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Re: IIc Documentation

Subject: Re: IIc Documentation
From: Linards Ticmanis <ticmanis@gmx.de>
Date: Sat, 28 Oct 2006 23:11:32 +0200
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Michael J. Mahon wrote:

> But, IMHO, the green Applesoft Reference Manual is the finest BASIC
> manual ever written, for its blend of humor, clarity, and usability
> for both the novice and the expert.  Together with the Tutorial, it
> spawned a whole generation of programmers.

I agree. The way it documents the detailed behavior of commands, even
down to being unashamed about obscure strangenesses and bugs, is
certainly unique. Especially when compared to e.g. the documentation
available from Commodore or other companies at the same time.

-- 
Linards Ticmanis

References:
- IIc Documentation
  - From: "Jason Harmon" <jharmon@us.net>
- Re: IIc Documentation
  - From: "David Wilson" <mcs6502@gmail.com>
- Re: IIc Documentation
  - From: "Jason Harmon" <jharmon@us.net>
- Re: IIc Documentation
  - From: "David Wilson" <mcs6502@gmail.com>
- Re: IIc Documentation
  - From: "Michael J. Mahon" <mjmahon@aol.com>

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