Christmas Star by Patrick Kaell
Author: Patrick Kaell
Category: Vintage Computing Christmas Challenge 2022 (VC³ 2022)
System: BBC Micro (Acorn Computers) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_Micro
Language: BBC BASIC II
Len source code: 88 bytes "STAR.txt" (ASCII)
Len exe file: 85 bytes "STAR" (tokenized BASIC)
Len code only: /
Instructions:
1. Download Beebem under Windows and install: http://www.mkw.me.uk/beebem/
2. Open "STAR.TXT" in Notepad and copy&paste into emulator (Use "Edit" -> "Paste")
3. Type "RUN" (or "MODE4:RUN")
Alternative:
1. Install Brandy BASIC under Debian: apt-get install brandy
2. Start brandy: brandy
3. Type: CHAIN"STAR.TXT"
Description:
2 nested FOR loops draw 4 overlapping triangles in parallel. "STAR2.txt" (ASCII) contains a more readable version where the size is parameterable.
Comments:
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