This is the section where we help readers and each other out wth problems that they might have (particularly programming ones). If no PentriSoft members know, then we can always appeal to the readers.
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<B>I wish to upgrade my trusty A500+, can you please give me some advice? (John Robson)</B>
<TR>It's your lucky day! If you haven't already noticed, there's an article about this very <A HREF="A500Upgrade">topic</A>. As stated, it all depends on how much you want to spend on your machine, or whether you might think it better to buy a new system altogether.
<B>I am a 15yr old student wishing to embark on a career in computer programming. I have an A600, and am beginning to learn C. Can you advise me on good courses to take at school? (Sam Morrisson)</B>
<TR>My suggestion for A Levels would be Maths and Computer Studies, and other possibilities might include Further Maths and Physics. It has often been said that it isn't worth learning programming through the standard education system until you get to degree level, although I think it would still be an idea to do Computer Studies at this stage.
<TR>As far as your A600 goes, don't think you have to desert the Amiga and grow a beard just because you'll probably be using PCs at school; I presume you're learning C on your A600; this is a good language due to its widespread use, and portability onto other platforms.
<TR>Personally, I would consider someone who learns how to program on their own, and maybe release a few PD titles of far greater potential and enthusiasm than someone who just decides to take a Computer Studies course at school.
<B>I own an A4000, and wish to use my computer with my Korg M1. Can you please advise me on the software and hardware needed? (Michael Donaldson)</B>
<TR>To be honest, I don't know to much about MIDI, but you'll certainly be needing a MIDI interface, which cost about #À10 to #À20, depending on what you get. This will allow the two machines two be connected via MIDI. As far as software goes, there's Music X (supposedly hard to use, but very powerful nonetheless), Bars and Pipes Pro (recently placed free on the Net, so I heard, when Microsoft bought out the software company), and also OctaMed (Pro v5, or Sound Studio; both are primarily trackers, but may be used with MIDI).
<TR>If any readers can help with any more information, then send it in, so I can put it in a future issue.
