The last meeting went very well! Our first raffle brought in just over $20 and there many new things brought up. Be sure to attend the next couple of meetings, there will be many new and fun things happening! For one thing, at the upcomming meetings, there will be a CLUB RETAILER. No, it is not me, there will be an official ATARI software dealer at the meetings. I Have been talking to him and he has a very good source of ATARI software he is willing to bring in to sell. He is able to get all the ATARI XEGS cartridges and many titles that were previously thought to be discontinued. Such titles that he mentioned were SHADOW WORLD by Broderbund, AUTODUEL, Ultima III and IV by Origin Systems, LEADERBOARD by Access, as well as many others. You will NOT want to miss out on this opportunity to obtain brand new ATARI software at minimal prices! Be sure to check out the upcoming meetings to see him, he'll be coming to the June meeting as well as the others.
July will bring about The SPACE birthday meeting and many things will be happening there. There will be a game festival, raffle, and refreshments for starters. Many other things are being planned, so you will NOT want to miss the July meeting. On SPACE's birthday, it would be really great if we could get everybody to come out, so REALLY TRY YOUR BEST to attend the July meeting! It will be a blast!
That is about it for this month, be sure to come to the meetings and support the club, we need all the input we can get, the users make the meeting. The way the last few meetings have been going, I think you're really missing out by not coming. Many items of useful info have been circulated about hardware and software as well as tips and tricks for programmers and new users. At SPACE, there is always something for every ATARI user. Hope to see YOU at the next SPACE meeting!
Happy Computing!
Nathan Block
Nathan wanted me to let the membership know that he will be proposing to reschedule the JULY meeting! So make sure you attend so you can vote on it!
Well, I didn't make it to the last meeting. I understand the raffle was a success for the most part. I would have liked to have been present, but, the fishing opener is a tradition with my family. As V.P. I don't have much too say, except, we should all feel truly fortunate to have a President that channels the amount of time and energy toward our user group that NATHAN BLOCK does.
Now, as the SYSOP, There are a few things I'd like to bring up. The first item pertains to the access level on the BBS. Most have probably noticed no change regarding your access level on the BBS. If your current membership Status has lapsed, however, you way have noticed a change in your BBS access level.
Current members enjoy the use of all the message bases on the BBS with the exception of the officers base. The Officers base is used to communicate between Officers in matters pertaining to the business of the group. Do not feel left out however. That particular. base logs about one message a month, and it is seldom answered. E-mail seems the Officers method of choice for communicating.
Current members also enjoy a download to upload ratio of 10 to 1. Frankly, if the downloads exceed 10 without an upload, just give a message on it and I'll be glad to reset it for you. So, basically, it's unlimited you might say. One hour per day is the time limit for current members.
Non-members on the other hand may read and write in base 1, (general) and in E-mail. The download to upload ratio is 1 to 1, and the access time is 15 minutes per day for non-member BBS users.
We have had a couple of complaints on the new policy, but, in general, the BBS users who are not members of the group, understand the reasoning behind the policy. There has even been a few promises to get back to current member status as soon as they can make it to a meeting. Access level is determined by the hardcopy membership list, not by the promises.
I am excited about LARRY SERFLATEN comming aboard as the CO-SYSOP. He's a gung ho dude with more time and energy to play around with screens and menus than I. Some of you may have seen his new log-on and off screens on the board recently.
I'd also like to thank STEVE NELSON, who is not a space member, for sending some P.D. software written to work with Express Pro. At this time we are not in need of these particular new files for Express Pro, but any new software received is appreciated, and considered a kind gesture.
Along those same lines, I would like to ask anyone who uses Compuserve or Genie, to pass along to me any info they may run accross regarding BBS Express Pro.
Thank you, please drop me a note when your on the BBS. I'll be more than glad to answer any questions you may have.
Gratitude takes three forms:
A feeling in the heart,
An expression in words,
and A giving in return.
The library will be offering software for sale as usual, at the meeting or via the US Mail. All disks are $3 each If you can't make the meeting, call Joe Danko at 777-9500 after 6 PM or mail your request to:
JOE DANKO
2766 Chisholm Av. N.
N. St. Paul MN 55109
Mailed software will cost an extra $1 for each multiple of 3 disks or so. Blank disks will be for sale at 30 cents ($0.30) each.
Disk of the Month- JUNE
Side 1:
SPACE DOM 000 JUNE90SIDE1 000 DOS SYS 037 BZ11 TXT 212 AUTORUN SYS 001 MENU 026 MINER BAS 049 ROTATE BAS 033 MUNCHERSBAS 048 METEOR BAS 030 AMPHIBIACOM 084 BEDSIDE COM 112 HELP DOC
BZ11.TXT
BETAZINE #11, recent ATARI news and
information to read.
MINER.BAS
MUNCHERS.BAS
METEOR.BAS
Three little BASIC games that need a
joystick.
ROTATE.BAS
BASIC logic puzzle game.
AMPHIBIA.COM
AMPHIBIAN, machine language game that
needs a joystick. Sort of a FROGGER
clone but with a few suprises.
BASXREF.COM
BASXREF.COM
Machine language utility to list BASIC
program variable references.
BEDSIDE.COM
Machine language digital alarm clock
simulator.
Side 2:
FACE DEMO
FACE stands for Federation of ATARI
Computer Enthusiasts, which is a
national user orgination. Run the
various parts of the demo and fine out
about it. The demo includes some nice
games, graphics and music. I added the
MENU program to ease program execution
p.s......SMOKEY.BAS is my favorite.
SPACE DOM 000 FACEDEMO 000 DOS SYS 037 DUP SYS 042 SKIGAME COM 030 FACE TXT 033 HEXAPAWNBAS 072 SMOKEY BAS 186 TOUCAN PIC 015 AMSPLAY COM 023 VESTER AMS 026 COKESONGAMS 023 DISKLIST 022 FIERO PIC 027 INTRO 010 BILLTCATPIC 022 AUTORUN SYS 002 BOBAFETTPIC 013 SHOWPIC EXE 022 MENU 026
If anyone gets any good disk from FACE please share them with SPACE library.
Additional SPACE library releases for the month of JUNE:
BOBTERM version 1.21, an upgrade to a very popular program. Bob Puff added additional capabilities including some new file transfer protocols and the ability to run 19,200 bits per second.
ANTIC AMP/AMP2 - ANTIC MUSIC PROCESSOR
I have put together the players from
ANTIC and some music files from GENIE.
Side 1 is the old AMP. Side 2 is a new
AMP2 system. These are not compatible.
PRZM DEMO SYSTEM
The PRZM graphics system is one of
those hybrid Mode 11/Mode 9 alternate
scan line kludges that allows any
color in any pixel on the screen if
you can stand the flickering. This
version is a shareware demo that also
includes a PRZM paint program.
Give it a try.
1. The meeting was called to order by President Nathan Block at 7:35 P.M.
2. The newsletter was out on time and copies were available at the meeting. Also, copies of a catalog from the American Techna-Vision were available in the front.
3. Some members voiced that they were unable to get on the Bulletin Board System (BBS). Nathan would check into access problems. All the Members who have current membership status should have full access to the BBS.
4. Bill Machow suggested attendance be taken at the Meetings, especially for new members or ATARI users who may need help with getting started.
5. Joe Danko reported that the SPACE treasury has approximately $400.
6. Nathan Block has old game listing he would like typed, if anyone is interested. Also, Nathan is trying to get our BBS number updated in the Twin Cities Computer user.
7. Joe Danko reported that COMB has a composite monochrome (green) 12" monitiors for $29.50 if anyone is interested.
8. Mike Schmidt (editor) reported that the newsletter is being produced with NEWSTATION software.
9. Joe Danko will have news next month on TRANSKEY - to hook up an IBM style keyboard to an ATARI.
10. Mike Schmidt brought in a letter about a HARDWARE - SOFTWARE package to enable an ATARI to use an true IBM compatable pc as a file server. It's called SIO-2-PC. It sells for $49.95.
11. Pat Krenn asked about connections comming loose on the XF551 drives. Told to see Rich Mier about solutions. (See ANTIC I/O BOARD, FEB/MARCH 1990, there are two letters from users with this same problem. EDITOR)
12. Nathan Block reported "COMMANDO" from aATARI is out: available from BEST Electronics, 2021 The Alameda, Suite 290, San Jose, CA 95126 Phone (405) 243-6950.
13. Nathan Block re-emphasized the availability of software from American Techi-Vision, which has "One-on-One" and "Ace-of-Aces".
14. Jim Scheib is re-inking ribbons for club members, cost is $1/ribbon.
15. The meeting closed with the demos of the Disk of the Month (DOM).
The following graphic is one that Carl Miller game me at last meeting. See article last month on fractals.
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