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PrefaceThe Sinclair ZX-81 and Timex/Sinclair 1000 are themost popular personal computers in the world. As of thiswriting more of those models have been sold than anyother computer in history.The very light weight and highly portable design ofSinclair's computer, coupled with the powerful version ofthe BASIC programming language it uses, have placed itat the very forefront of the new wave of computers forhome, school and office.Anything but a toy, the hardware configuration of theTIS 1000 and ZX-81, and its versatile system software,make it a highly useful tool in the business environmentand the classroom as well as for practical jobs around thehome.In fact, the system software is so flexible that theneed for this book became apparent. There are so manycomputer tasks which can be accomplished with theZX-81 and TS/1000 that an introduction to the manytechniques is needed.Software programs are what make a computer dowork for you. This book is written for those newcomersand beginners, as well as advanced novices and studentprogrammers, who would like to tap the seeminglyunlimitedresources in the TIS 1000 and ZX-81 computerpackage. It is hoped this book will guide and instruct andprovide insights into the many ways the BASIC languagein Sinclair's machine can be put to use.This book is a companion volume to 37 TIMEX1000/Sinclair ZX-81 Programs for Home, School & Office.~Edward Page