★ LITTÉRATURE ★ ENGLISH ★ Advanced AMSTRAD CPC6128 computing ★ |
Advanced Amstrad CPC 6128 Computing (Amstrad Computer User) | Littérature English |
This book is aimed at the more competent micro user and looks specifically at the 6128 machine. In particular, Sinclair concentrates on CP/M and business applications. Chapter one explains all about disc systems and contains many useful answers to commonly asked questions. Backing up discs is the subject of the next chapter. Although this seems to be a straightforward action it is often full of pitholes and misunderstandings when using CP/M. One of the more confusing commands to the uninitiated is PIP. Sinclair does explain its use though not in sufficient depth. PIP is one of the most common and potentially useful utilities provided and I felt disappointed that a more thorough coverage of this command was not included. After a brief glance at the remaining utility commands Sinclair proceeds to familiar territory with a chapter on filing from lower case. It paves the way for chapter five, where the obligatory database program is listed with a thorough explanation of how the program works. Chapter eight covers the subject of printers which is always a problem to so many people. The final chapter is devoted to the extra memory found in the 6128 and will be of interest to those who can make use of the additional workspace. Finally, there are several appendices listing CP/M Plus control codes, advising on TV receivers and error trapping programs. It turns out that Ian Sinclair has produced a book which doesn't quite complete the business picture but attempts to appeal to a wider audience. Perhaps it would have been better if the book aimed itself purely for the business and serious application user covering CP/M in greater depth. However, that little gripe aside, the book is well presented and is readable enough to attract those who can't fathom their way through the user guides.
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