program willtake approximately ten minutes. A 25K program with severalhundred variables will take close to an hour!VIEW/LIST AN EOS DIRECTORY: DIRECTORY LISTER will read andreport detailed information of up to an 8 block EOSdirectory. One can choose to view the filename, attribute,start block, length, used length, and number of bytes in thelast block (lasto view an existing directory or print areference list of known cartridges.SWITCH PRINTERS: Allows the user to select between sendingoutput to either the ADAM Printer or a Dot Matrix Printer.Overall, I found Media Helper to be a welcome addition to thevast array of utility programs which are already available.All programs operate flawless, as advertised and ratherquickly. One aspect of Media Helper that i found very welcomeis the inclusion of an instruction screen for each and everyprogram that ie sure to re-initialize themedia if the directory blocks were overwritten.COMPARE TWO MEDIA: COMPARE will compare the contents of twomedia and report any differences found. If you view thereport on screen you will be prompted to continue after eachdifference found. If you print it out, the program will justcontinually list the differences. You may compare the sameset of blocks or a different set of blocks on one ordifferent drives.SEARCH MEDIA FOR TEXT OR DATA: SEARCH will search a disk ordata pg many copies of media when you are copying 26K or less.SORT AN EOS DIRECTORY: DIRECTORY SORTER will put up to athree-block EOS directory into alphabetical order, or putyour alphabetized directory back into sequential order. Useonly on a backup copy!CREATE A VARIABLE REFERENCE LIST: VARIABLE REFERENCE willread a SmartBASIC program file from the active drive andproduce a text file listing with a filename ending in ".V"which is readable by SmartWRITER of all the variables used inthe program, and th DIRECTORY BUILDERis used to build a directory for a Multi-Cart Backup media.Use it when you have built a MCB media by copying cartridgeprograms from other disks or data packs. You will be promptedto enter the cartridge names and lengths one at a time. Adirectory will then be created. You can use the cartridgelisting program to view the contents of your MCB media, usethe copy program to copy them to where you want them on a newmedia, then use this program to build the directory. You canalso choose t count) on the screen and additionally viewthe file type and date if the directory information isprinted out on a printer.OVERWRITE A DISK/TAPE: OVERWRITE will in essence overwritethe specified blocks on the selected media, completely wipingout what was already there. Use it to clean data off of adisk or data pack. You can also use it to verify that yourhome-made data packs are properly formatted by successfullyoverwriting the entire data pack. Once the overwriteprocedure is completed, one must bs displayed previous to the program actuallybeing loaded. This always serves as a good reminder to theuser of the particular utilities functions and also as a timesaver if you choose the wrong utility to load.SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSMEMORY : BASE ADAM SYSTEMPRINTER: ADAM PRINTER OR DOT MATRIX PRINTERDRIVES : 1 DISK DRIVE AND OR 1 DIGITAL DATA DRIVEOTHERS : R80 MEMORY CONSOLEOPTIONS: 2nd DISK DRIVE AND OR DIGITAL DATA DRIVESOFTWARE RATINGSGRAPHICS / SCREENS  : B+MUSIC / SOUND       : C-INSTRUCTIOis being used. This means there are only 5pages of doc's for those of us who hate to read instructionsand would rather sit down and use the program. I would preferto see margins set at 0 and 80 to cut down on paper in futureefforts and also it would make the printout look much better.The instructions provided are fairly straight forward andeasy to understand and should allow one to sit down with theprogram and use all of it's functions after being read.To boot COPX, just place the disk or data packCOPXBy Hexace SoftwareReviewed by Jim NotiniIssue #81 October 1991 - N.I.A.D. NewsletterTYPE    : UTILITYRELEASED: MAY 1991PRICE   : $10.00MEDIA   : DISK OR DDPCOPX is a new utility package which was released by HexaceSoftware back in April. Since that time it has gone through anumber of revisions and enhancements which provide moreflexibility of use within the program. COPX offers the userthe ability to make backup copies of files or medium (disk ordata pack) on the ADAM. It provides four masimple image backup option that willcopy the entire source media from block 0 to the end to thedestination media (be it a data pack, disk or ramdisk). Ofcourse, the destination media should be of equal or largersize than the source, if not an error message will bedisplayed with the option to quit or continue with thecopy anyway. One unique option is the ability to copy theramdisk's contents to any two other drives at the same time.This option works best if both drives are of the same sizeand type, ent blocks on the destinationmedia. Also provided in all options except the file copier isa formatting routine which is compatible with all disk drivesizes available to date. Documentation for COPX is providedin a SmartWRITER format file on the media.The first step that will be required is to print out theSmartWRITER documentation file onto the ADAM Printer or a DotMatrix Printer. The doc's will take ten pages to print out,however, the author has the right margin set at 40 so onlyhalf of the page NS        : B+EASE OF USE         : A-VALUE FOR THE DOLLAR: A-OVERALL RATING: B+INTERS: Allows the user to select between sendingoutput to either the ADAM Printer or a Dot Matrix Printer.Overall, I found Media Helper to be a welcome addition to thevast array of utility programs which are already available.All programs operate flawless, as advertised and ratherquickly. One aspect of Media Helper that i found very welcomeis the inclusion of an instruction screen for each and everyprogram that i into a driveand pull the COMPUTER RESET switch. The first message thatwill appear is that the System is loaded and COPX  is nowloading. The system is Hexace Software's enhanced EOS whichfixes numerous bugs and shortcomings as well as implementingnew features such as ramdisk setup. The next screen displayis the title screen with options to continue or end. Bychoosing continue, the COPX main menu will be displayed.The main menu consists of four options, the first of which isCOPY ALL. Copy All is a in functions forbackup purposes: A backup utility which will copy the entiresource media to the destination media; A backup utility whichwill only copy the used blocks of the source media to thedestination media; A file copier which allows the user toalso copy the Boot block from the source to the mediaautomatically as well as the ability to tag files to becopied via a number of different criteria; A block copierwhich provides facilities to write blocks which are read fromthe source media to differbut if they are not, the only drawback will be asmall slowdown in operation. Also, if you are using a diskdrive as your destination and the disk isn't formatted, anoption will be made available to format it first beforeproceeding with the backup.The second option from the main menu is COPY DIRECTORY. Thisoption is basically identical to COPY ALL with the exceptionthat the source media's directory will be checked first tosee how many blocks are actually used. Then it will proceedto copy only those final option from the COPX main menu isOFFCOPY. This option will copy one or more blocks fromanywhere on a drive to any location on another drive. Forinstance, one can copy blocks 5 thru 20 from disk drive #1 toblocks 105 thru 120 on data drive #2 and so on. It is insimple ADAM laymen terms a block copier.Overall the COPX package offers plenty of backup options andfunctions for the small retail price. The entire program runsthrough SmartBASIC, but don't let that turn you off since itis mainly progm one media toanother, but it offers many different tag file options whichwill define how the files will be copied or what files willbe copied. The tag options main menu offers three options,the first of which is to Edit File Tags. Once chosen, thesource media's list of files will be displayed and by usingthe up and down arrow keys you may scroll through thelisting. If the left arrow key is pressed, the file which ishighlighted will be tagged and given a number. This numberwhich is assigned to the fancy displayand user interface, but heck that would only slow thingsdown!SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSMEMORY : BASE ADAM SYSTEMPRINTER: ADAM PRINTER OR DOT MATRIX PRINTERDRIVES : ANY COMBINATION OF AT LEAST TWO DRIVESOTHERS : R80 MEMORY CONSOLEOPTIONS: MEMORY EXPANDER, ADDITIONAL DISK OR DATA DRIVESOFTWARE RATINGGRAPHICS / SCREENS  : CMUSIC / SOUND       : CINSTRUCTIONS        : BEASE OF USE         : AVALUE FOR THE DOLLAR: A+OVERALL RATING: B+on't let that turn you off since itis mainly progne code file), Tag by File Size (ie: theactual number of blocks a file uses), and Tag by First Letter(ie: the first letter in the file name and the program doesdifferentiate between small and capital letters). The thirdtag option is to Copy Tagged Files, simple enough. Two finalnotices on the file copier, it allows one to copy the bootblock or omit it at the time of the file copy and it does notallow for formatting diskettes before hand so make sure youhave a formatted disk on hand.The fourth and block in use instead of copying eversingle block on the source, be it used or unused. This is agreat time saver. If you are copying between two differentdrive sizes, the destination media's blocks remaining will becorrectly adjusted (this holds true for the COPY ALL optionalso).The third option from the main menu is COPY FILES. This iseasily the most advanced section of COPX and should bring asmile to the faces of many ADAMites. The main function CopyFiles provides is the ability to copy files froramed in machine language which means itoperates rather quickly. For my own personal needs I use FileManager by AJM Software and will continue to use it, but COPXprovides a number of functions which File Manager doesn't(ie: ability to tag files via different criteria, create anorder in which the files will be copied and correctly adjustthe blocks remaining after making a backup between differentsize drives) and will prove to be a valuable utility programto own. The only thing lacking from COPX is a file represents the order in whichmultiple files will be copied from the source to thedestination. If the right arrow key is pressed, the filewhich is highlighted will be untagged and the order ofnumbers for a multi-file copy will be recalculated. Thesecond tag option is a Batch Tag which allows for six furtheroptions which include the ability to Tag All files forcopying, Untag All files, Tag by File Type (ie: A, a, H, h),Tag by Attribute (ie: the number ADAM assigns the file suchas "2" for a machiههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههLAS. Toboot the ADAM MAP, pull the <Computer Reset> switch afterinserting the disk or data pack into it's proper drive. Thentwo nicely rendered titles screens will be displayed whilethe main program loads into the memory expander. Oncecompletely loaded, a very impressive Main Menu will bedisplayed on screen which lists all 50 states in alphabeticalorder in three columns and a highlighter will come up whichis moved around the screen using the cursor keys. To make aselection, press the <RETURN> key aADAM MAP: U.S. ATLASby Harrison ProductivityReviewed by Jim NotiniIssue #83 November 1991 - N.I.A.D. NewsletterADAM MAP: U.S. ATLAS by Harrison Productivity is the newestrelease by Carl Harrison and is written entirely in fastZ-80 Assembly Language using SmartKEY displays. This is aU.S. ATLAS program with printout functions of all the statesshowing major highways and cities and is intended to beeducational software for students but will also serve forthose frequent travelers amongst us. All statehat allows the user to change the line spacing of theprintout anywhere from 0 - 30 by using SK IV - Up, SK V -Down and SK VI - Done.SmartKEY VI Print Options switches to a new SmartKEY Menuwith options to either change the Image Position (SK IV- Left, SK V - Center or SK VI - Right) or change the PrintMode (SK IV - ESC *, SK V - ESC K or SK VI - ESC L which havealready been explained). Once the print mode is selected thanthe <PRINT> key needs to be pressed to start the printing ofthe reduced rendi makes the graphics print out much darkerthan "ESC K". These first two methods can be used on 9-pinand 24-pin Epson compatible printers (the 24-pin Epsonprinters use only 8 of their 24 pins in these modes.). Method3 is Epson compatible "ESC *" which is the first 24-pintriple density commercial printout routine for the ADAMComputer.To begin, you will want to printout the brief instructionfile which is contained in a SmartWRITER format. This willexplain all that is necessary to run ADAM MAP: U.S. ATههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههnd the appropriate statewill load up. Provided on the ADAM MAP media are the statesof Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. If you chooseany of the other states listed you are asked to insert a datadisk / ddp which contains the state (more on this matterlater).Once the state file is loaded a reduced rendition of thestate will be displayed on the screen with all major citiesand their name marked and a SmartKEY Menu will be displayed:SmartKEY III Line Spacing switches to another SmartKEYMenu ts printout intwo different sizes: the first is a small scale image of thestate with only major cities marked and the second is a halfpage representation of the state again containing the majorcities and also all major highways with route numbers. Theunique option included in this program is the three differentprintout options which are available for the user. Method oneis Epson compatible "ESC K" which is a single density mode.Method 2 is Epson compatible "ESC L" which is a doubledensity mode whichtion of the state.SmartKEY V View State first gives the user the option ofwhich corner (SK III - Top Left, SK IV - Top Right, SKV - Bottom Left or SK VI - Bottom Right) of the state tostart in and then it blows up the view of the state so thatthe full picture now takes up 2 1/2 screens wide by 2 screenshigh. The new state display contains even more cities as wellas displays of all major highways (state routes, tollways andinterstates) along with the shield symbol with number thatcorresponds to the     : A+VALUE FOR THE DOLLAR: A+OVERALL RATING: A+ menu, the SmartKEY menus and the display of the smalland large states; are all beautifully rendered and would makeyou think that Carl was possibly a Coleco programmer in thepast. The capability of this program is tremendous foryounger children who need to learn about locations of citiesor capitals within a state as well as for those frequenttravelers who never seem to have a map on hand when they mostneed it. The only drawback is that all the ogram and separate ADAM MAP: StateVolumes will be made available over the course of the nextfew months which will each contain 5 more states. Overall,when all the State Volumes are completed and compiled withthe ADAM MAP: U.S. ATLAS program a grand total of 1 1/2 MEG(or 1,536K) of data will have been assembled by theprogrammer -easily the largest program ever developed for theADAM!Overall, I found ADAM MAP: U.S. ATLAS to be the mostoutstanding productivity program yet to pass before my eyesthis ynted with ample room for appointments forspecific dates by the half hour increments. Added in withthis is a full user friendly Phonebook Directory, as well asan Invoice Viewer/Maker program for small business persons.Also included is a Memo Writer that is a scaled downversion of a word processor for quick letter generation andthe public domain program EzCalendar by Digital Express. Yes,all this is a part of the A.B. program. Revision 3 of A.B. isbrought to you by the Maine ADAM Library. Much thoughtstates do not fiton one media, but at least that way you can be selectiveabout which State Volumes you need so in the long run moneywill have been saved.SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSMEMORY : BASE ADAM SYSTEM WITH MEMORY EXPANDERPRINTER: EPSON COMPATIBLE DOT MATRIX PRINTERDRIVES : 1 DISK DRIVE AND OR 1 DIGITAL DATA DRIVEOTHERS : NO OTHER REQUIREMENTSOPTIONS: 24-PIN EPSON COMPATIBLE DOT MATRIX PRINTERSOFTWARE RATINGSGRAPHICS / SCREENS  : A+MUSIC / SOUND       : A-INSTRUCTIONS        : AEASE OF USE     highway. From here, you may scroll aroundthe state using the cursor keys or choose SmartKEY V PrintOptions to printout the full blown rendition of the state asyou see it now with the highways, towns and capital displayedusing one of the three print modes which are available (ESC*, ESC K or ESC L).The reason for only four states being included with ADAM MAP:U.S. ATLAS is that each individual state file is a full 30Kin size and due to this the ADAM MAP: U.S. ATLAS program willbe sold as the main prAPPOINTMENT BOOKBy The Maine ADAM LibraryReviewed by Jim NotiniIssue #83 December 1991 - N.I.A.D. NewsletterTYPE    : PRODUCTIVITYRELEASED: APRIL 1991PRICE   : $24.95MEDIA   : DISK OR DDPAPPOINTMENT BOOK (A.B. for short) is more then just anappointment scheduler. This combination of programs providethe user with the necessary needs of everyday reminders. WithA.B. the user has space for daily notes of importance, suchas those special occasions (birthdays, anniversaries, etc.).You will be preseear. The screen displays: the two title screens, themain menu, the SmartKEY menus and the display of the smalland large states; are all beautifully rendered and would makeyou think that Carl was possibly a Coleco programmer in thepast. The capability of this program is tremendous foryounger children who need to learn about locations of citiesor capitals within a state as well as for those frequenttravelers who never seem to have a map on hand when they mostneed it. The only drawback is that all the  andwork has gone into this combination of programs to bring you,the user, the best there is to offer in an appointment /phonebook with a little something extra.Supplied with A.B. is an instruction booklet as well as anaddendum which lists out some of the numerous changes whichhave transpired throughout the different revisions as wellas instructions for programs which previously weren't part ofA.B. To load A.B., place the media into any drive and pullthe <COMPUTER RESET>. A graphic title screen wilds whichwill be used for the data have already been setup and may notbe changed or renamed to suit the users' own needs. Thefields which are available include: Lastname, First/Middle,P.O. Box, Street, Apt. #, City, State, Zip Code, Phone #,Birthday, Anniversary and Note. As you can see, just abouteverything is covered with the preset fields although it mayhave been a better idea had the author left the field namedesignation up to the user. Searching options are allowed byRecord # or by Name and noalendar Editor and InvoiceMaker, that are used to enter in all the data which is to bedisplayed and used in the main programs.APPOINTMENT BOOK is the main program of the lot which whenloaded will display a graphic depiction of an opened book. Onthe left page is displayed in large letters the current dateas well as a SmartKEY menu of options. On the right page isdisplayed a listing of up to eight special occasions or notesfor the current date which is being used. The special noticesmay each be up t the street address will print on the label (in thisinstance you will probably want to create two separaterecords, one with the P.O. Box and one with the streetaddress). The other SmartKEY options allow for the loading ofthe other programs included with Appointment Book.INVOICE VIEWER will display the contents of invoices on a 60column text screen which also displays a SmartKEY menu alongthe left side of the screen. The invoice displays a header aswell as all pertinent information such as: the clielable to load in a new date and display the specialoccasions or notes and appointments for that particular date.Other options from the SmartKEY menu allow the user to loadup the other programs included in Appointment Book.PHONEBOOK DIRECTORY is a very well designed database programwhich displays a graphic index display for listing out thespecific records information. The index card also displaysthe current alphabetic letter which is being used, thecurrent record number and the current date. The fiell bedisplayed while A.B. loads into memory. Once loaded, A.B.will ask you for the month, date and year before proceedingonto the main screen.Appointment Book is divided up into five main programs whichall use graphic screen displays and 60 column text usingmultiple colors and SmartKEY menus to present theirappropriate information. The five main programs are:Appointment Book, Phonebook Directory, Invoice Viewer, MemoWriter and EzCalendar. There are two editor programsincluded, Daily Appointment C index of the records is available,you'll have to remember what you have previously entered.  ASmartKEY menu is displayed at the bottom of the index cardthat allows the user to switch the current letter of thealphabet that is being displayed via the "NEXT" option or toprint a label via the "LABEL" option. The label of thecurrent record may be printed to either the ADAM printer or adot matrix printer. But if you have entered both a streetaddress and a P.O. Box in the record, only the P.O. Box andnoto nineteen characters long. By choosing"APPT" from the SmartKEY menu, the user in essence turns thepage to display a time table for the current date'sappointments which are broken up into half-hour incrementsfrom 8am through 7:30pm on the left and right side of thepage. The listing of the appointments description may be upto nineteen characters once again. A new SmartKEY option,"NOTE", allows the user to turn back the page to the originalscreen and also in both SmartKEY menus a "SCAN" option isavaint andaddress, invoice date, order paid by, invoice #, orderreceived by (phone, mail, or in person), stock # of product,quantity, item name, disk or data pack, price @, subtotal ofproducts, tax, shipping and handling charge, grand total,balance due, shipping date, and shipped via (UPS, USPS, orother). The display is very legible and is the only way thatthe user may actually see how the invoice will print out ontothe ADAM printer or a dot matrix printer. SmartKEY optionsinclude "NEXT PAGE" in the caces on theADAM printer or a dot matrix printer. Both editor programsuse a standard text display (no fancy graphics) and are verystraight forward and easy to use.Overall, I found Appointment Book to be a very usefulproductivity package that should be a welcome addition tomany an ADAMites software library. At first I was veryconfused on how to use the program due to the poorinstruction manual and addendum which comes with the program,but after a few sessions of use I was easily switching aroundbetwyou actually have a total of 22 lines toenter the text on. From here, the use of Memo Writer ispretty simplistic, just type in the text which you want andremember to press the <RETURN> key at the end of each lineto hold the text in place. There is no save option so youwill want to print out the text before exiting or clearingthe screen, but one major drawback is that once you choose toprint, all your text is cleared from the screen, foreverlost. So in essence multiple print outs are not possible andger, this isdefinitely the program for you.SYSTEM REQUIREMENTSMEMORY : BASE ADAM SYSTEM WITH R80 REVISIONPRINTER: ADAM PRINTER OR DOT MATRIX PRINTERDRIVES : 1 OR MORE DISK DRIVES AND OR DIGITAL DATA DRIVESOTHERS : NO OTHER REQUIREMENTSOPTIONS: MEMORY EXPANDER AND RAMDISK SOFTWARESOFTWARE RATINGSGRAPHICS / SCREENS  : AMUSIC / SOUND       : D-INSTRUCTIONS        : C+EASE OF USE         : B+VALUE FOR THE DOLLAR: AOVERALL RATING: B+r a few sessions of use I was easily switching aroundbetw highlight today onthe calendar screen or to exit to one of the otherAppointment Book programs.DAILY APPOINTMENT CALENDAR EDITOR is the editor used to enterin all data for Appointment Book and Phonebook Directory. Itis also used to generate print outs to the ADAM printer or adot matrix printer of any days notes and appointments forspecific dates and labels from the phonebook records. INVOICEMAKER is used to enter in all data for Invoice Viewer. It,too, is capable of generating a print out of invoise that the invoice is more thanone page long, "PREV PAGE" to display the previous page ifthe "NEXT PAGE" option was used, and "NEW CLIENT" whichallows for the loading of a new invoice to be displayed.Three other SmartKEY options allow for the loading of otherprogram which are included with Appointment Book.MEMO WRITER is a simplistic text editor that uses a 60 columntext display. The actual screen size is 60 columns by 24lines, but the first two lines are used for SmartKEY optionsand a ruler, so een the different programs with lightning speedgenerating invoices, phonebooks, labels and appointmentschedules. I still feel that the entire package needs alittle further flushing out (especially the instructions) tomake it easier to work with, but as is, Appointment Book is aone of a kind program for the ADAM which promises to evolveinto perhaps one of the most complete programs ever developedfor the ADAM due to the programmers commitment to support. Ifyou have been looking for an appointment manathe ability to edit the text is not available. The SmartKEYoptions allow the user to print, quit to another programincluded with Appointment Book or clear the workspace andrestart.EzCalendar is a public domain graphic calendar displayprogram which was written by Soloman Swift of DigitalExpress. The calendar program is one of the best publicdomain programs ever developed and also uses a SmartKEY menufor making choices. The options available allow the user toincrease or decrease the year and month,ههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههy which allows the user toview sprite sets on screen. Once loaded, a blue square isdisplayed in the center of the screen and the message "PlaceSprites in drive... any key....". One sprite set is suppliedon the ICFA media so you can keep the media in the drive andload that file or you can place another media which containssprite sets into the drive (the sprite set may be either abinary (H) or Z80 (^B) format file). Once the file is loadedit may be viewed in standard or double size and the color maybIBM(tm) CLIP-ART FOR ADAMBy The Maine ADAM LibraryReviewed by Jim NotiniIssue #83 December 1991 - N.I.A.D. NewsletterTYPE    : GRAPHICSRELEASED: AUGUST 1991PRICE   : $14.95MEDIA   : DISK OR DDPIBM(tm) Clip-Art for ADAM (ICFA for short) is a revolutionarynew product for the ADAM which was developed by Bob Sebelistof The Maine ADAM Library and released a couple of monthsago (due to some modifications and enhancements this reviewhas been delayed a couple of times). ICFA main function is toprovidans for manipulating a wide range ofdifferent graphic file types. The CAL main menu displaysseven options: The first is "dr. options" which offersoptions to load RLE files (standard or IBM(tm) clip),SmartPAINT files, PowerPAINT files or Clip-Art files (ADAMonly of which there is one on the media); store the currentwork screen as a SmartPAINT file only; catalog a media; orchange the current default drive (a ramdisk may be used ifyou own the proper software to setup a ramdisk in SmartBASICV1.0).  Theed into using the utilityprograms which are supplied on the media. Also included isa reference sheet containing a printout of all 71 IBM clipscontained on the ICFA package. To load ICFA, all one needs todo is to place the media into a drive and pull the <COMPUTERRESET> switch.  A title screen will appear after a fewmoments will the program loads into memory and displays theICFA main menu.  The main menu has two options to choosefrom: Clip-ART LOADER and SpriteVIEWER.SpriteVIEWER is a simple utilitههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههe changed by entering a number from 1 through 15. To displaythe sprite, all that is needed to be done is to enter anumber from 1 to 32 for the appropriate numbered sprite inthe sprite set. This is a very simple utility which could usethe addition of a catalog option and also when exiting theviewer program it should automatically reload the ICFA mainmenu instead of making the user load it via the SmartBASICcommand "RUN".Clip-ART LOADER (CAL for short) is the main program of thetwo and provides a mee a means for ADAM owners who work with graphicsprograms to gain access to the tremendous library of IBMClip-Art files which are currently available with as littlework needed to be performed as possible, the author hasperformed all of the tedious work of transferring the IBMsource code clip-art to an ADAM format media in a modifiedRLE (Run Length Encoded) file.ICFA is supplied with a manual which is more of a walkthrough tutorial than instructions which is very easy tofollow and will get you start second is "view pic" which will display the workscreen and any graphics currently in it. The third is "chg.color" which allows the user to change either the foregroundor background color of any graphic displayed on the workscreen.  The fourth is "enlarge" and this allows the user toenlarge an ADAM clip, IBM clip or part of a full screenpicture by roughly 2 1/2 times it's normal size. The fifth is"print" and this allows for the printing of the work screenon a dot matrix printer only.  Printing optiofully rendered clip-artpictures which most importantly are all intact in one fileeach and once saved in SmartPAINT or CLIPPER format can beused with numerous other programs that are available for theADAM (most of which were developed by Soloman Swift). Best ofall, there are now 29 separate volumes of IBM clips availabledirectly from Bob Sebelist for little more than the cost of adisk or data pack and shipping & handling with each volumecontaining over 100 IBM clips ready to be used on the ADAM!SYSreen and only the enlarged version isdisplayed. The seventh is "exit" which will exit CAL andreturn to the ICFA main menu.Along with the above utilities, 71 IBM(tm) clip-art files areprovided on the ICFA media. The difference between IBM clipsand ADAM clips is vast as you will soon read. ADAM clips area set size (64x64) and are saved in a special file (either 1KZ80 or 2K binary) while IBM clips which are provided on thesemedium may range in sizes even larger than 64x64 and havebeen saved by Bob Sefully rendered clip-artpictures which most importantly are all intact in one fileeach and once saved in SmartPAINT or CLIPPER format can beused with numerous other programs that are available for theADAM (most of which were developed by Soloman Swift). Best ofall, there are now 29 separate volumes of IBM clips availabledirectly from Bob Sebelist for little more than the cost of adisk or data pack and shipping & handling with each volumecontaining over 100 IBM clips ready to be used on the ADAM!SYSsethe patch printed in this issue to create a custom version ofPowerPAINT which will allow for the direct loading of IBMclips into PowerPAINT and bypass the need to use ICFA's Clip-ART Loader utility (this is the best and fastest route touse).Overall, ICFA utilities are an outstanding package whichprovides a number of options which are not found inPowerPAINT. However, they are very basic and somewhat sloppyto work with. The bulk of ICFA lies in the 71 IBM clips whichare included. These are beautins include theability to print only the displayed ADAM or IBM clip or thefull screen in a range of different densities (standard,double, fast double or quad) and also to set the left marginfor clips (1-70) or full screen pictures (1-40). The sixth is"recovr clip" and this will allow for the reloading andreplotting of an ADAM clip on the work screen after it hasbeen enlarged.  This option is included due to the fact thatonce an ADAM clip is enlarged the original 64x64 ADAM clip iscleared from the scTEM REQUIREMENTSMEMORY : BASE ADAM SYSTEMPRINTER: EPSON COMPATIBLE DOT MATRIX PRINTERDRIVES : 1 OR MORE DISK DRIVES AND OR DIGITAL DATA DRIVESOTHERS : PowerPAINT, P.C.U., S.L.P, CLIPPER, PrintWORKS, ETC.OPTIONS: MEMORY EXPANDER FROM 64K TO 1,024KSOFTWARE RATINGSGRAPHICS / SCREENS  : A+MUSIC / SOUND       : DINSTRUCTIONS        : BEASE OF USE         : B+VALUE FOR THE DOLLAR: A+OVERALL RATINGS: Apyto work with. The bulk of ICFA lies in the 71 IBM clips whichare included. These are beautibelist in a special ADAM RLE format filewhich insures that the entire IBM clip is contained in thefile and not broken up over separate files. This is why youcan't load an IBM clip using the ADAM clip option, you mustuse the specific option for IBM clips only. In order to usethese IBM clips in a program such as PowerPAINT or CLIPPER,you would first have to load it up in ICFA and then save itas a SmartPAINT format picture file. Also, if you ownPowerPAINT and a program like File Manager Vx.x, one can uz$DAM'S HOUSE, Rt. 2, Box 2756, 1829-1 County Road  130, Pearland, TX 77581,         1-800-999-5040, has been updated to include new customer file     handling and support. `11~03,37\N\C\\INVOICER 3.1\\\A\\\    The INVOICER 3.1 program by Terry Fowler of ADAM'S HOUSE,    Rt. 2, Box 2756, 1829-1 County   Road 130, Pearland, TX 77581,    1-800-999-5040, has been up-\\dated to include new customer    file handling and sup5 plus        shipping, and registered users   will receive free updates.       Future revisions will be         available for only $10 plus      shipping.\\.            -Faye B. Deere\\\\iewed, sorted, listed, or a low level listing printed for        reorder use.  Additions are      easily added or items changed.   You can even change or add an    item during the invoicing        process.  I guess that means     that a change of address can be  inserted at the same time an     invoice is made up.\\\ nvoicing.\\\    Terry put a very early      version of his INVOICER program  into Public Domain some time     ago, and even then, it was a     fairly comprehensive program.    He says that several bugs in the older version have been          corrected, and customer          information can be edited,       searched, SAVEd to different     files or media, and printed in   list or label format.  That      covers a lot of loose ends.\\ \    The INVOICER has inventory  control, which I think is a very importaable for what  they were.  I decided to use     colored disks instead of just    special labels; so I could       recognize them easily.  Since I  had been getting volumes of      files from Pat Herrington on     colored disks for some time, I   decided to find out where she    got them.\\\    She sent me to a company    called DISKS AND LABELS TO GO,   and told me to ask for Lisa      Clendenen.  DISKS AND LABELS TO  GO has exactly what I wanted,    and Lisa was extremely helpful.  They have disks in a va   Each of 490 inventory items can instantly be viewed onscreen showing name, item number,       price, cost, and quantity in     stock.  Invoices print by        providing the customer phone     number, method of payment, each  item number and quantity         purchased.  Both the ADAM or a   Dot Matrix printer may be used,  and the program may be           customized by the user according to state tax information, etc. A 64K memory expander is required  for program operation. INVOICER  3.1 sells for $19.9port.       Anyone running a small business  may find that this data base     program is just what they need   to handle customer information,  invoicing, and inventory.\\\    According to Terry,         customer files containing phone  and address informa-\\tion have been condensed to      allow you to store many more     customer files per block of      media space with a much faster   customer search time.  The       customer's phone number is used  to "track" cust-\\omer information for             iz$ago, I needed a   lot of disks for a special       project.  I wanted to be able to tell them apart from my other    disks, so they would be          instantly recognizabl`11~03,37\N\C\\THE PRESIDENT SAYS\\\\DISKS AND LABELS TO GO\\\A\\\    Some time ago, I needed a   lot of disks for a special       project.  I wanted to be able to tell them apart from my other    disks, so they would be          instantly recogniznt feature.  As invoices  are printed, each inventory item quantity is updated              automatically, so you don't even have to think about it.  The     inventory may be individually    viewed, sorted, listed, or a low level listing printed for        reorder use.  Additions are      easily added or items changed.   You can even change or add an    item during the invoicing        process.  I guess that means     that a change of address can be  inserted at the same time an     invoice is made up.\\\ riety of  colors, and they also have what  we call "flippy" disks.  The     flippy disks are handy for use   with Coleco's single-sided disk  drives, and store 160K of data   to a side.  These disks are      punched and notched on both      sides so you don't have to       struggle with a "notcher" to be  able to store 320K of files      (160K on each side) on each      disk.\\\    So many ADAM users have     been sent to DISKS AND LABELS TO GO for "flippy" disks, that they are now carrying them in        tBASIC tape, load BASIC,     remove that tape and then insert the tape containing the files    you wanted to use.  The files    were all SAVEd in BASIC so all   you had to do was type "LOAD     Filename", or "RUN Filename"     (making sure you typed the name  EXACTLY the way it was listed on the catalog) and you were on     your way.\\\    As people became more       comfortable with SmartBASIC, and began learning their way around  in the language, club librarians started making the Public Domain volumes seere sent you!  This is    very important. When I first     began to order disks from this   company, they were stocking very few flippies, and those were     available in only a few colors.  Because so many ADAMites have    been steered in their direction, the disks are now much more      plentiful, and come in some      great colors.  Even if you don't tell them I sent you, it is      important to let them know that  the ADAM community is still out  there, and still using their     pro-\\ducts.  Maybe th on the tape/disk, and LOADed     much faster than programs SAVEd  simply in BASIC.  I don't know   who discovered it, but I found a little file called "cruncher"    that enabled me to store files   in machine language.  I picked   it up with some files from Bob   Tarnowski, many moons ago.  I    have happily used it on my       Public Domain Volumes, one at a  time, ever since.\\\    The "cruncher" program      converts a SmartBASIC "A" file   to a SmartBASIC "H" file that is then SAVEd on tape/disk in   z$DAM was very young, Public      Domain files were distributed on a tape containing those files    and nothing else.  To use these  files, you had to get out your   SmartBA`11~03,37\N\C\\LOADING FILES IN SMARTBASIC\\\A\\\    In the "old" days, when     ADAM was very young, Public      Domain files were distributed on a tape containing those files    and nothing else.  To use these  files, you had to get out your   Smar EIGHTEEN (18) different colors.  If you can't find exactly what   you are looking for with that    choice of colors, you should     stick to basic black!  The       address is DISKS AND LABELS TO   GO, Rt. 206 E., Hampton Business Park, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060, or    give them a call at their toll   free number: 1-800-426-3303.  As with all such orders, the more   disks you order, the less you    pay for them.  In groups of 100, they only cost about $.41        apiece.\\\    Remeber to tell Lisa that   Faye Delf-BOOTing.  They put  SmartBASIC on the tapes along    wtih the PD files, and added a   MENU program that the HELLO      program automatically loaded as  soon as SmartBASIC was in the    RAM.  This MENU program would    load the file you wanted to use, with very little input from you. This is called PROGRESS.\\\    In an effort to speed       things up, Coleco came out with  a Disk Drive, and someone        discovered that if you SAVEd a   BASIC program in machine         language, it took up less room  ey'll increase   the choice of colors to 20!\\.            -Faye B. Deere\\\\g for with that    choice of colors, you should     stick to basic black!  The       address is DISKS AND LABELS TO   GO, Rt. 206 E., Hampton Business Park, Mt. Holly, NJ 08060, or    give them a call at their toll   free number: 1-800-426-3303.  As with all such orders, the more   disks you order, the less you    pay for them.  In groups of 100, they only cost about $.41        apiece.\\\    Remeber to tell Lisa that   Faye D    binary code and converted back   to BASIC when the program is     LOADed and RUN.  Now I realize   that the "H" designation has     always meant that the file was a SmartWRITER file, and that       SAVEing files in binary code     that also gave you an "H"        designation made things a bit    confusing. I have no idea why    this is so, but I guess we'll    just have to live with it. In    this article, we are dealing     only with the SmartBASIC "H"     files.\\\    To differentiate between    "A"  file from  ADAM's memory, and completing    the loop I created with the MENU program when it LOADed the file  you just used.  There are two    ways to break this loop, and     force your ADAM to leave the     program in RAM so you can work   with it.\\\    In the first method, begin  by LOADing SmartBASIC.  Then     insert the media containing the  file you want to see.  Now type: POKE 8114,201.  If you POKE      address 8114 with a value of 201 (replacing the default value of  217), you disable the ONERR  storing "H" files is more        complicated, and takes a little  figuring, but you do not get an  "ERROR" message when it is       finished LOADing and ready to    RUN.  This is the method I use   when using "cruncher" on the     Library files, and it works well with the MENU program I have set up.\\\      Most clubs today,         including ours, have set their   Public Domain volumes up so that you get a BOOTPic (any type of   picture) while SmartBASIC is     loading, and a MENU program      automaticrogram, however, there is one   more thing you must do.  LIST    the first part of the program,   and locate the ONERR GOTO line.  This will tell you which line    ENDs the program.  LIST that     line.  As I told you, it will    read "PRINT CHR$(4);"run         Catalog", or it COULD read       "PRINT d$;"run Catalog".  In     either case, this line MUST be   removed before you run the       program; or you will lock up     your ADAM and have to start      over.\\\    If you are trying to LOAD a BSAVEd filt.  If you are        interested, this is part of      learning to use SmartBASIC.\\\    Every file that I BSAVE in  machine code contains an "ONERR  GOTO" state-\\ment.  This line sends the       program to a line that ENDs the  program if you press a CONTROL C or ESCAPE, or if there is an     error in the progression of the  file.  Rather than simply ENDing the program, this line states    the following:\\\    PRINT CHR$(4);"run          Catalog"\\This sends you back to the MENU  program, deleting thefiles and "H" files, you     must put a "B" in front of the   commands SAVE, RUN and LOAD when you use them.  In other words,   you LOAD an "A" file, but you    BLOAD an "H" file.  There are    two methods for BSAVEing with    the "cruncher" program.  The     first method is quicker, but you will receive an "ERROR" message  when the program is finished     LOADING.  This message can be    ignored, since the program HAS   probably LOADed correctly, and   is now ready to RUN.\\\    The second method of       GOTO command.  This means that when   you type: BRUN Filename, ADAM    tries to LOAD the file and runs  into the ONERR GOTO command,     which has been disabled, and     instead of executing the file,   gives you an error message.  It  also means that the file you     want to look at has been left,   intact, in ADAM's memory.  Now   type:  POKE 8114,217 (to return  things to normal).  If you       don't, ADAM will not be able to  RUN the program left in its      memory.\\\    Before you can RUN the      pally loads the desired  file for you.  When you are      finished using the file, you are then automatically returned to   the MENU program to make your    next choice.\\\    The only problem with this  method of storing and using      files is that the ADAM user not  familiar with how SmartBASIC     works cannot "GET" a file to     look at.  The files and MENU are set up in such a way that there  is NO way the novice can take a  look at any file on that volume. However, I'm going to tell you   how to do ie, and the above       method does not work, follow the same procedure, but instead of   disabling the ONERR GOTO         command, type: POKE 19479,(n);   with "n" equalling any value.    This disables the CHR$(4)        command so the PRINT CHR$(4);    "run Catalog" command will not   operate.  In this case, the file will RUN, but not properly.      However, it will NOT complete    the loop back to the MENU        program, and the file will again be left in RAM.\\\    Remember that you must      type: POKe","walk the dog"510DATA "the brown cow","big blue eyes"520DATA "look at that","harvest moon" 530DATA "in the house",wash the clothes"540DATA "this is mine","share the load"550DATA "she said so","pack a lunch"560DATA "the baby cried","in the morning"570DATA "to the store","mow the grass" 580DATA "reading is fun",bright red rose"590DATA "he goes fast","come right in"600DATA "in all things","three good men"610DATA "green grass","set the table"620DATA "two birds fly","home from school"630DATA "lat1REM * TACHIST 5REM * COPYRIGHT 1984 DILITHIUM PRESS  10REM * Modified by Faye                Deere, 2/9215ONERR  GOTO 70020 t=1024: h=7530DIM t$(h): c=040READ r$50IF r$="xxx" OR r$="XXX" THEN 10060 c=c+170IF c>h THEN ? " Too many DATA statements":?:?:? " Press any key to end": r=27:GOTO 42080 t$(c)=r$90GOTO 40100TEXT:HTAB 10:INVERSE:? " TACHISTOSCOPE":NORMAL110VTAB 6:? " This program is designed to    improve your reading speed.":?:?120? " I will briefly display a       short phrase for you te","walk the dog"510DATA "the brown cow","big blue eyes"520DATA "look at that","harvest moon" 530DATA "in the house",wash the clothes"540DATA "this is mine","share the load"550DATA "she said so","pack a lunch"560DATA "the baby cried","in the morning"570DATA "to the store","mow the grass" 580DATA "reading is fun",bright red rose"590DATA "he goes fast","come right in"600DATA "in all things","three good men"610DATA "green grass","set the table"620DATA "two birds fly","home from school"630DATA "lat250 p1=p2: p2=p3: p3=p4: p4=p5: p5=r260IF t<=32 THEN  t=32: r$=" at maximum speed."270? " The next one will be shown ":? r$280?:GOTO 140300?:?:? " No, that's not it.  It was "310? " "; CHR$(34); t$(r); CHR$(34): t=t+t:?:?320IF t>2048 THEN  t=2048: r$=" at the same speed.":GOTO 250330 r$=" for twice as long."340GOTO 250400 j=PEEK(64885)410 r=RND(2): r=PEEK(64885)420IF r=27 THEN 700425IF r=j THEN 410430RETURN440TEXT:?:? " --------------"450?:?:?:? " --------------"460RETURN500DATA "at the timE 19479,4 to return     that address to its default      value; and you MUST remember to  delete the CHR$(4);"run Catalog" line, before using the file.     Have fun!\\\\.            -Faye B. Deere\\\\s I told you, it will    read "PRINT CHR$(4);"run         Catalog", or it COULD read       "PRINT d$;"run Catalog".  In     either case, this line MUST be   removed before you run the       program; or you will lock up     your ADAM and have to start      over.\\\    If you are trying to LOAD a BSAVEd file last night","dinner is served"640DATA "they are home","blueberry pie"650DATA "on the phone","walk the dog"660DATA "through a door","sure you can"670DATA "we can try","one left shoe"680DATA "my foot hurts","have a good day"690DATA "happy new year","mashed potatoes"695DATA "xxx"700TEXT:?:? " Program terminated":END250400 j=PEEK(64885)410 r=RND(2): r=PEEK(64885)420IF r=27 THEN 700425IF r=j THEN 410430RETURN440TEXT:?:? " --------------"450?:?:?:? " --------------"460RETURN500DATA "at the timo read.":?:?130? " Type what you see and I will   tell you if you were right."135?:? " To END the program, press      <ESCAPE>."140VTAB 22:? " Press any key to continue "; :GOSUB 400150 r=INT(c*RND(2))+1160IF r=p1 OR r=p2 OR r=p3 THEN 150170IF r=p4 OR r=p5 THEN 150180GOSUB 440:FOR k=1 TO 1500:NEXT190VTAB 4:? CHR$(32); t$(r):FOR j=1 TO t:NEXT200TEXT:FOR k=1 TO 400:NEXT210VTAB 6:? " What was it?":?:INPUT " "; r$220IF r$<>t$(r) THEN 300230?:?:? " That's right!":?240 t=t/2: r$=" for half as long."z$odified by Faye Deere, 2/92\\15 ONERR GOTO 700\\20 t=1024:h=75\\30 DIM t$(h):c=0\\40 READ r$\\50 IF r$="xxx" OR r$="XXX" THEN  100\\60 c=c+1\\70 IF c>h THEN PRINT "`10~03,37\N\C\\IMPROVE YOUR READING SPEED\\\A\\\    This little program should  help you increase your reading   speed.  You, as well as your     children might benefit from this one.\\\\1 REM * TACHIST\\5 REM * COPYRIGHT 1984 DILITHIUM PRESS\\10530 DATA "in the house",wash     the\\\      clothes"\\540 DATA "this is mine","share   the load"\\550 DATA "she said so","pack a   lunch"\\560 DATA "the baby cried","in    the\\\      morning"\\570 DATA "to the store","mow the grass"\\580 DATA "reading is fun",bright red\\\     rose"\\590 DATA "he goes fast","come    right in"\\600 DATA "in all things","three  good men"\\610 DATA "green grass","set the  table"\\620 DATA "two birds fly","home   from\\\     school"\\630 DATA "late last         display a short\\\    phrase for you to           read.":PRINT:\\\    PRINT\\130 PRINT " Type what you see    and I will\\\     tell you if you were       right."\\135 PRINT:PRINT " To END the     program,\\\     press <ESCAPE>."\\140 VTAB 22:PRINT " Press any    key to\\\     continue ";:GOSUB 400\\150 r=INT(c*RND(2))+1\\160 IF r=p1 OR r=p2 OR r=p3 THEN 150\\170 IF r=p4 OR r=p5 THEN 150\\180 GOSUB 440:FOR k=1 TO         1500:NEXT\\190 VTAB 4:PRINT CHR$(32);       t$(r):FOR j=1\\\     TO t:NE530 DATA "in the house",wash     the\\\      clothes"\\540 DATA "this is mine","share   the load"\\550 DATA "she said so","pack a   lunch"\\560 DATA "the baby cried","in    the\\\      morning"\\570 DATA "to the store","mow the grass"\\580 DATA "reading is fun",bright red\\\     rose"\\590 DATA "he goes fast","come    right in"\\600 DATA "in all things","three  good men"\\610 DATA "green grass","set the  table"\\620 DATA "two birds fly","home   from\\\     school"\\630 DATA "late last        T " ";CHR$(34);t$(r);    CHR$(34):t=\\\     t+t:PRINT:PRINT\\320 IF t>2048 THEN t=2048:r$="   at the\\\     same speed.":GOTO 250\\330 r$=" for twice as long."\\340 GOTO 250\\400 j=PEEK(64885)\\410 r=RND(2):r=PEEK(64885)\\420 IF r=27 THEN 700\\425 IF r=j THEN 410\\430 RETURN\\440 TEXT:PRINT:PRINT "           --------------"\\450 PRINT:PRINT:PRINT:PRINT "\\460 RETURN\\500 DATA "at the time","walk the dog"..\\510 DATA "the brown cow","big    blue eyes"\\520 DATA "look at that","harvest moon"\\ REM * Modified by Faye Deere, 2/92\\15 ONERR GOTO 700\\20 t=1024:h=75\\30 DIM t$(h):c=0\\40 READ r$\\50 IF r$="xxx" OR r$="XXX" THEN  100\\60 c=c+1\\70 IF c>h THEN PRINT " Too many  DATA\\\    statements":VTAB 22:PRINT " Press\\\    any key to end":r=27:GOTO   420\\80 t$(c)=r$\\90 GOTO 40\\100 TEXT:HTAB 10:INVERSE:PRINT   "\\\     TACHISTOSCOPE":NORMAL\\110 VTAB 6:PRINT " This program  is\\\     designed to improve your   reading\\\     speed.":PRINT:PRINT\\120 PRINT " I will briefly            night","dinner is\\\     served"\\640 DATA "they are               home","blueberry\\\     pie"\\650 DATA "on the phone","walk    the dog"\\660 DATA "through a door","sure  you\\\     can"\\670 DATA "we can try","one left  shoe"\\680 DATA "my foot hurts","have a good\\\     day"\\690 DATA "happy new              year","mashed\\\      potatoes"\\695 DATA "xxx"\\700 TEXT:PRINT:PRINT " Program\\\     terminated":END\\\\wn cow","big    blue eyes"\\520 DATA "look at that","harvest moon"\\XT\\200 TEXT:FOR k=1 TO 400:NEXT\\210 VTAB 6:PRINT " What was      it?":PRINT:\\\     INPUT " ";r$\\220 IF r$<>t$(r) THEN 300\\230 PRINT:PRINT:PRINT " That's   right!":\\\     PRINT\\240 t=t/2:r$=" for half as       long."\\250                              p1=p2:p2=p3:p3=p4:p4=p5:p5=r\\260 IF t<=32 THEN t=32:r$=" at   maximum\\\     speed."\\270 PRINT " The next one will be shown ":\\\     PRINT r$\\280 PRINT:GOTO 140\\300 PRINT:PRINT:PRINT " No,      that's not\\\     it. It was "\\310 PRINz$martBASIC files that    have been SAVEd with a program   called "cruncher".  This         "cruncher" program converts a    Smart-\\BASIC "A" file to an "H" file    that i`11~03,37\N\C\\SMARTBASIC WORKSHOP\\\A\\\    Machine language files are  regular SmartBASIC files that    have been SAVEd with a program   called "cruncher".  This         "cruncher" program converts a    Smart-\\BASIC "A" file to an "H" file    tha.\\\    This gives you a little     information on machine language  files, and machine language      subroutines.   I just wanted you to know what the problem was     when you encountered an "H" file that did not behave as           expected.\\\\.            -Faye B. Deere\\\\C file     that you can work with the same  way you would any other          SmartBASIC file.\\\    Most programs used today    have a certain number of machine language  subroutines            incorporated  into them.  This   l you  that you CANNOT ACCESS THIS      FILE.  If you try to LOAD or RUN this file in SmartBASIC, you     will get a message saying FILE   NOT FOUND.  In order to work     with this file, you must first   BRUN (type BRUN instead of RUN)  to LOAD it into SmartBASIC; and  then SAVE it in the conventional way in the BASIC mode.  When you BRUN a machine language file,    you get an error message after   the file is LOADed, but this     message can be ignored.  You can now LIST, RUN, or SAVE the       file.\\\ d better  start thinking about it.  Your   votes must be received by May    31, 1992. Remember that you can  only vote once.  Send your votes to Jerry Vrancks, 2936 Evelyn    Street, Portage, IN 46368.\\\    Terry Fowler tells us that  Micro Innovations has completed  work on the new memory expander  board you have all been waiting  for.  These new cards are        capable of giving you 1 or 2     MEGABYTES of RAM.  The one       megabyte card is now available   for $149.95; and the two         megabyte camakes them easier to write, and  makes them execute the routine   faster than if the routine was   written in straight SmartBASIC.  A CALL statement is often used   to execute a machine language    routine.\\\    For example, CALL 20996     executes a machine language      subroutine at a given location.  In this case the location is     ADDRESS 20996.  If address 20996 contains the correct value, this CALL is the same as typing the   CATALOG command; and a catalog   listing will appear on your      screent is then SAVEd in binary     code.  Your ADAM converts these  files back to BASIC when you     LOAD them.  These machine        language files have two          advantages over regular          SmartBASIC "A" files.  They load faster, and take up less room on your tape/disk.\\\    This may sound confusing    since SmartBASIC files are       usually "A" files, and "H" files are usually SmartWRITER files.   However, if you try to GET an    "H" machine language file in the Smart-\\WRITER mode, ADAM will telz$sent in your GALLERY OF HONOR votes for the   three active and one inactive    ADAMite that you would like to   haveyears inductees, you had     better start thinking abou`11~03,37\N\C\\THINGS I THOUGHT\\YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW\\\A\\\    If you haven't sent in your GALLERY OF HONOR votes for the   three active and one inactive    ADAMite that you would like to   have share the honors with last  years inductees, you ha   After you BRUN the machine  language file and SAVE it to     your tape/disk, a new file will  be created.  This new file will  have an "A" designation; even if you SAVE it to the same media    the machine language file was    on, and use the same name.  It   WILL be a regular BASIC file     that you can work with the same  way you would any other          SmartBASIC file.\\\    Most programs used today    have a certain number of machine language  subroutines            incorporated  into them.  This   rd will be available  after a little more testing for  $249.95.  I hear that a static   memory expander of either size,  with battery backup is also      being considered for some time   in the future.  Contact Terry at ADAM'S HOUSE, Rt. 2, Box 2756,   Pearland, TX 77581-4503.  For    phone orders, call               1-800-999-5040.\\\    I understand that E & T     Software has a quantity of       MegaRAM Memory Expander boards   at some very good prices.  These boards have all been tested, and are fully hts, OH 44105,      (216) 883-6668, or Herman Mason, Jr., 8912 Blaine Avenue,         Cleveland, OH 44106,             (216)231-8813, know of your      intentions as soon as            possible.\\\    Even if you do not intend   to send any money just yet, you  should still get in touch with   George or Herman.  It is a whole lot easier to plan for a         function of this size, if you    have a rough idea of how many    people are planning to attend.   If you don't have any idea of    the number of poss sells for only $12.95     plus shipping.\\\    If you are interested in    Bob's IBM CLIP-ART files, he now has a 64-page picture catalog    showing all the clips on all 30  volumes.  Each page shows all    the clips stored on one volume,  allowing you to choose the       volumes you want to purchase.    The catalog is selling for       $5.75, and each volume of clips  is only $2.00 plus $.60          shipping.\\\    M.W.Ruth Co., 510 Rhode     Island Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ     08002, 609-667-2526, tells official   listing,  and  not  ADAMCON IV.  Several ADAMites have expressed  the same opinion.  When          contacting Herman or George, why not let them know how you feel   about it.\\\    Oh, well!  However it is    listed, this year's ADAM         convention promises to be very   exciting.  See you there!\\\\.            -Faye B. Deere\\\\a         function of this size, if you    have a rough idea of how many    people are planning to attend.   If you don't have any idea of    the number of possz$ to be held in         Cleveland on July 23-26, 1992?   If so, you should let B.A.S.I.C. AUG members George M. Koczware,  4034 E. 52nd Street, Newburgh    Heights, OH 4410`11~03,37\N\C\\THE PRESIDENT SAYS\\\A\\\    Are you planning to attend  ADAMCON 04 to be held in         Cleveland on July 23-26, 1992?   If so, you should let either     B.A.S.I.C. AUG member George M.  Koczware, 4034 E. 52nd St.,      Newburgh Heigguaranteed.  For more  information, contact Ed Jenkins  at (214) 349-7859.\\\    Bob Sebelist of the MAINE   ADAM Library, P.O. Box 85,       Grover Rd., Waterford, ME 04088, (207) 583-2338, has just         released a very nice data base   called BIRTHDAYS &               ANNIVERSARIES, to handle your    special dates.  The program      allows you to create a monthly   calendar of dates to remember.   The graphics are very good, and  the program is SmartKEY driven.  This is something we all need,   and itible           participants, its like walking   around in an unfamiliar room in  the dead of night when the room  is pitch black dark.  You have   no idea where to go next, and    are afraid to move for fear you  will head in the wrong           direction.\\\    I have seen this years      convention listed two different  ways:  ADAMCON 04 and ADAMCON    IV.  Since all the previous ADAM conventions have been listed as  01, 02, and 03, I will continue  to list it as ADAMCON 04.  I     hope this will be the us    they still have some Coleco      ribbons for ADAM printers.  They also have daisy wheels, data     packs, and Public Domain and     commercial software for          reasonable prices.\\.            -Faye B. Deere\\\\ice data base   called BIRTHDAYS &               ANNIVERSARIES, to handle your    special dates.  The program      allows you to create a monthly   calendar of dates to remember.   The graphics are very good, and  the program is SmartKEY driven.  This is something we all need,   and itگ%Writer" word pro-cessing system.  What could  be abetter deal.  It comes  with yourADAM computer system, at no addi-tional cost.  What  other  systemcan make that cla---------WORD PROCESSING---------   Word Processing  with the ADAMbuilt-in  "SmartWriter" word pro-cessing system.  What could  be abetter deal.  It comes  with yourADAM computer system, at no addi-tional cost.  What  other  systemcan make that er changes in print, etc.You can "justify" right and left.You  can  "center" text.  You canuse boldface, wide, or compressedprint forms.  You can use propor-tional print, which squeezes yourletters together according to theletter width.  In other words, an"i" will take  less space  than a"w" or an "m".  This  saves spaceon a line of text.  You  can alsounderline, and use  italics.  Un-derlining with a dot-matrix prin-ter can sometimes be a problem.   Another  thing you  can do, ischange the  n-hancer.  This means  that it addsto SmartWriters abilities and en-ables it (and you) to do  some ofthose things  that  you wish thatit  COULD do, but it can't.  And,you don't need  to be a genius tolearn to use it.  Instead of hav-ing to read a  volume of informa-tion, you can learn what you needto know in TWELVE pages!   You use it by putting embeddedcommands at the beginning of yourtext, that tell  the printer whatto do.  Other commands  must alsobe inserted  in places  where youmake oth Panasonic Printer, PowerMaster Line Monitor to identify which plug   is which.  Once on they do NOT come off until cut off.  My make shift labels come off too easily.\\\\Finally after being retired for over 4 years I decided that I could not find the time to build my model RailRoad layout myself.  I hired Marty Glass from "\BLAYOUTS UNLIMITED\b to live with us for 9 days and build my 12 by 16 foot two level layout.  The second level is for my American Flyer and includes 2  passing sidings and 2 short spuspacing between linesof text.  You can  vary the spacebetween lines, so that they printcloser together or farther apart.This enables you to get more textin the same amount of space.                         -----NJD.  Instead of hav-ing to read a  volume of informa-tion, you can learn what you needto know in TWELVE pages!   You use it by putting embeddedcommands at the beginning of yourtext, that tell  the printer whatto do.  Other commands  must alsobe inserted  in places  where youmake othclaim?   SmartWriter can do  just aboutanything you wish; however, thereare SOME things that it won't letyou do.  But, then, no program isperfect.  If you  DO want to makean effort to do  these impossiblethings; take a look at SHOWOFF-IIwhich was written by Sol Swift.   There IS one thing, SHOWOFF-IIwas written  for use  with a dot-matrix printer.  The program alsorequires  a  64K memory expander,as do many of the newer programs.   This is not a  word processingprogram, it is a  SmartWriter exMge of  10 for $2.49.  They have a 7/8" wide by 1/2" high white surface to write     down just what that plug goes to.  I plan on using these on my ADAM CPU,     Supply, Pa\r~02,38\A\K\\Your local Radio Shack has Universal Cable and Wire Markers in a package of  10 for $2.49.  They have a 7/8" wide by 1/2" high white surface to write     down just what that plug goes to.  I plan on using these on my ADAM CPU,     Supply,er changes in print, etc.You can "justify" right and left.You  can  "center" text.  You canuse boldface, wide, or compressedprint forms.  You can use propor-tional print, which squeezes yourletters together according to theletter width.  In other words, an"i" will take  less space  than a"w" or an "m".  This  saves spaceon a line of text.  You  can alsounderline, and use  italics.  Un-derlining with a dot-matrix prin-ter can sometimes be a problem.   Another  thing you  can do, ischange the  rs.  This is in "S" gauge with a scale of 64  to 1.\\\\I have new Gargraves track and Right-of-way switches and a double crossover  for my Lionel "0" gauge (48 to 1) with 2 long passing sidings.  This is the  gauge that will also have my Circus area, a skating rink that works along    with many operating accessories.\\\\Castle Mountain has a real; from Germany, scale castle on top of this 8 foot wide mountain.  My mounted knight and my dragon fit right in this scene.\\\\Because 99% of my trains have be to HERMAN L. MASON, 8912 Blaine Avenue, Cleaveland, OH  44106. See you there (Norman).\\\\We hope ANN will continue to serve the ADAM community for a long time, but   we could use more dedicated ADAMites to devote their time.  We will need a   new co-Editor to take over the editing duties for 1993 so we want to start   looking now.  ADAM WILL LIVE as long as we keep it alive.\\\\A NEW ADAMite by Jerry Vranks - 463 ADAM.  I talked my son into buying his   oldest daughter an ADAM computer for Christmas ally want to hear from all 463 and MOAUG     members.  Tell us what you think, what you want to see, what you want to     learn more about.  Even better, write a short article about yourself and     what you DO with ADAM.  Stay INVOLVED with ADAM and your user group.\\\\Don't forget \BADAMCON IV\b in CLEVELAND, OHIO starting 23 July thru 26      JULY.  To attend all as a full delegate will cost $220 which includes all    meals and a double occupancy room with another ADAM person.  For information etc writons are clean and tight.\\\\Source #2   You have to many cheap phones on the line and they are pulling   the impedance to low.\\\\Source #3   It is raining and the underground cables have condensation       inside, and your faithful phone company hasn't yet gotten around to blowing  nitrogen through the lines to dry 'em out.  See those yellow bottles along   the side of the road?  That's the nitrogen for your phone.\\\\Source #4   The cross-connection between two exchanges stinks.  Usually seen of Unirather than a typewriter.  I  honestly believe this will be a good investment on his part.  It's also a    way to keep the ADAM alive.  I'm hoping with what I can show her she will    become a third generation ADAMite.  Where will it all end?  I have seven     more grandkids.\\\\get \BADAMCON IV\b in CLEVELAND, OHIO starting 23 July thru 26      JULY.  To attend all as a full delegate will cost $220 which includes all    meals and a double occupancy room with another ADAM person.  For information etc writeen packed for at least 20 years, most will   not run until they have been cleaned and worked on.  I figure that this will take me close to 2 years to clean up over 100 train sets.  Even the cars     have an accumilation of build up dirt on each wheel.  Each car takes me      around 45 minutes to an hour to clean.  So now I will have to cut back the   time that I have been working with my ADAM.\\\\This is from METRO-463 ADAM cooperative newsletter.  463 ADAM, 8522 HOHMAN   AVE., MUNSTER, IN  46321.  We rexMA\K\\(METRO-463 continued). \BSources of Line Noise\b  Source #1   Check the      terminals on the protector box on the side of the house.  Make sure the      connections\r~02,38\A\K\B\C\\OMAHA ADAM USERS CLUB NEWSLETTER   APR/MAY 92  #47\b\c\\\r~02,38\A\K\\(METRO-463 continued). \BSources of Line Noise\b  Source #1   Check the      terminals on the protector box on the side of the house.  Make sure the      connectie to HERMAN L. MASON, 8912 Blaine Avenue, Cleaveland, OH  44106. See you there (Norman).\\\\We hope ANN will continue to serve the ADAM community for a long time, but   we could use more dedicated ADAMites to devote their time.  We will need a   new co-Editor to take over the editing duties for 1993 so we want to start   looking now.  ADAM WILL LIVE as long as we keep it alive.\\\\A NEW ADAMite by Jerry Vranks - 463 ADAM.  I talked my son into buying his   oldest daughter an ADAM computer for Christmas ted subscribers calling Southern Bell and vice-versa, but can also be  seen within different dial exchanges of the same company. That's why some    people consistently have noise and some don't, depends where they are        calling from with respect to where they area calling to.\\\\Source #5   Someone has a cheap modem.  Hayes modems are clean, but the USR  does a little better because of continual line equalization.  Many of the    lesser-cost modems simply can't equalize or don't have the filtring abi I added a 12 volt mini lamp (Radio   Shack #272-1141) across the power wires.  Now the mini light reminds us to   shut the printer off too.\\\\(Condensed from Dean Roades)  \BCompuserve\b is a complete BBS system.  Not  only is there an ADAM section for conferences, mail & public messages, but   also many varied services.  Some of the services include on-line             encyclopedia, stocks, sports, news and more than I can list.  Compuserve     charges a monthly fee plus on-line costs.  There are many usic in my den and I had a large panasonic stereo that was made for a van.  The stores around here    wanted $70 for an adapter that would convert 120V AC to 12Volts DC.  I       started to read the ASG (ADAM SURVIVAL GUIDE) and to my surprise there were  the values I was looking for coming right out of my ADAM.\\\\I plugged in my spare printer and ran the stereo off its output.  I then ran into the problem of my girlfriend and me shutting off the stereo and leaving the printer on.  So to fix this problemLAS program with printout functions of all the states showing major   highways and cities and is intended to be educational software for students  but will also serve for those frequent travelers amongst us.  All states     print out in two different sizes:  a small scale image of the state with     only major cities marked, and the half page representation of the state      again containing the major cities and also major highways with route         numbers.\\\\The unique capability included in this proglocal phone        numbers to eliminate long distance charges for many people.\\\\es around here    wanted $70 for an adapter that would convert 120V AC to 12Volts DC.  I       started to read the ASG (ADAM SURVIVAL GUIDE) and to my surprise there were  the values I was looking for coming right out of my ADAM.\\\\I plugged in my spare printer and ran the stereo off its output.  I then ran into the problem of my girlfriend and me shutting off the stereo and leaving the printer on.  So to fix this problemlity  or gain necessary to get the job done.  Folks may swear by their $49 modem,  saying it does everything a $300 Hayes does, and it may, but 10 to 1 says it can't get through when the conditions are less than perfect when the Hayes   or Courier will.\\\\Source #6   Someone in the household wants to use the phone and keeps        picking up the receiver.  None of these causes are in particular order, and  this is by no means a comprehensive list.\\\\\BNEW USE FOR ADAM\b by Brian Reid.  I wanted some mxMAD.    This newest release by Carl Harrison (Harrison Productivity) is written      entirely in fast Z-80 Assembly Language using SmartKEY displays.  This is a  U.S. ATLAS\r~02,38\A\K\\(AIM continued)  \BADAM MAP: U.S. ATLAS\b Reviewed by Jim Notini of NIAD.    This newest release by Carl Harrison (Harrison Productivity) is written      entirely in fast Z-80 Assembly Language using SmartKEY displays.  This is a  U.S. AT I added a 12 volt mini lamp (Radio   Shack #272-1141) across the power wires.  Now the mini light reminds us to   shut the printer off too.\\\\(Condensed from Dean Roades)  \BCompuserve\b is a complete BBS system.  Not  only is there an ADAM section for conferences, mail & public messages, but   also many varied services.  Some of the services include on-line             encyclopedia, stocks, sports, news and more than I can list.  Compuserve     charges a monthly fee plus on-line costs.  There are many ram is the three different        printout options which are available for the user.  Method 1 is the Epson    compatible "ESC K" which is a single density mode.  Method 2 is Epson        compatible "ESC L" which is a double density mode.  These first 2 methods    can be used on 9-pin and/or 24-pin DMPs.  Method 3 is Epson compatible "ESC  "" which is the first 24 pin triple density commercial printout routine for  the ADAM which creates a printout comparable to a Laser Printer.\\\\Overall, I found ADAM Mue for ADAM to continue.  These  individuals and groups need feedback, recognition and sales to motivate them to continue.\\\\ must be used to boot, read or write        files).  Now I have a cheap 3rd ADAM system with a printer set up with my    labels in place that can quickly print to meet my needs.  The CV game and    logic boards fit neatly behind the printer in the paper tray taking up no    extra space.  Once I've booted my label prgm I can leave this system on all  day while returning the disk dri.95 +.\\\\I recently began to see advertisements for a little device that could be     attached to an IBM compatible computer which would print address labels.  It costs around $200 & its only function is to print labels.  It occurred to me that I could simply plug a ColecoVision Game board and a Module 3 Logic      board together, power it with a ColecoVision game transformer and have an    ADAM system that cost about $60. (by Terry Fowler)\\\\I could use one of my spare disk drives to do double duty fion Module #2 (Driving) NEW $30, SmartLOGO $15, SmartBASIC Manual $15, others $8,       Original ADAM Disk Drive Power Supply $10, NEW ADAM/ColecoVision Controllers \Bfour\b for $10, Replacement NEW Keyboards $20.  Mention OAUC.\\\\\BADAM CONNECTION\b, PO BOX 562, MASON ROAD, CHAMPLAIN, NY  12919-0562 has a new free catalog with MECHS! volumes $8 for the 1st and $3 for the 2nd       volume. They also have \BCASH BACK COUPONS\b with every order that is good   for your next purchase.  The more you buy, the ve back to its original use.\\\\This is from \BNIAD\b, PO Box 1317, Lisle, IL  60532  $22 year.  The ADAM    community continues to thrive after all these years thanks to you ADAMites   and the many ADAM supporters out there who have given their personal time to help other ADAMites in many different ways.\\\\ADAM has only continued to prosper because of the network of software and    hardware developers, repairmen, user groups, newsletters and contributors of various types of services.  This must continAP: U.S. ATLAS to be the most outstanding             productivity program yet to pass before my eyes this year (91).... The       capability of this program is tremendous for younger children who need to    learn about locations of cities or capitals within a state, as well as for   those frequent travelers who never seem to have a map on hand when they most neeed it.  The only drawback is that all the states do not fit on one media, but at least you can be selective about which State Volumes you need. $17xMECAUCUS, NJ  07094 has a new free catalog with ADAM selections.  Their min order is $15 and their     phone is 1-800-776-3700.  ColecoVision Transformers NEW $6, Expansion\r~42,78\A\K\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\BAMERICAN DESIGN COMPONENTS\b, 400 COUNTY AVENUE, SECAUCUS, NJ  07094 has a new free catalog with ADAM selections.  Their min order is $15 and their     phone is 1-800-776-3700.  ColecoVision Transformers NEW $6, Expansor booting label  creating software (the use of the CV game transformer prevents a datadrive   from functioning and a disk drive must be used to boot, read or write        files).  Now I have a cheap 3rd ADAM system with a printer set up with my    labels in place that can quickly print to meet my needs.  The CV game and    logic boards fit neatly behind the printer in the paper tray taking up no    extra space.  Once I've booted my label prgm I can leave this system on all  day while returning the disk drimore that you save.  They     also offer games on disk or DDP for $2.75 per game via CopyCart+.\\\\ADD this new ADAM USERS GROUP to your ADAM SURVIVAL GUIDE ($20 from ANN).    \BSFAUG\b, BOB BLAIR, 361 EDEN DRIVE, ENGLEWOOD, FL  34223.  Dues are $10    year.\\\\Interested in MIDI music?  Well Pete Olsen here in Bellevue, Nebraska has a  BBS with plenty of PD available.  Phone (402) 293-0451 or voice at 291-3863  after 10 AM.\\\\This is from A.N.N. (ADAM NEWS NETWORK) TRIVIA PROGRAM   BY GUY COUSINEAU.هههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههه   History\       Inventions      Film            TV\       Song            Sports              Business\       Structures      General trivia\\Trivia runs under CP/M but can be made self booting so you don't need to     know anything about CP/M to use it.  The self booting versions require 3     single sided disks or two double sided disks.  Non self booting versions can be distributed on a single sided disk in a library.\\\\Up to 8 people can play and individual high scores are maintained in a fileily.  What a wonderful gift!  Jerry has used his ADAM for the reason  it was created - a FAMILY HOME computer.\\\\What are "high end characters?  The American National Standards Committee    for information Interchange (ASCII) defined the patterns for 7-bit words to  represent English letters, numerals, & other symbols and control codes.      Since a 7-bit word only allows 127 combinations, this means that only 127    characters were defined by ASCII.  These are called the ASCII characters.\\\\Most compهههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههه   We have been bombarded with trivia over the last several years;              unfortunately, most of it is AMERICAN.  Now we have CANADIAN CONTENT.  My    question files concern events happening in Canada, or events that have       happened elsewhere involving Canadians.  Here is your opportunity to test    your knowledge and learn a bit more about Canada.\\\\The questions are not grouped in categories.  At any given time, you may get a question on the following:\\\       Politics        Geography    xMt's    "Personal Calendar Utility" to print calendars with everyone's birthday,     anniversary and other important dates, and distributed them to everyone in   his family\r~42,78\A\K\\Jerry Vranks created a "Vrancks Family Calendar".  Jerry used Sol Swift's    "Personal Calendar Utility" to print calendars with everyone's birthday,     anniversary and other important dates, and distributed them to everyone in   his fam  so you can track your progress.  For experienced TDOS users, TRIVIA also     includes the tools required to build your own trivia question files.   So    you can create TRIVIA about GEORGIA, BARRY WILSON, THE GULF WAR, or whatever your heart desires.\\\\Best of all, TRIVIA is free.  If you would like a copy, please send the \    required number of disks to the address below.  If you have only DATAPACKS,  please send two.\\\\ Guy Cousineau 1059 Hindley Street OTTAWA Canada K2B 5L9\\  Geography    uters, though, use an 8-bit word for a byte (or character).  Eight  bits allow 256 characters.  The 127 ASCII characters are a subset of these   256 characters.  Any 8-bit character which has a "1" in the most significant bit position has a "value" greater than 127, & these characters are called   the "high end" characters.  The term IBM extended characters is also used    since IBM defined these when it produced the IBM PC and the IBM-compatible   machines have used these same definitions ever since.  On te component side facing left, & the smooth side to  the right.\\\\However, with any memory expander board, you can only access 64K; unless you connect it to an Addresser board, or a Parallel Board (which serves the same purpose).  To do this you solder the access wire attached to the larger      boards (128K, 256K etc) to the proper terminal (on the solder side) on the   Addresser or Parallel boards.  The newer boards usually have a wire or clip  already in place, to connect the access wire.  Instructionsser board), and the 64K (or    larger) memory expander board, in that order, from left to right.\\\\All you have to do is fit them to the slot, and press them into place.  The  Modem goes with the top phonejack facing to the rear; the Parallel (or       Addresser) board goes in with the components facing to the right, and the    smooth, solder side to the left; the 64K board goes with the components to   the right, & the smooth side to the left also; but the MegaRAM board goes    just the opposite with thg distance phone charges are often involved.\\\\Local BBSs with ADAM fidonet are BBSs which are not run on ADAMs, but will   carry an ADAM section of public messages if asked by local ADAMites.  The    primary advantage of this system is no BBS costs and no long distance costs. I understand that private mail & other files are possible on this system,    but this has not been promoted or requested of any fidonet system it would   be in direct conflict with the ADAM BBSs.\\\\I feel there is room for all o come with the    MegaRAM.\\\\So, you need to have at least an Addresser board for any memory expander     over 64K.  However, we always suggest that you buy the Parallel board        instead.  It costs about twice as much; but if you go to a parallel printer  you will need the Parallel board, and the Addresser card isn't any good for  this application.\\\\\BNorman Castro, 809W 33rd Ave, Bellevue, NE 68005\b  (402)  291-4405\\\\ to the left also; but the MegaRAM board goes    just the opposite with thhe PC and the     compatibles, these characters include crude graphics symbols, foreign        language characters, etc.  Other computers, though define them               differently.\\\\ASCII is set so that the broadest range of computers and "dumb" terminals    can be used to enter and read messages.\\\\\BA PEEK INSIDE THE ADAM CONSOLE\b by Norman Deere - \BIEAUG (ANN)\b.  When  you look inside your ADAM console, you'll find three slots.  These are for   the MODEM, a Parallel Printer board (or AddresxMerate  differently, they both offer similar services.  They have private and public messages, programs, ADAM news and more.  There is no charge for ADAM BBSs,   but long d\r~42,78\A\K\\\BADAM BBSs\b are of two types, A-NET and Akron (CP/M).  While they operate  differently, they both offer similar services.  They have private and public messages, programs, ADAM news and more.  There is no charge for ADAM BBSs,   but lone component side facing left, & the smooth side to  the right.\\\\However, with any memory expander board, you can only access 64K; unless you connect it to an Addresser board, or a Parallel Board (which serves the same purpose).  To do this you solder the access wire attached to the larger      boards (128K, 256K etc) to the proper terminal (on the solder side) on the   Addresser or Parallel boards.  The newer boards usually have a wire or clip  already in place, to connect the access wire.  Instructionsf these systems.  If there are opposing views  from knowledgeable, active ADAMites, I will be happy to include them in the  future.  All I ask is, before you knock someone elses efforts to promote     ADAM, ask yourself if you are doing all you can to help. Dean Roades,        Co-Editor, ANN,  8522 Hohman Ave.,  Munster, IN  46321\\\\This is from Norman - OAUC.  GOOD WORK Dean in your March issue you included step-by-step instructions on how to make an ADAM letter head and LOGO that   your company used thOnce selected, the          SmartWRITER program then appears as usual on your screen, but you now may    toggle many functions and fonts off or on using the ControlKey and a letter  key on your keyboard.\\\\Elite allows you to continue to use the ADAM printer by pressing the control and W key, too, or go back to the DMP by pressing control and D keys.  A     SmartDSK ramdisk is automatically set-up (if you have a memory expansion     card) as Smartkey Label IV - Drive B.  Pressing the control and X key   d prices continue to be the best since ADAM was developed and  marketed.\\\\\BSMARTWRITER ELITE\b is a new program by Walters Software Company for       $19.95.  This program package enhances the SmartWRITER program, providing    additional options & correcting some current deficiencies.  The first option screen allows you to select either of the two popular types of dot matrix    printers available:  9 pin or 24 pin (codes for printer functions are        different between these two types of printers).   If you have had a problem with a vendor, and have had not been able  to get satisfaction, contact HERMAN CHERNEY, Suite B, 198 Sand Point Road,   Albany, NY  12215-1817.\\\\This is a service that has been badily needed.  I have heard that some       purchasers are getting non-working copies of programs, and get no results    when they complain.  I have heard of a few other problems, but this seems to be the biggest one.\\\\I realize that most of the people who distribute ADAM programs in the ADAM   com     enables access a second disk drive in place of the datadrive #2.\\\\Elite allows the use of embedded codes within your document to turn on or    off some of the many common features provided by DMP's.  (from Norman ALWAYS ask for a BACKUP when placing an order as most of his prgms will not allow   you to make a back-up copy.  Extra charge will apply).\\\\es of dot matrix    printers available:  9 pin or 24 pin (codes for printer functions are        different between these two types of printers).  at ADAM could print.  This 4 page tutorial is an         excellent reference on doing things with our ADAM.\\\\This is from \BAIM\b, ADAM'S HOUSE, Route 2, Box 2756, Pearland, TX          77581-9503  $20 Year. (I hope that THIS year I will finally meet Terry       Fowler at ADAMCON IV, as he has not been to any yet.  Norman - OAUC).  Our   inventory stock is huge and we can see no shortages of stock in any area for the immediate future.  New hardware and software continue to be received and developed.  AnxMort    Walton Beach, FL  32549-4934.  ANN is now providing us with yet another      service; an Ombudsman to deal with grievances between distributors and       users.  If\r~42,78\A\K\\This is from \BAUGER\b, EMERALD COAST ADAM USERS GROUP, PO Box 4934, Fort    Walton Beach, FL  32549-4934.  ANN is now providing us with yet another      service; an Ombudsman to deal with grievances between distributors and       users. Once selected, the          SmartWRITER program then appears as usual on your screen, but you now may    toggle many functions and fonts off or on using the ControlKey and a letter  key on your keyboard.\\\\Elite allows you to continue to use the ADAM printer by pressing the control and W key, too, or go back to the DMP by pressing control and D keys.  A     SmartDSK ramdisk is automatically set-up (if you have a memory expansion     card) as Smartkey Label IV - Drive B.  Pressing the control and X key   munity are not professionals, and must be given a certain amount of       latitude in their dealings.  They are usually people who are doing this as a hobby, out of their own homes, and in their spare time.  They are actually   providing us with a much needed service; and most are helpful, friendly, and trustworthy.  However there are a few distributors who are bordering on out  and out fraud, and these few give the others a bad name.  The ADAM world     cannot survive without the trust in all sectors of the is    reaching a large segment of the ADAM reading community.\\\\Write a letter to COMPUTER MONTHLY, Doug Kilarski, Editor, One Chase         Corporate Center, Birmingham, AL 35244, & let them know how much we          appreciate their help in communicating with one another.  (from Norman I     added the other classic computers.  $15.95 a year PO Box 7062, ATLANTA, GA   30357-0062).\\\\\BADAM REPAIRS NOW IN WEST OMAHA\b.  Robert Patten at 917 North  169th       Street has worked on an ADAM at $25 per y.  In one of the articles it was mentioned that they had received letters about the Classic Computer      columns (ADAM, COMMODORE, TRS-80, SANYO 55X, TI-99) & mentioned one that an  ADAM user had sent in.\\\\I don't think I need to tell you that these letters often influence the      editors of the magazine on whether they should retain a monthly column, or   move on to something else.  The more letters that they receive from these    classic computers, the more convinced they will be that their magazine OAUC is a local club with fees of $20 per 6 issues (PKGS w/prgms) received. NOTICE: I will sell to any "Paid Up  to Date" local member any six back issues (1 years worth $20) w/programs (on   your media) for $15.\\\\\BSUBSCRIPTIONS\b:  This newsletter is published 6 times a calendar year.      \B$5\b to any US address; $7 to Canada (Dollars, US currency), and $10 Foreign (in US funds).  Cost per issue $1.50\\\\DISCLAIMER NOTICE:  The editor(s) & publisher have exercised due care in the   preparation ohour.  He also repairs Commodore,    Apple, Atari (all), IBM and compatables and accessories.  Phone 289-3572.\\\\\BMIDI update\b  Set your ADAM to 8 - None - 1.  He has a lifetime charge of $25 or will file trade for PD 1 for 1 for our ADAM users Steve Dawes will be calling his BBS soon.\\\\\BNorman Castro, 809W 33rd Ave, Bellevue, NE 68005\b  (402)  291-4405\\\\n to something else.  The more letters that they receive from these    classic computers, the more convinced they will be that their magazine comminity.\\\\If you fell you have a grievance write to Herman.  Tell him the nature of    your problems, giving as much information as you can.  Remember that Herman  is not being paid for this service, so please enclose a SASE for a reply or  a few stamps.  Let's see if we can put people who are NOT providing us with  competent service in a difficult position. Faye B. Deere\\\\\BCOMPUTER MONTHLY\b by Faye B. Deere.  It's a little late now, but the      December issue was a boost to the ADAM communitxOw\ The oldest active ADAM newsletter in the USA\\\I\C\ Established  11 July 1984 by Norman R. Castro\i\c\\\r~02,38\\\K\A\Thanks for your confidence and support.  The O\r~04,74\\B\W\C\ OMAHA ADAM USERS CLUB NEWSLETTER        APR/MAY 92    # 47\\\\\b\w\ The oldest active ADAM newsletter in the USA\\\I\C\ Established  11 July 1984 by Norman R. Castro\i\c\\\r~02,38\\\K\A\Thanks for your confidence and support.  The is    reaching a large segment of the ADAM reading community.\\\\Write a letter to COMPUTER MONTHLY, Doug Kilarski, Editor, One Chase         Corporate Center, Birmingham, AL 35244, & let them know how much we          appreciate their help in communicating with one another.  (from Norman I     added the other classic computers.  $15.95 a year PO Box 7062, ATLANTA, GA   30357-0062).\\\\\BADAM REPAIRS NOW IN WEST OMAHA\b.  Robert Patten at 917 North  169th       Street has worked on an ADAM at $25 per f this newsletter.  Neither the OAUC staff, not OAUC, nor any     contributor(s) of any capacity make any warranty either express or implied     with regard to information contained herein, either by interpretation, use, or misuse  Reviews & opinions submitted by the readership at large do not         necessarily reflect the opinions of the editor or staff.  OAUC has no          affiliation with Coleco Industries.  Unless stated otherwise, all              correspondence shall be considered as "open to publserts \\\\\BBACK ISSUES\b:  Back issues of this newsletter are available.  Any 6 issues  (1 years worth) $4.25.  Two years $8.  4 years $15.  SPECIAL sale 6 years  $20 \ PostPaid    Issue #1 was in July 1984.\\\\\BTRADES\b:  OAUC is happy to trade newsletters with any other ADAM            organization:    Address  inquiries  to   Norman R. Castro.\\\\\BOAUC\b is a member of ADAM NEWS NETWORK (\BA.N.N.\b).  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A BIG thank you to Tom Barrett of AWAUG for converting these files for use on ANN, and thanks to Bob Blair for getting the files to Tom.NEWS  serts \\\\\BBACK ISSUES\b:  Back issues of this newsletter are available.  Any 6 issues  (1 years worth) $4.25.  Two years $8.  4 years $15.  SPECIAL sale 6 years  $20 \ PostPaid    Issue #1 was in July 1984.\\\\\BTRADES\b:  OAUC is happy to trade newsletters with any other ADAM            organization:    Address  inquiries  to   Norman R. Castro.\\\\\BOAUC\b is a member of ADAM NEWS NETWORK (\BA.N.N.\b).  For info contact:     Barry Wilson, 12967 Weatherfield, St Louis, MO 63146  $35 year for 24 dis the files in this section by Faye Deere, are justified when printed out in ShowOff II. The Word Processing #26 file by me is justified in plain, old SmartWriter. These are the articles from the current April '92 issue of the AUGER newsletter, from ECAUG. -----Norman J. DeereInvoicer3. H   Information on the INVOICER 3.1 program by Terry Fowler of ADAM'S HOUSEDisksToGo  H   Information of DISKS AND LABELS TO GO, a great source for supplies for ADAM.LoadingSBF H   LOADING FILES IN SMARTBASICTachist  هههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههه + + + + +From Norman Castro - OAUCThe 'Reader's Digest' of ADAM newsletters with current information on many ADAM products and services. Norman covers too many subjects to list them all here. Must reading!OAUC_APRp3 H   Page 3OAUC_APRp5 H   Page 5OAUC_APRp7 H   Page 7OAUC_aprP2 H   Page 2OAUC_APRp4 H   Page 4OAUC_APRp6 H   Page 6OAUC_APRp8 H   Page 8OAUC_APR92 H   Information on OAUC and Norman's products supporting ADAM.README     A   Dean Roades - ANN Editor.  This file, with descriptions oهههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههه  A   This little program should help you increase your reading speed. (In BASIC format)TachistS   H   Same file. (In wordprocessing format.)SBasic4/92 H   SMARTBASIC WORKSHOP on Machine language files Things4/92 H   THINGS I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW - GALLERY OF HONOR, new memory expander boards, MegaRAM Memory Expander boards,   BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES + IBM CLIP-ART Prez.4/92  H   THE PRESIDENT SAYS - ADAMCON 04 WdPro24_SW H   WORD PROCESSING - "SmartWriter" + + + + + + + + + + + + + +ههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههههf the other files.rogram should help you increase your reading speed. (In BASIC format)TachistS   H   Same file. (In wordprocessing format.)SBasic4/92 H   SMARTBASIC WORKSHOP on Machine language files Things4/92 H   THINGS I THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE TO KNOW - GALLERY OF HONOR, new memory expander boards, MegaRAM Memory Expander boards,   BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES + IBM CLIP-ART Prez.4/92  H   THE PRESIDENT SAYS - ADAMCON 04 WdPro24_SW H   WORD PROCESSING - "SmartWriter" + + + + + + + + + + + + + +