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From: vlv@drux1.UUCP (Vaughn Vernon)
Newsgroups: net.micro.pc,net.lang.apl
Subject: Re:request PC apl info
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Date: Fri, 15-Mar-85 10:35:30 EST
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Posted: Fri Mar 15 10:35:30 1985
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>I'm looking for information for someone on an affordable apl system
>for an IBM-PC, 256k, graphics display, and preferably 1 drive.

>I'm told that Watcom has a $50 apl environment... has anyone used it?
>Also, I've seen ads for STSC's  Pocket*Apl for $95.

>It doesn't have to be full apl, or exceptionally fast, as long as its
>a useful subset for learning, and compatible with the standard apl texts...

>The catch is, it has to be under $100, and not require any extra hardware
>(ie 8087, extra RAM, or character generator).

>If anyone's interested, I'll post a summary.

>Thanks in advance...					mark
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Sorry to post this but I have no mail path to you.

Why don't you try the I.P. Sharp APL/PC?  They are almost in your
backyard anyway.

APL/PC is about $75 (U.S.) and the character ROM is another $25.
It gives you an ASM interface and emulates 370/APL very well.  My
wife used to work for CITIBANC N.A. (a Sharp shop) who were beta
test and she and the other wizards said it blew STSC away.

You may have to up your RAM a little.  I think the minimum config.
is 512K (a small price for this system).  If you only have one disk
drive you may want to consider a second.  You don't need one.

It is a full APL package and the manule is outstanding. The char ROM
is optional but if you are used to looking at APL characters then
it's the only way to go.

P.S. the system is written in non other than the
"C" Language!

Trivia question: where did STSC sprouted from ?

Vaughn Vernon
AT&T ISL Denver, CO.