^I BIG BLUE DISK No. 1  -  November, 1986 ^N

                              ^I Table of Contents ^N


                              ^I FIRST THINGS FIRST ^N

BLUEGAB
We talk a blue streak about our premier issue and point out items of special 
interest.  

TABLE OF CONTENTS
[You are here] A true blue overview for you; all the goodies in this month's 
issue.  


                                 ^I FUN 'N GAMES ^N

HOP-A-LONG HANGMAN
By Guanozap Software; adapted by Christine Benoit
A new version of the classic word game, with three different skill levels and 
word sets.  

^IThis month's feature:
PLANET OF THE ROBOTS
by Daniel Tobias
In this text adventure, a time warp has transported you to a future Earth where 
robots rule.  Can you find your way back?  


                                   ^I HELPWARE ^N


LIFETIME CALENDAR
by Christine Benoit
Travel back in time or plan the future.  Display any month from January, 1753 
to December, 4999.  

LOAN AMORTIZATION
by Al Vekovius
Calculate simple interest loan terms that best suit your budget. This easy-to-
use program produces a full amortization schedule.  


                                 ^I PICTURE THIS ^N

STRING ART
by Joel Ellis Rea
This program generates many captivating patterns.  Check it out; a little high-
tech cloud watching is good for the soul.


                               ^I THE HAPPY HACKER ^N

BITS 'N PC'S
by Joel Ellis Rea and Daniel Tobias
Want to get the most out of your PC? Check out this collection of programming 
tips, tricks, and techniques.



                                ^I RANNDOM EVENTS ^N

EYEWITNESS NEWS
IBM MARKET REPORT
ON THE LEGAL FRONT
By Richard and Lavona Rann
Keep up to date with the computer industry in this series of articles.


                                 ^I BLUE REVIEW ^N


VERSAFORM XL (VERSION 4.0)
By Joel Ellis Rea
A review of the newest version of an inexpensive but powerful,  forms-oriented 
programmable database.  


                                  ^I DISKUSSION ^N


BLUE NOTES
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what you think.


                                  ^I DISKOURSE ^N


HOW TO DISK US
Information on how to create and send in your feedback for the DISKUSSION 
section.

BLUELINE EDITOR
Use this all-purpose word processor program to enter your feedback.


                                  ^I SNAKE OIL ^N


Information on subscriptions to BIG BLUE DISK, as well as other available 
products.  


                               ^I LAST THINGS LAST ^N


Everything you wanted to know about BIG BLUE DISK, including staff credits and
how to submit a program.