Family Computing (June 1984)

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Family Computing was a 1980s U.S. computer magazine published by Scholastic, Inc. It covered all the major home computer platforms of the day including the Apple II series, Commodore Vic 20 and 64, Atari 8-bit family as well as the IBM PC and Apple Macintosh among others. The June 1984 issue includes:

Features

  • The "Hard-Boiled" School of Software - An interview with Infocom's revolutionary adventure-game designers., the creators of Zork, Starcross, and The Witness.

  • Whistle While You Word Process - There's a new crop of word-processing programs that are perfect for family use - they're inexpensive and easy to operate. Inside...find out how they rate. Plus: How to Judge Word-Processing Software

  • Looking For A Summer Job? - Ten ways to earn money with the help of your computer.

  • A New-Age Mom-And-Pop Business - Many people dream of running a computer store. The Seran family of Colorado took the plunge. Plus: Starting A Computer Store - Tips From The Serans

Programming

  • The Programmer - For enthusiasts of all levels.

  • Beginner Programs - Print disk labels and create an original Father's Day gift for your dad with programs for ADAM, Apple, Atari, Commodore, IBM, TI, Timex, and TRS-80 computers.

  • Puzzle - Recipe for Disaster: Can you retrieve the stolen recipe in time for the culinary competition?

  • Programming P.S. - Sorry, we goofed. Here are some corrections for programs from previous months, plus some program enhancements from readers.

Products

  • What's In Store - Ten pages of product announcements and reviews.

  • New Hardware Announcements - The latest in the field: the IBM Portable Computer; a new Kaypro 4; the Smart-Cable 817, a module that connects to the serial port on many computers; the MicroRam 64K Memory Board for the Atari 600XL; and Mikel's serial interface for the Ti-99/4A.

  • Software Guide - Quick takes on two dozen new and noteworthy programs.

Departments

  • Editor's Note

  • Letters

  • Behind The Screens - Keeping your Timex ticking; a programmer's windfall; microfloppies; and more.

  • Home-School Connection - Tomorrow's VisiFarmers: In Ortonville, Minnesota, teenagers are applying what they learn in school about computers to help their parents run the family farm.

  • Home Business - Keeping the Lincoln (Illinois) Log: The Strasmas tell how they run a national computer information service from their rec room.

  • Computer Clinic - Questions from readers are answered.

  • Games - Games People Play: The state of the art and a survey of your gaming habits.

  • BASIC Booth - A monthly cartoon.

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