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From: dgary@ecsvax.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.lang.forth
Subject: Re: FIG forth - a very brief history
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Date: Tue, 22-May-84 12:34:59 EDT
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Posted: Tue May 22 12:34:59 1984
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It is probably worth pointing out that FORTH-83 is not compatible at all with
earlier versions of the language.  Most published articles and books still use
FORTH-79 or figFORTH.  Beginners would be advised to stear clear of the 83
standard for a while, I'd say.

In the meantime, a good public domain FORTH-79 is available:  MVP FORTH from
Mountain View Press (they can be reached at (415) 961-4103).

I may regret saying this, but if you're an IBM PC (or compatible) user,
send me TWO diskettes (one for screens and one for the system) and a
stamped, self-addressed mailer and I'll send you a copy of MVP-FORTH
complete with full screen editor and a 17-page document on diskette.

For documentation, I'd suggest Leo Brodie's Starting FORTH and
Dr. Glen B. Haydon's All About FORTH (specific to MVP-FORTH).
Both can be ordered from Mountain View Press if you can't find them
locally.

For the record:  I am not connected with Mountain View Press
except as a customer.

D Gary Grady
Duke University Computation Center
127c North Building
Durham, NC  27706
(919) 684--4146

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