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- H#: 62408 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 26-Aug-90 07:05:43
- Sb: #BASIC
- Fm: David Gonzalez 76336,2310
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- Hello out there. I guess you guys are vendors so you're the ones to ask. My
- computer came without any kind of BASIC, so I was wondering if you could tell
- me where I could get some other than just copying someone else's. The software
- stores I frequent all have your prerequisite C, TurboC, and C+ etc., but when
- it comes to BASIC I can't seem to find any. Any replies and/or ideas would be
- appreciated.
- Thank You,
- David Gonzalez
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- H#: 62414 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 26-Aug-90 09:14:33
- Sb: #62408-#BASIC
- Fm: Bob Zale: PowerBASIC R&D 76304,1303
- To: David Gonzalez 76336,2310 (X)
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- Thanks for the inquiry, David. We publish the PowerBASIC Compiler, which is
- the upgrade to Borland's previous Turbo Basic. We believe it's the finest
- version of Basic available, but as the author, I might be a little biased.
- PowerBASIC is a complete development environment, featuring an integrated
- editor and debugger, as well as a command-line version. To get more
- information, you may wish to download the file PWRBAS.ZIP from our library
- section here. It contains a complete overview of the features. Also, you may
- wish to check out our reviews in the July Dr. Dobb's or PC Techniques.
- PowerBASIC is supplied with full documentation: User's guide and Reference
- manual -- over 800 pages. It's available from many software suppliers,
- including Egghead Discount Software stores, or directly from Spectra. The
- suggested retail price is $129.00. If you have any specific questions, let's
- hear them! We'd like to be of help.
- Bob Zale (PowerBASIC R&D)
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- H#: 62521 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 27-Aug-90 07:30:25
- Sb: #62414-BASIC
- Fm: David Gonzalez 76336,2310
- To: Bob Zale: PowerBASIC R&D 76304,1303
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- Thank you for the information. I'll see if I can find it locally.
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- H#: 62423 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 26-Aug-90 11:07:40
- Sb: #62408-#BASIC
- Fm: Barry Erick for Spectra 75300,214
- To: David Gonzalez 76336,2310 (X)
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- Well, David, at most stores you won't find GW Basic unless you find it with
- DOS. And that is normally where it is found. Your machines DOS masters disks
- don't have it?
- Anyway, for the BEST basic compiler around, you can check out any Egghead
- software store, or many ads in computer mags for PowerBASIC. You can also order
- direct from Spectra at 408-730-9291. If you previously owned Turbo BASIC, this
- will cost $59. The Retail price is $129, and the street price is somewhere
- around $60-$70.
- --- Barry
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- H#: 62522 S12/SPECTRA Publishing
- 27-Aug-90 07:34:21
- Sb: #62423-BASIC
- Fm: David Gonzalez 76336,2310
- To: Barry Erick for Spectra 75300,214
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- Thanks, I'll look for them. Yes my DOS came without BASIC of any kind, in a
- package from Epson. I had to return a Packard-Bell whose BASIC I should have
- copied, but every computer I've seen had BASIC on board, even AMSTRAD. I just
- figured this one would too, but I can't argue as I was able to get an even swap
- for this AT and the Packard-Bell was an XT. Thanks again.
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