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System 80 BASIC Programming Manual

Even though the System-80 came bundled with both a BASIC reference manual and an introduction to programming guide, Dick Smith Electronics considered a book which took a more tutorial-style approach was needed.

A husband and wife team was commissioned to produce "Dick Smith's Easy way to program in BASIC using the SYSTEM 80 Computer". This book, sold separately to the computer, lead the user by the hand through the fundamentals of programming. Nothing was assumed and concepts that would be considered elementary these days were laboured in fine detail.

As part of System 80 history, this Dick Smith support artifact is worth a mention. Those interested can download a copy here (15.3Mb - Zipped)

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