Features p.32 The Generic Word Processor, A Word-Processing System for All Your Needs [author Philip Schrodt] You'll be amazed by this product's versatility. p.40 Use Infrared Communication for Remote Control [author Steve Ciarcia] Texas Instruments' SN76832AN Infrared Remote-Control Receiver simplifies the tough job of receiving modulated infrared light. p.50 How to Use Color Displays Effectively , A Look at the Elements of Color Vision and Their Implications for Programmers [author John Durrett and Judi Trezona] Color is becoming an affordable option for personal computers, but like any new tool, it has special limitations and requirements. p.56 A Human-Factors Case Study Based on the IBM Personal Computer [author Robert G. Cooper Jr., Paul Thain Marston, John Durrett, and Theron Stimmel] Members of a human-factors evaluation team put the Personal Computer to the test. p.108 A Human-Factors Style Guide for Program Design [author Henry Simpson] Design considerations that make programs userfriendly. p.134 The Atari Tutorial , Part 8 : Generating Sound with Software [author Bob Fraser] The sound capabilities of the Atari 400 and 800 are influenced by the software technique used. p.158 A Po(r)tpourri of Ideas, Fifth In a Series [author William Barden Jr.] Three inexpensive hardware and software projects for a tone generator, a telephone dialer, and an RS-232C output channel. p.186 The Input/Output Primer, Part 3 : The Parallel and HPIB (IEEE-488) Interfaces [author Steve Leibson] An introduction to two common interfaces between computers and other devices. p.212 User's Column: The Osborne 1, Zeke's New Friends, and Spelling Revisited [author Jerry Pournelle] A seasoned computer user takes a look at new products and updates. p.242 Designing the Star User Interface [author Dr. David Canfield Smith, Charles Irby, Ralph Kimball, Bill Verplank, and Eric Harslem] The Star User Interface adheres rigorously to a small set of principles designed to make the system seem friendly by simplifying the human-machine interface. p.284 Designing a Text Editor? The User Comes First [author Steven Jong] A system's power is measured in ease of use. p.302 Managing Words: What Capabilities Should You Have with a Text Editor? [author Craig A. Finseth] The ideal text editor is defined drawing on the experience of many users. p.322 A Disk Operating System for FORTH, An In-depth Look at How a DOS Operates [author Peter Reece] Develop a DOS for the FORTH language and gain an understanding on how all DOSes operate. p.380 MOD III: TRS-80 Model III Features for Your Model I [author Joe W. Rocke] Add video line print, selectable cursor, and automatic key repeat to your TRS-80 Model I. p.398 Binary-Coded Text, A Text-Compression Method [author Dr. Richard Tropper] You can trim text size by 40 percent by encoding common character strings. p.439 Career Opportunities in Computing [author Jacqueline Johnston] Hobby-level interest in computers can lead to a career in the computer industry. p.447 Converting Apple DOS and Pascal Text Files [author John B. Matthews] Now you can exchange information between DOS 3.3 and Pascal Operating Systems. p.464 A Simple Multiprocessor implementation [author John Harrington] A simple connection can be the start of a multiprocessing, multitasking system. p.472 An introduction to NSC Tiny BASIC, The Language of the INS8073 [author Jim Handy] National Semiconductor's unique version of Tiny BASIC combines the elegance and efficiency of assembly language with the convenience of a high-level language. Reviews p.76 The Hewlett-Packard Interface Loop-HPIL [author Robert Katz] p.96 Strawberry Tree's Dual Thermometer Card for the Apple [author Dr. William Murray] p.312 Two Word Processors for North Star [author Edgar F. Coudal] p.371 Selector IV by Micro-Ap, An Information-Management Program [author Jack L. Abbott] Nucleus p.6 Editorial: A Revolution in Your Pocket p.20 Letters p.102, 155, 240 Book Reviews: Software Psychology: Human Factors in Computer and Information Systems; The Mind's I: Handbook of Digital IC Applications p.104 Product Description: The Epson HX-20, The First Byte-sized Computer p.362 Technical Forum: MicroShakespeare p.414 BYTELINES p.418 BYTE's Bits p.419 What's New? p.429 Ask BYTE p.432, 436 Programming Quickies: A BASIC Program for Home Cryptography; Base Conversion on the TRS-80 Pocket Computer p.435 Software Received p.482 System Notes: Easy-Entry Program for Radio Shack's Color Computer p.489 Clubs and Newsletters p.490 Books Received p.491 Event Queue p.542 Unclassified Ads p.542 BOMB. BOMB Results p.544 Reader Service