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Introduction by Peter Buddendiek
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High there,
I hope you are not too suspicious why someone with such a non
anglo-american name is adressing you in your native tongue.
Well, the solution of this riddle is quite easy. From 1985-1988
I used to live in Australia and that was where I started out on
my quest for astrological knowledge. After another two years in
Asia I finally got back to Germany where I had to find out, that
astrological knowledge wasn`t dealt with in the way I had so
highly esteemed in the English language. The German mentality is
a bit different. Especially the global consciousness wasn`t
represented as much as I had found in books of authors like Dane
Rudhyar or Alan Oken.
Now in October 1993 I am delighted to be able to use this
language again, although I might have lost it a bit.
ASTRO-WORLD for Windows 2.0
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I am quite happy to introduce you to Astro-World for Windows 2.0
which is designed not only for professional astrologers but for
the human being on the street as well. For the last seven years
I have concerned myself with astrology and my conclusion still
is that peaceful astrological thought should be accessible for
humanity as a whole and not just for a few. This seems so
important to me because we are at a stage of evolution where it
is more necessary than ever to think about new concepts of
co-existence. Since Neptune and Uranus wander throug the sign of
Capricorn political structures have been abolished and people at
least in Germany are getting fed up with politics. Communism in
Europe has gone but I do not think that we are at the end yet.
There might be more to come.
At this point I have to admit that I quite well know what`s
going on in Germany but the present state of the rest of the
world I only know from newspapers or television.
It`s my pleasure to have met Marcus Fabian from Bern/Switzerland
who started up programming astrological Software for his degree
in University. Last January we met for the first time and
decided to do something together. He didn`t know much about
Astrology and I didn`t know much about Software-programming. But
he knew one thing: He wanted to produce something cheaper than
it was available at that time in order to perhaps awaken the
layman`s interest in this subject. From then on I worked
intensively on the text in German and together with U.K native
born Liz Regan we transfered it into the English language.
Because of the inexpensive character of the program it won`t be
a financial burden for it`s user. Thus dealing with the
Astrological subject becomes easier and the fact that Astrology
doesn`t have to bow it`s head in front of a scientific
curriculum gives it the freedom to be researched on many levels.
In case you encounter any problems read the
ASTRO-WORLD-Help-file; it might not only be useful but amusing
as well. You can make a printout of it, too.
At the beginning the name ASTRO-WORLD might sound a bit like a
cliche to you, but it makes a lot of sense once you take a
closer look at it. Let`s be honest: every
astrological-astronomical Windows-program is called ASTROWIN.
That was obvious from the beginning. Out of this necessity we
created the name ASTRO-WORLD and it is pretty clear already that
this is not an utopical concept. Until the end of this year it
will be available in three languages with more to come.
Letterhead and Diskette-Label
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Although I don`t know yet how many of you will receive a letter
and diskettes from me but you might see the graphical design
while you start up ASTRO-WORLD. The two masks might replace the
old Yin and Yang and are meant to represent the inherent duality
of life. As new symbol they are not connected with centuries old
fixed mysticism since we write the year 1993 and as we all know
this is a very fast time. The little sailing-boat with the sun
in the background is meant to symbolize wind and sun, which
these days should play a much greater role when it comes down to
the creation of energy. Furthermore to me it leaves a peaceful
impression.
The Texts
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I have attempted to write these texts in the language of the
present time and the feedback I get from the German users
reflect that I am on the right way, but please judge for
yourself. I think there is a little bit of wisdom in the
interpretation for everyone. At the beginning there is a
Prologue which introduces the people to Astrology and at the end
there is an Epilogue which might have a little touch of an
Astrological fairy-tale. The end of it reveals my view of the
present quality of time and ASTRO-WORLD`S capacities in that
respect. But perhaps you print these out for a start in order to
see whether you agree with me or not. If the latter is the case
well, I can`t help it. Maybe your echo is reaching me which
would make me rather content.
Telephone
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At this point I would like to mention that you can call me on
the phone if you like although this might be an expensive
enterprise. But I do not mind at all and would be glad to be
able to talk English once in a while. Apart from that I know a
few so-called "Hotlines" in Germany which I would rather call
"Coollines". I always thought, that it is possible and easier to
be a lot nicer on the phone. I even find the contact on the
phone very inspiring.
At the moment it looks like as if I would be at home at the
following times:
Mo. - Fr. 8-10 & 15-22
Sa.& Su. 10-22 (but I might not be there all the time)
CONCLUDING REMARK
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Now I hope to have given you a little overview and at this point
I would you to do me a little favour. If we would all be perfect
we probably wouldn`t have to be on this planet. It may be
possible that you find a few orthographic mistakes. Please let
me know in a constructive manner because this a large text-file
and every now and then one might have slipped through my
control. Hoping to have said the lot I say goodbye from Marburg
in Germany from where I wish you all the best in the hope that
ASTRO-WORLD becomes more than just another Astrological program.
Peter Buddendiek Beginning of
October `93