Personal Software (Summer 1983)

Personal Software (Summer 1983)



Personal Software was one of a multitude of U.K. based computer magazines from the 1980s. From the few issues I've seen, this magazine typically features a different computer or computer family in each issue and offers a variety of type in content in addition to some editorial content. This issue from the Summer of 1983 features various Commodore computers and includes:

• Getting Converted - Hints on how to convert programs from one Commodore machine to another.
• Leapfrog - Our micro version of that old pub game played with coins.
• Power Boat - Have all the fun of power boating without feeling seasick!
• The Valley - Save the kingdom of the Valley by combating dragons, Balrogs, and Wraiths. Choose your character with magic or physical strengths and do battle in our epic game, The Valley.
• Towers of Brahma - Moving rings from one pillar to another may sound easy but just try it!
• Micro Examination - Test your friends and children with this multiple choice program.
• Quiz Time - Assess your performance in terms of speed and accuracy with a multiple choice program.
• Multipurpose Records - Set up your own filing system which enables you to store, search, edit and retrieve data.
• VIC Editor - Take one VIC-20 and add this program and what do you have? A VIC-20 with an "enlarged" screen.
• Commodore Communications - Get Commodores talking to each other using this application.
• Address Book - Compile an address book, or any other similar list, and throw away those bits of paper.
• Multicolumn Records - A multipurpose data base program for use at home or in the office.
• Subroutine Library - A library of BASIC subroutines.
• Toolkit Program - A simple toolkit program for the Commodore 64.
• Tailoring VIC's Characters - Create your own characters on your VIC-20.
• Maxi-Mander - Bomb-proofing your software against unskilled fingers.
• VIC Blow Up - Find out how characters are made up and generate giant versions on the VIC-20.
• Program Protection - Simple tips on how to protect your program from being easily copied.
• Bibliography - A brief perusal of some of the multitude of books on Commodore computers.

...and more!