Forth Dimensions/Volume 1/Number 1/FIG Leaves
IMPLEMENTATION WORKSHOP[edit]
The Forth Interest Group will hold an implementation workshop, starting sometime in July. The purpose is to create a uniform set of implementations for common micros. The assembly listings which result will be available through F.I.G. to those who wish to distribute specific versions.
This will be a small group, no more than ten, with only one person for each machine. There will be approximately four all-day sessions, over six weeks. Implementers must have access to their target machine, with an assembler and editor; floppy or tape is not required. The meetings will be to share notes and specific guidance on implementation details. At the end of the workshop we should have uniform Forth versions for all the machines.
We now have implementers scheduled for 8080, 6502, PACE, and LSI-11. We need implementers for 6800, Z80, 1802, FS, System 3 (32), 5100, etc. We also need a project librarian with Forth experience.
If you are interested write to FORTH IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT, 20956 Corsair Blvd., Hayward, Ca. 94545.
CONTRIBUTED MATERIAL[edit]
Forth Interest Group needs the following material:
(1) Manuals available for distribution. We can purchase copies and distribute, or print from your authorized original.
(2) Name and address of Forth implementations for inclusion in our publications. Include computer requirements, documentation, and cost.
(3) Technical material for the forthcoming journal. Both expositions on internal features of Forth and application programs are needed.
(4) Users who may be referenced for local demonstration to newcomers, on a regional basis. Indicate interest area (i.e. personal computing, educational, scientific, industrial, etc.).
(5) Letters for publication in this newsletter.