Description
Byte Magazine – August 1980 | Vol. 5, No. 8 | The Forth Language | No Label | VG
This vintage issue of Byte: The Small Systems Journal, Vol. 5, No. 8 (August 1980), features the theme “The Forth Language”, highlighting one of the most unique and influential programming languages of the early microcomputer era. With tutorials, vendor listings, a glossary, and reflections from the language’s creator Charles H. Moore, this issue is a landmark resource for collectors and computing enthusiasts interested in the history of Forth and early programming languages.
The magazine is in very good condition, with only minor edge wear. The copy pictured in this listing is the exact one you will receive. All items are shipped with a protective plastic covering. Please review photos for condition purposes.
Contents include:
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Foreground
A Build-It-Yourself Modem for Under $50 — Steve Ciarcia (p.22)
The Hard-Disk Explosion: High-Powered Mass Storage for Your Personal Computer — Tom Manuel (p.58)
What Is Forth? A Tutorial Introduction — John S. James (p.100)
Breakforth into Forth — A. Richard Miller & Jill Miller: a TRS-80 animated game in 96 lines (p.150)
Forth Extensibility: Or How to Write a Compiler in Twenty-Five Words or Less — Kim Harris (p.164)
Construction of a Fourth-Generation Video Terminal, Part 1 — Theron Wierenga (p.210) -
Background
The Evolution of Forth, An Unusual Language — Charles H. Moore (p.76)
Khachiyan’s Algorithm, Part 1: A New Solution to Linear Programming Problems — Berresford, Rockett & Stevenson (p.198) -
Nucleus
Editorial: Threads of a Forth Tapestry (p.6)
Letters (p.14)
Product Review: Ohio Scientific CA-15 Universal Telephone Interface (p.40)
Product Review: Heath H-89 Computer (p.46)
Programming Quickies: Self-Reproducing Programs (p.72)
Bytelines (p.94)
Selected Forth Vendors (p.98)
A Forth Glossary (p.196)
Clubs & Newsletters (p.226)
Event Queue (p.230)
Ask BYTE (p.234)
What’s New? (p.248)
Unclassified Ads (p.302)
BOMB / Results / Reader Service (pp.303–304)
Notes on Condition:
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Very good overall condition
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Minor wear on edges (see photos)
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No mailing label
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Protective plastic covering included
Shipping:
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A highly collectible issue, this volume stands out for its deep coverage of the Forth programming language, including direct contributions from its creator. It also provides insight into the rise of affordable modems, mass storage solutions, and video terminal design, making it a valuable piece of computing history.