Owner`s manual

CHAPTER 4
WHERE DO I GO FROM HERE?
Your Alpha Micro computer is extremely versatile—it can do so many different things that, at
this point, you might be somewhat undecided as to where to start.
Your next step is to learn something about the software you can run on your computer. This
chapter deals with some of the questions you may be asking:
What software is available for Alpha Micro computers?
What Alpha Micro documents should I read next?
INTRODUCTION TO AMOS SOFTWARE
This section will give you an idea of some of the software available for your computer.
The Operating System, AMOS
AMOS, the Alpha Micro Operating System, supervises all of the programs that run on
your computer. Regular updates to the AMOS operating system and its accompanying
system software are available from your VAR.
Programming Languages
The AlphaBASIC programming language is a standard part of the software for your
computer. AlphaBASIC is an enhanced version of BASIC, and contains many business
oriented features not found in standard BASICs, such as mapped variables which allow
sophisticated record definition, automatic string/numeric mode conversion, and easy to
use random and sequential file handling. AlphaBASIC also provides an ISAM (Indexed
Sequential Access Method) interface. AlphaBASIC Plus, which is available with some
versions of AMOS, contains even more features such as sophisticated data structures
and program control constructs.
Eagle Series Computer Owner’s Manual, Rev. 03