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<PICLOAD>ATARICOM.DAJ
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Press release 3 August 1997
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ATARI COMPUTING MAGAZINE
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A 60 page printed magazine published, written and distributed
"By Enthusiasts for Enthusiasts"
Atari Computing will be a year old in September and with issue due to hit
doormats around late August we look set to fulfill our aim to deliver six
printed issues each year. Atari Computing magazine was launched during
September 1996 at the Goodmans Atari shows in London and Birmingham and
completely sold out on both days! Delighted by the response we reprinted Issue
1, and increased the print run for all subsequent issues. Issues 2 and 3 have
also subsequently sold out.
Atari Computing is published by the Atari Computing Group (A|C|G).
Publisher: Mike Kerslake
Editor : Joe Connor
Art Editor : Darryl Godsmark
Advertising Sales : Mike Kerslake
Online Editor : Bob Paton
A|C|G Team :
Mike Kerslake, Joe Connor, Brian Stanton, Al Goold, Andy Wilson, Sandy Thomson,
Neil Martin, Denesh Bhabuta, Chris Good, Ian Braby, Martin Milner, Norman
Bland.
THE HISTORY OF ATARI COMPUTING
==============================
In 1996 Mike Kerslake, the publisher, with over fifteen years experience in the
industry teamed up with Joe Connor, ex Reader Disk and PD/Shareware editor for
Atari World, and a group of on line Atari enthusiasts to create this new
printed bi-monthly Atari magazine. The aim from day one was to create a
professional quality magazine "by enthusiasts for enthusiasts". Issue 5 was
published in June, and currently back issues of numbers 4 and 5 are available.
Issue 6 will be available from around the end of August.
So far Atari Computing has featured contributions from respected and well
connected Atarians including: Frank Charlton (STF features editor), Graeme
Rutt, Jon Ellis, Nial Grimes, Mark S Baines, Denesh Bhabuta, Carl Löfgren,
Harry Sideras and Kev Beardsworth (Atari World regulars), Colin Fisher-McAllum
(42BBS/AtariPhile/FFF), Howard Carson (Current Notes), Xav, Thomas Binder (ST
Computer), Al Goold and Ed McGlone (STAG), Roy Goring and Chris Good (WAG),
Richard Spowart and Chris Holland (Maggie), Steve Llewellyn (Calamus User), Jim
Hornby (Wrinklies), Martin Milner (999 software), Colin Polonowski (Atari
Times), Neil Martin, Mark Wherry, Andrew Harvey, David Stevenson, Bob Paton,
Thomas Mains, Colin Munro, Doug Little (Black Scorpion Software)...
(Apologies to those we have missed out)
We've also signed deals with two of the leading disk based magazines,
AtariPhile and Maggie, to publish regular sections within the magazine.
If you've never seen a disk magazine before we think you'll be amazed to find
out how much you've been missing!
BACKGROUND TO THE LAUNCH OF ATARI COMPUTING
===========================================
The closure of Atari World and ST Format during 1996 left the UK without an
Atari specific newstand Atari magazine for the first time since 1987.
The men in grey suits expected us to move onto other platforms but hang on a
minute, let's take stock of the situation...
- Atari machines can be purchased and repaired on a shoestring
- Atari machines can produce superb printed output
- Atari machines can surf the Internet and run BBSs
- Atari machines can form the nucleus of a digital music studio
New software of better quality than ever before is still being released!
That doesn't sound like a dead platform! The Atari platform has been emulated
by just about every other platform, we're owners of cult machines! Have you
ever noticed ex-Atarians animatedly talking about the 'Good old days' it's a
feel good factor missing from all the current machines.
We don't need a new platform but we do need information and a printed magazine
is undoubtedly the best way to ensure we see in the millenium!
Apart from a darn good read the other thing most of us like is some new
software to play with. The Reader Disk concept offers all readers the chance to
get their hands on the hottest new software around along with exclusive
versions not available anywhere else. We offer a Reader Disk to accompany each
issue, buy it or not, the choice is yours!
What we need is your support, it's going to be tough to keep going and it
really up to *you*! Instead of wishing us luck, post us a cheque to order your
copy today!
WHO ARE THE ATARI COMPUTING GROUP [A|C|G] ?
===========================================
The launch of Atari Computing was financed by the Atari Computing Group
[A|C|G], based on CiX, and dedicated to supporting the Atari platform - We're
delighted with the response from our readers and are working hard to ensure
future issues maintain and improve the same high standard!
Atari Computing is an enthusiasts' magazine compiled and distributed by Atari
enthusiasts. We're not a publishing company so our efforts have to be directed
towards getting the magazine out on time - we do not operate an Atari
'helpline' but are pleased to help wherever possible via the Q&A pages in the
magazine.
ATARI COMPUTING ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB
=====================================
Unfortunately our original online editor, Frank Charlton, has not been able to
update our original web pages so we've put a new set of pages up on Zetnet due
entirely to the hard work put in by Bob Paton. We're naturally delighted to
have online presence again and hope you find these pages worth revisiting
regularly. We're keen to know whether you find these pages useful and what
you'd like to see online so please do take the time to send us some feedback...
You'll find the new pages on
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/ataricomputing/
ORDERING
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As we're sure you'll appreciate publishing a magazine in a declining market was
a very risky venture and our print run has had to remain conservative - we
can't afford to maintain a stock of back issues for long, so we only print what
we need.
We're not a newstand publication so don't bother looking in the shops.
The Atari platform needs this magazine and we need your subscription so do
yourself and us a favour, take out a subscription or order an evaluation copy
today! If you decide to subscribe you will receive the first available issue,
if we've sold out of an issue your subscription will start with the following
issue.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
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Money back Guarantee!!!
-----------------------
Many of you (and most of us) lost money following the Atari World debacle, and
we're determined not to make the same mistake. Atari Computing subscriptions
are refundable at any time. Cancel your subscription in writing and we'll
return any outstanding credit to you, minus a deduction to cover our costs.
We are continually receiving new subscriptions. As we only print "what we need"
of each issue, this means that if we have run out of a particular issue, your
subscription will start from the following issue. Remember Issues 1, 2 and 3
are now SOLD OUT. (all reader disks are still available though)
UNITED KINGDOM
Send cheque/PO made payable to the 'Atari Computing Group' to:
Atari Computing Subscriptions
73 Bentinck Drive
TROON
Ayrshire
KA10 6HZ
Scotland
E-Mail:ataricomputing@cix.co.uk
Netmail: 90:100/315.0@nest.ftn
All prices in UK Sterling where £ = British Pounds
+-------------------+---------+---------+-------------+------------+
| One time only | | | | |
| Evaluation Copy | UK | EUROPE | USA/CANADA | * Other |
+===================+=========+=========+=============+============+
| Magazine only | £ 3.00 | £ 3.50 | £ 4.00 | £ 5.00 |
| With Reader Disk | £ 5.00 | £ 5.50 | £ 6.00 | £ 7.00 |
+-------------------+---------+---------+-------------+------------+
| Three Issue | | | | |
| Subscription | UK | EUROPE | USA/CANADA | * Other |
+===================+=========+=========+=============+============+
| Magazine only | £ 9.00 | £11.50 | £12.00 | £13.00 |
| With Reader Disk | £15.00 | £17.50 | £18.00 | £19.00 |
+-------------------+---------+---------+-------------+------------+
| Six Issue | | | | |
| Subscription | UK | EUROPE | USA/CANADA | * Other |
+===================+=========+=========+=============+============+
| Magazine only | £18.00 | £23.00 | £24.00 | £26.00 |
| With Reader Disk | £30.00 | £35.00 | £36.00 | £38.00 |
+-------------------+---------+---------+-------------+------------+
* Local distributors have been appointed in many countries. Please contact
your local distributor directly if listed below and let us know if you
experience any problems. Please DO NOT subscribe direct to the UK if a
distributor local to you is available.
- GERMANY
Thorsten Butschke
Bluecherstr. 26
65195
Wiesbaden
Germany
E-Mail:Thorsten_Butschke@wi2.maus.de
- SWEDEN
SAK Skåne
Ängelhomsg 12
214 22 MALMO
Sweden
E-Mail:sven.bornemark@p56.dada.ct.se
- CANADA
Computer Direct
10338-59 Avenue Info and Support:(403)496-2488
Edmonton, Alberta 24 Hour Fax Line:(403)496-2489
Canada. T6H 1E6 Toll Free Orders:(1-800)547-9203
E-Mail:info@compdirect.com
Internet: http://www.compdirect.com/
- UNITED STATES
Richard Tietjens
8495A SW Hemlock
Tigard
OR 97223
USA
E-Mail:atari@teleport.com
- NEW ZEALAND
Mario Becroft
E-Mail:mb@tos.pl.net
Tel: 09 412 9700
PO Box 332
Kumeu
Auckland 1250
New Zealand
- NORWAY
Pål Monstad
E-Mail:pmonstad@sn.no
Tel/Fax: +47 52 78 34 13
PM data
Søndenålia 27
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Norway
If you're outside the UK
- Make certain your payment is *in Sterling* drawn on a *UK* bank address The
following methods work:
+ International Bank draft/cheque in Sterling
+ Eurocheque made out in Sterling
+ International Post Office cheque payable in Sterling
+ Cash, Sterling, in a registered letter!
Submissions:
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We're always on the lookout for talented new contributors so if you've got an
idea for an article please do get in touch.
Enquiries:
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All enquiries about any matter concerning Atari Computing MUST be made in
writing either via email or by snail mail, and sent to the following addresses.
It would also be helpful if letters, subscription enquiries and editorial
material were on seperate sheets within the same envelope. Ideally letters and
and editorial should be on disk in ASCII format, or via e-mail or netmail if
you have that facility.
Unfortunately we cannot enter into personal correspondence on general Atari
matters, or guarantee that your question or letter will be published due to the
volume of mail we receive.
General enquiries should be sent to:
Atari Computing
"Rois Bheinn",
Overton Crescent,
Johnstone,
PA5 8JB
Scotland
Please enclose an SAE for reply. (IRC if enquiring from outside UK)
E-Mail:ataricomputing@cix.co.uk
Netmail: 90:100/315.0@nest.ftn
Subscription enquiries
Atari Computing Subscriptions
73 Bentinck Drive
TROON
Ayrshire
KA10 6HZ
Scotland
E-Mail:ataricomputing@cix.co.uk
Netmail: 90:100/315.0@nest.ftn
Editorial only
(Review material and letters for inclusion in the magazine)
Atari Computing
Joe Connor
65 Mill Road
Colchester
CO4 5LJ
England
E-Mail:ataricomputing@cix.co.uk
Netmail: 90:100/315.0@nest.ftn
REMEMBER: It has more chance of being printed if it is received as
either e-mail or on a disk!!
Subscription Payments:
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These payments should still be made to the address published on subscription
forms, which are available via email or snailmail.
Receipting subscriptions:
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Just like every other magazine, your payment being cashed is your receipt. We
cannnot issue receipts by e-mail, SAE, postcard etc. because of the additional
work this would place on the volunteer staff.
Issue gone missing? Faulty reader disk?
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Write/email the office or leave a brief message on the answerphone on 01206
852602 and we'll sort out the problem as soon as possible.
Please don't use this number for any other reason - we won't respond anyway so
save your money and our time!
Advertisors:
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Atari Computing carries adverts on behalf of the major Atari outlets.
Please support them, and mention that you read their advert in Atari Computing.
It helps them, it helps us, and it helps you.
=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=
=*The Atari platform is alive and well!*=
=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=
Best wishes
The Atari Computing Group A|C|G
E-Mail:ataricomputing@cix.co.uk
[http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/ataricomputing/]
P.S. Don't forget to mention ST+ when ordering :))