Don't kick the computer! Programs that should but won't run on your personal computer are a common source of frustration, especially if you are just beginning to write your own program or have spent hard cash for some new software. You don't have to start again at Square One or return the program. Instead, learn how to debug it yourself! This handy guide will show you howto recognize, track and eliminate bugs in your program or system. If you have some knowledge of BASIC, you can put the techniques in this book to work right away.

The step-by-step instruction are easy to follow and implement. If you're writing a program, you'll learn how to get rid of bugs as you go along and how to spot them during the shakedown period. There are also techniques for finding bugs in a program you didn't write and practical guidelines to help you determine where the bug is hiding and how to eliminate it or work around it.