¢EDITORIAL¢Futura Issue 14¢¢THE BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL¢¢ Yes, the Atari 8-bit racks up another year and continues to move onwards. With Atari Corporation now a distant memory, we, the Atari 8-bit Community, are building towards a bright future for our computer.¢¢ As each year comes and goes, the battle for survival gets harder. 1994 was a tough year for the Atari 8-bit. At the very beginning we lost Bellcom - probably the best known Atari 8-bit PDL in the world. More casualties were to follow. Atari Classics magazine was an ambitious project which deserved success. Unfortunately, it was not to be. We all wish Jim Hood the best of luck with his new version. 1994 also saw the end of Gralin International. Their selection of Atari 8-bit goods will be sorely missed in the UK.¢¢ These continuing casualties will eventually prove fatal UNLESS we rally to support the remaining Atari 8-bit suppliers. The user / supplier relationship is crucial to the survival of any computer.¢¢ I believe it is vitally important that our Community supports the remaining user groups and private enthusiasts. Yes, the larger commercial operations must also be supported but remember that the future of the Atari 8-bit lies in the hands of the users and the user groups. It is they who will continue the battle for survival into the next century. Without users and user groups there is no future for the Atari 8-bit!¢¢ As Atari 8-bit users, our destiny is defined by our dedication. By supporting each other we can win the battle for survival and continue the advancement of the greatest ever computer system. The battle can be won!¢¢¢Stuart J. Murray, NOSAUG, April 1995.¢
