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News from the Atari PDF reader (23.08.2001 - 11:10 Uhr)

The planned PDF reader by Eric Reboux and Rafal Kawecki is making small but steady progress. In September, the editorial staff of st-computer should receive a first preview version. The developers are making an effort to display PDF files directly so that the time-consuming process of converting them into PS format does not have to be taken, as is the case with Ghostscript. However, it has been announced that neither ASH nor invers Software will distribute the software. What form of distribution will be chosen instead is still open. (tr)

Rafal Kawecki

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Graoumf Is Not So Damn Slow (23.08.2001 - 07:10 Uhr)

For the music format "Graoumf Tracker" there is now a dedicated player for the Atari Falcon. GINSDS is a small command line tool that can play 16 bit samples on up to 32 channels. Stereo panning can be used on each channel. GINSDS requires a Falcon with at least 1 MByte RAM, Fast-RAM is recommended. The current version 1.2 is available for download (tr)

dead hackers society

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VCS on the Dreamcast (23.08.2001 - 07:10 Uhr)

For the 128 bit game console Sega Dreamcast, a few emulators of the VCS 2600 are in the works. Gonzo 2600 is one of the projects, a screenshot is already available online. SMEG, on the other hand, is a general emulator that should also support the VCS. The Dreamcast has been discontinued by Sega and is therefore available nationwide at very reasonable prices. (tr)

Screenshot Gonzo 2600

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New design for Pink Panther Productions (23.08.2001 - 07:10 Uhr)

The homepage of Pink Panther Productions has been completely redesigned and has been given a fresh new look. Winframes and icons have been given their own section, which will be constantly expanded.

Also announced was the database Chrysalis, which can create a certificate of many historical events for one's own birthday based on personal data. Chrysalis also shows whether well-known personalities also celebrate the same birthday. Holidays from all over the world, as well as death anniversaries and patron saints are not missing, nor is the direct printout via GDOS (NVDI) or the export as RTF file for individual processing, e.g. with Papyrus. More than 3000 sayings are already included. On multitasking systems, Chrysalis can also work together with the first name database Vorlex, so that everything about the person's first name is also retrieved automatically. A first screenshot of the attractive interface can already be admired, the program is expected to be released on 01 September. (tr)

PPP software

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M.E.S.S. 0.37b15 (23.08.2001 - 07:10 Uhr)

A new version of the Multi-Emulator Super System (M.E.S.S.) is available for the Windows operating system. M.E.S.S. emulates a number of classic game consoles and computers, including the Atari systems 5200, 7800, 800 and the Lynx. In the current version, Atari emulation in particular has been optimised. Older versions for the operating systems Mac OS, Amiga OS with WarpUP, Digita, Solaris and Risc OS are also available. (tr)

M.E.S.S.

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Animator 0.20.3 (23.08.2001 - 05:10 Uhr)

The AVI player Animator for Atari Falcon and Atari TT (with graphics card) has received another update and is available in version 0.20.3. Various bug fixes have been made. The Animator can also play the animation formats MOV and FLI or FLC. (tr)

The Removers

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Book about Classic Gaming (23.08.2001 - 04:10 Uhr)

Arcade Fever is a new book by John Sellers that takes you into the world of classic gaming. It contains countless descriptions of classics such as Pac Man, Zaxxon, Defender, etc. In addition, there is an interview with Atari founder Nolan Bushnell. For real fans, this book is a must. Unfortunately, it is only available in English so far. It is available at Amazon.com for a special price of US$ 15.16. (tr)

Arcade Fever
Order at Amazon.com

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Marijuana Mail 0.1.63 (22.08.2001 - 10:10 Uhr)

Marijuna Mail is available in version 0.1.63. The program is a simple eMail client for the STiK/STinG access standard, which also works on small ST configurations due to its compactness. MJM is freeware. In the current version, among other things, the user interface has been revised. (tr)

Marijuana Mail

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Mac OS 9.2 (22.08.2001 - 09:10 Uhr)

The long-awaited Mac OS 9.2.1 is now available for download from Apple's servers. The update for the classic Mac OS does not contain any new features, but fixes bugs of version 9.1. It can also be used with the Classic environment of Mac OS X. The updater is also available in German.

First tests showed that the current version 6.1.5 of the Atari operating environment MagiC Mac works without problems on G3 or G4 computers. Atari users can therefore update with a clear conscience. But take your time for the download: the update is about 84 MBytes. (tr)

Mac OS 9.2.1

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BAS2TAP 1.8 (22.08.2001 - 09:10 Uhr)

BAS2TAP is a program that converts ASCII files into a TAP file that can be used with any ZX Spectrum emulator. Both the Spectrum 48K and the Spectrum 128K are supported. It is available for free download.

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Nullos Tracker Krap v1.0 (21.08.2001 - 08:10 Uhr)

Nullos Tracker Krap is a small player for music modules in NTK format. This is often used in French Falcon demos. The NTK format is basically converted MOD files. The NTK player works in multitasking (MiNT and MagiC) as well as under TOS and uses the 16 bit stereo of the Falcon under 49.1 KHz. Long file names are supported. An Atari Falcon with at least 1 MB RAM is required, a Centurbo accelerator card can be used. (tr)

dead hackers society

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Jagulator 1.5.1 (21.08.2001 - 08:10 Uhr)

The Jagulator is an emulation of the 64-bit game console Atari Jaguar for Windows systems. Version 1.51 of the program is now available. Above all, the speed and compatibility have been improved. It should be noted that the current release only works with some ROM versions of the Jaguar. This only applies to version 1.5.1, future versions will be more flexible in this respect. Screenshots and information are available on the developers' website. (tr)

Jagulator

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MTFI 1.21 (20.08.2001 - 09:10 Uhr)

MTFI stands for "Magus Technica Funge Interpreter". It interprets Befunge-93, Befunge-96 and all Funge- 97 variants. The program is written in ANSI-C, the source code is included. Befunge is one of the best known so-called "esoteric" languages.

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TOS on the Sinclair QL (20.08.2001 - 09:10 Uhr)

The Sinclair QL was the last product of Sir Clive Sinclair's British computer company. It came onto the market at the same time as the Atari ST and the Commodore Amiga, but was unable to establish itself due to its weaker processor and the peculiar storage media concept. Those who still have a QL in the corner can now install the original Atari TOS on it, because a corresponding emulator is available. QL + TOS - if that is not an unusual combination! (tr)

TOS for QL

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Interview with Merlancia (20.08.2001 - 09:10 Uhr)

The French online magazine c-FMA covers the operating system BeOS. The magazine now published an interview with the American Amiga legend Dave Haynie, who now works at Merlancia Industries. Dave also answers questions about the planned Tsunami computer, to which the Atari TOS will possibly be adapted. Since it is not an Atari website, the TOS port is not mentioned, however. The interview is in English. (tr)

c-FMA

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VCS news (20.08.2001 - 09:10 Uhr)

Around the classic game console Atari VCS 2600 there are again some news:

• On the web pages of AtariAge you can find the first pictures of the gaming fair "Classic Gaming Expo", which took place in Las Vegas. You can get an impression of the various booths and the exhibitors.
• Big Five Software, creators of such popular games as "Miner 2049er" and "Bounty Bob Strikes Back" have put their own website online, which contains a lot of information about the different titles. There is also an emulator for Windows systems that runs the Atari 8-bit version of Miner 2049er on the PC.
• Elevator Action is a new game for the Atari VCS 2600, available for free download on the AtariAge website.

More information or links to the mentioned websites can be found on AtariAge. (tr)

AtariAge.

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MyAtari August 2001 (20.08.2001 - 09:10 Uhr)

The British online magazine AtariAge has added more articles to its August issue. For example, the detailed test of "KCS Omega" by Dr. T. will be of particular interest to MIDI users. (tr)

MyAtari

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Classic Computing 2001 (20.08.2001 - 04:10 Uhr)

The Classic Computing 2001 will take place on 08 September in Neukirchen-Vluyn. All collectors, clubs and private people with their interesting treasures are invited again. Not only the still large Amiga scene will be represented, but also many active users of 8-bit computers, above all of course the immortal C= 64 and the still beloved Sinclair and Atari XL/XE. But also old professional computers with the MS-DOS predecessor CP/M will certainly be found in abundance again. After someone had already presented a NeXT last year, older workstations from SUN and Silicon Graphics will also be on display this year. But visitors who like to revive memories of times gone by will not miss out either. Unlike last year, this year there will be competitions on classic games. Many computers and old game consoles will be available for this purpose, and a video beamer will be available for appropriate presentation.

As last year, entrance fees and stall fees will cover the costs of DM 5 per visitor or exhibitor. As last year, there will be a party after the event in the same premises. A list of exhibitors, pictures from last year and much more information can be found on the organiser's website. (tr)

Classic Computing 2001

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Atari t-shirts by RGF Software (19.08.2001 - 06:10 Uhr)

RGF Software also now offers T-shirts with Atari imprints. The white shirts are available with a discreet small logo print or with the Fuji on the chest. The logo colour can be Atari blue or black. The number of shirts is limited, so make sure to buy now! (tr)

RGF Software

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Czuba Tech website update (18.08.2001 - 08:10 Uhr)

The website of the French hardware company Czuba Tech has been extended by some diagrams and graphics around the Atari Falcon 030. For example, there is a block diagram of the entire Falcon architecture and the assignment of the computer's jumpers. (tr)

Czuba Tech

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PDA Maze Version 17 (18.08.2001 - 08:10 Uhr)

Maze is a three-dimensional first-person game in GEM style. The Atari version is a port of the Linux game PDA Maze. The current version of the port is not yet complete (it lacks improved sound and the interface still needs some optimisation) but it is playable. The graphics are in xIMG format.
Maze is executable in any resolution from ST-High. The new version offers a GEM menu and comes with the C source code. In addition, the usual bug fixes have been made. The program and a screenshot can be found on the Anthill Industries website. (tr)

Anthill Industries

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