I f you've done all this correctly you should see: Disclaimer on Software: The complex and extensive software of the PET computer has been thoroughly tested and is believed to be quite reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Commodore or your sales agent for inaccuracies. Pressing the and the keys caused the command LOAD to be typed on the screen and PET responded by asking you to operate the cassette. (If you wish, you can also tell your PET to load the program by typing in LOA D and [ instead of the above procedure.) Press the key labeled "PLAY" on the cassette unit. Com m odore Inv ites Y ou To Submit Y our Best Programs Your screen should now display:
Commodore intends to publish a library of programs for your PET computer. This endeavor has already begun. W e'd like to encourage PET users to submit original programs to us. Those programs that are accepted will earn a royalty for their developers. NO This means your pressing of the key is acknowledged and PET is now searching for data on the tape. In a few seconds (about 5-10) you will see: If you're interested in writing programs for distribu- tion, write to: Software Manager Commodore Business Machines 901 California A venue Palo A lto, CA 94304 W e'll be glad to send you suggestions on programming techniques, procedures for submitting programs, and some guidance in selecting programs.
PET has found a program on the tape and is transferring it from the cassette into its memory. This is the operation referred to as "loading.' When loading is complete, the program will automatically begin executing. Also, the cassette motor will be turned off. (We're assuming that your PET's program is labeled " PROGRAM" for the sake of this example. It could be labeled virtually anything else.) www.commodore.ca Free for personal use but you must have written permission to reproduce 34 35