Is there a tiny type-in program listing hiding inside a Thorn EMI EMITAPE Computer Cassette? I tracked a brand new, unopened C20 tape down, thanks to a tip from viewer EdwardianTeaChest, and opened the early 1982-vintage cassette. There are in fact two listings, one for the Commodore VIC-20, and another for the Sinclair ZX81. Join me as we type these programs in on vintage hardware, and figure out what they do.
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0:00 EMITAPE Computer Cassette C20 + Opening
3:40 Examining the cassette and j-card notes
6:46 Fun Program found!
7:46 Commodore VIC-20 Type-In
12:17 Saving program to EMITAPE
13:41 RUNning on VIC-20
15:17 Sinclair ZX81 Type-In
23:04 RUNning on ZX81
25:10 In Conclusion: Thanks
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