Color Computer Magazine – Issue Number 8 – October 1983

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Source: Color Computer Magazine – Issue Number 8 – October 1983

The TRS-80 Color Computer always seemed like it was in its own isolated ecosystem with little coverage by multi-format magazines. However, it had a very long life and there were a couple of magazines that were dedicated to that computer along the way. Once Such magazine was Color Computer Magazine. The October 1983 issue includes:

Features

  • Tools – Here’s what you need on hand to do simple hardware projects.
  • Magic Pumpkin – This game is a treat that won’t go in a Hallowe’en bag.
  • A New Machine – Radio Shack has let two important new products out of the bag!
  • Custom Color – 64K upgrades and more!
  • Color Computing For Kids – There’s a Hallowe’en treat in this second lesson.
  • Dissecting Your ROM – The fourth of a 12-part series examining the Color Computer RO<, bit by bit.
  • Orbit! – This game is really a simulation that will require all your skill.
  • Graphics? Yes! – This is the first in a series on graphics aimed at beginners.
  • TLC – Follow these rules to make your computer feel good!
  • Cryptography – Here’s another game that really is – or can be – serious business.

Departments

  • PEEK (10,83)
  • INKEY$
  • GOTO SCHOOL
  • DEFUSR
  • REVIEW$
  • – Here’s the word on FLEX/OS/9, Rear Guard, Game Writer, Speak Up! and others.

  • NEW:PRODUCT$
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  • FOR…NEXT(11,83)

…and more!


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