Start programming with Zortek and the Microchips for the Commodore 16 and Plus 4
I had the Commodore Introduction to BASIC for my Plus 4 back in the day and spent many happy hours typing in BASIC programmes and loading the example programmes on the cassettes, but look how much cooler this is. I would have been all over this if I had it
You got in the box, two cassettes, the programming guide, some leaflets, and most importantly, a badge. There may be something missing as there is another place to put something, so I need to investigate further
The description inside the back cover states...
This delightful and unique concept in teaching young people to program couples a space adventure story with lessons in BASIC programming.
The planet of Syntax is being invaded by fearsome Zitrons! Zortek is working furiously to teach the Microchips to programme the great computer to ward off the attack.
The fullcolour story book of this adventure incorporates the Microchips Training Manual that will teach your child the fundamentals of programming in BASIC. They too can help stop the Zitrons.
The book which includes eleven imaginative illustrations in vivid colours is accompanied by two cassettes or a single diskette containing educational games and other programs. In addition to using the programs provided throughout the training manual there are programs to be typed into the computer by the trainee.
At the end of the story the great computer Creativity is saved by the programming that your child and the Microchips have leamed from Zortek. Successful trainees earn the right to wear the Zortek badge which comes in the package. The innovative approach to computer education and the space adventure story with which it is interwoven is the creation of three English school teachers. They designed the package for 10 to 13 year-olds although it is suitable for younger children with parental assistance. Older children and even adults will find it informative and fun as well. This is the first in a series that is marketed exclusively by Commodore worldwide
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