RUN (November 1985)

Source: RUN – Issue Number 23 – November 1985

RUN was one of the top Commodore 8-bit magazines, mostly covering the Commodore 64. 1985 was probably nearing the height of the Commodore 64’s popularity but it would live on for a long time to come. The November 1985 issue includes:

Features

Commodore to the Rescue – An article about CASIE (Computer-Assisted Search Information Exchange), Commodore 64 software used by rescuers to locate missing people.

Communications Software: A Vital Link – An overview of available terminal software, including HomePak, SkiWRiter II, The SMART 64 Terminal, Sixth Sense, and VIP XL. Prices range from $40 to $70.

Print Screen Plus – A type-in program that can make a screen dump to a printer, including text, lo-res and hi-res graphics.

Sprite Control in C-128 Mode – Using sprites in BASIC 7 on the Commodore 128 with type-in code examples.

Make a Little Music – A type-in program that turns sheet music into Commodore 64 music.

Bach to Basic – Techniques for creating music on the Commodore 64 along with code examples.

Datafile Restructure Utility – This type-in program allows you to modify the structure of files created with Datafiles, including changing the length of a title, changing the length of a field, adding additional fields, and deleting existing fields.

Brainstorming – Type-in software to help organize brainstorming sessions.

Hardware Buyer’s Guide – 1985 – A look at some of the best Commodore related hardware released in 1985, including the Aprospand-64 Expander, ALD-6412 A/D Converter, Aprotek 1000 EPROM Programmer, Computereyes, 80-Column Video Board, Ramdisk, The Spartan, the Commodore 128, BCD5-25 Disk Drive, SFD-1001, Commodore 1571 Disk Drive, Enhancer 2000, Lt. Kernal, MIDI Magic, Commodore 1660 and 1670 modems, and much more.

Easy Assembly VI – Part of a continuing series on assembly progamming. This part introduces the X and Y registers and how to print source code.

Telecommunications…Online with QuantumLink – An introduction to QuantumLink, the new Commodore specific online service, as well as information on Delphi’s new Commodore content.

A Cure for the Data Statement Blues – Tips for entering data statements correctly.

CP/M and the C-128 – A guide to the CP/M operating system on the Commodore 128.

Instant Recall – A very short type-in program to create a mini-database.

Wedgemaker – A type-in program to help you add custom commands to BASIC.

Block Busters – A type-in Breakout style game.

Departments

RUNning Ruminations – Highlights of the current issue, results of a Micro-Novel contest, and more.

Magic – Short programming tricks including several sprite demos, converting addresses to decimal, an improved INT function, and more.

Software Gallery – Reviews of Telemessage, a customizable BBS program; Better Working Spreadsheet, Eureka!, an adventure game; Beach Head II, a World War II themed action game sequel; PlayWriter/Adventures in Space, and educational story book creation software.

Commodore Clinic – Questions answered about cleaning keyboards, the Commodore 64 vs. the VIC-20 user ports, using a PCjr monitor with a Commodore 128, 80 columns on the Commodore 64, printing with Print Shop, using the 1541 disk drive with the Commodore 128, and much more.

Book Gallery – Reviews of books including Graphics for the Commodore 64 Computer, 1541 Single Drive Floppy Disk Maintenance Manual, and Using & Programming the Commodore 64.

Hardware Gallery – A look at new hardware including Reset Master (a Commodore 64 reset switch) and G-Wiz (a Commodore 64 printer interface).

Commodore Service Network Updates – An updated list of Commodore service centers.

Mail RUN – Letters from readers about Ham software, BASIC 4.5, Commodore 128 monitors, and more.

New Products – A quick look at new products, including Lights! Camera! Action!, Stardos, Learning Guitar Overnight, Mr. Pixel’s Game Maker, Printmaster/S, Peace of Mind, C-128/80, Colonial Conquest, Peek A Byte 64 Version 2.0, Dr. Seuss Fix-up, 1541 Disk Manager, and more.