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The "Cyc", as it is known, is a great collection of software and documentation that is meant to complement PC99. | The "Cyc", as it is known, is a great collection of software and documentation that is meant to complement [[PC99]]. | ||
Note- It is now supplied on a DVD Rom as part of the [[Pc99w | pc99w]] suite which includes pc99w, and [[PC99 | pc99dos]]. Updates at reduced cost are available. | |||
The Cyc contains the following: | The Cyc contains the following: | ||
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* Full text of certain TI books in PDF format. | * Full text of certain TI books in PDF format. | ||
* A listing of all books related to the TI. | * A listing of all books related to the TI. | ||
* A 1,800 page searchable alphabetical List of TI information in PDF format. | * A 1,800 plus page searchable alphabetical List of TI information in PDF format. | ||
* PHx lists that shows all TI numbered products (PHM modules, PHD disks, PHT cassettes) in PDF format. | * PHx lists that shows all TI numbered products (PHM modules, PHD disks, PHT cassettes) in PDF format. | ||
* Many third-party and unreleased TI modules in PC99 format. | * Many third-party and unreleased TI modules in PC99 format. | ||
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The advantages of The Cyc are: | The advantages of The Cyc are: | ||
* There is a unified searchable index | * There is a unified searchable index | ||
* Text is reformatted in a standard layout and clear fully readable fonts. | * Text is reformatted in a standard layout and clear fully readable fonts and all articles are searchable. | ||
* Once purchased, updates are available at a lower cost - and new material is added regularly. | * Once purchased, updates are available at a lower cost - and new material is added regularly. | ||
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==Sample== | ==Sample== | ||
[[File:Cycsample.png|frame|left|Sample from The Cyc showing clarity and style, taken from an entry for [[ | [[File:Cycsample.png|frame|left|Sample from The Cyc showing clarity and style, taken from an entry for [[LA99er]]s Newsletter.]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:27, 31 October 2016
The "Cyc", as it is known, is a great collection of software and documentation that is meant to complement PC99.
Note- It is now supplied on a DVD Rom as part of the pc99w suite which includes pc99w, and pc99dos. Updates at reduced cost are available.
The Cyc contains the following:
- All TI PHM Modules in PC99 format.
- All released TI PHD Diskettes in PC99 format.
- All TI PHM and PHD Manuals in PDF format.
- Articles by noted TI authors in PDF format.
- Full text of certain TI books in PDF format.
- A listing of all books related to the TI.
- A 1,800 plus page searchable alphabetical List of TI information in PDF format.
- PHx lists that shows all TI numbered products (PHM modules, PHD disks, PHT cassettes) in PDF format.
- Many third-party and unreleased TI modules in PC99 format.
- Indexes to all major TI publications, and full text of selected magazines in PDF format.
- User group disk and publication collections in PDF and PC99 format.
- Information, manuals, and disks from TI vendors in PDF and PC99 format.
- Thousands of other disks in PC99 format.
The advantages of The Cyc are:
- There is a unified searchable index
- Text is reformatted in a standard layout and clear fully readable fonts and all articles are searchable.
- Once purchased, updates are available at a lower cost - and new material is added regularly.
More information about the Cyc and PC99 can be found at: http://www.cadd99.com/
Sample
Sample from The Cyc showing clarity and style, taken from an entry for LA99ers Newsletter.