Software for “The BBC Computer Literacy Project - The Backstory: A Lecture by David Allen at tNMoC”
This is the BBC Micro software used in the programme. The programs can be run in your browser. Select one and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Return to The BBC Computer Literacy Project - The Backstory: A Lecture by David Allen at tNMoC .
ALPHA
Runs an alphabetical sort on words that you enter. You can see this sort happen quickly or slowly
Instructions
Pressing the Space bar will start this program which then has on-screen instructions to progress you through the program. The 'next program' question will lead you onto other 'Welcome Disc' programmes if you choose 'Y'
POEM
Runs the program that provides an interactive poem written by Roger McGough for the BBC WELCOME tape/disc software.
Instructions
There is on-screen instruction throughout this program (for instance, 'press <return>' or enter your name, then <Return> (Or 'Y' / 'N') to progress through this program). If you choose 'Y' when asked whether you want to go on to the next program other WELCOME disc programs will load.
RUNWELL
Runs the BBC WELCOME tape/disc software, all of which you can step through from this point
Instructions
A loud opening splash screen loads. On screen guidance appears throughout this collection of WELCOME programs, beginning with 'press <Escape> to leave any one program'. Just follow this on-screen guidance, and enjoy!