An overview of the ACRTC registers and commands and a look at Borland's Modula-2.
[author : Steve Ciarcia]
Logical-language databases yield program efficiency and take up minimal memory space.
[author : Christopher D. S. Moss]
This numeric technique is useful in solving physics problems.
[author : Gregg Williams]
A number of code examples illustrate the implementation of hashing functions.
[author : Jon C. Snader]
The RegionMaker program builds a Macintosh region from an arbitrary graphics image on the screen.
[author : Howard Katz]
If you count clock cycles and shuttle code to boost program performance, you'll be interested in the author's high-resolution timer.
[author : Byron Sheppard]
Dynamic structures offer an alternative to the more commonly used array structures.
[author : Antonio Fernandes]
The authors' survey on the statistical characteristics and adequacy of several random-number generators shows that all RND functions are not created equal.
[author : Doan T. Modianos, Robert C. Scott, and Larry W Cornwell]
A system designer explains how Carnegie-Mellon took on the task of displaying typographic-quality text on the IBM RT PC.
[author : Wiljred J Hansen]
Options range from full-custom chips to user-programmable logic devices.
[author : Phillip Robinson]
A look at architectural differences between PALs and other programmable logic devices.
[author : Vincent J. Coli]
Useful tips on choosing a PAL and having it programmed.
[author : Robert A. Freedman]
The advantages and disadvantages of microcoding and hardwiring the instruction sets of microprocessors.
[author : Phil Koopman]
A hardware designer's experiences with PALs.
[author : Trevor G. Marshall]
This inexpensive PAL programmer board fits in your IBM PC.
[author : Robert A. Freedman]
[author : Jon Edwards]
Raw computing power and multiuser capability.
[author : Paul A. Sand]
This laptop has many improvements over the DG /One Model 1.
[author : Wayne Rash Jr.]
An inexpensive Apple II compatible.
[author : Valus E. White]
A comparison of a dozen EGA boards.
[author : Chris H. Pappas and William H. Murray]
Easy-to-add memory that might be difficult to use.
[author : Wayne Rash Jr.]
This board will help you squeeze more bytes out of DOS.
[author : Jonathan Angel]
Speed and compatibility tests on 12 microcomputers.
[author : Jaime Cuevas Dermody and Jayesh Punater]
A comparison that produces a clear winner.
[author : Paul A. Sand]
This BASIC compiler offers multitasking and windows.
[author : Frederick D. Davis]
An expert-system development package.
[author : Mike Van Horn]
General-purpose word processing for the Amiga.
[author : Warren Block]
A word processor for the Macintosh and Mac Plus.
[author : Mick O 'Neil]
Readers respond to previous reviews.
Jerry also considers products he saw at the Atari Faire and the PC Faire.
[author : Jerry Pournelle]
A look at the Apple IIGS, the Fritzie awards, and more predictions.
[author : Bruce Webster]
Automator mi provides total control over a computer.
[author : Dick Pountain]
Ezra believes Word 3.0 for the Macintosh is an important product.
[author : Ezra Shapiro]