Original Letter to Potential Members

Posted by: Val J. Golding Date: February 9, 1978 0 Likes 668 Views

Apple PugetSound Program Library Exchange

C/O Val J. Golding
6708 39th Avenue SW
Seattle, Wa. 98136
(206) 937-6588 (Home)
(206) 623-7966 (Office)

February 9, 1978

Dear Apple Owner:
The purpose of this letter is to form an Apple Computer users group, as indicated by the tentative name above, and to further the exchange of information and programs of interest to Apple owners and users. A preliminary meeting has been scheduled (or 7 PM Tuesday, February.2lst at Computerland, 1500 S. B6th St., Federal Way, Wa. 98003 (Phones 927-8585 and 838 93(3).

Regretfully, I do not have the time available to continue this project beyond the formative stage; therefore the first order of business~ will be (hopefully) to find someone that can. I can see this group as a very useful, self-help type of organization, and am most anxious to see it progress. I will, of course, be available for assistance.

The APPLE goals. as conceived. should include establishing a software library for exchanging programs on a cost-only basis, programming and technical assistance, the exchange of information on Apple compatible equipment and peripherals and the publication of a brief newsletter to serve as a medium for some of the above items. You are urged therefore to attend this meeting and help in the formation of your club. If for any reason you can not attend, but are interested in the group, please contact me for further details as they develop.

PROGRAM EXCHANGE
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Bring your recorder and tape with you. We have the following at no cost:

  • ZOT = A snappy one-way conversation with your computer.
  • STAR WARS = Galactic target practice with your paddles.
  • STOP WATCH = A real time clock and stop watch for your Apple.·.
  • HEX-DEC = A program that converts hexadecimal numbers to decimal and back.
  • ANNE APPLE = An interactive rap session with your computer.

EQUIPMENT and MATERIAL
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  • DAK-HEC.60 cassettes @$. 73 ea. plus shipping. See me to order by March 10th.
  • I/O board for Apple by Electronics Warehouse, Redondo Beach $74 Assembled.
  • IP125 dot matrix printer by Integral Data @ $799. They are working with Apple to interface it. See their ad in February Byte.

“HOW TO PROGRAM MICROCOMPUTERS” by Wm. Barden, Jr., SAMS book
No. 21459, a MUST at $8.95 from Retail Computer Store and Compulerland.
A new RF Modulator from VHF Industries has been ordered by Omega Stereo.
Reported to offer much better resolution. Priced at $19.95.
Empire Electronics now carrying Apple line.

Hope to See You

–Val

Author: Val J. Golding
Val J. Golding was the founder of Apple Pugetsound Program Library Exchange (A.P.P.L.E.) and served on it's board from 1978 to 1984. and 2002 to 2008. He passed away on 2 July 2008. He was one of the founders of the International Apple Corps, served as the editor of Call-A.P.P.L.E. Magazine as well as Apple Orchard and On Three Magazines.
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