Introduction

This is a brief set of instructions to get you using your free cassette tape.

The tape consists of:

There is no need to explain how the later six programs work because they either have the instructions built in, or they are demonstration programs for you to watch and enjoy. Feel free to manipulate the programs yourselves!

TCopy

TCopy is a program which will backup most machine language program tapes. Please note: This program is intended for backup purposes only. Do not give away programs to your friends. NCGUG is attempting to get dealers to lower their software prices. You can help by paying for your programs.

To load TCopy, you must type SYSTEM followed by Return. Then type T followed by Return. The program will load both graphics and letters on the screen. After a successful load, most of the screen will clear and two lines of text will be displayed on the top of the screen. If this does not happen, then try again with a different volume setting on the tape recorder.

To load a system tape into TCopy, press the L key. Then put a system (Machine Language) into the tape recorder and press the Play button. Then press Return on the Computer. The tape wil then load in. If an error was discovered, then try again at a different volume rate. To write a tape, prepare a blank tape into the tape recorder. Press the W key, then press Play and Record on the tape recorder. Press the Return key on the computer. A new copy will be written to the tape. Copies can be tested by using the V command which will test a system tape with what is contained in memory.

CGen

CGen is the character generator editor. CLOAD this program in. This program is extremely useful for designing pictures or characters with the programmable character generator.

Plato

Plato is a game of skill played by the computer and yourself.

The object of the game is to get as many of your pieces on the 8x8 board as possible, until the board is completely full or neither the computer nor yourself can place a piece.

You may only place a piece if it encloses one or more of the computer's pieces either vertically, horizontally or diagonally or any combination thereof. The enclosed pieces will be converted to your pieces.

Game Controls

When it is your turn, you may use the arrows to move the coloured square to indicate your desired move.

Press RETURN to make your move. Press P to Pass (if you cannot move).

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CLOAD (ENTER)
RUN (ENTER)

Credits

The seven programs on the free cassette tape may not be sold.

TCopy, Plato and Magic Carpet were written by Marc J. Leduc of Nottingham.
CGen was written by Tony Parkin of Nottingham.
Demo1, Demo2 and Demo3 were written by Dave Doohan of Nottingham