How to use the keyboard, and various special keys that can save you effort. How to use the inbuilt line editor to avoid re-typing material. What we mean by computer terms such as files, disks, directories, floppy disks, hard disks, hierarchical filing systems, and mass storage devices. How to use the inbuilt commands. Writing ‘ shell ’ programs to avoid retyping involved or lengthy groups of commands. Re-directing information to and from different parts of the computer, and to and from the outside world. Usingthescreeneditorasasimplewordprocessorandfor generaltextediting. Using commands to save files on disk or tape, and read them again.
Using commands to print files on paper, or send them to another computer. Using the inbuilt monitor to examine and change the contents of memory. Using the 1616 as a terminal to another computer. Using inbuilt application programs to tell the time, do arithmetic, convert numerical expressions, obtain help, etc. This is an introductory users manual only; it does not mention programming, nor does it cover the powerful ‘system calls’ available in the 1616. It does not attempt to explain how to use the program languages available for the Applix 1616. Each language has its own manual, listing the commands available.
In addition, when you learn programming, you will need a separate manual about the programming language in question. Use of the many powerful lower level ‘system calls’ is covered in the Programmer’s Manual , and the Technical Reference Manual . The hardware and electronic design of the 1616 is covered in the Hardware Manual . Other manuals and programs A wide variety of manuals are available for the Applix 1616 system. Extra copies, updates, or copies for evaluation, are available at $10 per manual at any time. The manuals available include: Users Disk Manual: A program by program description of some of the many handy utilities available on the User Disk or via the Applix bulletin board.
Hardware and Construction Manual: Complete details of how to build the 1616, including parts lists, step by step instructions, schematics, design overview, detailed hardware description, connector pinouts, switch and link settings, cable connections, test and trouble-shooting procedures. Disk Co-processor Card: Parts list, step by step construction instructions, design overview and hardware description, explanation of the software, connector pinouts, switch and link settings, and schematics. Introduction User Tutorial Manual Page 3