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  1. Xref: sparky comp.sys.atari.st:13685 comp.sys.atari.8bit:4632 comp.sys.palmtops:2927
  2. Path: sparky!uunet!gatech!usenet.ins.cwru.edu!cleveland.Freenet.Edu!xx004
  3. From: xx004@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Atari SIG)
  4. Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.st,comp.sys.atari.8bit,comp.sys.palmtops
  5. Subject: "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW" announcement
  6. Date: 12 Sep 1992 22:37:14 GMT
  7. Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
  8. Lines: 426
  9. Message-ID: <18treqINNj80@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu>
  10. Reply-To: xx004@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Atari SIG)
  11. NNTP-Posting-Host: thor.ins.cwru.edu
  12.  
  13.  
  14.  
  15.                           "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW"
  16.                            =====================
  17.  
  18.                         Atari Community Together Now
  19.                         ----------------------------
  20.  
  21.                            Campaign Organizers:
  22.  
  23.                            Len Stys, J.J. Lehett
  24.                                 Mark Leair
  25.  
  26.                                Sponsored by:
  27.  
  28.                       The Cleveland Free-Net Atari SIG
  29.  
  30.  
  31.                             September 12, 1992
  32.                         
  33.                                                  
  34.  
  35.  
  36.  
  37.                               INTRODUCTION
  38.                               ------------
  39.  
  40.      "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW" is a series of campaigns that will
  41. help increase support for the Atari 8-Bit computers, ST/TT/Falcon
  42. computers, the Portfolio palmtop computer, and the Lynx handheld
  43. video game system.
  44.  
  45.      Atari Corporation seems to be serious about the future...
  46. If you would like to help increase support for Atari products,
  47. you can by participate in these campaigns.
  48.  
  49.      Who benefits?  Everyone benfits.  Atari users get more out
  50. of their investment, developers sell more products, dealers sell
  51. more products, publishers sell more magazines, and Atari
  52. Corporation sells more products.  If you are a shareholder, your
  53. stock may go up in value.
  54.  
  55.      There will be campaigns that focus on increasing suport for
  56. the Atari ST/TT/Falcon and campaigns that focus on increasing
  57. support for the 8-Bit Atari, Lynx, and Portfolio.  The campaigns
  58. that you participate in are entirely up to you.
  59.  
  60.      These campaigns will hopefully result in a stronger Atari
  61. Community.
  62.  
  63.      If you don't wish to help Atari Corporation, participate in
  64. these campaigns to help yourself.  You will enjoy your Atari
  65. products more by greater support!
  66.  
  67.                                 Cost?
  68.                                 -----
  69.  
  70.      There is no cost to you in any way to participate in these
  71. campaigns.  There is no registration fee and no donations are
  72. being accepted.
  73.  
  74.                         Members Key to Success
  75.                         ----------------------
  76.  
  77.      The number of people participating in these campaigns are
  78. extremely important.  The news of these campaigns must be shared
  79. with every member of the Atari Community that you know.
  80. "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW" should be publicized in Atari publications,
  81. at user group meetings, and at Atari dealerships.  If you take
  82. action, we can make a difference.  If you sit back and watch, we
  83. won't do anything.
  84.  
  85.  
  86.                          +------------------+
  87.                          |   CAMPAIGN ONE   |
  88.                          +------------------+
  89.  
  90.  
  91.     The first campaign will be to compile two lists.  One list
  92. will consist of things that we believe the company is doing right.
  93. Atari is doing great things and if you want to continue seeing
  94. the company doing these things, you have to let them know.
  95. The other list will consist of things that we believe the company
  96. can do better.  The company will never know the problems that
  97. you see unless you tell them.  We will send these lists to Atari
  98. Corporation's Board of Directors and ask that they consider our
  99. suggestions.  Will Atari listen?  There isn't a successful
  100. company around that doesn't listen--especially to their customers,
  101. developers, dealers, and publications.
  102.  
  103.     What you need to do is write down everything that you see
  104. right with Atari and the things that you believe the company can
  105. improve.  Include any past experiences that you have had with
  106. the company.
  107.  
  108.     Here are a few examples:
  109.  
  110.                                     RIGHT             IMPROVE
  111.     Users                        
  112.     -----                      Great products,     No easy memory
  113.                                great price         upgrade
  114.     
  115.                                                    Once took 4 months
  116.                                                    to get my computer
  117.                                                    replaced when sent
  118.                                                    to Atari
  119.  
  120.     Developers
  121.     ----------                 Good developers     Took 3 months to
  122.                                area on GEnie       get a computer to
  123.                                                    develop on
  124.  
  125.                                Great computers     Atari was rude to
  126.                                to develop on       me when they first
  127.                                                    showed me the Falcon
  128.  
  129.     Dealers
  130.     -------                    Good dealer         Shortage of products,
  131.                                support             even today
  132.                                                  
  133.                                                    No new products
  134.  
  135.                                                    Lack of advertising
  136.  
  137.     Publishers
  138.     ----------                 Atari advertises    Slow to pay for ads
  139.                                regularly
  140.  
  141.                                                    Does not give enough
  142.                                                    new info to us
  143.  
  144.     The comments made in these examples should not be taken as truth.
  145. They are simply examples.  Also, your comments can be as long as you
  146. want.  In fact, the longer and more detailed, the better.
  147.   
  148.     If you wish to remain anonymous, you may send these lists in
  149. another envelope.
  150.  
  151.     The goal of this campaign is to inform Atari of things that we
  152. believe can help improve the company's position in the computer
  153. marketplace.
  154.  
  155.     All of the lists that are received will be compiled and then sent
  156. to Atari Corporation.
  157.  
  158.  
  159.                          +------------------+
  160.                          |   CAMPAIGN TWO   |
  161.                          +------------------+
  162.  
  163.     The second campaign is to concentrate on letting computer
  164. publications know that Atari is back.
  165.  
  166.     The Falcon 030 will be announced at the Boston Computer Society
  167. meeting in a few weeks.  We should let the media know that we would
  168. like for them to cover it.  The amount of press the Falcon receives
  169. will most likely determine when the Falcon will be shipped to the
  170. United States and how many are shipped.
  171.  
  172.     What you need to do is list names and addresses of publications
  173. that you wish to see cover the Falcon's release.  These include
  174. magazines, newspapers, and televison news programs.
  175.  
  176.     You should also lists computer publications that you wish to
  177. see support the Atari ST and Falcon computers.
  178.  
  179.     This information should be sent along with the "OPERATION:
  180. A.C.T. NOW" registration form.
  181.  
  182.     Since the Boston Computer Society meeting is on September 23rd,
  183. we are asking you to send us this information immediately.  You may
  184. ONLY send this information through E-MAIL if you are able to at:
  185. "xx004@cleveland.Freenet.Edu".  Please send any other information
  186. through the U.S. mail.
  187.  
  188.  
  189.                    -----------------------------------
  190.  
  191.                     OTHER CAMPAIGNS WILL BE ANNOUNCED
  192.                              AT ANOTHER TIME
  193.  
  194.                              THESE INCLUDE:
  195.  
  196.                        8-BIT, LYNX, AND  PORTFOLIO
  197.                                CAMPAIGNS
  198.                    -----------------------------------
  199.  
  200.  
  201.     The Cleveland Free-Net Atari SIG is the official site of
  202. "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW".  If you wish to add any information or
  203. discuss anything related to this campaign, a special section has
  204. been created specifically for it.
  205.  
  206.     The Atari SIG can be accessed by the phone number "216/368-3888"
  207. at either 300, 1200, or 2400 baud.  It can also be accessed by
  208. users from around the nation or world for free by using "telnet" at
  209. their college or business by the following Internet addresses:
  210. freenet-in-{a,b,c}.cwru.edu = hela.ins.cwru.edu = 129.22.8.38
  211. Type 'go atari' at any menu.
  212.  
  213.     The Cleveland Free-Net Atari SIG's U.S. mailing address is:
  214.  
  215.     Cleveland Free-Net Atari SIG
  216.     P.O. Box 364
  217.     Mentor, OH 44061-0364
  218.  
  219.     The Cleveland Free-Net Atari SIG's Internet e-mail address is:
  220.  
  221.     xx004@cleveland.Freenet.Edu
  222.  
  223.  
  224. "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW" is in no way affiliated with Atari Corporation.
  225. These campaigns are organized by individuals that have an interest
  226. in Atari products.  The "Atari" name, logo, and any other Atari
  227. products mentioned are copyrighted by Atari Corporation.
  228.  
  229.  
  230.  
  231.                                  clip here
  232. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
  233.  
  234.                   "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW" REGISTRATION FORM
  235.  
  236. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND MAIL IT TO:  OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW
  237.                                            P.O. BOX 364
  238.                                            Mentor, OH 44061-0364
  239.  
  240.  
  241.     PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY!
  242.  
  243. ! = CONFIDENTIAL (WILL NOT BE RELEASED PUBLICLY)
  244.  
  245.  
  246. NAME _____________________________  !AGE _____ !PHONE (____)______________
  247.  
  248. !ADDRESS _________________________________________________________________
  249.  
  250. CITY _________________________________ STATE ____________ !ZIP ___________
  251.  
  252. !OCCUPATION ___________________________________ !PHONE (___)______________
  253.  
  254. COMPUTER(S) OWNED ________________________________________________________
  255.  
  256. VIDEO GAME SYSTEM(S) OWNED _______________________________________________
  257.  
  258. !ARE YOU AN ATARI DEVELOPER?  YES / NO !ARE YOU AN ATARI DEALER?  YES / NO
  259.  
  260. WHAT DO YOU PRIMARY USE YOUR COMPUTER FOR? _______________________________
  261.  
  262. __________________________________________________________________________
  263.  
  264. DO YOU BELONG TO A USER GROUP?  YES / NO  IF YES, HOW MANY MEMBERS _______
  265.  
  266. IF YES, WHAT IS THE NAME? ________________________________________________
  267.  
  268. IS THERE A(N) ATARI DEALERSHIP(S) NEAR YOU?  YES / NO
  269.  
  270. IF YES, WHAT IS THE NAME(S)? _____________________________________________
  271.  
  272. __________________________________________________________________________
  273.  
  274. !WHAT IS YOUR OPINION OF EACH OF THEM? ___________________________________
  275.  
  276. __________________________________________________________________________
  277.  
  278. __________________________________________________________________________
  279.  
  280. !DO YOU SUBSCRIBE TO ANY ATARI PUBLICATIONS?  YES / NO
  281.  
  282. IF YES, WHICH ONE(S)? ____________________________________________________
  283.  
  284. __________________________________________________________________________
  285.  
  286. LIST SOME OF YOUR MOST USED SOFTWARE _____________________________________
  287.  
  288. __________________________________________________________________________
  289.  
  290. __________________________________________________________________________
  291.  
  292. __________________________________________________________________________
  293.  
  294. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DEVELOPER/COMPANY? _________________________________
  295.  
  296. __________________________________________________________________________
  297.  
  298. THANK YOU!
  299.  
  300. --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  301.                                  clip here
  302.  
  303. --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  304.  
  305.  
  306.                            "OPERATION: A.C.T. NOW"
  307.  
  308.                              CAMPAIGN INFORMATION
  309.  
  310. (All of the following information will be compiled together.  Your name
  311.  will not be tied with any of this information if you choose to leave it.
  312.  
  313.  YOU MAY WISH TO SEND THIS PART IN A SEPARATE ENVELOPE THAT DOES NOT
  314.  INCLUDE YOUR NAME AND RETURN ADDRESS.
  315.  
  316. CAMPAIGN ONE:
  317. -------------
  318.  
  319. PLEASE CIRCLE WHICH GROUP YOU BELONG TO:
  320.  
  321.     USER     /    DEVELOPER    /    DEALER    /   PUBLICATION   /   ATARI
  322.  
  323. PLEASE LIST EVERYTHING THAT YOU SEE ATARI DOING RIGHT:
  324. ------------------------------------------------------
  325. (include any past experiences, etc.)
  326.  
  327. __________________________________________________________________________
  328.  
  329. __________________________________________________________________________
  330.  
  331. __________________________________________________________________________
  332.  
  333. __________________________________________________________________________
  334.  
  335. __________________________________________________________________________
  336.  
  337. __________________________________________________________________________
  338.  
  339. __________________________________________________________________________
  340.  
  341. __________________________________________________________________________
  342. (add another sheet if needed)
  343.  
  344. PLEASE LIST IMPROVEMENTS THAT YOU BELIEVE CAN BE MADE:
  345. ------------------------------------------------------
  346. (include any past experiences, etc.)
  347.  
  348. __________________________________________________________________________
  349.  
  350. __________________________________________________________________________
  351.  
  352. __________________________________________________________________________
  353.  
  354. __________________________________________________________________________
  355.  
  356. __________________________________________________________________________
  357.  
  358. __________________________________________________________________________
  359.  
  360. __________________________________________________________________________
  361.  
  362. __________________________________________________________________________
  363.  
  364. __________________________________________________________________________
  365. (add another sheet if needed)
  366.  
  367. PLEASE LIST HOW YOU WOULD MAKE THESE IMPROVEMENTS:
  368.  
  369. __________________________________________________________________________
  370.  
  371. __________________________________________________________________________
  372.  
  373. __________________________________________________________________________
  374.  
  375. __________________________________________________________________________
  376.  
  377. __________________________________________________________________________
  378.  
  379. __________________________________________________________________________
  380.  
  381. __________________________________________________________________________
  382.  
  383. PLEASE LIST ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR NEW PRODUCTS OR ENHANCEMENTS TO OLDER
  384. PRODUCTS:
  385.  
  386. __________________________________________________________________________
  387.  
  388. __________________________________________________________________________
  389.  
  390. __________________________________________________________________________
  391.  
  392. __________________________________________________________________________
  393.  
  394. __________________________________________________________________________
  395.  
  396.  
  397.  
  398. CAMPAIGN TWO:
  399. -------------
  400.  
  401. PLEASE LIST ANY MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS, OR TELEVISION NEWS PROGRAMS AND
  402. THEIR ADDRESS THAT YOU FEEL SHOULD COVER ATARI'S NEW FALCON 030 COMPUTER:
  403.  
  404. __________________________________________________________________________
  405.  
  406. __________________________________________________________________________
  407.  
  408. __________________________________________________________________________
  409.  
  410. __________________________________________________________________________
  411.  
  412. __________________________________________________________________________
  413.  
  414. ANY PARTICULAR REASON WHY YOU CHOSE THIS MEDIA? __________________________
  415.  
  416. __________________________________________________________________________
  417.  
  418. PLEASE LIST ANY COMPUTER PUBLICATIONS AND THEIR ADDRESSES THAT YOU WOULD
  419. LIKE TO SEE START SUPPORTING THE ATARI ST AND FALCON COMPUTERS:
  420.  
  421. __________________________________________________________________________
  422.  
  423. __________________________________________________________________________
  424.  
  425. __________________________________________________________________________
  426.  
  427. __________________________________________________________________________
  428.  
  429. __________________________________________________________________________
  430.  
  431. __________________________________________________________________________
  432.  
  433. OTHER CAMPAIGN INFORMATION WILL BE REQUESTED FROM YOU AT ANOTHER TIME.
  434.  
  435. THANK YOU!
  436. --------------------------------------------------------------------------
  437.  
  438.  
  439.