Tandy 1000 User Manual

Basic
With numeric data, relational operators compare 2 pieces of data
and the result is either
true orfake. If the relationship is true, BASIC
returns
-1. If the relationship is false, BASIC returns 0 (zero).
Relational operators are usually used within an IFlTHEN statement.
For example, the command:
IF A = 1 THEN PRINT llCORRECT1i
displays the word CORRECT if the variable A is equal to 1.
With string data, relational operators compare character by
character. When
2 characters do not match, BASIC checks to see
which character has the lower ASCII value. The character with the
lower value comes before the word with the higher value. Leading
blanks are significant in string comparisons. The ASCII code for
blank is
32.
PRINT "A" < rlB1l
compares the ASCII value of the 2 strings. The ASCII value for A
is 65, and the ASCII value for B is 66. Because 65 is less than 66,
BASIC returns -1.
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Tandy 1000 Specifications

General

Processor	Intel 8088
Processor Speed	4.77 MHz
RAM	128 KB (expandable to 640 KB)
Operating System	MS-DOS 2.11
Manufacturer	Tandy Corporation
Release Year	1984
Storage	Single or double 5.25" floppy disk drive (360 KB), optional hard drive
Sound	Tandy 3-voice sound
Ports	Parallel, Serial
Graphics	CGA (Color Graphics Adapter)
Graphics Modes	320x200, 640x200