11-07-2021, 11:19 AM
Thanks to exidyboy for providing a 1200baud file recording of this tape. Recorded at 44khz and saved as a mono 16bit WAV file.
From the authors advert in the Sorcerer Computer Users Australia (SCUA) Newsletter June 1984 :-
***** S-WORD FOR SALE *****
This is a Sorcerer specific word processor written in Z80 code. Included in the package are many features of well known word processors such as 'WordStar', 'Spellbinder' and the 'Exidy WP RomPac' (without the bugs).
It includes keyboard buffering, both cassette and CP/M use, user-defined 'single-keystroke dictionary (like the 'Wang' Glossary), unlimited length page titling, retrieval of killed and deleted text, Undent, U/case to L/case, in-line printer codes, numerous fancy text handling features, easy TAB setting, etc, etc. Supports macro use too. Ctl + key and Graphic + key have meaning for text manipulation. Will work with any size memory >=16k. Includes XON, XOFF serial printer driver plus Standard Centronics - special printer routine may be patched in. Program length is only 10k! This is a ripper piece of software for only $50 - supplied on cassette. An 80 column version will be available for a nominal changeover price when the 80 column board is marketed. From Jim Nelson.
We already have the Manual in the Repository, also written by Jim Nelson, and this 20 page manual gives full instruction of running S-Word Processor for the Sorcerer and is an essential guide to its operation.
The WAV file loads into latest MAME emulator set to Sorcerer error free. Type in LOG and hit Enter. Once loaded, 1min 45sec later, it auto starts and your off and running.
So in the Vintage Repository in the Exidy_Sorcerer\Software\Tapes folder we placed
s-word_1200b.wav
From the authors advert in the Sorcerer Computer Users Australia (SCUA) Newsletter June 1984 :-
***** S-WORD FOR SALE *****
This is a Sorcerer specific word processor written in Z80 code. Included in the package are many features of well known word processors such as 'WordStar', 'Spellbinder' and the 'Exidy WP RomPac' (without the bugs).
It includes keyboard buffering, both cassette and CP/M use, user-defined 'single-keystroke dictionary (like the 'Wang' Glossary), unlimited length page titling, retrieval of killed and deleted text, Undent, U/case to L/case, in-line printer codes, numerous fancy text handling features, easy TAB setting, etc, etc. Supports macro use too. Ctl + key and Graphic + key have meaning for text manipulation. Will work with any size memory >=16k. Includes XON, XOFF serial printer driver plus Standard Centronics - special printer routine may be patched in. Program length is only 10k! This is a ripper piece of software for only $50 - supplied on cassette. An 80 column version will be available for a nominal changeover price when the 80 column board is marketed. From Jim Nelson.
We already have the Manual in the Repository, also written by Jim Nelson, and this 20 page manual gives full instruction of running S-Word Processor for the Sorcerer and is an essential guide to its operation.
The WAV file loads into latest MAME emulator set to Sorcerer error free. Type in LOG and hit Enter. Once loaded, 1min 45sec later, it auto starts and your off and running.
So in the Vintage Repository in the Exidy_Sorcerer\Software\Tapes folder we placed
s-word_1200b.wav
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