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From: conklin@msudoc.ee.mich-state.edu (Terry Conklin)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.tandy
Subject: Re: Model I/III/IV Publication info needed
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Date: Fri, 21-Aug-87 03:18:05 EDT
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Posted: Fri Aug 21 03:18:05 1987
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Organization: Michigan State Univ., Engineering, E. Lansing
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Keywords: Model I/III/IV, magazines
Summary: TAS hanging in there - I think

Jack Decker and TAS are local, and having spoken with him at some length
at the last Lansing Computer show, TAS is in need of some feedback. Jack
has been at it a long time, and there have been comments to the effect
of his dropping Northern Bytes (very much his creation.)

Northern Bytes is very much Jack, and has a strong Newdos80 influence to
it. For a Mod I/III and IV in III mode, that's just great. LDOS is junk
on the I/III. Actually, I wont use LDOS on a Mod _IV_ becuase of the
massive performance loss compared to just keeping the IV in III mode
under Newdos. That, and no TRS OS ever rivalled Newdos's massive array
of features.

To order Northern Bytes, according to the issue I have here (V7#2), you
can call or write:
        The Alternate Source
        704 North Pennsylvanie Ave.
        Lansing, MI 48906-5319

   or call:
 
        (517) 482-8270
        (800) 253-3200 ext. 700  (outside of Michigan.)

The folowing is a blatent advertisement. Why? Becuase I think it's in
the nature of the net. IF YOU HAVE A MODEL I/III, YOU _MUST_ ORDER
NORTHERN BYTES. It's not a magazine. It's an irregularly published
newsletter that charges to cover production costs. TAS (The Alternate
Source) is _truly_ the last stand for Mod I/III support. Charlie, the
owner, to this DAY runs TAS, has Mod Is and IIIs all over the place,
and, in the face of sensibility, supports the original TRS80.

Northern Bytes is an amazing point of TRS information in a world that
has forgotten what gave this industry life.

Actually in this issue there are 3 ads. 1 for NEW Mod I/III software
from TAS. (Look, it's here, on the page. No kidding. There's even a new
GAME! A version of Pole Position) 1 for a place offering 64K Mod I-L II
keyboard upgrades, and some Want ads.

NB is quite possibly on the verge of fading out. It is already sold on a
per-issue basis. Jack is certainly getting tired. Every new subscription
though is a sign that these beasts really haven't faded away. Mine
certainly hasn't. It's been online now, well, lessee. 7 years at 24
hours a day, with less than .01% downtime...Hey, I broke the 60,000
hour mark! Gads. (I feel like I should salute or something...)

Buying a subscription to Northern Bytes is like buying a savings bond.
Taking stock in America's original workhorse.

Terry Conklin
...ihnp4!msudoc!conklin
conklin@cps.msu.edu     (ARPA)
Or:
Yes this is it! (517) 372-3131  3/12/2400 (well, some things change!)
				7/Even/1  (and then again, some don't)