I typed in a BASIC program from a 35yo mag...and just talked to its author

[blakespot]

This was a fun one. Blog post:

 

http://www.bytecellar.com/2017/10/03/a-program-from-a-35-year-old-magazine-for-basic-month-and-a-chat-with-its-author/

 

(TI Extended BASIC program, btw.)

 

 

 

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[majestyx]

Cool story.

 

I really liked that magazine, which changed its name to Computer Fun due to the video game crash, then unceremoniously disappeared. I recall buying that same issue back in the day, although I didn't have Extended BASIC for my TI. Now that I'm learning it, I find it to be a shame that they didn't include this language with the console itself. It's really amazing how much more is possible with XB.

[sometimes99er]

Nice story. Very nice magazine and bought probably half a dozen back then.

[Omega-TI]

Shame I overlooked this thread...

[ryanprodj]

Wow I totally remember doing this. Almost feel like doing it again for the memories.