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Volume 4

Number 11

January 1987

Managing Editor
Derek Meakin

Features Editor
Mike Bibby

Deputy Features Editor
Peter Davidson

Production Editor
Peter Glover

Art Editor
Heather Sheldrick

Associate Editor
Alan McLachlan

Reviews Editor
Christopher Payne

News Editor
Mike Cowley

Technical Editor
Mike Cook

Advertisement Manager
John Riding

Advertising Sales
Mike Hayes
Peter Babbage

Published by:
Database Publications Ltd.

ABC 59,727
January-June 1986

FEATURES

  • News
    All the latest happenings in the ever changing world of your BBC Micro.

  • Doomsday Returns
    The project that's put the nation onto video disc: And it's all been achieved using a BBC Micro.

  • Begin Here
    More on using READ and DATA and some of the pitfalls that may trip the unwary novice.

  • 6502 Games
    Getting the best out of your micro with some essential routines for machine code games programmers.

  • Machine Code
    You can take it from here as we investigate subtraction and further use of the Carry flag.

  • Adventures
    More advice for the novice and seasoned adventurer alike - and help with Enthar Seven.

  • Body Building
    Yet another thumping great idea from our electronics wizard - your own BBC Micro drumkit.

  • MicroLink News
    A monthly progress report on the growth of Britain's nationwide online database for micros.

  • Tournament Sort
    How do you sort disc files too large for your micro's memory? You'll find the answer here.

  • Tweetie
    This short demonstration program illustrates some of your micro's superb graphics capabilities.

  • Micromail
    The part of the magazine you write yourselves - your news, views, brainwaves and moans.

GAME OF THE MONTH

  • Ayo
    This superb simulation of Mancala, the original game of Africa, needs strategy and foresight.

UTILITIES

  • Function Keys
    A useful routine allowing you access to 16 function keys while retaining full cursor editing.

  • Disassembler
    With this superb program you'll be able to handle all 6502 and CMOS 65C02 instructions.

  • ADFS Menu
    Step your way quickly through the hierarchical menu system with our easy-to-use utility.

REVIEWS

  • Software Scene
    From Cluedo to Chart Challenge, Future Shock to Computer Hits 3 - the latest software is reviewed here.

  • Hardware
    An easy to use applications board from Plymouth Open Learning is thoroughly evaluated.

  • Rom Roundup
    Max from Advanced Memory Systems and ADE Plus from System Software are put through their paces.

EDUCATION

  • DTI Modems
    Some expert opinion about the practical uses of modems in an educational environment.

  • Flying Fingers
    Have fun and put your keyboard ability to the test in this fast arcade style typing tester.

  • Software
    Our experts cast a critical eye over some of the latest educational releases for the BBC Micro.

  • Letters
    A selection from our mailbag reflecting you views on the BBC Micro's role in education.

BUSINESS

  • Minimal System
    Getting your business setup right from the start: We've some helpful guidelines from our expert.

  • Application
    How the BBC Micro has become a mine of information for visitors to many Welsh Tourist Board offices.

  • Inter-Word
    We evaluate Computer Concepts' new word processor - the latest addition to their Inter-Link series.

  • Spreadsheets
    Altering the screen display is much easier than it may first appear. It's all a matter of justification.

(c) 1986 Database Publications Ltd.

The Micro User is an independent publication and neither the BBC nor Acorn Computers Ltd are responsible for any of the articles in this issue or for any of the opinions expressed.

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