PC ARTICLES INDEX (PART A) VOLUME III ISSUES 6-11 ARTICLE TITLE DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLE V IS PAG Raising Comsumer Consciousness Guest Editorial: Should consumers 3 6 95 be permitted to test software before purchase? Beating a PATH to Your Command PATH command--how to better use 3 6 107 command search paths. Putting PC Compatibility to the Do PC compatible computers live up 3 6 110 Test to their claims? How Blue Can you Get? Guidelines to define PC 3 6 112 compatibility. Playing Hardball Against th XT Reviews of Compaq Plus, Eagle 1600, 3 6 115 Stearns PC,Eagle Spirit XL, MPC 1600-4. A Garden of Portables Chameleon Plus, Columbia VP, Corona 3 6 123 Portable, Eagle PC Spirit, Hyperion, Compaq. Lifting the Veil of Review of several PC compatibles. 3 6 131 Compatibility Taking a Closer Look at the RGB RGB color monitor--how it works. 3 6 145 Monitor The 16-Bit Seduction of Roger Music--musician/hacker works on 3 6 156 Powell making music with PC. Composing Prose with WANDAH WANDAH word processing program 3 6 161 helps UCLA students write clearly & well. An IBM First for Secondary IBM targets secondary schools for 3 6 165 Schools computer education. TI's Model 855:A New Definition TI's Model 855 letter quality 3 6 171 for Letter Quality printer reviewed. The Making of Modula-2 Modula-2 programming language 3 6 176 history. A $40 Invitation to Modula-2 Modular-2 compiler--an inexpensive 3 6 183 software offer. What's New with Modula-2? Modula-2: Some of it's advantages 3 6 187 plus a review of two Modula-2 compilers. Modula-2 for Pascal Programmers Modula-2 resembles Pascal, but a 3 6 193 closer look reveals it's improvements. Invisible Seattle: A Novel Idea Seattle literary group uses PC 3 6 198 network to produce novel about the city. The First Heartbeat DEBUG, BEGMEM, BOOTMEM--making 3 6 203 initial booting-up easier. Fixed Disks without Fear Fixed disks. 3 6 207 Taking a Gamble with WordVision WordVision review. 3 6 211 An Illustrated History of the Computer Chips: shown through a 3 6 222 Chip, Part 3 series of amazing photographs. APL: A Language for Modern Times APL--new PC implementations make 3 6 229 this language worth another look. Fast Math with PC/Calculator Calculator--software turns PC into 3 6 241 desk-top calculator. A Computer for Chartridge Homeowners Assoc. uses PC to handle 3 6 247 multiple estate-planning/maintenance tasks. New Wave Data Management Database Management packages--3 3 6 251 alternatives to dBASE II reviewed. Driving the New Diggermobile Games: Digger 3 6 255 Don't Be a Computer Wimp Introductory book for the computer 3 6 261 novice. Typeset-Perfect Prose Typeset-computer telecoms. help 3 6 269 writer & typesetter communicate electronically. PC Training Gets Personal Training--Personal Consultant 3 6 273 training series lets student set own pace. Software for Hard Hats Construction: contractors use PCs 3 6 281 to estimate construction costs. Playing the Market with a PC Stock Market: investors use 3 6 287 hardware, software & services for portfolio mngmt. Graphing Medical Statistics Doctors use PCs to produce visual 3 6 293 aids for lectures and presentations. Handling Strings with MUMPS MUMPS--managing massive databases 3 6 387 with this language interpreter. Telex Changes with the Times Telex--PCs being retrofitted to 3 6 393 transmit messages worldwide. Getting Satisfaction Consumer dissatisfaction: how to 3 6 397 complain and get results. Lovers and Other Computers Guest Edit.--artificial intel. and 3 7 97 the possibility of computer companions. Keeping Subdirectories Simple Subdirectories--the simple approach 3 7 113 is the best. Easy as 1-2-3 Integrated Software: Lotus 1-2-3 3 7 122 overview. 1-2-3 Links Arms With Business Integrated Software: business 3 7 125 applications of Lotus 1-2-3. Handing Off Your 1-2-3 Files Integrated Software: transfering 3 7 129 1-2-3 files to other programs. Armed For Learning 1-2-3 Training: learning Lotus 3 7 133 1-2-3--which tutorials are best? Thumbing Through the Spreadsheets for 5 integrated 3 7 144 Spreadsheets packages reviewed. Touching Base With Database Integrated Software--data 3 7 152 Managers management and integrated packages. Two Cheers For Execu/WRITER Execu/WRITER Review. 3 7 161 Getting a Grip on Graphics Graphics modules in VisiCalc IV, 3 7 165 1-2-3 & SuperCalc3. SuperCalc3 Grows On You SuperCalc3 reviewed and compared to 3 7 174 1-2-3. Still Blooming After All These VisiCalc IV reviewed and compared 3 7 179 Years to 1-2-3. Love IT Or Leave IT IT Series of integrated packages 3 7 189 reviewed. SeriesOnePlus Shows Its Tangled SeriesOnePlus review. 3 7 193 Roots The Metaphysics Of METAFILE Database management system, 3 7 196 METAFILE, reviewed. Prepare To Meet Your T/Maker III T/Maker III reviewed. 3 7 207 Desq: Through An Open Window Desq--software integrator sneak 3 7 214 preview. Assembly Language: The IBM Macro Languages--Assembly Language. 3 7 221 Assembler PCs In Pinstripes Businesses turning to IBM PC 3 7 252 computerization. Will Middle Management Survive Middle management--the effects of 3 7 262 The PC? the PC on managers. Dapper's Rite Of Passage Electrical engineering program, 3 7 268 Dapper, finds its market. Hi-Sci From IBM's Think Tank Think tank--IBM's Thomas J. Watson 3 7 275 Research Center developing new product ideas. Software for a Taxing Solution Tax preparation (individual) using 3 7 280 a spreadsheet program. Are Disk Tutorials the Best Training: tutorials on disks--are 3 7 291 Teachers? they the best way to learn? The Typesetter Connection Typesetting--typographers using PCs 3 7 309 to produce professional-looking material. Choosing the Pick of the Litter Pick operating system review. 3 7 321 Haute Cuisine and Hot Dogs Games: Lode Runner, Burger Time. 3 7 335 The Cream of the Crop Review of 5 books worthy of your 3 7 343 time. PC Filing: It's In The Cards Index card programs--card file 3 7 349 programs reviewed. Acronyms for Education Instructional techniques defined 3 7 353 (CAI, CAL, CMI). Take $5,000 and Thank the IRS Tax deduction for purchase of 3 7 359 computer for your business. Electronic Investment Advice Investments--Evaluation Form 3 7 363 software review. PC Drawing Power Graphics--PCcrayon & 4-POINT 3 7 367 Graphics reviewed. Driving with ANSI.SYS ANSI.SYS--loadable device driver. 3 7 445 (Part 1) XMODEM: A Standard is Born XMODEM--file transfer for 3 7 451 error-free transmission. Bringing Out the Big Guns Consumer complaints--how to get 3 7 457 tough with the manufacturers of problem software The Death of Print? Guest Edit.: will electronic 3 8 89 books/magazines/newspapers kill off printed media? The Messy Connection Batch files--to reunite programs 3 8 103 with data when using subdirectories. Macros: Powerful Tools for Micro Macros--software that runs series 3 8 114 Users of keystrokes. MAGNIFI.KEY: Making a Pro out of ProKey combined with WordStar for 3 8 120 Wordstar quick commands. NEWFONT: Creating Fonts without Newfont creates compact fonts for 3 8 132 Fuss graphics and lettering. Downloading: Building your own Downloading lets you create logos, 3 8 144 Characters typefaces & symbols. Building Financial Models: Venture & Plan 80 for building 3 8 153 Venture and Plan 80 financial models. Taking the Pain out of Planning Management--Business applications 3 8 164 for manufacturers of MAC-PAC/PC. Energize Your Graphics EnerGraphics creates pie and bar 3 8 171 charts and line drawings. Graphix Plus a Whole Lot More Graphics adapter board (STB's 3 8 179 Graphix Plus) reviewed. Computer Graphics from the Graphics: artist uses PC to produce 3 8 184 Launching Pad graphics. The Shape (and Color) of Things NAPLPS create a standard for 3 8 191 to Come graphics transmissions. Getting On-Line for Education Education--Plato on-line database 3 8 214 turns PC into computer tutor. Six Easy Pieces: Accounting Price Waterhouse Reports: 3 8 222 Packages from IUS Accounting Packages--EasyBusiness System. Working with Graphics Characters Programming: Writing BASIC programs 3 8 233 for using ASCII graphic characters. Learning the PC with Loved Ones Training: learning the PC at home 3 8 248 with family members. Lotus Orchestrates a Symphony Lotus' Symphony adds word 3 8 257 processing & telecommunications to 1-2-3. The Whimsical World of Samna Samna Word II review. 3 8 263 A MicroPro Family Portrait MicroPro--a look at other software 3 8 271 products of this WordStar producing company. Not Buying Is Also a Choice When it's a better decision not to 3 8 287 buy a computer. Cosmic Indigestion Games: Cosmic Nightmare, Crush 3 8 297 Crumble, and Chomp! A Step Beyond the PC Career opportunities in computing. 3 8 301 Accessing on-line databases. Automating an Index Indexing: programs for technical 3 8 307 writers that sort/alphabetize are insufficient. Creating Quality Courseware Analysis required for 3 8 313 nonprogrammers to create their own educational software. Let's Get Technical Stock market analysis with 3 8 319 MarketAnalyst. Avoiding Real Estate Alligators Real Estate Tools 1 makes financial 3 8 325 calculations easy. Designer Software from ASID Interior designer's 3 8 329 software--ASID's Designwright. Metastring Magic ANSI-SYS--how to reassign keys and 3 8 402 change display formats (Part 2). A New Era in Communications Systems Integration--Era 2 helps 3 8 417 hardware & software work together. An Adolescent in Disguise Guest Editorial--computer industry 3 9 89 still in its adolescence. Sing a Song for PL/1 Languages: PL/1. 3 9 102 Supercomputer Power and the PC's Supercomputer's powers & how they 3 9 114 Future may someday be adapted for the PC. A Delicate Balance:The PC & IBM PC and Cray 1 compared--turning 3 9 136 Supercomputer Weigh In up some surprising similarities. Watching IBM for a Living IBM industry analysts monitor the 3 9 144 marketplace. The World According to the Consulting firm predicts 3 9 154 Gartner Group technological futures of their corporate clients. Bank Street Writer is a Family Bank Street Writer word processing 3 9 164 Affair program reviewed. Logo: A Language for Grown-Ups Logo--a computer language first 3 9 174 Too developed for children is for grownups too. The Doctor is Indisposed Dr. Logo review. 3 9 181 A Tale of Two Logos Logo--comparison of PC Logo and IBM 3 9 186 Logo. A Logo with the IBM Label IBM Logo reviewed. 3 9 199 Free and Easy with Ladybug Ladybug--a pared down version of 3 9 207 Logo for children. A Day in the Life of CADplan CADplan software review--for 3 9 216 designing blueprints, schematic diagrams, etc. Electrify Your Ledger with Price Waterhouse Report: BOOKS! a 3 9 226 BOOKS! general ledger accounting package. A Plot Fit for a Scientist Data Evaluation Program for 3 9 238 scientists--finding math model that fits data best. PPL Cultivates Circuits for Path Programmable Logic will let 3 9 246 Micros you plan & produce your own integrated circuits Printing with a Laser Beam Laser printers at the threshold of 3 9 252 PC technology. A New League of Super Printers Laser-type printers at affordable 3 9 258 prices soon to be available. Building an Orderly Hard Disk Organization--how to organize your 3 9 269 file system on DOS 2.0 or 2.1. A Trio of Mailing List Managers Mailing List Managers: 3 software 3 9 279 programs for mass mailing reviewed. Put a New Face on Your Printer Type styles available for your 3 9 288 letter-quality printer. Words to the Wise Games: Tic Tac Show, Spellakazam. 3 9 311 Introducing the PC Family Books on IBM PC products: PC, XT & 3 9 319 PCjr. Creating Order from Chaos Organize your thoughts with writing 3 9 325 programs. Legal Persuasion Graphics and spreadsheet software 3 9 329 for the legal profession. Hot and Cold Running Software HVAC software to choose the right 3 9 335 heating, cooling, ventilation system for homes Well-Schooled in 1-2-3 Lotus 1-2-3 for school management 3 9 341 (attendance,class lists,grade computations). Milking The $ Cow Banking software, MicroStar, helps 3 9 347 cash managers utilize every interest dollar. A Command Performance EBL (Extended Batch Language) a 3 9 421 powerful command list facility. Can we Talk? A Modem Primer Modems: an overview. 3 9 435 Bye-Bye QWERTY Keyboards: Dvorak keyboard- an 3 l 338 alternate to Qwerty. A Logo with the IBM Label IBM Logo reviewed. 3 09 199 The Hidden Costs of Software Guest Edit.: programmers of their 3 10 89 own software may miss other software solutions Shells: A New Face for DOS? Operating systems wraparound 3 10 103 programs, Shells--is there a demand for them? Inside the PC Portable IBM Portable PC reviewed. 3 10 112 IBM Joins the Suitcase Set IBM Portable PC--the mechanics & 3 10 124 marketing behind the product. All the President's PCs White House uses EOPNET, a network 3 10 139 of XTs that keep presidential aides in touch. Live Free with UNIX UNIX--history and overview. 3 10 145 Understanding UNIX UNIX--introduction to capabilities 3 10 155 and terms. Taking the Cue from UNIX QNX--a new multitasking, multi-user 3 10 161 operating system designed around UNIX tenets A UNIX to be Proud of Xenix--Microsoft's version of UNIX 3 10 165 reviewed. A Classy Idris in the UNIX Co-Idris--a multi-user UNIX 3 10 173 Neighborhood lookalike reviewed. A Daisy Wheel Printer with Extra Diablo 630 PC ECS Printer--daisy 3 10 179 Petals wheel printer reviewed. The MLA Learns a New Language MLA (Modern Language Association) 3 10 186 uses databases to aid academics. PCs and Social Scientists: The Social Scientists (sociologists, 3 10 192 Chemsitry Is Right political scientists & historians) use PCs. Offbeat Solutions to Common Accessories for the PC marketplace. 3 10 198 Problems The PC Goes to Bat Baseball manager uses PC-XT for 3 10 209 computer-aided batting lineup. Assembly Language: Putting Macro Macro Assembler--putting it to work 3 10 215 Assembler to Work with Assembly Language. Farm Workers Get a PC of the Farm Workers--migrant and seasonal 3 10 238 Action workers are taught new PC skills. Electronic Writing: PC Tapping Word Processing changing the art of 3 10 248 at the Chamber Door writing. Putting your Correspondence in Business form letters: software 3 10 259 Good Form programs for writing this kind of correspondence Mainframe to Manager: Accessing Corporate database mgmt. system to 3 10 266 Corporate Info. access data from corporate mainframe. The Future State of the Art: Sight--computer endowed with sight 3 10 281 Computer Sight would greatly increase its capabilities. The Thrill is Gone Games: Pac-Man, Defender, Stargate. 3 10 285 Deciphering the Life of Turing Biography of Alan 3 10 291 Turing-mathematician who began research in artif. intelligence On the Road: Writing in Transit Writing in transit: traveling with 3 10 294 your computer. Author, Author Authoring language system/software 3 10 299 program to create interactive courseware. Building a Medical Database: A Hospital uses DataEase to build a 3 10 301 Case History medical database. Developing an Electronic Survey Surveys--micros used in designing 3 10 305 and analyzing questionnaires. A Well-Fed Printer Printers--using right paper-feed 3 10 309 improves appearance of printed law material. A PC Pen Printer Pen Plotter--how to use a dot 3 10 383 matrix printer as a pen plotter. Put Your PC on Automatic Pilot Unattended PC can be set up to take 3 10 399 charge of communications. The Computer Frustration Cure Guest Edit.--frustration we feel 3 11 95 when computers malfunction. The Kitchen Table Software Cost analysis of publishing your 3 11 119 Handbook own software. Project Database Project Database: database 3 11 128 management comparison/review(First of 7 part series). HP's New Printer: The Small, Hewlett-Packard's HP 2225 ink jet 3 11 188 Silent Type printer reviewed. More Than Just Plain Volks Volkswriter Deluxe review. 3 11 195 XyWrite Way to Go XyWrite II-plus review. 3 11 203 IBM Goes UNIX UNIX: IBM version (PC/IX) of AT&T's 3 11 216 operating system. Windows On UNIX UNIX-uNETix review. 3 11 228 A Venerable UNIX UNIX--VenturCom's VENIX review. 3 11 246 A Good Buy on UNIX UNIX--Mark Williams Company's 3 11 250 COHERENT review. Single Dots or Double Turning the color monitor's 3 11 255 double-dot characters to single-dot...and back. Opening Windows on MS-DOS MS-Windows: Microsoft's new 3 11 264 operating system reviewed. Climbing Around in the DOS DOS 2.0 commands and 3 11 275 Directory Tree subdirectories. Construction Costs At Your Insurance industry--company offers 3 11 290 Boeckh And Call building cost database to insurance industry. Whipping your Text into Shape Text Managers (PCFile & FYI 3000) 3 11 305 reviewed--files that can be sorted by key word Kings and Queens Games: Chess, Charles Goren: 3 11 325 Learning Bridge Made Easy. A Sampling of Books: Four for Business: program listing and 3 11 333 Business advice for the business user. A Writer Takes Care of Business Freelance writer's program to keep 3 11 339 track of deadlines, story ideas, payments. On-Line Libraries Library, on-line--review of on-line 3 11 343 law libraries available.(Part 1) A Scientific Database: Organizing scientific literature 3 11 349 Conquering Infoglut using PC-File III. Computerizing a Small Practice Hardware review (general) of what 3 11 355 individual practitioner needs. Electronic College TeleLearning Systems network of 3 11 359 computer/instructor taught courses. Debugging Bad Habits Debugging-programming & 3 11 431 program-testing habits helps debug. Express Yourself Through MCI MCI Mail--sending electronic 3 11 447 Mail messages via modem or paper.