RISC User 9:9

August/September 1996

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Features

Imp Arc DTP Workshop
We take a look at the first release version of the new DTP blockbuster, Ovation Pro
Imp Arc All in a Spin: 3D Basic
Andrew Boura presents some excellent routines for writing colourful, solid 3D graphics programs in Basic
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Imp Arc Education
Our experts examine maths software for schools and art packages for the early years
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Imp Arc Working on the Image
Nobilangelo Ceramalus offers advice on getting your message across
Imp Arc Travelling with your Pocket Book
The top ten tips for travelling with a computer in your pocket
Imp Arc In Business with Acorn
Keith Parker talks to Shared Vision, the company responsible for publicising the Acorn World 96 Show
Imp Arc Compiler Corner
Thomas Down talks about the GNU C Compiler, GCC, and Makatic, an improved Make utility
Imp Arc Acorn, Forever Acorn
RISC User caught up with Alastair France, Sales Support Manager for Acorn Risc Technologies, when he visited Auckland, New Zealand
Imp Arc Toolbox Topics
Tony Howat continues his series on programming with Acorn's Toolbox by completing a basic user interface for his phone dialler program
Imp Arc PC Matters
Alan Bonsor talks to Ian Harvey, author of the PC card software, about its history and development. Aleph One's Wookey also makes a guest appearance
Imp Arc Netline
Robin Watts explains all about sending files by email

Reviews

Imp Arc Dorling Kindersley CD-ROMs
Innovative Children's CD-ROMs, converted from the PC market by IMS
Imp Arc QuickLynk
A new means of linking up computers from Desktop Projects
Imp Arc New fonts packs
iSV's Blackletter and the Datafile's Copperplate font packs, reviewed by Roger Amos
Imp Arc Colour printers from Canon
We take a look at three new colour inkjet printers from Canon
Imp Arc Programmer's Reference Manual volume 5a
The essential update for programmers of the Risc PC

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Imp Arc News
Imp Arc Hints & Tips
Imp Arc Technical Queries
Imp Arc Puzzle
Plus solution for puzzle 9:8
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