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Contents

Keep track of what's on all your discs

with Douglas Ewan's utility program.

Graphics

John White will help you make better

use of Modes 12 and 13.

Lots of letters from you, the readers.

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3 ST roundup

UK release of two new ST machines, Unix on the

ST, and more.

6 Advice

Andrew Bennett helps you to make the most of

your ST. This month there's more on using GEM,

plus hints and tips.

9 Programming

Sol Guber gives an enthusiastic reception to TDrs

Modula-2, a powerful language invented by the

man who created Pascal,

14 Music

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ST's Midi ports.

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