{"id":34823,"date":"2024-12-20T14:57:37","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T19:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/?p=34823"},"modified":"2025-01-01T11:19:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-01T16:19:51","slug":"80-microcomputing-april-1980","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2024\/12\/20\/80-microcomputing-april-1980\/","title":{"rendered":"80 Microcomputing (April 1980)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/magazines\/index.php?twg_album=Computer_Magazines%2F80_Microcomputing%2F1980-04&amp;twg_show=80-Microcomputing_1980-04_001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_001-758x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"758\" height=\"1024\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34824\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_001-758x1024.jpg 758w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_001-222x300.jpg 222w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_001-768x1037.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_001-1137x1536.jpg 1137w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_001-1516x2048.jpg 1516w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_001-89x120.jpg 89w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_001-scaled.jpg 1895w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <em><a href=\"\/magazines\/index.php?twg_album=Computer_Magazines%2F80_Microcomputing%2F1980-04&amp;twg_show=80-Microcomputing_1980-04_001.jpg\">80 Microcomputing &#8211; April 1980<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>80 Microcomputing was a magazine that was dedicated to the TRS-80 line of computers. The Model I was released in 1977. The Model II really doesn&#8217;t belong to this series as it was largely incompatible and more of a professional workstation, the Model III was released in 1980 and the Model 4 was released in 1983. I never owned one but in my freshman year of high school, we used Mode IIIs and Model 4s in a BASIC programming class. The April 1984 issue includes:<\/p>\n<h1>Application<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Itinerary<\/b> &#8211; A type-in program designed to help you plan an itinerary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Magazine Index<\/b> &#8211; A type-in program that allows you to index up to 300 articles in your magazine collection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Titler<\/b> &#8211; A type-in program that lets you generate captions for video productions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>I Ching<\/b> &#8211; Type-in I Ching for your TRS-80.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Education<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>More Night School<\/b> &#8211; The second part of an article on a computer education course at Loyola University.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Pre-School Math<\/b> &#8211; A type-in educational program to help teach pre-school math.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Games<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Ball Box<\/b> &#8211; A type-in game that is a more complex version of pong.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Rock, Scissors, Paper<\/b> &#8211; A type-in game that simulates Rock, Paper, Scissors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>General<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Computer Derelict<\/b> &#8211; Confessions of a computer addict.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>A Dealer&#8217;s Experience<\/b> &#8211; The difficulties dealers have dealing with Radio Shack.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/wordpress\/?attachment_id=34825\" class=\"attachment wp-att-34825\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_005-749x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"749\" height=\"1024\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34825\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_005-749x1024.jpg 749w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_005-220x300.jpg 220w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_005-768x1049.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_005-1124x1536.jpg 1124w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_005-1499x2048.jpg 1499w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_005-88x120.jpg 88w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_005-scaled.jpg 1874w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Hardware<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Build a Light Pen<\/b> &#8211; Instructions for building a light pen. Before the mouse completely established its dominance as an input device, light pens were a popular choice in some circumstances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Reverse Video<\/b> &#8211; How to get reverse video with your TRS-80.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mork &amp; Mindy Monitor<\/b> &#8211; Using a TV instead of a dedicated monitor with the TRS-80.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>CTR-41 Modifications<\/b> &#8211; Improving the CTR-41 cassette recorder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Reviews<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>RSM-2 Monitor<\/b> &#8211; A review of the RSM-2\/2D monitor from Small Systems Software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>CBASIC Review<\/b> &#8211; A review of CBASIC, a CP\/M based BASIC interpreter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>dilithium Tapes<\/b> &#8211; A review of five new tapes from dilithium press, each having assorted software in different categories.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Style<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>INKEY$<\/b> &#8211; A technique for accepting user input without the use of the enter key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Break Disable<\/b> &#8211; A type-in program for disabling the break key.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Utility<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Level II to Level I<\/b> &#8211; Instructions for converting software designed to load on &#8220;Level 1&#8221; TRS-80s to load on &#8220;Level 2&#8221; TRS-80s.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Babybeep<\/b> &#8211; A type-in machine language utility for creating sound effects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Multiple USRs<\/b> &#8211; A technique for using up to ten USR subroutines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>MACROPOKE Monitor<\/b> &#8211; A technique for incorporating machine language code segments to your BASIC programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Service Tape<\/b> &#8211; Loading your favorite utilities with a single command.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>KBFIX Fix<\/b> &#8211; A type-in program for changing the memory addresses that KBFix uses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>BASIC Terminal<\/b> &#8211; A terminal program written in BASIC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Regulars<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>80 Remarks<\/b> &#8211; A look at enhancements in recent versions of BASIC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>80 Applications<\/b> &#8211; Using ports to control things with the TRS-80.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Captain 80<\/b> &#8211; A brief look at new software for the TRS-80 including Temple of Apshai, Night Flight, Jet Fighter Pilot, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>The Assembly Line<\/b> &#8211; An assembly language tutorial.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>80 Accountant<\/b> &#8211; A type-in accounting program for the TRS-80.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Reviews<\/b> &#8211; Reviews of 80 Programs for the TRS-80 and The Individual Study Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Input<\/b> &#8211; Letters from readers about Sargon II, Amadex, allocating memory, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>NEWS<\/b> &#8211; The TRS-80 Expo &#8217;80, Invaders (a Space Invaders clone), Enchanted Island-Plus, Eliza, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Preview<\/b> &#8211; A look at what&#8217;s in the next issue including mass storage alternatives, programming languages, a tape monitor, business programs, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_150-756x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"756\" height=\"1024\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-34826\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_150-756x1024.jpg 756w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_150-222x300.jpg 222w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_150-768x1040.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_150-1134x1536.jpg 1134w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_150-1512x2048.jpg 1512w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_150-89x120.jpg 89w, http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/80-Microcomputing_1980-04_150-scaled.jpg 1890w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;and more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: 80 Microcomputing &#8211; April 1980 80 Microcomputing was a magazine that was dedicated to the TRS-80 line of computers. The Model I was released in 1977. The Model II really doesn&#8217;t belong to this series as it was largely incompatible and more of a professional workstation, the Model III was released in 1980 and the Model 4 was released in 1983. I never owned one but in my freshman year of high school, we used Mode IIIs and Model 4s in a BASIC programming class. The April 1984 issue includes: Application Itinerary &#8211; A type-in program designed to help you plan an itinerary. Magazine Index &#8211; A type-in program that allows you to index up to 300 articles in your magazine collection. Titler &#8211; A type-in program that lets you generate captions for video productions. I Ching &#8211; Type-in I Ching for your TRS-80. Education More Night School &#8211; The second part of an article on a computer education course at Loyola University. Pre-School Math &#8211; A type-in educational program to help teach pre-school math. Games Ball Box &#8211; A type-in game that is a more complex version of pong. Rock, Scissors, Paper &#8211; A type-in game that simulates [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34824,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,30],"tags":[1415,2362,1698,1833],"class_list":["post-34823","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-computer-arcana","category-trs-80","tag-radio-shack","tag-retrocomputing","tag-tandy","tag-trs-80"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34823","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34823"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34823\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34909,"href":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34823\/revisions\/34909"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34823"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34823"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}