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Subject: Selecting a Public Domain Kernel
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Date: 20 Sep 90 02:35:37 GMT
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 Date: 09-15-90 (02:23)              Number: 3795 (Echo)
   To: ALL                           Refer#: NONE
 From: JEFFERY WOOD                    Read: (N/A)
 Subj: QUESTION:                     Status: PUBLIC MESSAGE

 OK, oh so long ago I bought a FORTH cartridge for my VIC-20 (don't
 laugh, it's paid for).  I still haven't learned FORTH but now my
 programmer instincts are getting itchy, so I bought the book STARTING
 FORTH by Leo Brody (at least I think that's what the book was called).
 I can't find the book so until I do I need a few simple questions
 answered.  What was the name of the FORTH he was using to teach in his
 book?  Where do I get it and what systems is it available for.  I have
 my VIC-20, an Apple //+ and I have occasional access to an IBM
 compatible.  Obviously it would be best if I could get it in the first
 two of the systems I list.  The FORTH I do have (for my VIC) is an older
 one than what the book states (again, I don't have the book handy so I
 cannot be more specific).  Also, there are so many different FORTH
 versions out there how can I find out about them without d/l all of them
 (which is expensive on Compuserve)?  I would sure appreciate it if any
 of you experts could give this beginner a hand.  Also if there are any
 additional books that would make learning the language easier it would
 be great if you could tell me what they are.  Thanks in advance.

                               Jeffery
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