Commodore World (February/March 1997)

Commodore World – February March 1997

Commodore World was one of the last print magazines available for Commodore 64/128 users in North America. It continued to be published several years after Commodore had gone bankrupt and production had ceased. The February/March 1997 issue includes:

Features

  • GeoFile: A Dynamic Parter For GEOS Users – An overview of using geoFile, a GEOS based database system.
  • Commodore’s Main Distributor – The first in a series of articles looking at CMD’s products. CMD was the main producer of Commodore accessories and upgrades after the bankruptcy of Commodore.

Columns

  • Graphics Interpretation – Easily create additional GEOS boot disks.
  • DemoMania – A look at the best Commodore 64/128 demos of 1996.
  • Carrier Detect – A look at ASCII vs. PETASCII and how to share online and convert between the two formats.
  • Just For Starters – Using the DOS Wedge, Action Replay, Mach 5 and Mach 128, Final Cartridge 3, JiffyDOS and other disk drive enhancement options.
  • GeoProgrammist – Using dialogue boxes with desk accessories that you create.
  • BASIC Instincts – Some tips for BASIC programming including writing readable code, testing complex routines, and more.
  • Assembly Line – Using assembly language to control the geoCable. The geoCable is an inexpensive but “dumb” printer interface cable.
  • 816 Beat – A look at the SuperRAM expansion card for the SuperCPU. The SuperCPU was a CPU upgrade module that featured a 16-bit cpu (65816) upgrade for the Commodore 64. The SuperRAM expansion allowed you to add up to 16 MB of RAM using 72-pin SIMMs.

Departments

  • From the Editor – Commodore World suffers a large loss of subscribers but gains a few new advertisers and looks forward to some new releases ahead.
  • BackTalk – Letters from readers including topics such as Perfect Print LQ, using GEOS with JiffyDOS, and more.
  • On the Horizon – Upcoming Commodore related releases, including geoFAX 2.0, The Internet for Commodore Users (book), and more.
  • Commodore Trivia – Includes more than 30 trivia questions related to Commodore hardware and software, many technical in nature.

…and more!

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