FEATURES
FEATURES
p.101
The New Generation: High-Tech Horsepower
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The New Generation: High-Tech Horsepower
Our first benchmark comparisons of 80386 and 68020 microprocessors and the machines that use them.
[author : the BYTE Editorial Staff]
p.113
Ciarcia's Circuit Cellar: Using the Image Wise Video Digitizer, Part 1: Image Processing
p.113
Ciarcia's Circuit Cellar: Using the Image Wise Video Digitizer, Part 1: Image Processing
How to use and process data created with Image Wise.
[author : Steve Ciarcia]
p.121
Programming Insight: Complex Math in Pascal
p.121
Programming Insight: Complex Math in Pascal
These well-designed routines overcome Pascal's weaknesses in handling complex numbers.
[author : David Gedeon]
p.129
Map Storage on CD-ROM
p.129
Map Storage on CD-ROM
The immense capacity and low duplication cost of CD-ROM promise a revolution in map publishing.
[author : Donald F. Cooke]
THEME: Local Area Networks
THEME: Local Area Networks
Looking at the basics of linking computers into a network.
[author : Dick Lejkon]
p.159
Using the Macintosh on a Unix Network
p.159
Using the Macintosh on a Unix Network
A special interface board lets the Mac serve as a graphics front end to Unix machines.
[author : Hugh T. Smith, William J. Armitage, and R. James Duckworth]
p.169
An Inside Look at a LAN Data Archive System
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An Inside Look at a LAN Data Archive System
A distributed archive system made from commercial products .
[author : Meg Woollen Perry]
p.177
Multiuser Programming
p.177
Multiuser Programming
Useful examples of shared file access.
[author : Frederick D. Davis]
p.185
A Shared Network Spreadsheet
p.185
A Shared Network Spreadsheet
A transparent sharing of data between multiple users on a LAN.
[author : Patrick R. Horton and Michael D. Morris]
p.191
Views on a Network Analyzer
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Views on a Network Analyzer
Diagnosis is invaluable for checking the health of your LAN.
[author : Scott Spangenberg and Raymond G. A. Cote]
REVIEWS
REVIEWS
p.204
Reviewer's Notebook
p.204
Reviewer's Notebook
[author : Cathryn Baskin]
p.207
Statistics on the Macintosh
p.207
Statistics on the Macintosh
An in-depth survey of 12 packages .
[author : Richard S. Lehman]
p.217
The IBM PS/2 Model 50
p.217
The IBM PS/2 Model 50
This redesign of the PC AT is equipped with a 10-MHz 80286, the new Micro Channel bus , and modular construction.
[author : Richard Grehan]
p.225
The IBM PS/2 Model 30
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The IBM PS/2 Model 30
The smallest and most conservative member of the PS/2 family comes with a souped-up 8086, PC-compatible slots, and new MCGA graphics.
[author : Curtis Franklin Jr.]
p.231
The ISI WC 525 Optical Disk Drive
p.231
The ISI WC 525 Optical Disk Drive
Storage for up to 115 megabytes of data.
[author : Rich Malloy]
p.233
The Konan KXP-230Z Drive Maximizer
p.233
The Konan KXP-230Z Drive Maximizer
Error-detection and -correction, file compaction, and more.
[author : Rick Cook and Paul Schauble]
p.239
Ada Moves to Micros
p.239
Ada Moves to Micros
Offerings from Alsys, Artek, Meridian, and RR Software.
[author : Namir Clement Shammas]
Simulation software for the IBM PC and compatibles.
[author : Zaven A. Karian]
p.249
Deluxe Music Construction Set 1.1
p.249
Deluxe Music Construction Set 1.1
A creativity-enhancement program for the Amiga.
[author : Gregg Williams]
p.251
Drawing, Drafting, and Design
p.251
Drawing, Drafting, and Design
A comparison of five popular Macintosh CAD programs.
[author : Phillip Robinson]
KERNEL
KERNEL
p.259
Computing at Chaos Manor: A Taxing Day
p.259
Computing at Chaos Manor: A Taxing Day
Attila the Honey conquers Chaos Manor.
[author : Jerry Pournelle]
p.275
Focus on Algorithms: Sorting Out the Sorts
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Focus on Algorithms: Sorting Out the Sorts
A primitive sort indexes a book faster than more sophisticated algorithms.
[author : Dick Fountain]
p.283
Applications Only: Useful Stuff
p.283
Applications Only: Useful Stuff
A speller for MS Works and two telecommunication packages for MCI Mail.
[author : Ezra Shapiro]
LISTINGS
LISTINGS
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On disk or in print see card after 224
DEPARTMENTS
DEPARTMENTS
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Editorial : The BYTE Subscriber Now
p.6
Editorial : The BYTE Subscriber Now
p.16
Letters and Review Feedback
p.16
Letters and Review Feedback
p.74
Circuit Cellar Feedback
p.74
Circuit Cellar Feedback
p.354
BOMB and Coming Up in BYTE
p.354
BOMB and Coming Up in BYTE
p.355
Editorial Index by Company
p.355
Editorial Index by Company
BEST OF BIX
BEST OF BIX
p.296
IBM PC and Compatibles
p.296
IBM PC and Compatibles
