Here is something that every Basic programmer should
take a look at. Originally released as a commercial program available
only by mail order in the States this is now a fully functional
Shareware release. EAB is not a replacement for Atari Basic so you do
not need to learn a new language but it enhances your programming no end
by adding many new and convenient commands. A revised editing screen
gives you a clock at the top (which you can set) and provides the
background for the new commands. Most DOS functions are available
directly from the editing screen, things such as directories, locking
files, deleting files, writing DOS etc. all available without leaving
your program. BASIC helpers include automatic line numbering,
renumbering in user defined increments, Variable Name Table display,
SAVE verify, Decimal/Hex conversion, English language error messages,
conversion of editing between upper and lower case and much more. Other
commands allow output to be redirected to a printer instead of the
screen, a coldstart from the keyboard, Basic to be turned off and the
extra memory banks on the 130XE to be controlled. There are other
commands as well and program examples to show how these extras can be
used in your programs. Extended Atari Basic is an excellent aid that
should be in every programmers library.
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