Specifications

LOADING AND
RUNNING
SOFTWARE
What Software Is
SOFTWARE is a set of instructions (also called a PROGRAM) that
tells your computer what to do. You can create your own software
and you can buy prepackaged (i.e., commercial) programs. You don't
need to know all about computing or programming to use prepack
aged software programs. There is a wide range of software pro
grams available for your Commodore 128 computer, since the
Commodore 128 runs all Commodore 64 software and thousands of
CP/M programs as well.
Prepackaged software is available in three different forms: DISK,
CARTRIDGE and CASSETTE TAPE.
Disk
Disks for the C128D (also known as diskettes, floppy disks or "flop
pies") are about 5 inches in diameter, and resemble a 45-rpm record.
Disks provide fast, easy to use storage and retrieval for your com
puter programs and files. The disk itself is enclosed in a protective
plastic sleeve—do not try to remove the disk from this sleeve!
Before you can store a program on a new disk, you must first FOR
MAT that disk so it can be used. Section 3 of the SYSTEM
GUIDE tells how to format a disk for use with
your own programs. Section 3 of the SYS
TEM GUIDE also describes and defines
other commands that you will want to know
how to use if you plan to create, save and
run your own programs.
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