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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS SOFTWARE
Complete software library for PRACTICAL PROGRAMS on the Coleco ADAM computer system.
Explore the innovative applications and games that made the ADAM a versatile family computer.
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - BASIC MANAGER 1.0
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Year:
Unknown
Category:
Utilities
Version:
v1.0
5.25 DISK
OS Required:
SmartBASIC
SmartKey menu system for running Smart Basic programs. Also includes utility programs for editing catalogs, changing drives, etc.
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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NO SCREENSHOTS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - BASIC MANAGER PACKAGE
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Year:
1988
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
Digital Data Pack
5.25 DISK
OS Required:
EOS
BASIC MANAGER PACKAGE includes both the BASIC MANAGER v3.0 file management utility and FASTRUN v2.1 fast load/save program. A great combination for SmartBASIC users.\n\nOriginal retail price: $19.95 (Practical Programs Catalog, January 1988)
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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NO SCREENSHOTS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - BASIC MANAGER V3.0
SEEKING BOX FOR COLLECTION
Year:
1988
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
Digital Data Pack
5.25 DISK
OS Required:
EOS
BASIC MANAGER v3.0 provides additional utilities and improved graphics for SmartBASIC users. Features include self-loading operation, main display showing current drive number, free space remaining, volume name, system date, file date, and all file names listed on one screen from directory block of datapack/flippy datapack/or disk. Use arrow keys to select file names and SmartKEYS to select utilities. Utilities include set system date (stored with programs/files when saved), lock and unlock files (prevents accidental deletion), rename file names, rename volume names without having to initialize the media, read or unread protect files (password protect), catalog listing showing all system and normal file names with file size and status/type information, print catalog to ADAM's or parallel printer, print catalog label for datapack case or disk envelope, INITIALIZE drive (safely with option to save or delete SmartBASIC/DISK MANAGER/ADAMCALC/ADAMLINK on datapack/flippy datapack/or disk), DE-INITIALIZE drive (saves old directory when initializing), delete or undelete files with special undelete feature for recovering accidentally deleted files, and directory changes made in memory then saved to media all at once.\n\nOriginal retail price: $14.95 (Practical Programs Catalog, January 1988)
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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NO SCREENSHOTS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - FASTRUN V2.1
SEEKING BOX FOR COLLECTION
Year:
1988
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
Digital Data Pack
5.25 DISK
OS Required:
EOS
FASTRUN v2.1 loads and saves SmartBASIC programs super fast. A must for all SmartBASIC users. Features include saving any SmartBASIC program up to 4 times faster than normal, loading or running converted programs up to 11 times faster than normal (for example, a 24 block program that normally takes 5 minutes to load on datapack or 1 min 50 sec on disk now loads in just 32 seconds on disk), prevents excessive datapack rewinding during program loading and/or saving, once loaded into memory FASTRUN will remain allowing easy program conversion by just keying in fr when needed, makes a separate fast-loading program without disturbing the original, converted programs work the same and may be modified then resaved with FASTRUN and/or the SmartBASIC SAVE command, converts commercially written SmartBASIC programs, reduces storage size of larger programs, current screen colors automatically saved with the program (optional), and includes program to easily change screen colors and easily copy and configure FASTRUN.\n\nOriginal retail price: $14.95 (Practical Programs Catalog, January 1988)
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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NO SCREENSHOTS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - FLIPPY DATAPACKS
SEEKING BOX FOR COLLECTION
Year:
1988
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
Digital Data Pack
OS Required:
EOS
The original 2-sided flippy datapack from Practical Programs. This datapack takes advantage of using both sides, totaling 256 kilobytes of storage (128 kilobytes per side). Features include center directory (catalog) for fast program access, extra quiet tape travel, new see-through design, high quality cassette made by SONY and formatted by Practical Programs. A directory located on both sides of this datapack allows you to put different self-loading programs (i.e. SmartBASIC, SmartLOGO, ADAMCALC, ADAMLINK, etc.) on each side. Great for many applications. Compatible with all ADAM systems. Not for use with programs requiring more than 128K of data storage.\n\nOriginal retail price: $3.45 each / 5 to 9: $3.20 each / 10 or more: $2.95 each (Practical Programs Catalog, January 1988)
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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NO SCREENSHOTS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - FLIPPY STARTER KIT
SEEKING BOX FOR COLLECTION
Year:
1988
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
Digital Data Pack
5.25 DISK
OS Required:
EOS
Flippy Starter Kit comes with VERIBACK (on flippy datapack or disk) and 2 blank flippy datapacks. A great starter package for new ADAM users.\n\nOriginal retail price: $19.95 (Practical Programs Catalog, January 1988)
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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NO SCREENSHOTS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - MEMSWAP V1.0
SEEKING BOX FOR COLLECTION
Year:
1988
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
Digital Data Pack
5.25 DISK
OS Required:
EOS
MEMSWAP v1.0 requires the 64K memory expansion board. Keep your 3 favorite or most used SmartBASIC programs in memory. This program allows you to load 2 additional programs into the 64K expansion memory. A simple command allows you to exchange the program (along with current drive number and screen colors) currently in normal memory with either of the programs stored in the 64K expansion memory. Includes copyMS program to easily copy and configure MEMSWAP.\n\nOriginal retail price: $14.95 (Practical Programs Catalog, January 1988)
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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NO SCREENSHOTS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - MULTI-LOADER V2.0
SEEKING BOX FOR COLLECTION
Year:
1988
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
Digital Data Pack
5.25 DISK
OS Required:
EOS
MULTI-LOADER v2.0 replaces the BOOT program that normally loads SmartBASIC v1.0 into memory. It allows you to load a revised operating system (EOS rev.7) into memory, followed by SmartBASIC v1.0.c or SmartWRITER. These EOS revisions correct some of the bugs in the EOS software that is internal to your ADAM (firmware). By use of four SmartKEYS, you may load EOS revisions with SmartBASIC v1.0.c and the HELLO program, EOS revisions with SmartBASIC v1.0.c and Pro-Load (program loader), EOS revisions and SmartWRITER, or SmartBASIC v1.0.c and the HELLO program, or SmartBASIC v1.0.c and Pro-Load. SmartBASIC v1.0.c is SmartBASIC v1.0 with enhancements including corrected screen colors, corrected DATA and REM spacing bug, auto-loading HELLO program, corrected INIT command for datapacks/flippy datapacks/disks, improved PR#2 and PR#3 print commands, RECOVER command for h files, CAT/CATALOG directory listing with file type indicator, BRUN/BLOAD from different drives, UNDO key for backspace, and improved SmartBASIC onscreen editing control characters. Pro-Load displays current drive number, volume name, selected file size and date, and all directory file names with options to run or load programs.\n\nOriginal retail price: FREE with any software purchase (Practical Programs Catalog, January 1988)
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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NO SCREENSHOTS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - MULTI-LOADER V2.3
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Year:
Unknown
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
5.25 DISK
OS Required:
Any
Menu program that lets you choose which program to load. See also Multi-Loader v2.0.
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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NO SCREENSHOTS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - MULTICART BACKUP
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Year:
Unknown
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
5.25 DISK
Digital Data Pack
OS Required:
Any
Cartridge copying program for the Coleco ADAM; copies games to disk or DDP. Possibly an earlier version distinct from v1.1b and v2.0.
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DISKS
DIGITAL DATA PACKS
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - MULTICART BACKUP V1.1B
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Year:
Unknown
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
5.25 DISK
Digital Data Pack
OS Required:
Any
Cartridge copying program for the Coleco ADAM; copies games to disk or DDP. See also Multicart Backup v2.0.
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NO SCREENSHOTS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - MULTICART BACKUP V2.0
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Year:
1988
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
Digital Data Pack
5.25 DISK
OS Required:
EOS
MULTICART BACKUP v2.0 saves wear and tear on your cartridges and cartridge port. Forget about having to power off to change cartridges. Copy all ColecoVision compatible game cartridges (including those 32K cartridges, i.e. Spy Hunter, 2010 Graphic, etc.) to datapack, flippy datapack, or disk. Features include saving up to 16 cartridges on datapack/flippy datapack/or disk, self-loading backup program (just insert flippy datapack or disk and pull reset switch), self-loading machine language backups, selection of backups from the backup directory with any Coleco or Atari compatible joystick, cartridge size displayed in the backup directory, only copies and loads cartridge data blocks which contain valid data for faster loading and less storage space, add or change backups, rename backup names, and printout backup directory to ADAMs or a parallel printer for datapack or disk labeling.\n\nOriginal retail price: $14.95 (Practical Programs Catalog, January 1988)
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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NO SCREENSHOTS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - PRO-LOAD V2.0
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Year:
1988
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
Digital Data Pack
5.25 DISK
OS Required:
EOS
Pro-Load v2.0 is a program loader included with MULTI-LOADER v2.0. It executes instantly after SmartBASIC v1.0.c is loaded, if selected through MULTI-LOADER or no HELLO program is present. Pro-Load neatly displays current drive number, volume name, selected file size and date (day file was saved), and all directory file names. You have options to run or load the program, check/set system date, reselect drive to view, or exit to SmartBASIC. Also works with multiple block directories. Extra bonus: copyBASIC program included to easily copy MULTI-LOADER/EOS/SmartBASIC v1.0.c/Pro-Load to datapack, flippy datapack or disk.\n\nOriginal retail price: FREE with MULTI-LOADER (Practical Programs Catalog, January 1988)
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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NO SCREENSHOTS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - SMARTBASIC V1.0.C
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Year:
1988
Category:
System Software
Version:
Unknown
Digital Data Pack
5.25 DISK
OS Required:
EOS
SmartBASIC v1.0.c is an enhanced version of SmartBASIC v1.0 included with the MULTI-LOADER v2.0 package. Enhancements include corrected screen colors (set to blue and white), corrected DATA and REM spacing bug, HELLO program that auto-loads from any drive, corrected INIT command for datapacks/flippy datapacks/disks with optional SmartBASIC program initialization, improved PR#2 command for screen and optional parallel printer output, PR#3 for optional parallel printer only, RECOVER command for recovering type h files, CAT/CATALOG directory listing showing system files with $ prefix and file type, BRUN/BLOAD capability from different drives without using memory address, UNDO key now functions as backspace to beginning of line or input, improved onscreen editing control characters (CONTROL L = CLEAR, CONTROL N = INSERT, etc.), maximum program line length increased to 239 characters (was 128), FASTRUN support for SmartBASIC programs, and Poke limit set to maximum value of 65535 (was 54160). Compatible with most SmartBASIC v1.0 programs.\n\nOriginal retail price: FREE with MULTI-LOADER (Practical Programs Catalog, January 1988)
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - SUPER COPY PACKAGE
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Year:
1988
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
Digital Data Pack
5.25 DISK
OS Required:
EOS
SUPER COPY PACKAGE includes both the VERIBACK copy/convert program and MULTICART BACKUP cartridge backup program. A super combination for all of your copy and backup needs.\n\nOriginal retail price: $19.95 (Practical Programs Catalog, January 1988)
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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NO SCREENSHOTS AVAILABLE
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PRACTICAL PROGRAMS - VERIBACK V2.0
SEEKING BOX FOR COLLECTION
Year:
1988
Category:
Utilities
Version:
Unknown
Digital Data Pack
5.25 DISK
OS Required:
EOS
VERIBACK v2.0 is the most important practical backup (copy) program developed for the ADAM. Correctly copy or convert your software to datapack, flippy datapack, or disk. This program was designed to protect you from making bad backups. A must for all personal and business applications. Features include improved screen display, self-loading operation (just insert media and pull reset switch), source media error checking before writing on the backup copy to prevent possible destruction of your backup, constant error checking while reading the source media, three different levels of checking the data written on the backup copy for errors, new machine language routine for faster and more thorough data verification, 20K copy buffer (82K with optional 64K expansion memory board), compatibility with any combination of datapacks/flippy datapacks/or disks, improved recopy options including a duplication option for making multiple backups directly from memory, and the ability to copy SmartBASIC, SmartLOGO, ADAMLINK, ADAMCALC, SmartFILER, SUPERGAMES and more.\n\nOriginal retail price: $14.95 (Practical Programs Catalog, January 1988)
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NO DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
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