Commodore VIC-20 - CHAPTER 1 Introducing the VIC 20 Computer

NETWORKING &
DISTRIBUTED
PROCESSING
PAYROLL &
FORMS PRINTOUT
PERSONAL
BUDGET
PORTFOLIO
ANALYSIS
PRINT
INFORMATION ON
PAPER
RECIPES
SIMULATIONS
SPORTS DATA
Networking may be achieved by
using the VIC as part of a telephone
or RS-232 hookup, or by using a
commercially available network
system.
The VIC can be programmed to
handle a variety of entry-type busi
ness applications. Upper/tower
case letters combined with VIC
"business form" graphics make it
easy to design forms, which can be
easily printed out on the VIC
GRAPHIC PRINTER.
COMMODORE provides PERSON
AL FINANCE programs on tape and
on plug-in cartridge.
Business software which performs
this function is available as printed
programs in books available from
most computer stores. This service
is also available through telecom
puting services.
The VIC GRAPHIC PRINTER prints
letters, numbers and graphics in
high quality dot matrix format. RS-
232 PRINTERS including letter
quality printers may also be used
with the proper interfacing. An IEEE
488 INTERFACE cartridge may also
allow IEEE printer use.
See the recipe program called
"MIKE'S CHICKEN SOUP" in the
VIC owner's manual, or check a
computer book rack (most "practi
cal" program books contain recipe
programs).
Computer simulations permit dan
gerous or expensive experiments to
be performed at minimum risk &
expense.
The Source'"1 and CompuServe""
both provide sports information.
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