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In the Queue (table of contents)
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In the Queue (table of contents)
Themes
Themes
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16-Bit Designs [author : Phil Lemmons]
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16-Bit Designs [author : Phil Lemmons]
Powerful 16-bit microprocessors coupled with greater memory capacity and, advanced memory-management techniques promise to elevate the micro to new levels of power and speed. And the winners are the users. In our theme articles you'll read about what's new in the 16-bit arena.
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Sunrise Systems [author : Bruce Roberts]
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Sunrise Systems [author : Bruce Roberts]
This Texas-based startup company produces portable 8- and 16-bit microcomputer systems that are labeled and marketed by OEMs.
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The Gavilan Mobile Computer [author : Phil Lemmons]
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The Gavilan Mobile Computer [author : Phil Lemmons]
Lightweight powerful, and portable, this battery-powered 16-bit computer can go anywhere. And its optional printer fits in a standard-size briefcase right along with the computer.
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Digital's Professional 300 Series [author : Wesley Melling]
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Digital's Professional 300 Series [author : Wesley Melling]
Owning a 325 or 350 is almost like having a personal minicomputer. They both share the PDP-11 instruction set and memory management and provide about 90 percent of the throughput of a PDP-11/24.
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A DEC on Every Desk? [author : John J. Snyder]
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A DEC on Every Desk? [author : John J. Snyder]
A look at Digital Equipment Corporation's representatives in the microcomputer world.
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Tight Squeeze: The HP Series 200 Model 16 [author : John Monahan]
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Tight Squeeze: The HP Series 200 Model 16 [author : John Monahan]
How Hewlett-Packard crammed a powerful 16-bit microcomputer into one square foot of desk space.
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Texas Instruments' 99/2 Basic Computer [author : Harry Littlejohn and Mark Jander]
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Texas Instruments' 99/2 Basic Computer [author : Harry Littlejohn and Mark Jander]
Software compatible with the 99/4A. this 16-bit, less-than-$100 machine makes a good home computer.
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Implementing Minicomputer Capabilities In a Desktop Microcomputer [author : Colin Nayler]
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Implementing Minicomputer Capabilities In a Desktop Microcomputer [author : Colin Nayler]
Multiple users, Xenix, and local-area networks characterize the Altos 586.
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A Machine for All Processors: The Fujitsu Model 16s [author : Wayne Clingingsmith]
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A Machine for All Processors: The Fujitsu Model 16s [author : Wayne Clingingsmith]
Its plug-in processors allow the Model 16s to run a variety of operating systems and applications programs.
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The Pronto Series 16 [author : Skip Hansen]
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The Pronto Series 16 [author : Skip Hansen]
An explanation of the design philosophy behind this business-oriented Intel-80186 based microcomputer.
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A Sleek Import: The Docutel/Olivetti M20 [author : Sergio Mello-Grand]
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A Sleek Import: The Docutel/Olivetti M20 [author : Sergio Mello-Grand]
A personal computer that marches to the beat of a different drummer-the Z8000.
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Modular Architecture [author : Sudha Kavuru]
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Modular Architecture [author : Sudha Kavuru]
Some insights into designing a modular computer around the IBM Personal Computer.
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Digital Research's DR Logo [author : Gary Kildall and David Thornburg]
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Digital Research's DR Logo [author : Gary Kildall and David Thornburg]
This userfriendly language comes of age.
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An Inside Look at MS-DOS [author : Tim Paterson]
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An Inside Look at MS-DOS [author : Tim Paterson]
The history of and design decisions behind MS-DOS, how it works, and where it's going.
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BYTE West Coast: A Guided Tour of Visi On [author : Phil Lemmons]
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BYTE West Coast: A Guided Tour of Visi On [author : Phil Lemmons]
Visicorp's Bill Coleman discusses in detail the development workings, and operation of Visi On, the company's new operating environment.
Features
Features
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Use ADPCM for Highly Intelligible Speech Synthesis [author : Steve Ciarcia]
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Use ADPCM for Highly Intelligible Speech Synthesis [author : Steve Ciarcia]
Integrated circuits from Oki Semiconductor compress digitized speech data efficiently.
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NEC PC-8201 [author : Stan Wszola]
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NEC PC-8201 [author : Stan Wszola]
Yet another portable computer vies for a place in the executive briefcase.
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The User Goes to the Faire [author : Jerry Pournelle]
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The User Goes to the Faire [author : Jerry Pournelle]
Our redoubtable critic reports on his journey from Chaos Manor to the Eighth West Coast Computer Faire.
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Design Philosophy Behind Motorola's MC68000, Part 3: Advanced lnstructions [author : Thomas W. Starnes]
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Design Philosophy Behind Motorola's MC68000, Part 3: Advanced lnstructions [author : Thomas W. Starnes]
Special MC68000 instructions allow programmers to write complicated code quickly and compactly.
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The Bazeries Cylinder [author : Rinaldo F. Prisco]
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The Bazeries Cylinder [author : Rinaldo F. Prisco]
How to create ciphertext using methods based on the Bazeries Cylinder's time-proven cryptographic principles.
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AVL Trees [author : W. D. Maurer]
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AVL Trees [author : W. D. Maurer]
Introducing a scheme for searching and updating sorted data efficiently.
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Build a Simple Light Pen for the Apple II [author : David J. Lilja]
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Build a Simple Light Pen for the Apple II [author : David J. Lilja]
Avoid complex hardware by using software strategically.
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User's Column: Zenith Z-100, Epson QX-10, Software Licensing, and the Software Piracy Problem [author : Jerry Pournelle]
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User's Column: Zenith Z-100, Epson QX-10, Software Licensing, and the Software Piracy Problem [author : Jerry Pournelle]
Our intrepid columnist shoots from the hip and takes a little flak.
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The 8086-An Architecture for the Future, Part 1: Introduction and Glossary [author : Stephen A. Heywood]
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The 8086-An Architecture for the Future, Part 1: Introduction and Glossary [author : Stephen A. Heywood]
The advanced 8086 microprocessor overcomes the limitations of previous designs.
Reviews
Reviews
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HMS3264 EPROM Programmer [author : Marvin L. DeJong]
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HMS3264 EPROM Programmer [author : Marvin L. DeJong]
This program package lets an Apple II handle the programming tasks for a variety of software-development tasks.
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Electrohome Supercolor Board and Color Monitor [author : Jon N. Swanson]
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Electrohome Supercolor Board and Color Monitor [author : Jon N. Swanson]
A color-graphics display system for the Apple II.
Nucleus
Nucleus
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Editorial: High-Tech Morrill Act
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Editorial: High-Tech Morrill Act
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Programming Quickies: Novel Methods of Integer Multiplication and Division
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Programming Quickies: Novel Methods of Integer Multiplication and Division
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Technical Forum: Random Numbers from an All-Digital Generator
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Technical Forum: Random Numbers from an All-Digital Generator
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Book Review: 6502 Assembly-Language Subroutines
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Book Review: 6502 Assembly-Language Subroutines
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Clubs and Newsletters
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Clubs and Newsletters
