Hello and welcome to 16 Storm. This site is full of info on the PcW 16, the latest word-processor and computer in Amstrad's popular range. Here you'll find reviews and tutorials, along with updates on the latest '16 news and links to other related sites around the Web.

• Thursday 27th September 2001
  Cripes - two updates in just over a month! A couple of things to report: John King has written an excellent guide to working with DOS and CP/M documents on the '16 at www.pcwking.freeserve.co.uk/pcw16B.html. Take a look if you need to import files from other systems. Also, Trevor Gowen's site, which contains various bits of technical info about the '16 and similar machines, has now moved to www.cpmspectre.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk.

• Sunday 26th August 2001
  Blimey! Many moons have passed since the last update, but there's probably more action in Kazakh Fishkeeping Quotas than the '16 scene at the moment. Still, eh? Only piece of news to report is the closure of Dave's Disk Doctor service. Link has been removed. Yes. So, what of this site? Well, I still receive the odd email from '16 users and there's no doubt that the machine is still in use by some, so I'll always keep these pages up as a resource. Any emails on the subject are welcome! Unless they're in HTML. Evil.

• Thursday 21st December 2000
  There's still very little activity in the '16 world at the moment, but we have one new link. Check out John King's excellent guide to using the PcW 16 Rescue Disk over at www.pcwking.freeserve.co.uk/pcw16.html. And Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to everyone in the '16 community!

• Sunday 23rd July 2000
  There's been very little '16-related action over the last few months, unfortunately, but we have a few snippets: PD Blake's new PCW compilation CD, with loads of programs for CP/M, has been released. See the news page for more info. Also, a new version of the OS Rescue Disk has apparently been released, which puts it at v1.13. I'm still in the process of finding out more information, so please drop me a line if you've got any details. Thanks.

• Thursday 13th April 2000
  I've added links to a couple of new sites, Ron King's at www.king27.freeserve.co.uk and John King's page at www.pcwking.freeserve.co.uk. Also, PCW Today magazine has now moved to www.pcwtoday.co.uk.

• April 2000
  Coder PD Blake now plans to put his PCW collection onto CD-ROM - take a look at our News section for more info. Lee Jackson's PcW16ers site has been redesigned, with a brand new look. You can reach it at www.pcw16ers.fsnet.co.uk. 16 Storm has won the PCW Today magazine Joyce award for Best Internet Site. Thanks to those who voted for us!

• NEWS - PD Blake releases new PCW CD

• INTRO - Introducing the PcW 16 - a brief look at the '16's history and features
  
• OPINION - Why use the '16? - an analysis of the argument

• REVIEW - Junior Maths - educational games for kids
  
• REVIEW - MicroBase - SD Micro's new database software
  
• REVIEW - Super Labeller - graphical printing with colour
  
• REVIEW - PD Games Disk 1 - a compilation of CP/M games
  
• REVIEW - Fancy Borders - brighten up your documents

• GUIDE - Working with Super Labeller - part 1 of our helpful guide
  
• FEATURE - Download adventure games for your '16 - the '16 isn't all work and no play!
  
• GUIDE - Getting started with CP/M - an introduction to the CP/M emulator
  
• GUIDE - Mallard BASIC tips - using strings to clear the screen
  
• GUIDE - Making a database on your '16 - use your spreadsheet to the max
  
• TECH - A technical look at the PcW 16 - what exactly is inside the '16?

• CONTACTS - Useful addresses
  
• LINKS - Other '16-related sites

IMPORTANT - Make sure your Rosanne operating system is up to version 1.12 (look at 'Set System Options...' under the 'Setup' menu on the Desktop to find out which version you have). If your Rosanne is older, get the latest Rescue Disk from Cliff Lawson's site (see links). Older versions of Rosanne are less reliable, so it's best to upgrade.

ALSO IMPORTANT! - If you haven't done so already, read the 'Questions and Answers' file on the Rescue Disk (in 'FOLDER01'), as it contains lots of shortcuts and other tips that missed the manual.