From fb1ac7f5f20fcc3503428a7d96484d659fc13960 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jeff Atwood Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2022 13:36:37 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] add another link to run the programs in JSBASIC aka Applesoft BASIC --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 9cf8bd2c..1628f6f1 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -60,7 +60,7 @@ We want the general behavior of the original programs to be preserved, _however_ - incorporate any bugfixes to the original programs; see the `readme.md` in the game folder - improved error handling for bad or erroneous input -Please note that on the back of the Basic Computer Games book it says **Microsoft 8K Basic, Rev 4.0 was the version David Ahl used to test**, so that is the level of compatibility we are looking for.  QBasic on the DOS emulation is a later version of Basic but one that retains downwards compatibility so far in our testing. We’re working on a recommended emulation to verify behavior. +Please note that on the back of the Basic Computer Games book it says **Microsoft 8K Basic, Rev 4.0 was the version David Ahl used to test**, so that is the level of compatibility we are looking for.  QBasic on the DOS emulation is a later version of Basic but one that retains downwards compatibility so far in our testing. To verify behavior, try [running the programs in your browser](https://troypress.com/wp-content/uploads/user/js-basic/index.html) with [JS BASIC, effectively Applesoft BASIC](https://github.com/inexorabletash/jsbasic/). ### Have fun!