{"id":31557,"date":"2023-07-28T11:05:56","date_gmt":"2023-07-28T15:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/?p=31557"},"modified":"2023-08-07T10:58:44","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T14:58:44","slug":"run-the-commodore-64-vic-20-magazine-march-1984","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/2023\/07\/28\/run-the-commodore-64-vic-20-magazine-march-1984\/","title":{"rendered":"RUN: The Commodore 64 &#038; VIC-20 Magazine (March 1984)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"\/magazines\/index.php?twg_album=Computer_Magazines%2FRun%2Frun_1984-03&amp;twg_show=Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31558\" src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-001-730x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"730\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-001-730x1024.jpg 730w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-001-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-001-768x1077.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-001-1095x1536.jpg 1095w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-001-86x120.jpg 86w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-001.jpg 1150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 730px) 100vw, 730px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <em><a href=\"\/magazines\/index.php?twg_album=Computer_Magazines%2FRun%2Frun_1984-03&amp;twg_show=Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-001.jpg\">Run &#8211; Issue Number 3 &#8211; March 1984<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>While RUN was primarily a Commodore 64 magazine, it did cover other Commodore 8-bit computers over the years. In the early days, that meant the VIC-20. The March 1984 issue of RUN includes:<\/p>\n<h1>Features<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>In Search of a Tenth Planet<\/b> &#8211; How one astronomer uses a Commodore 64 to help him search for a 10th planet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Spreadsheets Uncovered<\/b> &#8211; A general overview of spreadsheet software as well as a look at specific examples, including BCalc, BusiCalc 64, Easy Calc Result, ESP-Calc, Home-Calc, PracticalC64, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Serpent of Death<\/b> &#8211; A type-in Egyptian themed game for the VIC-20.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Baja 1000<\/b> &#8211; A type-in game for the VIC-20 in which you must flee a pursuing helicopter in your Jeep.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Scaling Ivy-Covered Walls<\/b> &#8211; A type-in program for the Commodore 64 that helps you choose the right college by providing various information.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>A Touch-Sensitive Issue<\/b> &#8211; An overview of graphics tablets, a popular input device for a brief period of time, and some of the software that support them. The KoalaPad was probably the most popular.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Unveiling of the TED<\/b> &#8211; A preview of the upcoming Commodore 264 (A.K.A. the Plus 4). While it had some interesting features, overall the Commodore 64 was a better machine (especially for games) and the Plus 4 was a complete market failure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Long Multiplication On the VIC-20<\/b> &#8211; A type-in program for the VIC-20 that allows you to multiply numbers up to 70 digits long.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Bringing Up Commodore<\/b> &#8211; A beginner&#8217;s guide to setting up a new Commodore computer and organizing your software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mad Bomber<\/b> &#8211; A type-in educational game designed to teach typing by defeating the letter bomber.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Basic Speedup<\/b> &#8211; Various tips for speeding up your BASIC programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Don&#8217;t String Me Along<\/b> &#8211; A guide to using strings in your BASIC programs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Beyond the Manual<\/b> &#8211; A continuing series on BASIC programming. This month, the GOTO statement and various Poke commands are the topic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a class=\"attachment wp-att-31559\" href=\"\/wordpress\/?attachment_id=31559\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31559\" src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-004-753x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"753\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-004-753x1024.jpg 753w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-004-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-004-768x1045.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-004-1129x1536.jpg 1129w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-004-88x120.jpg 88w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-004.jpg 1192w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1>Departments<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><b>RUNning Ruminations<\/b> &#8211; The introduction of the Plus\/4 coincides with Jack Tramile leaving Commodore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>MAGIC<\/b> &#8211; Short programming snippet for performing magic on your Commodore. This month, scrolling stars, delay loops, repeating keys, resetting a VIC-20 and Commodore 64, programming function keys, disabling the list command, and much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Commodore Clinic<\/b> &#8211; Questions answered about PET, C64 and VIC-20 compatibility, RS232 adapters for the C64, changing the blink speed of the C64 cursor, printers for the C64, reverse scrolling on the C64, printing graphics from the C64, interfacing the VIC-20 with a robot arm, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Software Gallery<\/b> &#8211; Reviews of Bandits (VIC-20), The Battle of Blackpoole (Commodore 64), Delta Drawing (Commodore 64), VIC Forth (VIC-20), and Benji&#8217;s Space Rescue (Commodore 64).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>For Gamesters Only<\/b> &#8211; Tips and strategies for Computer Wars (VIC-20), Submarine Commander (VIC-20), Neutral Zone (Commodore 64), Beach-Head (Commodore 64), and Archon (Commodore 64).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Video Casino<\/b> &#8211; A type-in game for the VIC-20 called Tunnel Run in which make your way through various tunnels while escaping aliens.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mail RUN<\/b> &#8211; Letters from readers mostly commenting about the premiere issue of RUN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Book Gallery<\/b> &#8211; Reviews of new computer books including The User&#8217;s Guide to Commodore 64 &amp; VIC-20 Computers, Software &amp; Peripherals, The Commodore 64 Programmer&#8217;s Reference Guide, and Tricks for VICs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Hardware Gallery<\/b> &#8211; Reviews of Commodore related hardware including Impact Printer, C-64 Link (providing BASIC 4.0 features and an IEEE-488 interface), and VIC-20 Expansion (a 32K memory expansion).<\/li>\n<li><b>Games RUNdown<\/b> &#8211; An overview of some recently released games, including Combat Leader, Wayout, Crisis Mountain, Cyberworld, Lode Runner, Flight Simulator II, Zaxxon, Pooyan, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Hardware RUNdown<\/b> &#8211; A look at some recent hardware releases including The Z-80 Video Pak for the C64 (adding CP\/M capability), a Commodore 64\/VIC-20 case, the 64 Expander, and more.<\/li>\n<li><b>Software RUNdown<\/b> &#8211; A brief look at new software including Bank Street Writer, Totl Buisness, Computer Mechanic, Swiftax, PractiFile, Parts of Speech, Diary 64, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-31560\" src=\"\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-164-742x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"742\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-164-742x1024.jpg 742w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-164-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-164-768x1060.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-164-1113x1536.jpg 1113w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-164-87x120.jpg 87w, https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Run_Issue_03_1984_Mar-164.jpg 1183w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 742px) 100vw, 742px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&#8230;and more!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: Run &#8211; Issue Number 3 &#8211; March 1984 While RUN was primarily a Commodore 64 magazine, it did cover other Commodore 8-bit computers over the years. In the early days, that meant the VIC-20. The March 1984 issue of RUN includes: Features In Search of a Tenth Planet &#8211; How one astronomer uses a Commodore 64 to help him search for a 10th planet. Spreadsheets Uncovered &#8211; A general overview of spreadsheet software as well as a look at specific examples, including BCalc, BusiCalc 64, Easy Calc Result, ESP-Calc, Home-Calc, PracticalC64, and more. Serpent of Death &#8211; A type-in Egyptian themed game for the VIC-20. Baja 1000 &#8211; A type-in game for the VIC-20 in which you must flee a pursuing helicopter in your Jeep. Scaling Ivy-Covered Walls &#8211; A type-in program for the Commodore 64 that helps you choose the right college by providing various information. A Touch-Sensitive Issue &#8211; An overview of graphics tablets, a popular input device for a brief period of time, and some of the software that support them. The KoalaPad was probably the most popular. Unveiling of the TED &#8211; A preview of the upcoming Commodore 264 (A.K.A. the Plus 4). While it [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":31558,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44,4],"tags":[471,473,2362,1885],"class_list":["post-31557","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-commodore-64","category-computer-arcana","tag-commodore","tag-commodore-64","tag-retrocomputing","tag-vic-20"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31557","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=31557"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31557\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":31625,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31557\/revisions\/31625"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/31558"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=31557"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=31557"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.megalextoria.com\/wordpress\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=31557"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}