README

These basic programs do not include LPRINT statements.  It is easier to use the PRINT SCREEN key.  To print the page on the screen, hit (space+print screen).  To print the results as they come up, hit (ctr+print screen).  You cancel the operation by repeating the operation.

SOME BASIC GWBASIC OPERATIONS

1.	To bring up the Basic program type BASIC and enter.
2.	To eliminate the key list at the bottom of the screen, hit (ctr+T)
3.	To load a file, type LOAD FILE-NAME, the .BAS is not required.  An alternate is to hit F3.
4.	To save a file, type SAVE FILE-NAME
5.	You must be careful to avoid using SAVE when you mean LOAD, because you will erase the file from the hard disk.
6.	See note above for printing.

OPERATIONS PECULIAR TO MY PROGRAMS

1.	There are two types of data input. The first is for a relatively small amount of data,  has a built-in example, and then asks for your values.  If you like what is there, then hit ENTER when the question mark, (?), comes up.  At rhe end of the input you are asked if you want to revise your values.  When you go to the start of the program, it uses your latest values.

2.	All the data is in DATA statements at the end of the program, and are addressed through READ statements. This is a very convenient ways to store date rather than save them to a file and then having to call them.  It has its disadvantages, though,  If you use the wrong line for the DATA statement, then you have compromised the program.  Always be careful.  Save the original program and do not tough it to use.

More than one set of data can be stored and run.  Within the first 100 statements, I have inserted  a RESUME  XXX, where XXX is the first address of the DATA statements.

QBASIC

Qbasic is available on my Windows 95, and I presume on 98.  It comes with a Help program.  I have not eliminated the line numbers in my programs so then can be used in either GWBASIC or QBASIC.

PROBLEMS

If you have any problems with these programs send me an email and I will try to clear them up.  I have repeatedly checked them, but as you know, there are always bugs.




