Category: Announcements
As usual, we are down to the wire again as it comes time to write this column. We are still receiving applications from all over the country as we pass the 110 mark in membership, and we would also at this time like to extend a special welcome to our first overseas member, Paul Moortgat who lives in Nieuwkerken, Belgium! There are many special features for new members in this issue, and we would like to refer you to the…
The meeting got off to a prompt start at 7:25 (after the secretary arrived, ed.) and the minutes were approved as stated in the May issue of Call-A.P.P.L.E.. There were 24 members present. (Note the continuing increase). Val started the usual introductions around the room….and some names are now becoming familiar. And then it was on to business. Val announced, that a tentative agreement been reached with Softech, Inc., to sell memberships and software to the club on a greatly…
We must thank Randy Wiggington of Apple Computer, Inc. for letting us bug him (no pun inteded) both by mail and by phone, and whose help was invaluable in helping to prepare the special Applesoft issue of Call-A.P.P.L.E Magazine (1978 June Issue)
The Assembly Language classes are now scheduled to start June 1 at Empire Electronics. Cost $35 per persorn including Synertek manual. To sign up, call Tom Geer at (206)244-5200 or Don Williams at (206)242-6807. The course includes Number Systems, Boolean Algebra, 6502 Instruction set and Programming.
We always look forward to writing this column each month, for a number of reasons. One is that since it is usually the last new material writtem ,it is this column that gives us an indication of the length of the current issue will run. Secondly, because we look at it as sort of “our own” column we feel free to let our thoughts wander a bit, and we feel this line sometimes will produce some interestbig material. In any…
by Dana Redington = Apple Computer, Inc. More word on the utility Rom. In addition to the routines previously mentioned, this Rom will have new high-res operating routines, including a SHAPGEN command that will eliminate the need to manually write HIRES vectors. You will be able to directly address a d0t matrix, and there will also be a HIRES Ascii character set, displayable concurrently with the graphics. The Applesoft Rom board is scheduled for release to dealers July I st…
Sometimes the problem is not what to write about, but what not to write about. Such is the case this month when we have a large number of items to report. Our software library is first on the agenda. The library, along with the membership, has been growing by leaps and bounds. So much so that by the time a catalogue is issued, it is out of date. We will try to remedy this by listing new programs each month…
A collection of tidbits worth nothing What is a color monitor worth to you? One of our number has access to same and will consider all serious offers… If you want 16K chips, tell us. We would have to buy a large quantity, true, but we have to know how many we can handle before we approach a manufacturer. We feel we could do something for under $250. Speak now or forever hold your chips. We have to get moving…
As we indicated last month, we need your software for our library, in order to make it available to others. You can help cut down on our processing time by observing the following guidelines. All programs should be completely self-prompting. This means all user instructions should be embedded within the program as “print” statements, so the user can run the program Without any additional information at all. Please state the language the program is written in, i. e., Integer BASIC,…
by Dana Redington,Apple Computer, Inc. A number of exciting software/firmware items will be forthcoming shortly from Apple. Included are a number of revised demo tapes and an extensively modified Star Wars program, which will have many new features, including more areas of action and additional sound effects. All will be available from your local Apple dealer, as well as from the club. In firmware, a utility ROM has been scheduled for production in the next six weeks and will feature…
A recent letter from Apple Computer announced the publication of a new manual scheduled for late March, designed to teach Apple BASIC to those with no prior programming experience. We look forward with anticipation to its publication. Editors Note: We need it!
Loosely translated, this means there can be no output without input and effort. In order to make this group a success, we need, member input in the form of both articles for the newsletter, and programs for the library. Have you found a sneaky thing your Apple does that is not in the manual? Let us in on the secret with a brief description or storyfor the newsletter. We also need to build our program library. If you have written…
…is the tentative title for this newsletter. The name was chosen with some thought. That Basic (no pun intended) purpose of A.P.P.L.E. is a self-help service organization. If you need help, Call-A.P.P.L.E.. We will attempt to or assist you in solving you Apple-related problems and answer questions. If you stump us, we will try to obtain the answer from outside the group.
Apple PugetSound Program Library Exchange C/O Val J. Golding6708 39th Avenue SWSeattle, 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…
