BASIC
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Still in 1978, Workman Publishing takes on further publication of Ahl's evolving compilation under the title of ''Basic Computer Games, Microcomputer Edition. 101 Great Games to Play on Your Home Computer. By yourself or with others. Each complete with programming and sample run.'' The lengthy title arguably reflects the publisher's attempt to reach always for broader audiences. It further translation into German, as ''Basic-Computer-Spiele Bd. 1. 101 fantastische Spiele für Ihren Mikrocomputer in BASIC geschrieben mit Listing und Probelauf'', in 1982 (and reprinted in 1983) also suggests that the apparatus of a major publisher helped disseminate games in BASIC abroad. | Still in 1978, Workman Publishing takes on further publication of Ahl's evolving compilation under the title of ''Basic Computer Games, Microcomputer Edition. 101 Great Games to Play on Your Home Computer. By yourself or with others. Each complete with programming and sample run.'' The lengthy title arguably reflects the publisher's attempt to reach always for broader audiences. It further translation into German, as ''Basic-Computer-Spiele Bd. 1. 101 fantastische Spiele für Ihren Mikrocomputer in BASIC geschrieben mit Listing und Probelauf'', in 1982 (and reprinted in 1983) also suggests that the apparatus of a major publisher helped disseminate games in BASIC abroad. | ||
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There were other paths to the dissemination of BASIC. | There were other paths to the dissemination of BASIC. | ||
1. According to Wikipedia, Bob Albrecht's ''What To Do After You Hit Return, or P.C.C.’s first book of Computer Games'' was first published in 1975 by People's Computer Company. It was handed off to a series of other publishing entities and underwent many printings. Hayden began printing it in 1977; its 5th printing in 1979 was still printed inexpensively on newsprint paper. | 1. According to Wikipedia, Bob Albrecht's ''What To Do After You Hit Return, or P.C.C.’s first book of Computer Games'' was first published in 1975 by People's Computer Company. It was handed off to a series of other publishing entities and underwent many printings. Hayden began printing it in 1977; its 5th printing in 1979 was still printed inexpensively on newsprint paper. | ||
| − | 2. | + | 2. Given the growing popularity of BASIC and computers among hobbyists, it is not surprising to see other, even simpler presentations, of BASIC in other books. ''The Little Book of BASIC Style. How to write a program you can read.'' was written by John M. Nevison (and self-published by John M Nvison Associates) and seeks to echo the simplicity of the ''Elements of Style'' by E. B. White, whom the author invokes in his Preface. |
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'''MANUALS''' | '''MANUALS''' | ||
