8-bit Software Disc Magazine (c) Duncan Webster September 1991
Issue 15 September 1991
PD SECTION - THIS MONTHS DISC
SORTING ARTICLE 709
A fully detailed illustraion on the concept of sorting routines on the
BBC Computers - a subject which has eluded many members for ages. Not
any more though with this comprehensive and self contained article by
Hugh Williams. Please make this article the priority for your
comments.
64 Colour Screen Demo
An example of how you can theoretically get 64 colours on the BBC
micro by using the "dithering" method.
NEW Address Book Program
After using the comments provided by 8BS members, Sattar Shakoor has
developed this new program. Please send any new or revised comments
you may wish to make.
ADFS Sector Editor - SEE PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION
Cassette Inlay Printer
Ironically, we have had no such utility published from 8BS before - so
to set the record straight - here it is - a program to print the
inlays nice and neatly for all your cassette singles and albums.
Character Editor - SEE PROGRAM DOCUMENTATION
STD Code Demonstration
Have you ever wondered where you are dialling when you enter these 4
digit dialling codes - just where is the 0530 area? - it could be the
next district, or it could be 200 miles away. This program is a
working demonstraion of Chris Richardsons STD CODE INDEX program. All
you do is enter the 4 digit STD code and hey presto! - the place is
displayed before your eyes. The program on this months disc cannot
hold information for ALL areas as this would mean occupying 2 sides of
an 80T disc. However, the FULL working program is available to anyone
upon request. Just think - you will ALWAYS know WHERE you are
dialling by using this little program.
TV Tune/Sound Demo
A little demo routine to simulate an detuned TV plus a little sound
sample to simulate locating a channel - no pictures though due to a
transmitter failure.
Multicolour Puzzle Game - SPEAKS FOR ITSELF - Addictive though!
Timelapsed Arcade Game
One of the best EVER PD games on the scene at present. Written by the
author of Sorcerers Domain I and II - soon to be available on 8BS.
Locked Cassette Program Loader
Of limited use, as cassette recorders are hardly used nowdays.
However this program will assemble a small routine which will enable
users to load "Locked" cassette files.
View to a Kill Demo
An exceptional demonstration with nice music. Master owners will
notice that the James Bond Character will distort momentarily before
reforming itself before the music starts - don't panic!
ROBOCOP Game Demonstration
By Duncan Lilly. Demonstration of a ROBOCOP Scene. When the title
screen loads you will see the letters ROBOCOP slide one by one onto
the screen. When this starts press the SPACE BAR to speed up loading.
Utility ROM - MASTER MACHINES ONLY
Useful little SWR image for Master Computers which adds a host of new
utilities. I have no Master (yet) so I hope that this works OK.