{"id":20849,"date":"2018-08-02T10:08:40","date_gmt":"2018-08-02T14:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/?p=20849"},"modified":"2018-08-08T14:42:24","modified_gmt":"2018-08-08T18:42:24","slug":"run-january-1984","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2018\/08\/02\/run-january-1984\/","title":{"rendered":"RUN (January 1984)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Run_Issue_01_1984_Jan-001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-20850 aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Run_Issue_01_1984_Jan-001-721x1024-1.jpg\" alt=\"run_issue_01_1984_jan-001\" width=\"721\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"raindrops-press-this\">Source: <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/magazines\/index.php?twg_album=Computer_Magazines%2FRun%2Frun_1984-01&amp;twg_show=Run_Issue_01_1984_Jan-001.jpg\">RUN &#8211; Issue Number 1 &#8211; January 1984<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>RUN was one of the most popular and longest lasting Commodore 8-bit magazines. While it covered the VIC-20 and Commodore 128 at different times, the Commodore 64 was always the star. The premiere issue from January 1984 includes:<\/p>\n<p>Features<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Fun with Math Facts<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Young students will enjoy reinforcing math skills with this patient teacher. For the VIC-20 or C-64.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Canyons of Zelaz<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Flying these treacherous canyons is risky business for even the best arcade pilots. Can you make it through? For the C-64.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The Commodore Connection<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Three ways to hook up your C-64 to your printer &#8211; choose the one that&#8217;s best for you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>C-64 Word Processing Demystified<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; This article views C-64 word processors and presages the time when you will be manipulating text with skill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Double Your Pleasure With Conversion Magic<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Not enough software for your C-64? This article tells you how to convert those many VIC-20 programs to run on your C-64.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The Riddle of the Symbol Code<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; This C-64 game calls for a master mind. You must break the four-symbol code in as few attempts as possible, and there are at least 360 combinations. Are you up to the challenge?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Keep In Step With the Quick VIC<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Trick your VIC into slowing the action of its screen listings so you can read or copy them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>DISK-O-VIC<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Wow! What a powerful combination &#8211; your VIC-20 and 1541 disk drive plus this utility package, which will add 13 new disk-related commands to your system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Customize Your VIC<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Even your unexpanded VIC-20 can provide you with a high-resolution screen and user programmable graphics. Bring arcade action into your living room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Sea Battle<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; You&#8217;ll encounter life-and-death strategy on the high seas as you try to outduel the unexpanded VIC-20.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Beyond the Manual<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; This basic excursion takes the eager new C-64 owner on an adventure in programming.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Departments<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>RUNning Ruminations<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Welcome to the world of RUN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>MAGIC<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Commodore magician, Louis Sander, reveals some tricks to help you get the most out of your system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Commodore Clinic<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; A question and answer column to help your ailing computer.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Software Gallery<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Midnight Magic<\/li>\n<li>Rescue at Rigel<\/li>\n<li>Choplifter<\/li>\n<li>Snake Byte<\/li>\n<li>River Rescue<\/li>\n<li>Sword of Fargoal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Video Casino<\/b>\u00a0&#8211; Target Shoot kicks off this series that presents you with an original game to type in and enjoy each month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mail RUN<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Book Gallery<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Games RUNdown<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Hardware RUNdown<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Clubs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Software RUNdown<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#8230;and more!<\/p>\n<p><center><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src='http:\/\/adn.ebay.com\/files\/js\/min\/jquery-1.6.2-min.js'><\/script><br \/>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src='http:\/\/adn.ebay.com\/files\/js\/min\/ebay_activeContent-min.js'><\/script><br \/>\n<script charset=\"utf-8\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\ndocument.write('\\x3Cscript type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"http:\/\/adn.ebay.com\/cb?programId=1&campId=5337952703&toolId=10026&keyword=%28Commodore+64%2CVIC-20%29&width=560&height=400&font=1&textColor=000000&linkColor=0000AA&arrowColor=8BBC01&color1=709AEE&color2=[COLORTWO]&format=ImageLink&contentType=TEXT_AND_IMAGE&enableSearch=y&usePopularSearches=n&freeShipping=n&topRatedSeller=n&itemsWithPayPal=n&descriptionSearch=n&showKwCatLink=n&excludeCatId=&excludeKeyword=&catId=&disWithin=200&ctx=n&autoscroll=n&title=Commodore+64+or+VIC-20&flashEnabled=' + isFlashEnabled + '&pageTitle=' + _epn__pageTitle + '&cachebuster=' + (Math.floor(Math.random() * 10000000 )) + '\">\\x3C\/script>' );\n<\/script><\/center><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: RUN &#8211; Issue Number 1 &#8211; January 1984 RUN was one of the most popular and longest lasting Commodore 8-bit magazines. While it covered the VIC-20 and Commodore 128 at different times, the Commodore 64 was always the star. The premiere issue from January 1984 includes: Features Fun with Math Facts\u00a0&#8211; Young students will enjoy reinforcing math skills with this patient teacher. For the VIC-20 or C-64. Canyons of Zelaz\u00a0&#8211; Flying these treacherous canyons is risky business for even the best arcade pilots. Can you make it through? For the C-64. The Commodore Connection\u00a0&#8211; Three ways to hook up your C-64 to your printer &#8211; choose the one that&#8217;s best for you. C-64 Word Processing Demystified\u00a0&#8211; This article views C-64 word processors and presages the time when you will be manipulating text with skill. Double Your Pleasure With Conversion Magic\u00a0&#8211; Not enough software for your C-64? This article tells you how to convert those many VIC-20 programs to run on your C-64. The Riddle of the Symbol Code\u00a0&#8211; This C-64 game calls for a master mind. You must break the four-symbol code in as few attempts as possible, and there are at least 360 combinations. 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