{fb1000000This article is for all you out there who can't yet, or maybe don't even want to, program the Arc in any form what so ever. So, if you can program, STOP reading now! Unless you want an insight into what it's like for all us non- programmers! We're a jealous bunch, so watch out.
OK, so where do I begin? Perhaps a little personal history. I've been using Acorn computers for about 4 years. My wife is a teacher and as many of you realise they are the most prevalent in schools. For this reason we decided to buy the best in the field at the time (1992), a A5000. What a great machine! (we'd been use to a 1 meg floppy-based A3000 previously), so the A5000 was a superb by comparison.
I actually took a day-off work to take personal delivery of our computer, which as any of my friends will tell you is no mean feat! Dave taking a day off work for anything less than an earthquake is special.
When the delivery came, it was nothing out-of-the- ordinary for the delivery man. Just a sign of the documents and away he went! I mean, I could have been anyone! Didn't he realise the magnitude of what he was delivering? Obviously not!
It only took me a few hours to have the whole machine out of it's box and up and running. After that it was love-at-first -sight!
I originally sat it on the dining room table, but that was soon needed, so I bought one of the many 'work- stations', (look in MFI UK readers as they are/were a mere £40-ish and great value, as opposed to £99 elsewhere pertaining to be cheap!)
I am permanently glued to our machine, as proven by writing an article about how great it is, when really I should be learning Wimp/C/Basic(!) - I just can't seem to find the time because of all the great uses (Art/Music /DTP to name but 3) and current software available - commercial and PD.
There is so much software of a varying quality out there; it begs to be found! Yes there is bad software (I should know, I've written some!) So, if you can't/don't yet program this brilliant machine (Acorn), I urge you to re- consider! It's a new world, it will take you to new heights, revitalise your soul, give you extra confidence, make you more attractive to girls... er, no not really! But believe me, it will take up most of your waking hours and other besides! Do you dream of wires? (see Robert Palmer).
to be continued...
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Next Issue - How to keep up with all your new found friends via letters/ discs/ telephone calls etc. AND get up to go to work, AND have a social life outside the confines of your bedroom/ monitor screen!
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{fh2EE0078Quotes of the issue
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Here are some quotes from songs, TV and various people in and out of the Acorn World:
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• Most Sys Ops within the Acorn World
"Henry Rollins' neck kicks ass"
• Beavis and Butthead
"This wonderful world of purchase power"
• Motor Cycle Emptiness by The Manic Street Preachers
"I remember you when you was an Englishman, now you're turning American"
• Turning American by The Wildhearts
"I was so impressed with what a great punch it was that I helped the guy to his feet and said something like, 'You got to admit, that was a great shot!'."
• Henry Rollins
"1-2-3-4 then make a noise for two minutes and then stop and say 1-2-3-4 again."
• Terry Hall on his old band before joining The Specials called Squad
"we wouldn't play anywhere where they won't serve beer to minors."
