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What this book covers -- some applications of portable computers -- 1. Which computer? -- Developing a selection methodology -- computers v. terminals -- portables v. hand-helds v. transportables v. plug-ins -- the ideal portable -- what to look for in a portable -- Summary — 20 portables on the market -- 2. The HX-20 -- to the HX-20 -- the hardware components -- environmental considerations -- documentation and technical support -- warranty -- prices -- 3. HX-20 BASIC -- Why and how to learn BASIC -- what to get in HX-20 BASIC -- what HX-20 BASIC is missing -- 4. Using and writing BASIC programs -- Finding and entering BASIC programs -- tips on converting programs written for other machines -- programming tips -- some BASIC programs and subroutines -- 5. The 6301 microprocessor -- Basic concepts -- to machine architecture -- programming the 6301 -- interrupts -- the real-time clock -- 6. Assembly language -- Why use machine/assembly language? an assembler -- other assemblers -- storing machine code into memory -- using the Monitor as a learning tool -- assembly language coding hints -- sample program -- 7. Forth -- An introduction to the language -- description of HCCS Forth -- 8. Communications -- The why of data communications -- The how of data communications -- 9. Word processing -- Word processing on the HX-20 -- Ffosswriter -- SkiWriter -- Intext -- Other WP/Editing programs -- 10. Inventory/stock tracking -- What to look for in an inventory system -- available inventory software -- bar code readers and software -- technical information on bar codes -- bar code printing program -- 11. Software and systems -- Packaged software and systems from the US, UK and Australia -- 12. Peripherals -- Different peripherals available: what they do, how they connect, where to get them -- 13. Operating tips -- Appendix A: Vendor List -- Where to go to buy software, hardware, supplies -- Appendix B: Where to go for more information Magazines -- Magazines, newsletters, user's groups -- Appendix C: Portable Computer Manufacturers -- Appendix D: System Reference -- Appendix E: Computer Terminology -- Glossary of the familiar but different, as well as the totally unfamiliar.