Sam Ismail wrote:
> A few computers used the idea (of having single keypresses map to an
> entire BASIC command). My first computer, the Mattel Aquarius, had this
> feature too, except it was an option, as opposed to default behavior.
> You'd use the CTL (control) key plus a letter to shortcut whole BASIC
> keywords, which were printed above the key.
There were several such utilities sold as add-ons for the TRS-80 Mod
One that I recall, and at least a couple for the Color Computer. I
think there were some as well for the Apples and Commodores, but I
didn't pay much attention to those lines. Convenient for non-typists
(among whom I still count myself after decades at the keyboard).
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Received on Tue Nov 03 1998 - 03:01:27 GMT