What you can do with this book is to find a considerable amount of valuable programming reference information written in easy to read, plain English with the programmer's jargon explained. On the other hand the programming professional will find all the information needed to use the capabilities of the COMMODORE 64 effectively.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• Our complete "BASIC dictionary" includes Commodore BASIC language commands, statements and functions listed in alphabetical order. We've created a "quick list" which contains all the words and their abbreviations. This is followed by a section containing a more detailed definition of each word along with sample BASIC programs to illustrate how they work.
• If you need an introduction to using machine language with BASIC programs our layman's overview will get you started.
• A powerful feature of all Commodore computers is called the KERNAL. It helps insure that the programs you write today can also be used on your Commodore computer of tomorrow.
• The Input/Output Programming section gives you the opportunity to use your computer to the limit. It describes how to hook-up and use everything from lightpens and joysticks to disk drives, printers, and telecommunication devices called modems.
• You can explore the world of SPRITES, programmable characters, and high resolution graphics for the most detailed and advanced animated pictures in the microcomputer industry.
• You can also enter the world of music synthesis and create your own songs and sound effects with the best built-in synthesizer available in any personal computer.
• If you're an experienced programmer, the soft load language section gives you information about the COMMODORE 64's ability to run CP/M* and high level languages. This is in addition to BASIC.

Think of your COMMODORE 64 PROGRAMMER'S REFERENCE GUIDE as a useful tool to help you and you will enjoy the -hours of programming ahead of you.