Commodore_Magazine_Vol-08-N03_1987_Mar.pdf

March 1987

S2.95U.S.

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Software Reviews

(t1ieBigBlue Reader

Defender of the Crown

JetandScenery Disks

FreeType-in Programs

Border Patrol

Utter Right!

Super-sweep 128

Amigolife * >

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Wejustdidsomethingonlythebestcando!

We madeouraward winning* softwareforthe

Commodore™ 128 and 64computerseven better!

Introducing...

PocketWriter2

word processor

Pocket Planner 2

spreadsheet

PocketFiler2

database

ew Features

Our new Pocket 2 series offers features usually found only in

much more sophisticated applications software. Featuresthat

include: compatability with the new GEOS operating system"!",

ability to work with the Commodore RAM expander to allowa

RAM disk, mouse support with pull down menus, 1571 burst

mode for fasterfile loading, increased supportfortwo single disk

drives, automaticconfiguration forscreen color,format and

printer selectiont.

Sophisticated software, yes, and still easy to use. You can be

up and running in under 30 minutes even ifyou haven't operated

a computer before.

2 Programsin 1

Now, when you upgrade your Commodore™ 64 to a 128,

Pocket software helps make it a breeze. The new Pocket 2

software has both 128 and 64 applications on the samedisk. So

when you buyone you are actually buying two software

packages. The cost only $59.95 (U.S.).

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The 180% Solution saves you money! You can buy all three

Pocket 2 applications, Pocket Writer 2, Pocket Planner 2 and

Pocket Filer 2 in oneconvenient Superpak for the low price of

only $99.95 (U.S.). A super way to discover all the integrated

features of Pocket 2 software and save almost eighty dollars.

As a companion to Pocket Writer 2, a Dictionary Disk

containing 32,000 words (expandable to 40,000) is available.

The cost $14.95 (U.S.).

Forthose of you who have already discovered the many

benefits of owning Pocket software; we offerall registered

owners an upgrade to Pocket 2 software for only $19.95 (U.S.)

plus 3.00 (U.S.) shipping and handling! Available only by writing

to Digital Solutions Inc.

Superpak:

The Solution That

SavesMoney!

Pocket Writer 2, Pocket Planner 2and

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Convenient; get all three integrated

applications at once

128/64software on same disks

Economical; S 179.85 (U.S.) worthof

software (or only

$99.95 (U.S.)

PocketWriter

Dictionary

PocketWriter

Dictionary

Makes Spelling Checker fasterand

simpler to use

More convenient than developing

personal disk

32,000 words available

Expandable to 40,000 words

PocketWriter2 WordProcessor

In addition to thenew features

above...

Spelling Checker incorporated in program

(requires a dictionary disk)

Spelling Checker now runs over 30096

foster than in originol Pocket software

Wordwrap is now fully aulomalict

Ability to movecolumns

Go To poge number for finding informa-

tion in long textst

Fully automatic upper and lower case type

conversiont

Enhanced Delete process for word, line

or paragraph

Word Count feature for essays and

assignmentst

Enhanced split memofy mail merge option

PocketPlanner2 Spreadsheet

In addrlon tothe new features

above.-.

Individual column width selection now

ovoiloblet

Multiple lilesin memory withcut and

paste capability

Able to print mothemalkal lormuloe as

well as results of colculationst

Global formatting option

Enhanced row/column insert deletet

Logarithmic and XY graphing capability

Increased file compatability with other

spreadsheelst

Number of rows increosed from 99

to2501

PocketFiler2 Database

In addition to the new features

above...

Dynamic calculationsduring dato entry

Intelligent re entry to enter/edit mode

Easier fileconversion Irom other softwaret

Automaticindex updating for constantly

sorted filet

Enhanced mathematical languoge

including loops and labelst

High speed sort using dynamic bufferingt

Automaticentryofrepetative datat

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finest Accounting Systems available for any computer.

Now Available for the Commodore C-128

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VOLUME 8, NUMBER 3 COIUEI1TS

MARCH 1987

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mnGnzinE

III

FEATURES

DEPARTMENTS

ELECTRONIC MONEY

THE ART OF BANKING AT HOME

LETTERS

NEWS

Just as mon swapped his saddle atop a horse for the buckerseat of a

sports car, one day you may trade yourcheckbook fora keyboard.

byGoryV. Fields

BOOK REVIEWS

128 Machine Language for Beginners byBobGuerra 12

SILICON VALLEY INSIDER

BIG NAME HUNTING

IN AMERICA,

PARTI

EXPLORING THE

LICENSING JUNGLE 70

From Commander Cody tothe Perfect College 16

by Matthew Leeds

TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Connect! bySuzanneMcCoochandDonSchein

Inside QuantumUnkbyRobertW Baker

Licensing famous characters for

Commodore software is a growing

trend. Here is a two-part look at

the licensing phenomenon.

Dy John Jertiwine

SOFTWARE REVIEWS

Defender Of the Crown byGraham Kinsey

CheSSmaSter 2000 by Ervm Bobo

Spitfire '40 byJerlSeiken

DiSCOVery by Ervin Bobo

Jet and Scenery Disks byJohnJermaine

The Big Blue Reader by Donald Maxwell

Gnome KitbyGaryV. Fields

Buyer's Guide to Mastertronic by Morkcotone

TIPS & TRICKS

LIGHTS...

CAMERA...

ACTION!

COMMODORE COMPUTERS

IN HOLLYWOOD 74

Hints for Fun and UtilityCompiled byLouis F Sander

JIFFIES

See the many roles Commodore

computers play behind the scenes in

the glitz and glitter of Hollywood.

Border Patrol by r Heroidootd

Vertical Bar Charting byRon l Miner

Dynamic ErrorTrap byKennethDemiston

SX-64 Renumber by Tim Brown

128 USERS ONLY

AMIGA UPDATE

AmlgaBASIC Tutorial byTimjones

ADVENTURE ROAD

TUG by Mark Jordon

Supersweep 128 by m Gcramszegny

100

104

GAME PROGRAMS

Mapping Made Simple: Labyrinth and Amnesia

by Shay Addams

Conundrum by Rchorfl F DaleyandSalty J Dotey

116

HOW TO ENTER PROGRAMS

120

64 USERS ONLY

Letter Right! by Kenny Lawson

Addition Master by kmAdam

ITM by Paul G Mulvaney, HI

CW Trainer byTerry M Brcwn

MAGAZINE ENTRY PROGRAM

122

USER GROUPS

124

ADVERTISERS' INDEX

128

COMMODORE MAGAZINE 3

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