The CONTEST WINNERS from Disk.Network #4 are Jack Currie of Framingham, MA ($25.00 gift certificate) and Beverly Escobedo of Irving, TX ($5.00 gift certificate). Jack named the BUG program as his favorite of that issue and Beverly said that she enjoyed reading the letters from BRAC members.
Almost all the programs on that issue received at least one vote for favorite program of the month. The most popular programs were STAR MERCHANT and GLOBAL THERMONUCLEAR WAR.
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| CONTEST OF THE MONTH |
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To enter this month's contest, send your favorite tip, hint, or short-cut about computers to BRAC CONTEST, 1301 N 19th St, Norfolk, NE 68701. Prizes will be awarded for the best entry in each of these categories: BEGINNERS, PRINTERS, MONEY-SAVING IDEAS, and MISCELLANEOUS. We will print all the entries in future issues of the NETWORK.
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Tips or hints can be on any computer-related subject such as useful PEEKS, POKES, and CALLS; programming aids; solutions to common hardware problems; etc. This is your chance to contribute something to the club and you could possibly win a prize. Beginners are especially urged to enter! Remember, no matter how new you are to computing, there's someone out there who has even less experience.
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Here are some samples of what we're looking for:
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If you're not pleased with the quality of print produced by your printer, the problem may be solved by using a better grade of paper. Cheaper brands of computer paper are often too hard or too slick and cause smearing and uneven printing. You may even find that your ribbons last longer when you use a softer, thicker brand of paper.
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To turn on the hi-res screen without erasing it, use these two POKES:
