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# ST-Computer (English)

Magazine for Atari ST/TT/Falcon, Jaguar, Lynx & VCS

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- [Falcon Rebuild: Wizztronics Falcon replica boots](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2026/01/20/falcon-rebuild-wizztronics-falcon-replica-boots/) - Milestone on the way to a new Falcon: The new motherboard boots in TOS 4.x for the first time. Wizztronics plans to sell new Falcon computers. The “Atari Falcon Rebuild” project involves the design of a new motherboard with modern components, but also the familiar special chips from the last Atari computer. Wizztronics has a
- [Image editor Vision 5.0 released](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2026/01/18/image-editor-vision-5-0-released/) - The graphics and slideshow program Vision continues to be maintained and has now reached version 5.0. The application is the only image editing program specifically for the Atari that receives regular updates. The new version includes the following changes: Bug fixes: The extended text editing of QRCODE LDV was limited to about 80 characters, but
- [Icon Extract](https://en.st-computer.org/software/2026/01/17/icon-extract/) - ICON Extract 1.50, the universal icon converter by Florent Lafabrie. The program is in French but self-explanatory. Icon Extract 1.50
- [Rational Sounds 2.0.2](https://en.st-computer.org/software/2026/01/17/rational-sounds-2-0-2/) - A formerly commercial utility that assigns freely selectable samples to system events. Rational Sounds is installed via GEMSetup; a multitasking operating system is recommended. Rational Sounds 2.0.2
- [Phoenix 5.5](https://en.st-computer.org/software/2026/01/17/phoenix-5-5/) - Phoenix is a relational database program for the Atari and the unofficial successor to Adimens. This version is based on the source code provided by Dieter and Jürgen Geiß. Phoenix 5.5
- [Sweet_16.rsc](https://en.st-computer.org/software/2026/01/17/sweet_16-rsc/) - We are exclusively offering a new resource file for the Sweet 16 MIDI sequencer from Roni Music. It gives the otherwise somewhat antiquated-looking program a more modern look and improved keyboard operation. Sweet 16 is a MIDI sequencer with roughly the same range of features as C-Lab Creator, but it also runs on multitasking operating
- [Escape Paint](https://en.st-computer.org/software/2026/01/17/escape-paint/) - Norman Feske, alias No/Escape, developed Escape Paint, one of the most popular painting programs for the Falcon. It was the first production from Escape, which later released various STE and Falcon demos, as well as the Visual Light Machine Whip! for the Falcon. Escape Paint offers modular effects, a simple GEM interface, and two zoom
- [Atari Magazines](https://en.st-computer.org/software/2026/01/17/atari-magazines/) - Unfortunately, there is no useful overview of the contents of Atari magazines. That's why I started to create one. The result is a database for Phoenix. Since I don't particularly like searching with Phoenix, the database contains a report. This report generates a file that can be read by the Heise Register program. New: Version
- [GENEA](https://en.st-computer.org/software/2026/01/17/genea/) - GENEA is a program that was written as an important tool for family, ancestor, and descendant research. Data is entered for a wide variety of individuals who may be related in any number of ways. In addition, data about the various marriages of each individual is entered. Over time, this creates an ever-growing database that
- [Authors wanted!](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/16/247/) - The editorial staff of st-computer is looking for authors who can take on the following topics: - Internet Radio with FalcAMP- Test report FunMedia under consideration of the video functions- Test report Mountain Interested writers please contact Thomas Raukamp directly by e-mail. (tr) Become an author!
- [st-computer 09-2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/07/216/) - The September issue of st-computer was sent out to our subscribers this morning and should reach you in the next few days. So we are finally delivering on time again. We thank our subscribers, friends and fans for their loyalty and patience during the difficult last months. If you have any further questions or suggestions,
- [Gunnar Gröbel offline](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/07/218/) - Gunnar Gröbel cannot be reached by e-mail at the moment because his Atari Falcon suffered a total crash. Until further notice, the programming of e.g. the new database "Chrysalis" (we reported) cannot continue. The editorial staff of st-computer is trying to find a replacement device for the programmer. Anyone who can temporarily do without a
- [Authors wanted!](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/07/217/) - The editorial staff of st-computer is looking for authors who can take on the following topics: - Internet Radio with FalcAMP- Test report FunMedia under consideration of the video functions- Test report Mountain Interested writers please contact Thomas Raukamp directly by e-mail. (tr) Become an author!
- [Authors wanted!](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/25/281/) - The editorial staff of st-computer is looking for authors who can take on the following topics: - Internet Radio with FalcAMP- Test report FunMedia under consideration of the video functions- Test report Mountain Interested writers please contact Thomas Raukamp directly by e-mail. (tr) Become an author!
- [Anarchic driving on the ST](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2015/08/12/anarchic-driving-on-the-st/) - Issue 08/15 featured Laserball, a re-release of an old PD game from 1991, but like any programmer, Thomas Ilg still has various unreleased projects and prototypes on old ST disks, and he has now unearthed one: A racing game with pseudo-3D graphics, completely developed in GFA-Basic. Pure GFA-Basic is of course not the best language
- [Pole Position for the ST](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2014/10/30/pole-position-for-the-st/) - Pole Position is an arcade classic, but unlike other games from the era, there was never a conversion for the Atari ST. However, Jonathan Thomas has been working on a conversion of the Namco racer for several months. His conversion promises to be a 1:1 conversion of the arcade machine, on screenshots there is hardly
- [Tales Of Tamar 0.25](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/19/tales-of-tamar-0-25/) - The role-playing adventure "Tales Of Tamar" is available in version 0.25R2. As always, Falcon and Milan are supported. On the developers' website you can also find impressive screenshots. There has rarely been a comparable quality on the Atari. (tr) Tales Of Tamar
- [Wacom ArtPad](https://en.st-computer.org/software/2026/01/17/wacom-artpad/) - The Wacom ArtPad II can be used with the Atari. The archive provides driver software for the graphics tablet. (tr) Wacom-Treiber
- [Draconis English Manual](https://en.st-computer.org/software/2026/01/17/draconis-english-manual/) - This is the translated version of the Draconis Manual 1.7, which was on my old hard drive. It is available in Papyrus format and as a raw text file with separate screenshots. Since Draconis and all associated programs are now licensed under the GPL, the manual is also licensed under the Gnu Public License. Draconis
- [ZX81 Emulator](https://en.st-computer.org/software/2026/01/17/zx81-emulator/) - Unsurpassed: the ZX81 emulator for the Atari ST/TT by Christoph Zwerschke. First released on the cover disk of TOS, the emulator offers maximum ease of use. This is particularly beneficial for games, as the joystick can be individually assigned with buttons. ZX81-Emulator 2.1
- [PixArt 4.5x](https://en.st-computer.org/software/2026/01/16/pixart-4-5x/) - A top-class graphics program from Crazy Bits. We are offering you exclusive access to download the full version here. Please note that the program is only available in German language. (jf) PixArt 4.5
- [Cavey Taxi (WIP) - Cave taxi on the STE](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2026/01/16/cavey-taxi-wip-cave-taxi-on-the-ste/) - Jonathan Thomas, alias Chicane, is working on a new mini-game: In Cavey Taxi, passengers must be transported through a cave. Players battle gravity, fuel shortages, and narrow cave passages. The game incorporates elements from Space Taxi (C64) and Thrust-like games, which require sensitive control of the ship's thrusters. Each level is larger than a screen
- [WiFi modem for the STBook](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2026/01/16/wifi-modem-for-the-stbook/) - Atari's STBook was a revolutionary notebook, but only 1,200 units were ever produced. Thirty-four years later, there is now an internal modem for the device. To achieve its small size, Atari made various compromises, foregoing a floppy disk drive and standard MIDI jacks. Underneath the new vector pad, Atari engineers left room for an internal
- [APF-MaXed: New all-in-one extension for the Portfolio](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2026/01/11/apf-maxed-new-all-in-one-extension-for-the-portfolio/) - There is a new expansion for Atari's Portfolio that combines several otherwise separate expansions. Like other expansions, APF-MaXed plugs into the right side of the pocket computer. The black case contains a slot for CompactFlash cards, which offer greater capacity than the Portfolio's standard memory cards and are more practical for data exchange with “large”
- [Text adventures: New port of GEMagnetic](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2026/01/12/text-adventures-new-port-of-gemagnetic/) - The adventures from Magnetic Scrolls are considered milestones in the world of interactive fiction: The Pawn, Guild of Thieves, Fish, and other games impressed with their excellent parser and beautiful graphics. The adventure interpreter Magnetic has been available for many years for running on current systems. Dan Ackerman ported this interpreter to the ST as
- [Atari introduces the Intellivision Sprint](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2025/10/18/atari-introduces-the-intellivision-sprint/) - Just over a year ago, Atari acquired the rights to the Intellivision brand and most of its games. Following merchandise and a collection of M-Network games, there is now an Intellivision-based console. Intellivision Sprint is not part of the ‘+’ series and, unlike the 2600+ and 7800+, has built-in games: 45 in total, including classics
- [Computer Magazine Archive Relaunch](https://en.st-computer.org/featured/2025/11/25/computer-magazine-archive-relaunch/) - The Computer Magazine Archive – better known as STCArchiv – has been comprehensively revised and now presents the familiar content with a more modern look. The magazine collects articles from various Atari magazines (ST-Computer, ST-Magazin, TOS, Atari Inside, ATARImagazin) and multi-format magazines (Computer Kontakt, Happy Computer) in HTML format. In addition, there are digital magazines
- [AtariUpToDate Relaunch](https://en.st-computer.org/featured/2025/11/26/atariuptodate-relaunch/) - To mark the official 25th anniversary of AtariUpToDate, there is a fresh design and many revisions. For the first time, the site has a dark mode in dark blue tones. In addition, more emphasis has been placed on mobile browsers, which can now use the site without restrictions, including the search function. Long tables are
- [Gamescom 2025](https://en.st-computer.org/featured/2025/11/23/gamescom-2025/) - Gamescom called again, and unfortunately, due to time constraints, we were unable to attend with an ST Computer booth. However, a company was there without which the magazine would not exist. We are of course talking about Atari, even though no one from the Tramiel era is currently employed by Atari. Atari is actually a
- [zeST, new FPGA project](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2021/09/10/zest-new-fpga-project/) - Not all FPGAs are the same and an existing core must first be ported to another FPGA family. With the [zeST project](https://zest.sector1.fr/posts/status/), the Xilinx Zync-7000 family now has the pleasure of an ST/E replica. The CPU replication is based on the free fx68k implementation of the 68000. zeST still lacks a comfortable user interface; it
- [FPGA computer Mega65 is available for pre-order](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2021/10/02/fpga-computer-mega65-is-available-for-pre-order/) - The Mega65 is an FPGA-based computer compatible to the C64 and C65(!), complete in its own case with keyboard. However, the system is also intended to become a Spectrum, Amiga or even Atari ST later on. The case is strongly reminiscent of the C65, Commodore's planned C64 successor with a 3.5" floppy drive and much
- [New FPGA core for Suska provides 68030 CPU](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2022/01/09/new-fpga-core-for-suska-provides-68030-cpu/)
- [Hex-a-Hop](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2019/12/18/hex-a-hop/) - New food for game fans with powerful hardware: Atari-Forum.com member "jury" has compiled Hex-a-Hop for TOS. Hex-a-Hop is a small logic game, in which all green hexagonal fields must be destroyed without blocking the way. You can undo as many steps as you want, there is no time limit. If a level is completed, the
- [Lotus Esprit Turbo Challenge STe](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2021/04/11/lotus-esprit-turbo-challenge-ste/) - Fans of arcade-style racing games will be familiar with the Lotus trilogy. The three racing games in pseudo-3D style were a success in the early 90s, especially on the Atari ST and the Amiga. The split screen was already included in part 1. At that time, however, it was no longer common to develop on
- [Stunt Car Racer gets an STE version](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2021/09/11/stunt-car-racer-gets-an-ste-version/) - Geoff Crammond's Stunt Car Racer is surely one of the most original racing games ever. The two cars are on a track several metres high. By the standards of the time, both the frame rate and the graphics (filled vector graphics) were fine. Two computers can be connected via null modem cable, which also works
- [New text adventures for the ST](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2022/02/24/new-text-adventures-for-the-st/) - There is one force that unites all systems from 8 to 32 bits: the input prompt of a text adventure. Text adventures were probably among the first games to separate engine and game logic. This facilitated the porting to other platforms enormously besides the already low system requirements of a text-based adventure game. This was
- [New public release of EmuTOS](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/27/new-public-release-of-emutos/) - EmuTOS is a singletasking operating system for Atari ST emulations, which in later versions will serve as a replacement for the well-known (and still illegal) TOS images (we reported). Currently it works with the emulator STonX under Unix/Linux, but soon other emulations are to find support. The developer Martin Döring has now published the first
- [EmuTOS 0.9.12](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2019/10/15/emutos-0-9-12/)
- [EmuTOS 1.0.1 with Falcon fix](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/12/06/emutos-1-0-1-with-falcon-fix/) - Compared to EmuTOS 1.0 there is only one change: On an Atari Falcon with 4 MB RAM, when using the 512k ROM version of EmuTOS, a Nova graphics card was erroneously detected. This caused a panic during boot, preventing the use of the 512k ROM version of EmuTOS 1.0 on such a machine.
- [EmuTOS-Snapshots: 512KB ROM splitted, new 1MB ROM](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2021/03/18/emutos-snapshots-512kb-rom-splitted-new-1mb-rom/) - The snapshots of the free operating system EmuTOS indicate the direction of development. For the 512KB ROM - multilingual in the Falcon - this means: giving up multilingualism. This is for good reasons. Responsible for this is actually a welcome development: EmuTOS is available in more and more languages, among them recently a Turkish translation.
- [EmuTOS](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/16/emutos/) - EmuTOS is a singletasking operating system for ST emulations that so far runs under STonX. The aim is to provide a replacement for TOS images. EmuTOS is based on the sources of GEMDOS by Digital Research, which have been offered under the GPL licence by Caldera since 1999. EmuTOS is also distributed under this licence.
- [XaAES 0.931](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/13/xaaes-0-931/) - For the current version of the free AES system XaAES for MiNT configurations, a bug fix has been released that should resolve some boot problems. The bug fix can be found on the website of the developer Henk Robbers. (tr) XaAES
- [XaAES version 0.93 released](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/11/xaaes-version-0-93-released/) - XaAES, the free AES system for MiNT is now available in version 0.93 for download. Many bug fixes have been integrated. For example, optimisations have been made to the dialog boxes and windows. A complete list of bug fixes can be found on the XaAES homepage. As always, the source code of the AES system
- [EmuTOS is learning color icons](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/11/28/emutos-is-learning-color-icons/) - After the release of version 1.0, the free operating system EmuTOS is making rapid progress: For the first time color icons are supported by the 256 and 512 KB version of EmuTOS in the current developer version. The built-in desktop EmuDesk does not yet benefit from this, but programs that do not use their own
- [EmuTOS 1.1 released](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2021/07/09/emutos-1-1-released/) - The EmuTOS team has released version 1.1 of the alternative TOS compatible operating system EmuTOS today. The update mainly offers improvements in the AES and BIOS, in addition two more languages are supported with Turkish and Hungarian. For the first time, the free operating system supports the DSP of the Falcon, so it is compatible
- [MyAES 0.98 released](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2021/08/20/myaes-0-98-released/) - Olivier Landemarre has published a new version of MyAES a good 3.5 years after the last update. Together with Freemint, MyAES forms a multitasking system and is thus an alternative to XaAES and N.AES. The changes are entirely internal, as the explicit goal was to overtake XaAES and MagiC in terms of performance. Via shel_write,
- [VCS portable](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/20/vcs-portable/) - Fans of the "VCS 2600" game console can now have fun with their favourite system on the go. The VCSp offers a complete VCS 2600 console with integrated screen and joypad. Models with a paddle are also offered. A mini TV display from Casio is used as the display in each case. The price, however,
- [Cuttle Cart](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/24/cuttle-cart/) - The "Cuttle Card" is a cartridge for the Atari VCS 2600 that offers freely usable memory for games. The Cuttle Card is connected to a CD-ROM via an audio interface, for example. From there, ROM images can be copied into the cartridge. This means that the numerous prototypes and new developments for the VCS 2600,
- [2600 Jammed](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/02/2600-jammed/) - Jammed is a new game for the classic Atari VCS 2600 game console, distributed by Hozer Video. Jammed is the 2600 version of the classic "Rush Hour" by Binary Arts. The exciting storyline and screenshots can be found on the Hozer Video website. (tr) Jammed 2600
- [VCS news: New Mario Bros.](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/16/vcs-news-new-mario-bros/) - The classic Mario Bros. is released in a new version for the classic Atari VCS 2600 game console. The gameplay remains unchanged, but the graphics have been greatly improved. The game is available for free download. A new game called "Mental Kombat" was also announced. The puzzle game was originally developed for the Commodore 64
- [Thwocker Two for VCS 2600](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/12/thwocker-two-for-vcs-2600/) - Another previously unreleased game for the classic Atari VCS 2600 game console, Thwocker Two, has surfaced. The Activision game was originally developed by Charlie Heath and is said to be 80% complete. If possible, the ROM content should be made available soon. (tr) Thwocker Two
- [Combat Two for VCS 2600](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/08/combat-two-for-vcs-2600/) - More than 20 years Atari enthusiasts had to wait until Combat Two was released for the legendary classic game console VCS 2600. A few years ago, a prototype of this game was found, and since then rumours have persisted that Combat Two would soon be offered. Retrodesign now made this dream come true and produced
- [VCS games with a menu](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/05/28/vcs-games-with-a-menu/) - Part of Atari's marketing for the VCS2600 was the indication of the game variants on the packaging: "Space Invaders" was not simply "Space Invaders", but "Space Invaders: 112 Video Games". The selection of the game variants was tedious, because for game variant 112, for example, the switch button had to be pressed 112 times. A
- [AtariAge starts presale for new VCS and 8-bit games](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/12/17/atariage-starts-presale-for-new-vcs-and-8-bit-games/) - Once a year AtariAge dumps a whole bunch of new games into their store, usually with high quality packaging. This year there were a few delays and the shipping will also be next year. As many as 13 games for the VCS2600 are launching, one each for 5200 and 7800, and two for Atari's 8-bit
- [Hatari 1.8.0 supports Pasti](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2014/07/06/hatari-1-8-0-supports-pasti/) - Almost every commercially released ST game is likely to be archived, but mostly only in the version "edited" by crackers. From the desire to preserve Atari software "pure" and including the possibly existing copy protection, the Pasti image tool and the STX format have been created. However, those who do not use Windows with the
- [RaspARI, ST emulator for the Raspberry PI](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2014/06/30/raspari-st-emulator-for-the-raspberry-pi/) - Over a million units of the Raspberry PI small computer have been sold so far, and thanks to RaspARI by Armin Diedering (ResourceMaster), a few more will be added. RaspARI is a new emulator that emulates the essential components of an Atari ST and the Falcon Videl Shifter. Similar to emulators like the STEmulator or
- [STEmulator pages online again](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/02/stemulator-pages-online-again/) - The homepage of the Atari emulator STEmulator is online again. A version 2.0 of the program for Windows systems is also announced. http://www.stemulator.net/
- [Steem Engine in version 1.6](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/16/steem-engine-in-version-1-6/) - The free STE emulator Steem is now available in version 1.6 for Windows systems. The long waiting time was used for extensive extensions and bug fixes. For example, emulation for the serial interface and ROM modules is now available. A complete list of the new features can be found on the developers' website. (tr) http://www.blimey.strayduck.com/
- [Atari800Win PLus 2.8](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/16/atari800win-plus-2-8/) - Atari800Win PLus is an Atari XL-/XE emulator for Windows systems. Version 2.8 is now available for download. (tr) http://www.a800win.atari-area.prv.pl/
- [Steem Engine in version 1.62](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/23/steem-engine-in-version-1-62/) - The free STE emulator "Steem" is now available in version 1.62 for Windows systems. Some bug fixes have been made since the last release. Some new features have also been added. A complete list of the new features can be found on the developers' website. (tr) Steem
- [Update for STonX](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/23/update-for-stonx/) - The Atari emulator "STonX" for Unix and Linux systems has been released in the new version 0.6.7.4. Many bug fixes have been made. New additions include support for TOS 1.0 and sound support on BSD systems. (tr) STonX
- [Handy 0.8.2](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/01/handy-0-8-2/) - Handy is an Atari Lynx emulator for the Apple Macintosh. The developer has now released version 0.8.2. The program requires a Power Mac with at least 150 MHz and Classic Mac OS version 8.6 or higher. (tr) Mobile
- [z26 version 1.46 released](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/31/z26-version-1-46-released/) - z26 is an Atari VCS 2600 emulator for Windows systems. The current version is number 1.46. Many bug fixes have been made. You can find z26 and its source code on the developer's website. (tr) z26
- [VCS on the Dreamcast](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/23/vcs-on-the-dreamcast/) - 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
- [M.E.S.S. 0.37b15](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/23/m-e-s-s-0-37b15/) - 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,
- [z26 version 1.47](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/29/z26-version-1-47/) - z26 is a popular emulator for PCs running the Windows operating system that recreates the classic Atari VCS 2600 game console. The program is now available in version 1.47, which supports, among others, the newly released games "Thwocker" and "Video Life". z26 is freely available. The source code is also available. (tr) z26
- [ST emulation in BeOS](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/15/st-emulation-in-beos/) - For the alternative operating system BeOS, an Atari ST emulator is now available. Although it is still in an early stage, it can already be used. Currently there is only a version for x86 computers, a PowerPC version will eventually follow. (tr) BeEmulated
- [z26 1.49](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/26/z26-1-49/) - The VCS 2600 emulator z26 for Windows systems is now available in version 1.49. Some new features and optimisations have been implemented. For example, support for various video modes has been improved. z26 is available for free download. (tr) z26 for Windows
- [Jagulator is open source](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/jagulator-is-open-source/) - Jagulator is an Atari Jaguar emulator for Windows systems. In order to port it to other platforms, the program is now being offered as open source. (tr) Jagulator
- [Steem v2](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/26/steem-v2/) - Steem is a freeware Atari STE emulator for Windows systems (Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP). Version 2 is now available for download. Numerous optimisations of the graphics, the sound and the timing have been added. In addition, many errors have been corrected. In addition, the first version of XSteem, a STE emulator for
- [Hatari 2.3 released](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/11/29/hatari-2-3-released/) - The ST/E/TT/Falcon emulator Hatari has been updated. The release notes of version 2.3 are long, but most of them are small changes or bug fixes. A major change is the revised Blitter emulation, which should come closer to the original. There were fewer changes in the Falcon emulation, although some demos (Electric Night, E.K.O. System)
- [PC/AT emulator Remake Project](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2022/03/29/pcat-emulator-remake-project/) - The successful reverse engineering of two PC emulators is reported from Poland: The logic chips of PC-Speed and ATonce 286 were successfully decoded and new boards of the hardware-based PC emulators were built. Tori sees this as an archiving project and explicitly forbids to make money with these replicas. Those who want to rebuild an
- [Hatari 2.3 released](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/11/28/hatari-2-3-released-2/) - The ST/E/TT/Falcon emulator Hatari has been updated. The release notes of version 2.3 are long, but most of them are small changes or bug fixes. A major change is the revised Blitter emulation which should be closer to the original. There were less changes in the Falcon emulation, although some demos (Electric Night, E.K.O. System)
- [TTF-GDOS version 2.3 released](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2021/09/18/ttf-gdos-version-2-3-released/) - After a twenty-year break, there is an update for TTF-GDOS, a free GDOS replacement that works with TTF (TrueType Fonts). Apart from some bug fixes and optimisations, the biggest change is the included program ttf2gem, which converts TrueType fonts into GEM fonts.
- [Crackers I: The Gold Rush is being shipped](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2021/04/18/crackers-i-the-gold-rush-is-being-shipped/) - Software piracy in the 80s and 90s is the subject of the latest work by Marco A. Breddin (Borders trilogy). It deals with the groups and people of the cracker scene, who mostly appeared under pseudonyms for good reason. The "end users" knew the cracks, which were passed on through many channels. Unlike Borders, the
- [Last shipment of Atari hardware arriving soon!](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2021/04/01/last-shipment-of-atari-hardware-arriving-soon/) - Another ship from Asia is expected in Rotterdam soon, with a cargo that Atari fans have been waiting for a long time, more precisely: for over 25 years. Atari never had a good hand with deliveries by ship, numerous launches had to be postponed, delivery promises had to be shortened. "A ship will come" was
- [Minipos: Point-of-Sale-System for the ST](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2021/01/25/minipos-point-of-sale-system-for-the-st/) - That's how it started in 1985/1986: There was little software for the Atari, so a lot of software was created for personal use - and then the Atari served well in accounting or in the store. Very few of these programs were published, or developed into more general solutions. **MiniPOS** is reminiscent of this time,
- [Songbird announces 2D RPG for Jaguar](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/12/20/songbird-announces-2d-rpg-for-jaguar/) - Pessimistic Jaguar fans look at the screenshots and wonder when this game was released for the ST. Kings of Edom, however, is not an ST port, but a new development for Jaguar. Both visually and gameplay-wise, the title is definitely retro: In 2D optics, the player descends deeper and deeper into the dungeon. There are
- [C-Compiler AHCC in version 6.0](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/12/11/c-compiler-ahcc-in-version-6-0/) - There is again an update to report, namely to AHCC, the C compiler and editor based on Sozobon, which is compatible to a large extent to Pure C. AHCC is getting closer to this standard with this update. An interesting footnote is that now for the first time all included binaries have been compiled with
- [In honor of Ostrowski: GFA Editor 3.70](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/12/09/in-honor-of-ostrowski-gfa-editor-3-70/) - Today would be Frank Ostrowski's birthday, the creator of Turbo Basic and GFA-Basic. In honor of Ostrowski, Lonny Pursell has officially removed the "beta" suffix from the GFA Editor. In addition, the development system now presents itself by its version number as the legitimate successor of the legendary Basic. GBE 3.7 offers about 500 new
- [LynXmas 2020 Game Jam](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/12/01/lynxmas-2020-game-jam/) - Please warm up the Assembler and C-Compiler, because Lynx developers are again invited to participate in a contest. The contest is organized by Atari Gamer, AtariAge, ejagfest and SillyVenture - both will not take place this year. There are only fifteen days left to develop something that "puts a smile on the face of the
- [GEMGUILib for Nana C++](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/11/30/gemguilib-for-nana-c/) - These are posts that cause head shaking for those who have had the "pleasure" of writing a GEM application: The demand to simply put the GEM user interface on a new operating system substructure - which is not a good idea, because GEM stems from a completely different era. With GEMGUILib you can at least
- [ST-Computer 07/2020 - Now as a PDF!](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/11/22/st-computer-07-2020-now-as-a-pdf/) - It's time, issue 07/2020 of ST-Computer is now available as a PDF for download. The highlight of the issue is a comprehensive overview of hardware extensions that can be purchased regularly in online stores. Meanwhile, developer Thomas Ilg delights friends of hectic puzzle games with his Randomazer. Anticipation is the most beautiful joy namely for
- [ejagfest 2020 cancelled](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/11/12/ejagfest-2020-cancelled/) - The ejagfest 2020 was already cancelled on September 20. The reason is of course the Corona pandemic and the associated protective measures, which are problematic for indoor events. In particular, events like ejagfest and HomeCon thrive on the fact that many like-minded people stay in one room, exchange ideas and play together. Hygiene concepts similar
- [Songbird acquires rights for further games](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/08/13/songbird-acquires-rights-for-further-games/) - The publisher Songbird has acquired the rights for three more titles. Among the classic brands Ishido has been added, known from different systems - for the ST there was unfortunately never an official conversion. Differently than with Skweek and Battlemorph Songbird may convert Ishido to other systems. Quadromania and Sky Raider will get a new
- [LED backlight for Portfolio](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/08/01/led-backlight-for-portfolio/) - There are many mini PCs, but none has such a loyal fan community as the Atari Portfolio. One of the most famous names in the pofo scene was Stefan Kächele, who offered a retrofittable backlight for the Portfolio in 1995. Similar kits for HP's palmtops and the Apple MessagePad Newton 2000 followed, and with backlight4you
- [COPS without WDIALOG](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/07/20/cops-without-wdialog/) - CPX modules are indispensable for configuring Ataris. Unfortunately, the only open source CPX server, COPS, has one disadvantage: It depends on the operating system extension WDIALOG. But now there are efforts to eliminate this dependency from COPS, and the updated version is part of the FreeMint snapshot builds. Developer Thorsten Otto points out that certain
- [Texel is open source](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/07/09/texel-is-open-source/) - Thomas Much has released the source code of his spreadsheet Texel. Texel was the last and also most modern spreadsheet for the ST, with variable line heights and support for vector fonts. A special feature was the extensive support of OLGA (also by Much): With OLGA and a suitable second application, graphics and diagrams could
- [New owner for Atari-Home](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/05/01/new-owner-for-atari-home/) - The Atari Home Forum will continue to exist - in an unaltered form, as Johannes Hädrich has confirmed in the corresponding forum thread. Hädrich had announced last year that he wanted to discontinue the forum, but had given several months time to find a successor. However, this successor had to meet a number of conditions.
- [Many, many updates!](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2020/03/30/many-many-updates/) - Over a dozen ST programs were updated within a few days, for some it was the first update in over twenty years. The reason for this was a "spring-cleaning" for a new website. Updates are available for the HomePage Penguin (3.06), HTML-Help (2.60), En Vogue (1.10), CPX-Basic and Milanopoly (0.61). All programs have been newly
- [maxYMiser High](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2019/12/17/maxymiser-high/) - After a six-year break, the maxYMiser chip tune tracker is back with a new version. MaxYMiser tries to get as much out of the ST's YM/AY sound chip as possible, using all the modern techniques developed by chip tune artists in recent years, including SID waveforms. In addition to the three channels of the sound
- [CD Write Suite 4 is freeware](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2019/12/16/cd-write-suite-4-is-freeware/) - When it was finally possible to not only read but also burn CD-ROMs on the Atari, this was big news. In the meantime, memory cards and the Internet have made the CD almost superfluous, but if you still want to burn CDs on the Atari, you can do so with the recently released CD Writer
- [USB driver for graphics tablets in development](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2019/12/15/usb-driver-for-graphics-tablets-in-development/) - A graphics tablet is a useful acquisition for almost every screen artist, pixel painters excluded. Atari itself offered the Maltafel for the 8-bit computers and for the ST there were later various graphics tablets from third party manufacturers, some of them especially for technical drawings. With PixArt, which supported Wacom tablets, the graphics tablets experienced
- [KWEST-PD library archived](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2019/12/14/kwest-pd-library-archived/) - AtariAge user rcamp48 has archived a PD collection that has not yet been backed up. The collection consists of 37 of the 38 floppy disks of the KWEST Library from 1989 to 1993 and contains a lot of well-known stuff, for example the utilities of Double Click Software, which are also known from German PD
- [Melody PSG for Atari 8-Bit](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2019/12/13/melody-psg-for-atari-8-bit/) - Finally a dual PSG/AY card - but for the wrong computer. Lotharek is working on the Melody cartridge, a module that equips Atari 8-bit computers with two sound chips of type AY 3-8910 or 3-8912. These chips were used with different clock frequencies in the Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Oric Atmos, MSX and ZX Spectrum
- [Songbird is shopping](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2019/12/12/songbird-is-shopping/) - Lynx and Jaguar owners already know Songbird as a company that bought and eventually released games that were developed but never released. The company also offers newly developed games for the two cats of prey. But now the company enters new territory: It has acquired some rights to well-known Lynx and Jaguar games, as Songbird
- [HypView/hcp updated](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2019/12/11/hypview-hcp-updated/) - Thorsten Otto has updated his own version of the ST-Guide alternative HypView and the hypertext compiler. HypView is compatible with the HYP files of ST-Guide, a popular format (not only) for the help function of various programs. Otto's version is based on the HypView of the FreeMint project, but offers some interesting additions. For example,
- [Heron: 4MB RAM extension for STs](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2019/10/16/heron-4mb-ram-extension-for-sts/) - A welcome trend of the last years are the hardware expansions for all Ataris and online stores which offer these expansions. Lotharek is working on a real classic: the expansion to 4 MB RAM for all classic ST computers. "Heron" is described by him as an inexpensive expansion. A RAM chip has to be removed
- [RMAC 2.0.0](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2019/09/04/rmac-2-0-0/)
- [Standard benchmarks for the ST](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2019/02/23/standard-benchmarks-for-the-st/)
- [Shared libs by Thorsten Otto](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2019/02/08/shared-libs-by-thorsten-otto/)
- [PenguiNet announces Rikki & Vikki for VCS7800](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2018/12/31/penguinet-announces-rikki-vikki-for-vcs7800/) - 2009 saw the release of Zaku, a lavish horizontal shooter for the Lynx that can easily compete with the other Lynx games in terms of graphics. Next to Alpine Games, it is certainly the most visually elaborate homebrew game for Atari's handheld. Fans naturally hoped for the next project by PenguiNet, but this one will
- [Easter egg: Jeff Minter Classics with Gridrunner](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2018/04/02/easter-egg-jeff-minter-classics-with-gridrunner/)
- [Tempest 4000: Steam page online, PS4 version available tomorrow](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2018/03/27/tempest-4000-steam-page-online-ps4-version-available-tomorrow/)
- [Bello Basic - new game basic for the Falcon](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2018/03/26/bello-basic-new-game-basic-for-the-falcon/)
- [Atari announces the "Atari VCS"](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2018/03/21/atari-announces-the-atari-vcs/)
- [MagiC + MagiC Mac become Open Source](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2018/03/12/magic-magic-mac-become-open-source/) - AtariX was only the prelude, programmer Andreas Kromke apparently wants to work through his entire Atari past via GitHub. Currently, the source codes for several MagiC companion programs such as MGSearch and the desktop MagXDesk are already online. In the readme, however, Kromke announces that all source codes will be made open. This means in
- [Stunt Car Racer for Jaguar and XL/XE](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2018/03/07/stunt-car-racer-for-jaguar-and-xl-xe/)
- [Geneva and NeoDesk 4 are now freeware](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2018/02/13/geneva-and-neodesk-4-are-now-freeware/) - The time has come: After successfully recovering the source code, programmer Dan Wilga has released his alternative desktop NeoDesk and the multitasking operating system Geneva as freeware. The source code is to be released in the coming months. Both applications are among the best that the Atari software market had to offer. NeoDesk, like Gemini,
- [Total Eclipse: XL port in work](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2015/10/08/total-eclipse-xl-port-in-work/)
- [The new (and old!) ST-Computer website](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2015/10/04/the-new-and-old-st-computer-website/) - There it is again: When an issue of st-computer appeared again in August 2014, a homepage was quickly constructed - a stopgap, which was not designed for the meanwhile seven issues. So something bigger was needed and what could be more appropriate than to tie in with the "old" st-computer online as well. So here
- [SNDH archive 4.5](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2015/09/01/sndh-archive-4-5/) - After one year there is a new version of the SNDH archive, the collection of classic chiptunes from the Atari ST. Extracting (ripping) the chiptunes from games and demos is not always easy, as Grazey explains in the SNDH blog. Revised rips from games like Utopia and Super Cars 2, fresh sub-tunes from F.O.F.T., more
- [Tiniconv.ldg](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2015/08/22/tiniconv-ldg/) - Pierre Tonthat has ported Tiniconv to the ST. Tiniconv is a library for converting character sets and is based on the GNU libiconv. It has been simplified enough to run on computers with limited memory. Different character set tables have plagued the computer world for decades. Only the printable characters of the ASCII code are
- [FTP and e-mail via SSL on the Atari](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2014/07/16/ftp-and-e-mail-via-ssl-on-the-atari/) - "Email Made In Germany" was the slogan of several large German email providers and they introduced what should have been standard by now: The encryption of e-mail traffic with SSL. For the Atari internet programs, however, this is a problem. Except for the programs of Pierre Tonthat alias Rajah Lone: His FTP client Litchi supports
- [Book "Atari Corp. - Business is War" announced](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2014/07/06/book-atari-corp-business-is-war-announced/) - Often the Atari story has been told, but never so detailed and from so many sources as in "Atari Inc. - Business is Fun". In the second book "Business is War" the authors Marty Goldberg and Curt Vendel dedicate themselves to the company Atari Corp. under the leadership of Jack Tramiel. Tramiel, an Auschwitz survivor,
- [Kiwi computer now available](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2014/07/01/kiwi-computer-now-available/) - Lots of choice for those who like it unusual but Atari-compatible: Suska, MIST, FireBee and now the Kiwi. Kiwi is a 68k homebrew computer, a new computer system that could have been created in the 80s and early 90s. Simon Ferber's project is an unusual mixture: The 8/32 bit CPU 68008 from the Sinclair QL,
- [1 million sales in one week](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2003/05/25/1-million-sales-in-one-week/) - Atari is again one of the most successful companies in the games industry. In just one week after going on sale, the French-American company sold 1,000,000 copies of the game "Enter The Matrix". The game based on the fantasy film "The Matrix Reloaded" is thus one of the most successful productions of all time. Atari
- [News of Chagall](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2002/12/02/news-of-chagall/)
- [xTOS machine the true Falcon successor?](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/30/xtos-machine-the-true-falcon-successor/)
- [NetBSD 1.52](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/11/netbsd-1-52/)
- [New version 1.3.9b of MagiCNet](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/11/new-version-1-3-9b-of-magicnet/)
- [Triple-A-Mag delayed](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/10/triple-a-mag-delayed/)
- [Many updates and releases by Gerhard Stoll](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/10/many-updates-and-releases-by-gerhard-stoll/)
- [EasyMiNT 1.21ß](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/10/easymint-1-21s/)
- [MGEMLIB pl40](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/09/mgemlib-pl40/)
- [xTOS is alive](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/07/xtos-is-alive/)
- [10 hours of Atari music on the GBA](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/04/10-hours-of-atari-music-on-the-gba/) - Arnaud Carré, better known to scene connoisseurs as "Leonard", has released his first sound demo for the Gameboy Advance. It contains no less than 9 hours and 56 minutes of music tracks from classic Atari and Amiga games. The Atari tunes are almost exclusively by Jochen Hippel (Madmax/TEX). The ROM with 240 Atari and 33
- [Development of PhotoTip will continue](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/04/development-of-phototip-will-continue/) - PhotoTip, a program for controlling digital cameras and image processing is being further developed. After the last release 3.00 has been on the market for some time, the developer Durs Locher informed us that a new version should be released soon. (tr) DurSoft Development
- [iFone article at MyAtari.net](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/04/ifone-article-at-myatari-net/) - The British online magazine "MyAtari.net" has added an interesting article to its current issue about the British company iFone, which plans to present Atari games for WAP mobile phones. Among the expected releases are games like: - Breakout - Pong - Defender - Galaxians - Asteroids More information is available on the web pages of
- [MyAtari 10-2001 ready for download](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/04/myatari-10-2001-ready-for-download/) - The complete October issue of the British online magazine "MyAtari" is now available for download. Included are again interesting articles for users of the professional Atari line and the 8-bitters. (tr) MyAtari.net
- [XL/XE tunes in WinAMP](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/03/xl-xe-tunes-in-winamp/) - For the audio player WinAMP there is a module for playing XL-/XE chiptunes in SAP format. The current version of the plug-in also supports the possibility of displaying information about the played tunes in WinAM. This is made possible by using STILView, a database that contains information about the tunes in the ASMA archive. The
- [UDO Open Source](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/03/udo-open-source/) - UDO (Universal Document) is a proprietary text format, which can be translated into various other (hyper-)text formats (including ST-Guide, HTML, Apple Quick View, Windows Help). The software was available as shareware for various operating systems and was released by the author as open source under the GPL at the end of October. The website that
- [Happy Birthday, Bill!](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/02/happy-birthday-bill/) - Bill Gates celebrated his birthday on Sunday. And since Atari people are nice people, we wish him a belated happy birthday. Mum must be proud of you, Bill, because you've really grown into something. And your new operating system is not bad at all. And your web browser is the best in the world anyway.
- [st-computer 11-2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/02/st-computer-11-2001/) - From today, the November issue of st-computer is being sent out to our subscribers. The highlights of the issue are: - Detailed test report of the UMAX computers with MagiCMac. - Interview with Leonard Tramiel - Game review Painium Disaster for Atari Falcon - MiNT: X11 under GEM - Preview: Tarifmaster 4 saves telephone costs
- [Calamus SL2002 is here](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/02/calamus-sl2002-is-here/) - The year 2001 is not even quite over, but Calamus SL 2002 is already here. Completely surprisingly, invers Software released the brand new version of its professional layout and media production application. And the innovations are numerous: - Calamus SL2002 offers a real print preview of the current documents on the screen. You can control
- [PAC at the Atari-Park](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/02/pac-at-the-atari-park/) - The "Pro Atari Computer Club e.V." will also be represented at the Cologne Atari Park. The club gave its final confirmation today and will be represented with two contact persons. By the way, the PAC publishes a really interesting Atari magazine, so it's worth a look! (tr) Pro Atari Computer Club e.V.
- [Interesting games to download](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/02/interesting-games-to-download/) - On the "ArGe MIPRAN TOS-Site" you can find some interesting programs, especially games, for download. Perhaps there are some here that you don't know yet either. There are also screenshots of a new game for TOS machines: Time Zone is a classic Jump'n'Run. We can be curious... (tr) ArGe MIPRAN TOS site
- [Sondigit 4.08](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/01/sondigit-4-08-2/) - Sondigit is a program for working with samples that has been continuously developed since 1987. In the meantime, version 4.08 from 20 October 2001 is available. Sondigit works on every Classic Atari as well as on Medusa, Hades and Milan. MagiCMac is also supported with the separately available sound driver (see below). The following sound
- [MagiCMac Sound Driver](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/01/magicmac-sound-driver/) - The MagiCMac Sound Driver is a sound driver for MagiCMac that is compatible with the XBIOS of the Atari Falcon. The driver provides functions for playing and recording 16-bit stereo samples. The audio source can be set with the help of a CPX module. The MagiCMac Sound Driver is available for free download on the
- [Merlancia at the Cologne trade show?](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/01/merlancia-at-the-cologne-trade-show/) - Thomas Raukamp, editor-in-chief of st-computer, had a half-hour phone conversation today with Dr. Ryan Czerwinsky, CEO of Merlancia Industries. It was confirmed that Merlancia was still planning to implement an Atari-compatible system based on bplan's G4 board (to be demonstrated at Amiga 2001). Dr. Czerwinsky is also considering visiting the Amiga fair and the Atari
- [68k instructions not supported by Athlon](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/01/68k-instructions-not-supported-by-athlon/) - As Transitive Technologies informed us on request, the translation software "Dynamite P/X" supports PowerPC code, but a translation of 68k code is explicitly not possible. This is only planned within the next 12 months. The company thus contradicts the rumour that the technology is suitable for use in an Atari clone, for example. (tr) Transitive
- [16/32-Bit Systems at the Atari Park Cologne](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/01/16-32-bit-systems-at-the-atari-park-cologne/) - The British games retailer "16/32-Bit Systems" is participating in the Atari Park in Cologne. We are looking forward to lots of games for ST, STE, Falcon as well as Jaguar, friendly conversations and party atmosphere. We are also looking for help to haul crates, to set up and as sales assistants. (tr) 16/32-Bit Systems
- [Jeremy Clark's Atarimania: 33 Ataris](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/01/jeremy-clarks-atarimania-33-ataris/) - An extraordinary event for all Atari fans will take place in Berlin from 08 to 11 November 2001. Jeremy Clark's "Atarimania" is an extraordinary mixture of people and machines and consists of no less than 33 Atari computers that direct, conduct and control a wide variety of musical events. Each evening there is a different
- [New version of Eureka 1.11](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/01/new-version-of-eureka-1-11/) - The 3D modeller "Eureka" is available in a new version from November 2001. Primarily, the update concerns localisation into the English language. In addition, a light version of the program is planned for distribution on floppy disk. (tr) Eureka
- [CinciClassic 2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/11/01/cinciclassic-2001/) - A brand new game for the Atari Lynx will be introduced at the American games fair CinciClassic. "CyberVirus" will include a level not present in the final version. CinciClassic is aimed at fans of classic gaming and will take place on 10 November. (tr) CinciClassic
- [Atari is Invincible?](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/31/atari-is-invincible/) - Almost hard to believebut true? Michael Jackson seems to have used an Atari on his album "Invincible", which was released yesterday. Anyone who wants to speculate whether this corresponds to reality should listen to the piece "Butterflies" (track 7) more closely. On every fourth bar there is a synthetic percussion sound that sounds exactly like
- [Atari Park: Hall plan online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/31/atari-park-hall-plan-online/) - The hall planfor "Amiga 2001" is now online. The Atari Park is represented in the basement, while the actual Amiga vendors are waiting for visitors on the upper floor. (tr) Hall plan
- [68k instructions supported by Athlon?](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/31/68k-instructions-supported-by-athlon/) - The start-up company "Transitive Technologies" announced at the Microprocessor Forum that its translation software "Dynamite P/X" would run PowerPC software on an Athlon PC (1.4 GHz) with the performance of a gigahertz PowerPC. The software uses roughly the same translation technique as Transmeta's Crusoe processor, i.e. a translation cache and dynamic optimisation at runtime. Transitive
- [New articles for MyAtari's October issue](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/31/new-articles-for-myataris-october-issue/) - The British online magazine "MyAtari.net" has again added two articles to its current October issue that should be of particular interest to fans of Atari's XL/XE series. The Mirage 4-bit sampler and the corresponding software as well as the BlackBox (SCSI, RS-232,...) for the 8-bitters are presented. (tr) MyAtari
- [Cubase Audio with 768 x 1048](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/cubase-audio-with-768-x-1048/) - As Frontier Systems told us, a successful test was made with the sequencing and HD recording program "Cubase Audio 2.06" on the Atari Falcon with the Eclipse PCI adapter and the ATI graphics card under a resolution of 768 x 1048 pixels at 16 colours. The program ran mostly stable, only when working in the
- [Prospero releases distribution rights](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/prospero-releases-distribution-rights/) - Prospero has agreed to give the free distribution rights of its programs to Mia Jaap. However, the originals are no longer available. Mia Jaap is therefore looking for owners of Prospero's software programs. Prospero was the producer of Atari ST programming languages such as "Prospero C" and "Prospero Pascal" in the 1980s.
- [Light Of Adamas 2.0 at the Atari-Park](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/light-of-adamas-2-0-at-the-atari-park/) - Although Jens Heitmann, developer of the Draconis Internet package, will not be exhibiting himself at the Atari Park in Cologne, any visitor can still take a look at the current version 2.0 of his web browser "Light Of Adamas". Mia Jaap will be demonstrating the alpha or beta version of the program at her booth
- [New SDK for the Atari](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/new-sdk-for-the-atari/) - Just in time for the Atari Park in Cologne, a new software development kit called "NewSDK" for the Atari is released by Mia Jaap. The CD-ROM contains programming languages (including some rare languages that are hard to find), utilities, source codes and texts. The user navigates with an HTML interface. The price is expected to
- [Offspring for an Atari fan](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/offspring-for-an-atari-fan/) - Our friend Rafal Kawecki (Polish Atari News) has become a father. Congratulations on the birth of his daughter Pola. May she be born with Atari enthusiasm! :) (tr) Rafal Kawecki
- [Disk-Index 2.45](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/disk-index-2-45/) - Disk-Index serves to catalogue storage media of all kinds. There will be a detailed test report in issue 12-2001 of st-computer. The developer Alfred Saß provided us with the brand new version 2.45, which you can now find in our download area. The new version was primarily bug-fixed. Disk-Index is shareware, a single-user licence is
- [NConvert 3.16](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/nconvert-3-16/) - NConvert is a program for converting graphic files, which is now available in version 3.16. The range of features is impressive: currently 340 formats are supported. NConvert is a command line tool, unfortunately there is no GEM interface available yet. Perhaps a committed developer will be found here... (tr) NConvert
- [Alien vs. Predator for the Mac](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/alien-vs-predator-for-the-mac/) - The shooter "Alien vs. Predator", once developed for Atari's 64-bit game console Jaguar, is now also available for the Apple Macintosh. The plot should be sufficiently familiar: the Hollywood characters face off in a decisive battle and deliver a classic slaughter. The game is already censored and may only be sold with proof of age.
- [New contest at MagiC Online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/new-contest-at-magic-online/) - Our friend Bengy April is running a new competition on his Canadian online service "MagiC Online". The aim this time is to make sense of the letters of the word "Atari". They can be single words or whole phrases. Example: Amazing Terrific Ancient Really cool Interesting The winner will receive three spaceships from the "Star
- [Atari survey online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/atari-survey-online/) - Every Atari user should take part: Alexander Feige has put the "Great Atari Survey" online. The aim is to find out which Atari systems are currently used or desired, in order to gain as realistic a view as possible of the current situation of the market. There is also something to win: the first prize
- [Koffi: Yellow Kopter - New game for the VCS5200](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/koffi-yellow-kopter-new-game-for-the-vcs5200/) - For the classic game console Atari VCS 5200, a new game will soon be released. "Koffi: Yellow Kopter!" is already 30% complete, according to its developer Ron Lloyd, and is due for release next year. First screenshots can be seen on the developer's website. (tr) Koffi: Yellow Kopter!
- [EasyMint: MiNT installation the easy way](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/easymint-mint-installation-the-easy-way/) - EasyMiNT is a GEM-based installer for MiNT systems. EasyMiNT is aimed at the beginner who does not want to bother with (start-up) scripts, cryptic command line tools and similar pitfalls known from the MiNT and Linux world. The only prerequisite for installation with EasyMiNT is the ability to unpack ZIP files and to know how
- [GnuC package compiled](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/gnuc-package-compiled/) - Professor Herbert Walz, known for the notation software "MusicEdit", has put together a GnuC package for the Atari on his homepage. The package contains a largely pre-configured GnuC with the development environment "Agnus". The archive is about 3.6 MB in size and designed for multitasking systems. By the way, friends of strategy games can also
- [Draconis news](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/30/draconis-news/) - The Internet package Draconis is making steady progress. After the e-mail client "Marathon Mail 2.0" was announced recently, it is now available. The socket library for programmers who want to write programs for Draconis is also available for download in version 2.0. A new feature is a GFA implementation. There is also news to report
- [Papyrus 9 soon to be shipped](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/29/papyrus-9-soon-to-be-shipped/) - The office package Papyrus seems to be ready in its version 9 just in time for the Atari Park in Cologne. Currently, a final beta version is being optimised so that all orders for Papyrus 9 should be fulfilled by 05 November. According to statements by R.O.M. Logicware, numerous user requests have been incorporated into
- [Plenty of shirts at ClassicAtari.com](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/29/plenty-of-shirts-at-classicatari-com/) - Christmas is approaching, and Atari T-shirts are still in high demand among fans. The American online provider "ClassicAtari.com" is now selling numerous shirts in a wide variety of colours and prints. There are normal T-shirts, shirts with decorative stripes. Football shirts and shirts especially for Pac Man fans. A visit is definitely worthwhile! (tr) ClassicAtari.com
- [First Million Euro 4.7.0](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/29/first-million-euro-4-7-0/) - The complete office solution for accounting, customer management, invoicing and merchandise management "FirstMillion Euro" is now available in version 4.7.0. It offers numerous innovations, optimisations and bug fixes. A list of the new features can be found on the website of the Berlin development company SoftBär. By the way, the application can also be adapted
- [Free PDF reader is making progress](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/29/free-pdf-reader-is-making-progress/) - As Rafal Kawecki told us, the free PDF reader for Atari systems that he is currently developing with Eric Reboux is also making some progress. Currently, it is already possible in the internal developer version to convert PDF documents into ASCII files in order to display them with a normal ASCII display programme. By the
- [Satantronic announces new release](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/29/satantronic-announces-new-release/)
- [Pink Panther Produktion at the Atari Park](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/28/pink-panther-produktion-at-the-atari-park/) - Shareware author Gunnar Gröbel (Vorlex, Chrysalis, Cocktail, Express,...) has also confirmed his participation in the Atari Park taking place at the Cologne Messepark. We are looking forward to the first trade fair appearance of the man from Munich and hope to see some novelties. (tr) Pink Panther Production
- [First Christmas special at Songbird](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/28/first-christmas-special-at-songbird/) - The American game developer Songbird is starting the Christmas season and has put together some interesting offers for Jaguar and Lynx fans. Numerous games are available at a lower price. For example, those who buy the Hyperforce, Protector and Soccer Kid games together will only pay $180, saving $45 compared to buying them individually. But
- [Additional October articles from MyAtari.net](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/28/additional-october-articles-from-myatari-net/) - The British online magazine MyAtari.net has added some articles to its current October issue. For example, the "Notator SL User-Group" is introduced in more detail. Those who like it unusual will be pleased about the sport of throwing hard disks, which is traditional among Atari fans. (tr) MyAtari.net
- [MidiSquare: Synth controller as an accessory](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/27/midisquare-synth-controller-as-an-accessory/) - MidiSquare is a mouse-oriented synth controller for the Atari ST by David Snow. A connected MIDI synthesiser is played by moving the mouse arrow over a grid on the screen. Each grid symbolises a chord of 4 notes. The result can be exported as a MIDI file. If you don't know what we're talking about
- [New version of cc65](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/27/new-version-of-cc65/) - cc65 is a development environment (C crosscompiler/crossassembler) for 6502 systems like the Commodore 64. The C and runtime libraries are easily portable and can therefore be easily adapted under 6502 machines, which is why a version for the Atari XL/XE also seems possible (the original version is from the Atari, by the way). More information
- [Patrick Eickhoff joining the Atari Park](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/27/patrick-eickhoff-joining-the-atari-park/) - Patrick Eickhoff has confirmed his participation at the Atari Park taking place on 17 and 18 November in Cologne's Media Park. He will be presenting news about his video production application "FunMedia" (by the way, the current version is from 16 October) and his game "Legends Of Espen". Patrick already caused quite a stir with
- [Demo competitions at ParaCon 3](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/26/demo-competitions-at-paracon-3/) - ParaCon 3 is a scene party for Atari fans (we reported). The organisers now confirmed the date from 30 November to 02 December. Demo, graphics and music competitions are now also planned. Registrations are now being accepted by e-mail. Further information is available on the organisers' website. (tr) ParaCon 3
- [Cleveland Free-Net Atari SIG Archive](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/25/cleveland-free-net-atari-sig-archive/) - The Cleveland Free-Net operated for years as the mailbox of an American Atari group. It contained information on all Atari systems, including XL/XE, ST/STE/TT/Falcon and Jaguar. Although the box was closed in September 1999, its data is now accessible on the Internet. And this is not exactly tiny: over 200 MBytes of data, some of
- [Manual for Fractal Music](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/25/manual-for-fractal-music/) - Recently the algorithmic MIDI composition programme "Fractal Music ST" has been released as freeware by its author on Tim Conrady's website (we reported). Now the manual is available in PDF format, which can now be quickly displayed on the Atari through Porthos. The manual is very detailed and contains many illustrations. (tr) Fractal Music ST
- [Elmar Hilgart at the Atari-Park](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/25/elmar-hilgart-at-the-atari-park/) - The Atari Park at the trade fair "Amiga 2001" in Cologne (see top news) is growing faster and bigger than we ourselves would have expected. New in the line-up of exhibitors is Elmar Hilgart, known from products like the mouse adapter "YAMI" or the Ethernet extension for all Ataris with ROM port. Elmar will be
- [Video and computer game flea market](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/25/video-and-computer-game-flea-market/) - On Saturday, 24 November 2001, the first exchange for classic video and computer games of the 70s and 80s will take place at the Bürgerhaus in Bornheim in Frankfurt am Main. Systems that are welcome to be bought and sold include - Atari - Amiga - C64 - Colecovision - Intellivision - Vectrex - Philips
- [Update for PDF viewer Porthos in the works](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/25/update-for-pdf-viewer-porthos-in-the-works/) - The PDF reader Porthos is being worked on diligently. The developer of the software, Wolfgang Domröse, told the American online service "MagiC Online" that there has already been an update to version 1.24, which contains numerous bug fixes. Within the next week, version 1.25 of Porthos will be released, which should make PDF files of
- [Exclusive preview of TarifMaster 4](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/25/exclusive-preview-of-tarifmaster-4/) - TarifMaster 4 is presented as a preview in the coming issue 11-2001 of st-computer. The developer Achim Schumacher kindly provided us with an exclusive preview version for our readers to download. TM 4 is a comfortable tool for calculating the cheapest call-by-call provider for telephoning - depending on distance, time and expected call duration. The
- [The Little Green Desktop has a new url](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/25/the-little-green-desktop-has-a-new-url/) - The Little Green Desktop, one of the main starting sources for Atari ST games on the Internet, has a new URL that is sure to stick in every fan's mind: atari.st. A relaunch of the pages is planned soon, so far only the forum is available again. (tr) The Little Green Desktop
- [Milan Help Page updated](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/24/milan-help-page-updated/) - The Milan help page by Ingo Schmidt has once again been updated. Information on the 68060 upgrade has been added. There is also a new download area that contains all tools around the Milan in current versions. One of the highlights is a program to log the calls of the PCI BIOS. (tr) Milan help
- [Milan boards supply secured](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/23/milan-boards-supply-secured/) - The supply of Milan boards (68040 version) seems assured. As Milan Computersysteme explained to st-computer, a Dutch hardware producer has bought the rights to the board design. This company has been producing gaming machines with Milan technology for a long time and apparently wants to secure its own supply. However, they are also willing to
- [New background light for Lynx?](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/23/new-background-light-for-lynx/) - The backlight of the Atari Lynx has a relatively high power consumption and therefore significantly reduces battery life. To minimise this problem, a new backlight for Atari's portable game console is currently being developed. White LEDs are to be used, which have a much lower power consumption. First pictures and a project status can be
- [Internet stack for Atari XL/XE?](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/22/internet-stack-for-atari-xl-xe/) - As the German online service "Atari-Home.de" reports, it may soon be possible to go online with the Atari XL/XE. Currently a stack is in the works that is based on "uip". uip is only about 4 KBytes "big" and is written in cc65. uip can also be easily ported to the Atari 8 Bit. Ken
- [Many, many colourful icons](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/22/many-many-colourful-icons/) - The Atari icon library has once again received a major refresh. Pictograms from a wide variety of fields have been added. So if you want to give your desktop a fresh look before winter, you should take a look at the new additions. (tr) Atari Icon Library
- [Atari at NBC GIGA Nitechat](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/22/atari-at-nbc-giga-nitechat/) - Next Wednesday (24.10.2001) the topic of "NBC GIGA Nitechat" will be "Atari" from 9 - 10 pm. There will be a live stream of an interview with a guest who will also be asked questions in the chat. To be able to experience this, however, a chat or stream-capable browser is required; it is not
- [MyMail 1.52](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/21/mymail-1-52/) - The email client MyMail by Norwegian developer Erik Häll is now available in version 1.52 for free download. The new version contains some bug fixes. MyMail supports the internet standard STiK or STinG and should also work under iFusion. Detailed information and screenshots are available on the developer's website. (tr) MyMail
- [E-JagFest is getting near](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/20/e-jagfest-is-getting-near/) - The European JagFest, an event for Jaguar and Lynx fans, will take place on 10 and 11 November in Coesfeld near Münster. This year, there is extra space available for participants. Interested parties should register using the form available on the organiser's website. Further information can be found on the E-JagFest homepage. (tr) E-Jagfest
- [Centurbo 060 to be released in December](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/20/centurbo-060-to-be-released-in-december/) - The long-awaited 68060 accelerator card for the Atari Falcon is due to ship in December. The French hardware company Czuba Tech is now accepting paid pre-orders and offers two options: those who pay € 200 immediately will be delivered immediately after the card's release. Those who want to be on the safe side pay €
- [GemGT 2](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/20/gemgt-2/) - The Scene group YesCrew has optimised its GEM player for modules in the format of the popular Graoumf tracker. GemGT2 (305 KBytes) now uses greatly improved playback routines. (tr) Dead Hackers Society.
- [Awaken: New demo for the ST](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/20/awaken-new-demo-for-the-st/) - The scene group Cobra released a preview of their new demo "Awaken" for the Atari ST. You can see some very complex 3D objects, flights through landscapes and different variations of a colour mode with 4096 colours. (tr) Dead Hackers Society
- [Simple installation of SpareMiNT](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/19/simple-installation-of-sparemint/) - On the website of Markus Fichtenbauer you can find the project "TInA", which should greatly simplify the installation of the SpareMiNT distribution. It is based on the course "MiNTnet for Dummies". Further information is available directly on the website. (tr) Markus Fichtenbauer
- [ParaCon 3](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/19/paracon-3/) - There's another opportunity to party: The German scene group Paranoia is organising the "ParaCon 3", a party for creative minds on the Atari 8-bit, 16-bit and 32-bit scene. Users of the C64 are also invited. The party will take place from 30 November to 02 December in Selter in the Taunus. Numerous established crews are
- [New SAP player](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/19/new-sap-player/) - A new player is available for the ASMA music archive. The emulation engine for the POKEY chip of the Atari XL/XE is downloadable in version 1.54. The 6502 emulation has been improved so that tunes can now be played better. A low-pass filter has also been implemented. The player supports Atari STE, TT and Falcon.
- [Sale: Jaguar and Lynx in Great Britain](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/19/sale-jaguar-and-lynx-in-great-britain/) - The UK retail chain GAME is currently selling off leftover Jaguar and Lynx hardware and software through its shops. A new Jaguar costs £30, a Lynx sells for £35. So if you are going to England in the next few days, keep your eyes open, there might be some to grab. Unfortunately, the remaining stock
- [GABI and Panther/2](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/18/gabi-and-panther-2/) - WRS Software Design, a renowned hardware company in the Atari market, is currently trying to gauge interest in two of its products. It is about the GAL writer (incl. software) "GABI" as well as the adapter "Panther/2", which provides the Atari ST or Mega ST with two ISA slots. WRS Software Design would like to
- [BoxKite 2.31d](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/18/boxkite-2-31d/) - The alternative file selector BoxKite is available in a bug-fixed version 2.31 shortly after its update to version 2.30. BoxKite is shareware. (tr) BoxKite
- [Fractal Music ST is freeware](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/18/fractal-music-st-is-freeware/) - Tim Conrady has once again used his full powers of persuasion and persuaded Chris Sansom to release his algorithmic composition tool "Fractal Music ST" as freeware. So MIDI musicians get a very interesting program for free here.
- [Atariinvader.com](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/18/atariinvader-com/) - Atariinvader.com is a new website around the classic game console Atari VCS 2600, which also offers a free online newsletter. The newsletter is published once a month and deals with topics concerning the VCS. The first issue has just been published. (tr) Atariinvader.com
- [Find It! 2.03](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/18/find-it-2-03/) - What the Mac OS is to its "Sherlock", Atari systems is to its "Find It!". The elegant and powerful Finder program is now available in version 2.03 (184 KBytes). Many new features have been added, such as the ability to search within files like web pages and RTF documents. At present, the program is only
- [Fading Twilight III](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/17/fading-twilight-iii/) - The third CD in the "Fading Twilight" series has been completed. The series releases tunes from the Atari demo scene. The third CD contains no less than 1300 tunes by various Atari musicians. (tr) Fading Twilight
- [PDF viewer for the Atari](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/17/pdf-viewer-for-the-atari/) - The long announced PDF viewer for Atari systems is finally ready. As expected, it is distributed by invers Software via the new DSD.net. Porthos saves the complex installation and configuration of programs like gemgs or GhostScript - the PDF file just has to be loaded to be displayed. The program requires a multitasking operating system.
- [Midi-Maze is back!](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/16/midi-maze-is-back/) - MIDI-Maze was one of the first real network games for the Atari ST and had a large following. If you want to revive the old times, you should visit the Midi-Maze homepage. Here you will find all the necessary programs and utilities, as well as information and dates for Maze rounds. A visit is a
- [Draconis is shareware](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/16/draconis-is-shareware/) - The Internet package Draconis is now distributed as shareware. The programs Adamas 1.74, Marathon 2.0 and FTP/telnet are thus available individually. The distribution will be taken over by the company ag Computertechnik, Axel Gehringer, which is renowned in the Atari market. The Draconis web pages will soon come to life on the ag Computertechnik homepage.
- [Sondigit 4.08](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/16/sondigit-4-08/) - Sondigit is a sound digitizer that works on ST, STE, TT and Falcon. But it also supports clones like the Hades and the Milan and even MagiCMac (special sound driver included). On the Falcon, the DSP is used. Sondigit supports various sound formats: - SPL - AVR - WAV - AIF - DVS The documentation
- [Interview with Leonard Tramiel](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/15/interview-with-leonard-tramiel-2/) - The upcoming issue of st-computer will contain a very special treat for Atari fans. Thomas Raukamp had the rare opportunity to have a conversation with a member of the Tramiel clan who ran Atari in the 80s and 90s and was responsible for products like the ST, the Falcon and the Jaguar. The extensive interview
- [MusicEdit 6.601](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/15/musicedit-6-601/) - The notation program MusicEdit is available in version 6.601. The current version has been extensively tested on the 060 upgrade under N.AES on the Milan. In addition, the note heads have been optimised, which now result in a 44% faster note graphic on the Milan 040, for example. In addition, internal optimisations have been made.
- [AtarIRC 1.20](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/15/atarirc-1-20/) - The popular IRC client AtarIRC is now available in version 1.20 for download. Various optimisations and bug fixes have been made. AtarIRC supports the internet access standard STiK or STinG and is freeware. (tr) AtarIRC
- [Highwire making progress](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/15/highwire-making-progress/) - The Atari web browser Highwire, announced months ago in st-computer, is indeed making progress. The program was declared open source by its author some time ago. Since then, Dan Ackerman and Mia Jaap have been working on the browser. Dan does the main work, Mia takes care of patches and the user interface. The new
- [PAC club magazine online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/15/pac-club-magazine-online/) - The Pro Atari Computer Club e.V. (PAC) has put the 01-2001 issue of its club magazine online in PDF format. The current issue contains a variety of interesting articles that are sure to interest every Atari user. Topics such as scanning with the Atari Falcon are covered and a report on switching to the Apple
- [Bridge 5.03](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/14/bridge-5-03/) - Bridge 5 is the universal export module for the professional DTP program Calamus SL2000. An update to version 5.03 will soon be sent by e-mail to all registered users. Also with the new version checker (we reported) the current module can be requested under Windows. The updater primarily contains optimisations and bug fixes. For example,
- [spareTIME looking for developer](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/14/sparetime-looking-for-developer/) - spareTIME is an appointment calendar for the Atari. The scheduler has been developed in PureC and has some loyal registered users. If you would like to develop the application further on your own, please contact the author Markus Mayer. (tr) spareTIME
- [MyAtari October 2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/14/myatari-october-2001/) - The British online magazine MyAtari has started to put its October issue online. Included are already some interesting articles. For example, MIDI guru Tim Conrady looks at the composing tool Ludwig for the Atari ST. By the way, MyAtari can celebrate its first anniversary. Congratulations! (tr) MyAtari
- [New homepage about 8 bit Ataris](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/13/new-homepage-about-8-bit-ataris/) - All about the XL and XE computers from Atari there is a new German-language homepage. The "XL-Project" is to be developed into a central contact point for fans of the "small" Atari. All kinds of information and programs are offered. A programming course is also planned. Of course, a lot of help is still needed.
- [Atari Inside completely archived](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/13/atari-inside-completely-archived/) - The volumes of the Atari print magazine "Atari Inside", one of the forerunners of today's st-computer from Falke Verlag, have now been completely archived in the stcarchiv and are available in full text. This includes the issues from 1994 to 1996, making Atari Inside the second Atari magazine besides "Antic Magazine" that can be read
- [ALICE released as freeware](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/12/alice-released-as-freeware/) - ALICE - The Personal Pascal was the first interpreted Pascal environment for the Atari ST. The development package contains its own editor, many help functions and is highly compatible with Borland's Turbo Pascal. The environment is fully integrated into GEM. ALICE has now been declared freeware and is available for download from developer Brad Templeton's
- [Text2Bas](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/12/text2bas/) - Text2Bas is a tool for converting ASCII files into VZ/CAS format. It can be used with any VZ200/300 and Colour Genie or emulator. The program is - in contrast to the original version - not a command line tool and uses the standard GEM file selection.
- [TOSgroup publishes policy](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/11/tosgroup-publishes-policy/) - The TOS standards body TOSgroup has published its policy. The document can be viewed on the committee's website. (tr) TOSgroup
- [Virtual Super System 0.80](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/11/virtual-super-system-0-80/) - Virtual Super System is an emulation of the classic Atari VCS 5200 game console on DOS computers. The development of the new version took no less than 3 years, and about 90% of all available 5200 binaries are said to run on it. The Virtual Super System is available for free download. (tr) Dan B's
- [Chrysalis online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/10/chrysalis-online/) - The history database Chrysalis is finally available for download. Chrysalis can display, staggered by days, which personalities were born, which holidays are celebrated, which important events took place, etc. You can find a review in the current issue of st-computer. Chrysalis is freeware. (tr) PPP software
- [ArcView 0.81](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/10/arcview-0-81/) - The packer shell ArcView is available for download in its 09 October version 0.81. New features include greatly improved MiNT compatibility and improved loader routines for LZH archives. ArcView is still freeware. (tr) Software by Philipp Donzé.
- [Version checker for Calamus](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/09/version-checker-for-calamus/) - After invers Software switched off its support mailbox some time ago, the company now presents the new Calamus module Version Checker, which takes care of the administration of modules and drivers so that you will no longer miss an update. Furthermore, the module shows further information about all products around the professional DTP solution on
- [FonTools as a TypeArt crossgrade](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/09/fontools-as-a-typeart-crossgrade/) - Until the end of 2001 invers Software still offers a low-priced crossgrade from TypeArt 2.0 to FonTools 2.0. Thus, Calamus users can add the € character to their typesets, e.g. before the end of the German Mark. Type-1 and TrueType fonts can be saved and edited as CFN fonts. The price for the crossgrade is
- [ADAT 16 - apply now!](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/09/adat-16-apply-now/) - The ADAT is a meeting of Atari users interested in DTP. It offers an exchange of experiences, workshops and lectures. The 16th ADAT meeting will take place from 06 to 09 December 2001 in Willebadessen near Paderborn. Registrations are now being accepted. Directions can be found on the invers Software website. The homepage also gives
- [Survey at stcarchiv.de](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/09/survey-at-stcarchiv-de/) - The online service stcarchiv.de is currently conducting a survey to find out which magazine should be given more consideration in the archive. The choices are: ATARImagazine CK - Computer Contact Happy Computer ST Computer ST Magazine As always, lively participation is the only way to ensure a representative result. stcarchiv
- [Jaguar section at AtariAge](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/jaguar-section-at-atariage/) - The American online service AtariAge.com has opened its own Jaguar section. So fans of Atari's 64-bit feline predator will find a new place to go here. There are already lots of screenshots, a catalogue of rarities, references, etc. So: be sure to stop by! (tr) AtariAge
- [Qdialer 0.53](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/qdialer-0-53/) - The dial-up program Qdialer for the internet stack STiK is available in the new version 0.53. The archive is available for free download from the developers' homepage. (tr) Anthill Industries
- [New module for Vision](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/new-module-for-vision/) - For the EBV program Vision, a new editing module is available. "PUZZLE" generates a puzzle from a graphic - as the name suggests. The download is free of charge. (tr) Vision
- [Contests at MagiC Online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/contests-at-magic-online/) - Through a new partnership with a gift shop, Canadian online service MagiC Online can hold weekly or bi-weekly competitions. The aim is to give the creative Atari user community a new platform. In keeping with Halloween, the task of the first competition is to draw the scariest possible copy of the Atari logo. The prize
- [New editor-in-chief for atos](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/new-editor-in-chief-for-atos/) - There is a change of staff at the German online magazine atos. The new editor-in-chief is Ingo Schmidt. He replaces Thomas Burow. (tr) atos
- [MyAtari September issue ready for download](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/myatari-september-issue-ready-for-download/) - The British online magazine MyAtari has now made its September issue available for download. The archive comprises almost 5 MBytes - so the English-speaking reader can expect a lot of reading fun. (tr) MyAtari
- [Luna 2.00.4 Beta](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/luna-2-00-4-beta/) - The text editor Luna is available in version 2.00.4 beta. RGF Software now also provides a Finnish resource file with it, which will make the program even more widely available. The current version is available to registered members of the website. (tr) Luna
- [GEMGraph 2.20](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/gemgraph-2-20/) - The charting and presentation programme GEMGraph is now available in version 2.20. The update contains a number of bug fixes. Bitmap graphics can now be exported. Vector formats (*.GEM) created by GEMGraph can now also be read with Kandinsky and ArtWorx. Drag & Drop has also been greatly improved. A graphic can now be transferred
- [BoxKite 2.30](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/boxkite-2-30/) - The file selection box BoxKite is available in the German version 2.30. From now on, new boxes can be called up directly from BoxKite. In addition, it is possible to move and copy files by drag & drop. BoxKite is distributed as shareware. (tr) BoxKite
- [MyMail 1.51](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/mymail-1-51/) - The e-mail client MyMail is available in version 1.51 for free download. Some optimisations have been made. The current version is only available in English so far, the German RSC file of the previous version can be used again. The freeware supports the access standard STiK/STinG. (tr) MyMail
- [CyberVirus: New game for the Atari Lynx](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/cybervirus-new-game-for-the-atari-lynx/) - CyberVirus is a new game for the Atari Lynx currently in the works at American game developer Songbird Productions. A preview version, strictly limited to 20 copies, will already be sold and demonstrated at the "CinciClassic" game fair taking place in the USA in November. (tr)
- [Alternative Party 2002](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/alternative-party-2002/) - The "Alternative Party 2002" will take place from 11 to 13 January 2002 at the "Gloria" in Helsinki, Finland. Sceners of various alternative systems such as Atari, Amiga, C64, UNIX and Macintosh are expected. Further information is available on the organisers' website. (tr) The Alternative Party
- [New scene database](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/new-scene-database/) - The "Atari ST Scene Genealogy" is an ambitious attempt to provide a scene database of groups active on the Atari. Addressed are all crews that now or in the past have developed demos etc. on ST, STE or Falcon. Already no less than 198 crews and 534 sceners are registered. (tr) The Atari ST Scene
- [fVDI Configurator](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/fvdi-configurator/) - fVDI is a configuration program with GEM support for the FVDI.SYS file. Version 0.958b of the VDI system is supported. More information is available on the developer's website. The GFA source code is also available. (tr) Rajah Lone
- [New price for the Compact Flash adapter](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/new-price-for-the-compact-flash-adapter/) - The Compact Flash adapter for the Atari Portfolio has been reduced in price by DM 50. The adapter for the use of the widely used memory cards is now available at a price of DM 195.-- including installation and modification. If you want to do it yourself, you pay only DM 145. The pure kit
- [Internet access with the Portfolio](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/10/08/internet-access-with-the-portfolio/) - For the pocket computer Atari Portfolio, there will be software for Internet access in the foreseeable future. It is based on a small package driver for DOS. The driver is only about 35 KBytes "big" and was developed by David Lindauer. It is available on Stefan Kächele's website and is just waiting to be optimised
- [Workshop for NeoN Grafix 3D](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/29/workshop-for-neon-grafix-3d/) - NICE Entertainment published a workshop in 4 parts, which deals with the various aspects of designing three-dimensional objects with the ray-tracing program "NeoN Grafix 3D" with Atari and PC. The different workshop parts are available in PDF format. The offer is supplemented by a glossary and a download area. Furthermore, NICE Entertainment stated that they
- [Editorial office currently difficult to reach](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/28/editorial-office-currently-difficult-to-reach/) - The editorial office of st-computer is difficult to reach until next Wednesday included, as we are currently moving to new offices. We ask for your understanding. (tr) st-computer
- [Translator for TOSgroup sites wanted](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/28/translator-for-tosgroup-sites-wanted/) - A translator is needed for the web pages of the TOS standardisation committee who can translate the homepage into English. Since the TOSgroup's approach is sure to affect the whole market, international visitors should not be excluded. (tr) TOSgroup
- [MégaPOV](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/26/megapov/) - For the raytracing and animation package POV, the extension "MégaPOV" is now available in version 0.7. MégaPOV is available in different versions for computers with 68000-, 68030 + 68881- and 68020- to 68060-CPU. (tr) Le Coat's Home
- [HDDriver 8.1](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/26/hddriver-8-1/) - The hard disk driver package HDDriver is available in version 8.1. The current version offers several innovations, optimisations and improvements. HDDRUTIL allows the activation and deactivation of partition identifiers. User rights under MiNT are respected. Compatibility with the Fast RAM of the Centurbo II and the Afterburner has been improved. In addition, IDE disks with
- [The Ultimate History of Video Games](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/26/the-ultimate-history-of-video-games/) - Friends of classic gaming can rejoice over a new book publication on the subject. "The Ultimate History of Video Games" describes 25 years of video game history. It should be clear that Atari also gets its deserved place. The book is currently available for only US-$ 15.16 at the online retailer Amazon.com. (tr) Order at
- [September 11th Relief Auction](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/26/september-11th-relief-auction/) - The American online service AtariAge.com has launched an auction program, the proceeds of which will benefit the victims of the tragic and senseless terrorist actions on New York and Washington. AtariAge is looking for unique and collectible items (not only) from the Atari world, which will then be auctioned on "Auction for America" on eBay.
- [New Atari website](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/25/new-atari-website/) - Once again there is a new German-language website about our favourite subject, Atari, on the web. The homepage contains many interesting programs, which perhaps not every user owns yet, for various purposes. This private homepage is definitely worth a visit. (tr) Atari website
- [X11 server 0.14](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/25/x11-server-0-14/) - The development of the X11 server for GEM systems is progressing rapidly. Now the current version 0.14 has been made available for download, which contains numerous improvements and optimisations. The prerequisite for operation is a current MiNT system and a computer with at least a 68030 CPU. (tr) X11-Server/GEM
- [ST demos online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/25/st-demos-online/) - The Scene website "Dead Hackers Society" has put the results of the current online competition online. No less than nine new demo screens, ten images and eight chip music releases can be found. (tr) Dead Hackers Society
- [MyAtari published new articles](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/25/myatari-published-new-articles/) - The British online magazine MyAtari published two new articles in its current September issue. Exclusive is the report about the scene party "Unconventional 2001" in Germany. There is also a review of the email client MyMail 1.50. (tr) MyAtari
- [New utilities for Omikron Basic](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/25/new-utilities-for-omikron-basic/) - There are some new releases around the programming environment Omikron Basic. For example, "OM-WINs" is a new GEM library with automated message/event processing, programming interface and many enhancements. An introductory hypertext and demo programs are also included. There are also some other innovations: - OM-RSCDO creates programs and libraries from RSC files. - OM-CHECK is
- [TOSgroup online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/25/tosgroup-online/) - The TOSgroup is a standardisation body around TOS-compatible operating systems initiated by Richard Gordon Faika (RGF Software) and founded together with Frank Naumann (FreeMiNT) and Ralph Lowinski. The group is in the planning and set-up phase, but the homepage is already online. Of course, more members are being sought for the TOSgroup. The first project
- [News coverage continues](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/25/news-coverage-continues/) - News coverage from the Atari world continues as usual. Last week our offices were unmanned for a few days as we had to take a few days off after the cancelled summer holiday. In the next two days we should be up to date again. Thank you for your understanding. st-computer
- [Draconis with a new url](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/18/draconis-with-a-new-url/) - The Internet package Draconis has found a new home on the Internet. The new address can be found in the link below. Draconis
- [Qdialer 0.52](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/18/qdialer-0-52/) - The dial-up software Qdialer for the Internet standard STiK2 is available in version 0.52. The program has been optimised in a number of ways, and bug fixes have also been made. Anthill Industries
- [Four-F: New game for the Atari ST](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/18/four-f-new-game-for-the-atari-st/) - Gamers on the Atari ST finally get some fresh material: "Four-F" can be compared to "Chip's Challenge" on the Lynx and PC. The aim is to collect as many points as possible in the different levels in order to reach the next level. Screenshots can be found on the website of the online magazine "Atari
- [GEMSetup 2.01](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/18/gemsetup-2-01/) - The standard installer GEMSetup by Joachim Fornallaz is now available in version 2.01. Various bug fixes and optimisations have been made. The program can be found on the developer's website. (tr) GEMSetup Home
- [E-mail accounts at AUN](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/17/e-mail-accounts-at-aun/) - The Atari Users Network now offers free e-mail accounts for its visitors again. The administration can now also be done in the Atari browser CAB. More information is available on the AUN website. (tr) Atari Users Network
- [Continuation of spareTIME](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/17/continuation-of-sparetime/) - spareTIME is an organiser for Atari systems. You can find a review in issue 05-2001 of st-computer. As the developer Markus Mayer informed us, he has no more time for the further development of the program himself, but is looking for a programmer who would like to take on the project. Further information is available
- [X11 Server 0.13.2](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/16/x11-server-0-13-2/) - The X11 server for GEM systems is available in version 0.13.2 from 13 September. The server offers MiNT systems the possibility to run X11 servers under GEM and requires a TOS computer with at least a 68030 CPU and 10 MBytes RAM. In addition, an installed MiNT version 1.15.6 or higher and NVDI version 4.1
- [Bridge 5.01 via e-mail](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/16/bridge-5-01-via-e-mail/) - The first update for the Calamus module "Bridge 5" will be distributed shortly - by e-mail. invers Software will choose this way, as all Bridge users should be reachable on the internet by now. The ZIP file contained can be extracted with the known programs on the supported platforms. The update fixes a serious bug
- [AUN baseball cap](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/15/aun-baseball-cap/) - The logo shop of the Atari User Network (AUN) now also offers baseball caps with the AUN logo. The caps, which feature Fuji, are made of 100 per cent solid cotton and have a button panel on their backs for customisation. They are priced at US$12.99. T-shirts and mouse pads with the Network's logo are
- [Icon Extract 1.2](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/14/icon-extract-1-2/) - Icon Extract is available in version 1.2. The program allows the conversion of pictograms of the Windows operating system into the Atari format. Icons with 2, 16, 256 and 16.7 million colours are supported. The current version 1.2 of the program also converts 32-bit pictograms from Windows XP. The display in monochrome and 16-colour resolutions
- [aFTP in German](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/13/aftp-in-german/) - For the FTP client aFTP 1.55 a German resource file is available, created by Bernd Mädicke. This means that the program, which supports the access standard STiK or STinG and MiNTnet, can be used in German. (tr) Direct Download
- [ArcView 0.8](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/13/arcview-0-8/) - The graphic packer shell ArcView is available in a new version from 11 September. The program has been completely revised. Thus, the interface offers numerous innovations such as a BubbleGEM help. In addition, many bug fixes have been made so that ArcView continues to recommend itself as the standard for handling archives on the Atari.
- [STune 0.90](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/13/stune-0-90/) - The real-time strategy game STune is available in version 0.90. From now on, game saves can be stored and loaded. Several units can now be selected simultaneously in the game. In addition, there is a new energy management and numerous bug fixes. STune should work as a GEM game on all TOS computers. To play
- [Pinatubo is freeware](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/13/pinatubo-is-freeware/) - Pinatubo is a control software for EPROM recorders. The Junior-Prommer, Vesuvius and Easyprommer are supported. Since the current version 2.4, the program has been declared freeware by its developer Michael Schwingen. The 137 KBytes archive of 12 September can be found on the programmer's website. (tr) Michael Schwingen's project page.
- [ChuChu Rocket: New game for STE/Falcon](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/13/chuchu-rocket-new-game-for-ste-falcon/) - The Reservoir Gods announced a new game for the Atari Falcon still for October 2001. "ChuChu Rocket" already convinces with original graphics in comic style. The strategy game will also run on the Atari STE. First screenshots can be found on the website of the Scene group. We can already look forward to it! (tr)
- [Painium Disaster finished](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/13/painium-disaster-finished/) - Painium Disaster is a new game for the Atari Falcon. The Shoot'Em Up is in the style of "Wings Of Death". Painium Disaster offers 25 fps and 8-channel sound on a standard Falcon. The game is downloadable from the Reservoir Gods website. A review will probably be in issue 11-2001 of st-computer. (tr) Dead Hackers
- [Condolences for the victims](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/12/condolences-for-the-victims/) - Due to the tragic events in the United States of America, we are refraining from reporting from the Atari market today. Any news from Atari circles seems to us to be completely irrelevant in view of the catastrophes. Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the mourners, bereaved and injured. For comfort and insight,
- [Update for links.atari.org](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/11/update-for-links-atari-org/) - The extensive links collection "links.atari.org" by Benjamin Kirchheim has undergone an extensive update. All links are "freshly" checked so that Atari users can make full use of the service again. (tr) links.atari.org
- [Bridge 5 for Calamus](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/10/bridge-5-for-calamus/) - For the professional DTP program Calamus, the Bridge module, extended by PDF output, is now available. The delivery should take place in these days after the printing of the manual. To give you a preview of Bridge 5, the manual is now online at invers Software. You can find it as a PDF document (56
- [Stateside Reports online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/10/stateside-reports-online/) - Bengy Collins has posted on his Canadian online service "MagiC Online" some of his "Stateside Reports" which appear monthly in st-computer. So if you don't subscribe to stc or want to read the original English version of the columns, here's your chance to enjoy Bengy's articles in original quality. (tr) MagiC Online
- [Interview with Nolan Bushnell](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/10/interview-with-nolan-bushnell/) - The online service "Joystick101.org" has published an interview with Atari founder Nolan Bushnell. The questions were asked by the readers themselves. The interview is in English. (tr) Joystick101.org
- [MyAtari September 2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/09/myatari-september-2001/) - The British online magazine MyAtari is now completely online with its September issue. Some articles have been added, e.g. the first part of the portfolio story. By the way, st-computer has entered into an official partnership with the British to publish interesting articles in German as well. (tr) MyAtari.net
- [1 million VCS cartridges](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/08/1-million-vcs-cartridges/) - Over 1 million (!!!) originally packaged cartridges for the classic consoles Atari VCS 2600 and VCS 7800 are in the inventory of the new online mail order company "ClassicAtari.com". This is the purchase of the entire stock that Atari sold in 1991 when it liquidated its own inventory - at that time a total of
- [Atari Program Exchange](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/08/atari-program-exchange/) - The Atari Program Exchange is a treasure trove for all Atari XL/XE system enthusiasts. The new archive homepage offers information about the software exchange program and currently already provides 62 programs from the fields of office, education and entertainment for the cult computers. All programs are put online with the permission of their developers -
- [Update for FunMedia](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/08/update-for-funmedia/) - The video editing program FunMedia is available in a new version from 07.09.2001. FunMedia can now load models in MD2 format (Quake 2) and supports animated 3D objects. A sample programme can be found on the developer's website. (tr) FunMedia
- [Free Atari mailing lists](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/07/free-atari-mailing-lists/) - The British online service "Atari Users Network" now offers the free set-up of mailing lists, as long as they deal with the topic of Atari. A sample list can be found on the AUN website. Interested parties should contact the webmaster of the AUN. (tr) Atari Users Network.
- [Tales Of Tamar 0.24](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/07/tales-of-tamar-0-24/) - The Atari version of the role-playing adventure game "Tales Of Tamar" will be available in version 0.24 later today. New features include e-mail and IRC functions for communicating with other players. Those who do not yet participate in the cross-platform game have only themselves to blame. (tr) Tales Of Tamar
- [X11-Server 0.13](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/06/x11-server-0-13/) - The development of the X11 server for GEM systems is progressing rapidly. Now the current version 0.13 has been made available for download. The most important new feature is the support of graphics modes with a colour depth of 16, 24 or 32 bits. In addition, there are some important bug fixes. "X.app" enables the
- [Google is the best search engine](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/05/google-is-the-best-search-engine/) - Google is currently the best search engine on the net. Google found the right answer to ten test questions ten times. It is followed by Altavista, Lycos and Metager with nine hits. Stiftung Warentest tested 20 search engines and catalogues. Thirteen are only adequate, one is poor. The weak point of most search engines: the
- [Atari classics for mobile phone](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/05/atari-classics-for-mobile-phone/) - As reported by ZD Net News, the Manchester/England based company "iFone Ltd" is planning to publish classic Atari games for mobile phones. The programs are to use the Java standard. Up to 6 games are to be released in September, which are to be downloadable from the net for about 50 pence each. Perhaps we
- [MyAtari issue 09-2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/05/myatari-issue-09-2001/) - The British online magazine MyAtari published its September issue. The selection of topics is again very diverse. For example, there is a test report of the algorithmic composition software "Schoenberg Composer", a report on running an Atari MIDI sequencer under a PC emulation and a "fitness training" for working on the Atari. (tr) MyAtari magazine
- [New sprite editor for XL/XE](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/05/new-sprite-editor-for-xl-xe/) - For the Atari XL/XE systems there is a new sprite editor. The small tool is thus suitable for simple editing or animation of player/missile graphics. The freeware program is available on request from the developer. (tr)
- [The History of Videogames](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/05/the-history-of-videogames/) - The history of video games has been the subject of many authors and magazines. Now a new book is being published in English that promises a visual journey through the golden age of videogames: "Supercade: A Visual History of the Videogame Age" by Val Burnham deals with the pioneering period from 1971-1984. It can be
- [PDF printer driver for Calamus](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/04/pdf-printer-driver-for-calamus/) - A complete PDF printer driver is available for the professional DTP program Calamus. It combines the advantages of the SoftRIP output of Calamus with the PDF format, which is now processed by more and more printers and imaging studios. PDF-Print makes print output in PDF files. The result are printable PDFs that no longer contain
- [Private internet usage while working](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/04/private-internet-usage-while-working/) - Whoever does not surf the internet from his workplace for more than 100 hours a year may not be dismissed without further ado. This has now been decided by the Wesel labour court (ref.: 5 Ca 4021/00). Employers have to impose the ban in any case and may not terminate the employment contract without prior
- [Disk-Index 2.44](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/04/disk-index-2-44/) - Disk-Index is a comprehensive data media cataloguing software for floppy disks, hard disks / removable disks, CD-ROM etc. The contents of the disks are read in and can be displayed, compared, sorted and printed. In addition, comments can be added to the individual files, and the program also has an automatic comment function. Many other
- [Venture II: New game for the VCS](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/04/venture-ii-new-game-for-the-vcs/) - For the classic game console Atari VCS 2600 there is once again a new game available. "Venture II" is an adventure game that is available as a binary image for use under emulation. However, it can also be purchased directly from the manufacturer as a cartridge at a price of US $ 16. Hozer Video
- [Two new Atari demos released](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/04/two-new-atari-demos-released/) - The Atari ST demos "Punish Your Machine" and "Syntax Error" have now been released for use on emulators, so they can now be used under e.g. SainT, Steem and other programs. (tr) PaCidemo area
- [Chaos Computer Club: 20th anniversary](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/04/chaos-computer-club-20th-anniversary/) - The Chaos Computer Club is 20 years old. On 12 September 1981, the club was founded in the rooms of the Berlin "taz". To ensure that this day does not pass by unused, the CCC has put together an exhibition about the past 20 years of the club's existence. From Wednesday, 12 September to Sunday,
- [Bywater BASIC 1.15 and 2.21](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/04/bywater-basic-1-15-and-2-21/) - The well-known BASIC interpreter Bywater (bwBASIC) handles the ANSI standard for BASIC and was programmed in AnsiC. Mia Jaap has now ported both version 1.1 and version 2.2 to the Atari. Exclusively there are two new commands in the Atari version compared to the Unix original. 42 sample programs are included in the archive, which
- [Website about Notator](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/04/website-about-notator/) - Notator SL was for a long time one of the most widespread sequencer or notation programs on the MIDI market. For users of the professional tool or its little brother "Creator SL", there is now a new English-language website on the Internet. The website contains tips, FAQs, additional programmes, updates and links. The offer is
- [New demo scene website](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/03/new-demo-scene-website/) - Leonard from the scene group Oxygene has set up a new website where numerous demos for the Atari ST can be downloaded - a real treasure trove for fans! (tr) Atari 16x16 Sprite record
- [Atari party in the Czech Republic](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/03/atari-party-in-the-czech-republic/) - An Atari party will be held in the Czech city of Brno on 15 and 16 September. A map and photos of the venue can be found on the organisers' website. So if you don't have anything planned yet and want to celebrate with other Atari fans, the Czech city is certainly the place to
- [New survey at Atari Users Network](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/03/new-survey-at-atari-users-network/) - A new survey has been started on the British homepage Atari Users Network. The question is whether you have a multitasking operating system installed on your Atari. And as always: many participants contribute to a representative result! (tr) Atari Users Network
- [Polish Atari News Page with a new design](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/03/polish-atari-news-page-with-a-new-design/) - The Polish Atari News Page, our Polish partner site of stc author Rafal Kawecki, shines in new splendour and is the first product of the Canadian web design group "Monkey Web Design". The site now looks much cleaner and more professional. Congratulations, Rafal! (tr) Polish Atari News Page
- [ASMA 2.1](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/03/asma-2-1/) - The XL/XE music archive ASMA has been expanded again and can now be found in the latest version 2.1 for free download. The archive now consists of over 1180 tunes. A corresponding player for various systems (also STE, TT and Falcon) can also be found on the ASMA website. (tr) Atari SAP Music Archive
- [MagiC 6.2 for Hades](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/03/magic-6-2-for-hades/) - com/">Atari SAP Music Archive Application Systems Heidelberg now provides the latest version of its operating system MagiC for the Atari clone Hades. The update for the Hades is freely downloadable, as are the versions for Classic Ataris, the Milan and the Apple Macintosh. (tr) Application Systems Heidelberg.
- [Translation tool Arthur updated](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/03/translation-tool-arthur-updated/) - RGF Software has revised its Arthur98 program. Arthur is a modern software reference tool for bidirectional language translation from single terms to common phrases. The associated libraries have been updated. New is a library for translating from German to Dutch as well as a blank library. The English/German and French/German libraries have been revised. Also
- [AtarICQ 0.152](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/03/ataricq-0-152/) - The ICQ client AtarICQ has been released in the brand new version 0.152. The update contains many improvements for users of the program for STiK, STiNG and GlueSTiK. For example, all dialogs are now located in GEM windows, which optimises work under multitasking operating systems. When selecting a font, drag & drop capabilities can now
- [STiK news](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/03/stik-news/) - The internet access software STiK2 has been updated again. On the Anthill Industries website, version 2.03 can now be found as a complete package, mainly supporting a new PPP variable. Also new is the dial-up software Qdialer, which is available in version 0.51, which uses the new functions of STiK and contains some bug fixes.
- [Everything for CAT](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/03/everything-for-cat/) - For tools and IO filters for the mouse exchange frontend "CAT" there is now a one-stop site on the Internet. On offer are not only programs that can be used as IO filters, but also software that is only related to CAT in the broadest sense. So the new website is a must for all
- [XzentriX Party 2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/03/xzentrix-party-2001/) - The XzentriX meeting 2001 is aimed at computer enthusiasts who "believe in life after standard software". The meeting will take place in Seeshaupt from 07 to 09 September. Due to the not too abundant space, the number of participants unfortunately has to be limited. Early registration is therefore necessary. The event is aimed at the
- [ESNA looking for volunteers](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/03/esna-looking-for-volunteers/) - The North American branch of the shareware organisation "Europe Shareware" is looking for support in various areas: - Product Recruiter - Advertising Officer As ESNA is a non-profit organisation, all staff must work on a voluntary basis. Further information and detailed job descriptions are available on the website "MagiC Online". (tr) MagiC Online
- [FreeMiNT 1.15.12](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/02/freemint-1-15-12-2/) - After various beta versions, an official release of FreeMiNT, the multitasking kernel for all Atari and compatible machines, is available again after a long time. The main changes are: - A much improved memory management (prevents fragmentation). - Various changes and optimisations in the handling of kernel modules - New system functions - Integration of
- [Vision 4.0e](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/09/02/vision-4-0e/) - Vision, the freely available graphics program from France, has been released in version 4.0e. This update is all about optimisation and bug fixing. In addition to numerous bug fixes, the scaling and zoom functions in particular have been improved, i.e. they work much faster and require less memory. In addition, the author has restructured the
- [MagiCMac 6.2 with installer](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/29/magicmac-6-2-with-installer/) - Application Systems Heidelberg has reacted quickly to the requests and complaints of its customers and now provides the update to MagiCMac 6.2 with a convenient VISE installer that automatically takes care of the previously difficult installation. Macintosh owners can therefore use the operating system update without any problems. There is currently no installation script for
- [Free video editing](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/29/free-video-editing/) - The video editing software Mountain has been declared freeware by its French developers with immediate effect (previously EUR 45.--) and as such can be freely downloaded and used. At present, however, only the French full version is available. An English full version is to follow, so far only an English beta is available. Mountain requires
- [Two new VCS games](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/29/two-new-vcs-games/) - For the classic game console Atari VCS 2600, two new game binaries have been released. "Thwocker" (we reported) is only 80% complete, but knows how to shine with interesting graphics. "Video Life" is another rarity that can be played with an emulator. Both programs can be downloaded for free from the AtariAge website. (tr) AtariAge
- [Installer for MagiC 6.2 in development](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/28/installer-for-magic-6-2-in-development/) - As Application Systems Heidelberg informed us in response to a query from one of our editors, an installer is still planned at least for the difficult-to-install update file to MagiCMac 6.2. So those who shy away from installing the operating system update because of the manual work required should wait for the version equipped with
- [Tux is 10!](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/28/tux-is-10/) - On 25 August 1991 at 20:57, members of the Usenet newsgroup "comp.os.minix" found a message from a certain Linus Benedict Torvalds in their forum. The then 21-year-old student from Finland announced that he was writing a free operating system. No one - least of all Linus Torvalds himself - would have thought that this hobby
- [Two programming languages by Mia Jaap](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/28/two-programming-languages-by-mia-jaap/) - There are still programming languages that have not yet been converted to the Atari. These then wait for Mia Jaap to port them. Now this fate has befallen the languages "Mouse" and "Turingol". Mouse is a language introduced by BYTE magazine in 1979. It is a mouse interpreter, but does not make use of the
- [Marc Adler Lisp 1.0](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/27/marc-adler-lisp-1-0/) - Marc Adler Lisp is a simple LISP interpreter, written in ANSI-C. Versions for TOS and DOS are included in the freely downloadable archive, but no documentation on the language itself.
- [Focal-81](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/27/focal-81/) - Focal-81 is a very old teaching language developed by Digital Equipment Corporation for the PDP-8 computers. It has now been implemented fully functional with sources and example programs for the Atari. Focal is not a so-called "esoteric" programming language and was used quite seriously professionally from 1969 to the mid-1980s.
- [STiK2 2.02](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/27/stik2-2-02/) - The Internet access stack STiK is now available for free download in the revised version 2.02. STiK now also masters dynamic DNS addressing. To use the program, you also need the latest version of Qdialer from Anthill Industries, which can be found on the same website for free download. (tr) Anthill Industries
- [MiNT on the Macintosh?](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/27/mint-on-the-macintosh/) - MacMiNT is an attempt to run the independent Atari operating system MiNT on the Apple Macintosh. 68k and Power Macs are supported. However, MacMiNT does not replace the pre-installed Mac OS. Also the network functions and an AES system are not supported. (tr) Hoshi's New MacMiNT Page.
- [Classic Computing cancelled](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/27/classic-computing-cancelled/) - Classic Computing 2001, a trade fair for classic computer systems that was to take place on 08 September 2001, has been cancelled and postponed indefinitely. The organiser asks for understanding. (tr) Classic Computing
- [Aniplayer 2001 2.17](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/26/aniplayer-2001-2-17/) - The popular multimedia player Aniplayer 2001 is now available in the revised version 2.17. Numerous bug fixes have been made.
- [PDF reader by invers Software](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/25/pdf-reader-by-invers-software/) - New information is finally provided about the new PDF display software from invers Software. The program will be called "PORTHOS", the planned price is DM 69. According to invers, the program will be released shortly. (tr) invers Software
- [Manual for FonTools 2 available](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/25/manual-for-fontools-2-available/) - The manual for the extended character set tool FonTools v2.0 is ready and is now available online as a PDF document and in HTML format. The 477 KBytes PDF manual can of course be downloaded free of charge from the web pages of invers Software. (tr) invers Software
- [New survey at MagiC Online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/25/new-survey-at-magic-online/) - There is a new survey on the web pages of Bengy Collins asking if there is any interest in a dedicated Atari show for Canada. Think about it, maybe you've always fancied a holiday in North America...? (tr) MagiC Online
- [Circuit board of Centurbo 060](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/25/circuit-board-of-centurbo-060/) - A first schematic of the eagerly awaited 68060 accelerator card Centurbo 060 has now been posted online by Czuba Tech. The JPEG image is 68 KBytes in size. However, an exact release date has not yet been given. (tr) Picture of the Centurbo 060
- [Tales Of Tamar 0.23](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/23/tales-of-tamar-0-23/) - The Atari client of the role-playing adventure game "Tales Of Tamar" is available in the new version 0.23. It offers some new features and the usual bug fixes. Beta testers are still being sought for all versions. (tr) Tales Of Tamar
- [X11 Server 0.12.1](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/23/x11-server-0-12-1/) - The X11 Server for GEM is available in version 0.12.1. With the X11 server it is possible to use X11 clients in the GEM environment. A TOS computer with at least an 030 CPU and 10 MBytes RAM, FreeMiNT, NVDI and N.AES or XaAES is required. (tr) X11 Server for GEM.
- [News from the Atari PDF reader](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/23/news-from-the-atari-pdf-reader/) - 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
- [Graoumf Is Not So Damn Slow](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/23/graoumf-is-not-so-damn-slow/) - 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.
- [New design for Pink Panther Productions](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/23/new-design-for-pink-panther-productions/) - 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.
- [Animator 0.20.3](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/23/animator-0-20-3/) - 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
- [Book about Classic Gaming](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/23/book-about-classic-gaming/) - 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
- [Marijuana Mail 0.1.63](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/22/marijuana-mail-0-1-63/) - 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
- [Mac OS 9.2](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/22/mac-os-9-2/) - 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
- [BAS2TAP 1.8](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/22/bas2tap-1-8/) - 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.
- [Nullos Tracker Krap v1.0](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/21/nullos-tracker-krap-v1-0/) - 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.
- [Jagulator 1.5.1](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/21/jagulator-1-5-1/) - 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,
- [MTFI 1.21](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/20/mtfi-1-21/) - 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.
- [TOS on the Sinclair QL](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/20/tos-on-the-sinclair-ql/) - 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
- [Interview with Merlancia](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/20/interview-with-merlancia/) - 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
- [VCS news](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/20/vcs-news/) - 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,
- [MyAtari August 2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/20/myatari-august-2001/) - 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
- [Classic Computing 2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/20/classic-computing-2001/) - 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
- [Atari t-shirts by RGF Software](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/19/atari-t-shirts-by-rgf-software/) - 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
- [Czuba Tech website update](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/18/czuba-tech-website-update/) - 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
- [PDA Maze Version 17](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/18/pda-maze-version-17/) - 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
- [Texto! 2.0](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/18/texto-2-0/) - Texto! is a tool for converting special characters. The program converts from - Atari ASCII to HTML - Atari ASCII to Windows ANSI - Windows ANSII to Atari ASCII This new version 2.0 includes some improvements and bug fixes. For example, the work under multitasking systems such as MagiC and N.AES and in different screen
- [Hip-Hop video Schwule Mädchen](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/18/hip-hop-video-schwule-madchen/) - From the column "What do stc authors do in their spare time?": Mia Jaap jumps for her life with some other participants in the new video "Schwule Mädchen" ("Gay Girls") by the North German hip-hop band "Fettes Brot". The video has been regularly shown on the music channels VIVA and MTV for a few days
- [Calamus summer sale for two weeks](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/18/calamus-summer-sale-for-two-weeks/) - The summer prices for various Calamus extensions are only valid for a two weeks period. So if you want to extend your Calamus at a reasonable price, you should definitely take advantage of the patronising mood of Ulf Dunkel and his team. (tr) invers Software
- [ScottFree 1.14](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/18/scottfree-1-14/) - ScottFree reads and launches Scott Adamas Adventures in TRS80 format. Scott Adams wrote a series of adventures in the 70s and 80s. The adventures are in (easy to understand) English. Scott released his adventures as shareware some time ago.
- [MyMail 1.50](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/18/mymail-1-50/) - The popular e-mail program MyMAIL is now available in version 1.50. The major update holds some new features for its users, such as a spam filter. The program for the Internet stack STinG or STiK is still freeware. When downloading, please also note the current German localisation by Bernd Mädicke. (tr) MyMAIL
- [Palm buys Be](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/17/palm-buys-be/) - Handheld computer maker Palm has bought struggling operating system development company Be for $11 million. The transaction will be settled as a share swap by the fourth quarter of 2001. Palm will thus come into possession of all patents and technologies of Be. It is expected that the multimedia capabilities of BeOS or BeIA will
- [Gemma 2.0](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/16/gemma-2-0/) - Gemma is a Winframe for MagiC or N.AES that gives all windows and their control elements a fresh, innovative design that can compete with that of other operating systems and convinces with its independent, futuristic look. Shortly after the first release, version 2.0 is now available, which offers several visual improvements. Detailed screenshots and different
- [New games for the XL/XE](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/15/new-games-for-the-xl-xe/) - Two new games are in the works for the 8-bit Ataris. Towards the end of the year, "Mr. Proper" by Aleksander Martin is to be finished. The game impresses with excellent graphics, as first screenshots prove. A demo version is already available for download. At least as spectacular is the announcement of a Doom port
- [Update for SE-Fakt2000](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/15/update-for-se-fakt2000/) - Since 13 July an update for the professional invoicing programme SE-Fakt for the Atari is available. The update v0.3ß offers the following new features: - introduction of the MSS client/server concept - revised data export - revised printing layout for test purposes (English/German) Registered users can find the update on the homepage of EDV-Service Sönke
- [AUN is moving](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/15/aun-is-moving/) - The Atari Users Network is currently moving to a new web server. Therefore, there may be temporary outages, for which the team asks for your understanding. This also affects any e-mail services set up at AUN. After the move, new services should be available. So we can be curious. (tr) Atari-Users Network
- [PILOT Atari 1.1](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/15/pilot-atari-1-1/) - The programming language PILOT is now available in version 1.1 for the Atari. New are three pilot commands that are not part of the standard language vocabulary and were introduced by Nevada, Atari and Apple PILOT - PA (pause program execution for x sec.) - CH (clear screen) - TH (output text without line break).
- [Doom 0.27](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/14/doom-0-27/) - The Doom port for Atari Falcon, TT and compatibles is now available for download in version 0.27. The current version allows playing in a GEM window and saving command line options within a file. (tr) dead hackers society
- [Free webdesign for Atari companies](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/14/free-webdesign-for-atari-companies/) - Monkey Web Designs is a new web design team from Canada. One of the owners is an old acquaintance: Bengy Collins, operator of the web offering "MagiC Online" and columnist for st-computer. Together with Kristie Masuda, he makes companies active in the Atari market an extremely attractive offer: professional, yet free web design. Monkey Web
- [So many Atari shirts!](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/13/so-many-atari-shirts/) - Atari fans no longer have to order in the USA or in other European countries if they want to stomp into the next unsuspecting computer department with an Atari T-shirt. The vendor "swatchmarkt.de" is now offering a navy blue shirt imported from the USA in size XL for the price of DM 49.95. So swing
- [New survey: Merlancia](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/13/new-survey-merlancia/) - From now on you can find a new survey on Merlancia's market plans on our website in the "Surveys" section. By the way, the current issue of st-computer contains a first interview with Merlancia. (tr) Survey Merlancia
- [PC 20th anniversary](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/13/pc-20th-anniversary/) - The personal computer turned 20 yesterday. Although desktop computers existed before 12 August 1981, this date nevertheless marked the beginning of the somewhat questionable era of what used to be called "IBM compatibles". The "IBM 5150 PC" presented in New York shone with a then legendary clock speed of 4.77 MHz. However, IBM obviously failed
- [FalcAMP 1.09](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/13/falcamp-1-09/) - FalcAMP, the MP3 player for the Atari Falcon, is now available in version 1.09. The homepage also contains the MP3 player for the Atari Falcon. By the way, on the homepage you can also find the complete package with all the results of the RSC compo, so that you are now spoilt for choice when
- [MyAtari 08-2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/13/myatari-08-2001/) - The British online magazine MyAtari has published its August issue. The current issue includes its own in-depth interview with Frontier Systems, the developers of the Deesse card, a review of Appeggiator programs on the Atari, and a review of aMail. (tr) MyAtari.net
- [CPX-Basic 1.08](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/13/cpx-basic-1-08/) - CPX-Basic is a programming language that runs as a CPX module in XControl or compatible control panel managers. Mia Jaap has now released version 1.08, which introduces additional BASIC commands. Also included is the source code.
- [Animator 0.20.2](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/12/animator-0-20-2/) - Animator is a video player for the formats AVI, MOV and FLI or FLC. It can also play sound files in WAV format. The French development group "The Removers" has now released version 0.20.2 of the program, which is available in English and French. The Atari Falcon 030 as well as the Atari TT (also
- [GEMMA look on the web](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/12/gemma-look-on-the-web/) - GEMMA, the alternative Winframe for MagiC, can now be tried out directly on the Internet: The GEMMA homepage is entirely in Gemma design and offers download options for all individual components and preview images. (jf) GEMMA homepage
- [Website update from Czuba Tech](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/10/website-update-from-czuba-tech/) - Rodolphe Czuba has added some information to his website. For example, there are many insights into his work of 13 years. Currently Czuba Tech is working again on the Centurbo 060 for the Atari Falcon. (tr) Czuba Tech
- [Even more Atari shirts](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/09/even-more-atari-shirts/) - Atari fans have another opportunity to stock up on T-shirts with the Fuji symbol. The "dead hackers society" now offers a T-shirt with the classic Atari logo in navy blue and black. Available sizes are Medium to XXL. The price depends on the desired quantity. 1 to 7 shirts cost US-$ 15 each. Postage costs
- [Qdialer v.50](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/09/qdialer-v-50/) - The dialer for the internet stack STiK is now available in version 0.50. Now external programs can also use the dialer, e.g. to automatically connect to the internet. In addition, various bug fixes have been made. (tr) Anthill Industries
- [No British Atari Shows anymore](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/09/no-british-atari-shows-anymore/) - As UK promoter Sharward Promotions stated, there will be no more Atari Shows (AMS) in Stafford County in the future. (tr) Sharward Promotions
- [ASMA 2.0](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/08/asma-2-0/) - The ASMA Music Archive is a collection of music tracks created on the Atari XL or XE. Version 2.0 of the archive contains over 1050 pieces of XL-/XE hits. On the homepage of the "Atari SAP Music Archive" you can also find suitable players for various computer systems, including Jam 1.0 for Atari STE, TT
- [Graphic designers wanted!](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/07/graphic-designers-wanted/) - A new strategy game for the Atari Falcon is currently in development. The game is to be based on games like Conquest Of Elysium, Age Of Wonder and Heroes. At the moment they are urgently looking for more graphic artists to realise the project. There are already enough coders and musicians. Possibly the new game
- [ST Online BBS](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/07/st-online-bbs/) - The mailbox system "ST Online" (we reported) is no longer dependent on Telnet, but can also be accessed with the web browser. This is made possible by an SSH client that is directly integrated into the website. To access it, you need a login name and a password. For the first visit, you can choose
- [Discussion abour Merlancia](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/07/discussion-abour-merlancia/) - In the Macintosh discussion board "macrumors.com" a lively discussion has developed around the planned multi-OS computer "Tsunami" by Merlancia. Some Atari users are also taking part in this exchange of views. So if you want to support the importance of the Tsunami for the Atari market, you should join the discussion. (tr) macrumors.com
- [Calamus news](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/04/calamus-news/) - From now on, the invers RTF import/export driver for Calamus SL supports the import of footnotes which are directly integrated into the Calamus text frame. invers Software thus implemented a request of many Calamus users. After importing the corresponding RTF text, the text frame contains all corresponding formatting and the footnote numbers according to your
- [CD Writer Suite v3.2](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/03/cd-writer-suite-v3-2/) - The CD Writer Suite from Anodyne Software is now available in version 3.2. It is a complete package consisting of driver software, a backup system and the actual Writer software. Numerous new features are offered, including support for the MP3 format (together with Aniplayer) and the CD Extra file format. Performance on CenTurbo 2 systems
- [AUN Logo Shop](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/02/aun-logo-shop/) - The online service "Atari Users Network" has put a logo shop online. Currently available are T-shirts and mousepads with the AUN logo. As an opening offer, the shirt is available for $10.95 plus shipping. (tr) AUN logo shop.
- [Bugfix for Joe 1.48](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/02/bugfix-for-joe-1-48/) - For the current version 1.48 of the HTML editor Joe, a bug fix is now available on Rajah Lone's homepage. The bugfix "B3" can also be used for the localised version. Furthermore, the GFA sources of the game "Rosemary Rancoon's Strip Game" and the corresponding aspect ratio converter have been released. (tr) Joe Homepage
- [X11-Server/GEM Version 0.12](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/01/x11-server-gem-version-0-12/) - The X11 server allows the use of X11 programs under GEM and MiNT. Version 0.12 is now available for free download on the portal site FreeMiNT.de. It requires a TOS computer with at least an 030 CPU, 10 MB RAM, FreeMiNT version 1.15.6 or higher, NVDI version 4.1 or higher and N.AES, XaAES or AES
- [Interview with Leonard Tramiel](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/01/interview-with-leonard-tramiel/) - The American website ClassicGaming.com published an interview with Leonard Tramiel, who worked as Vice President of Advanced Technology under his father Jack at Atari from 1984 - 1996. The interview is an excerpt from a longer conversation Martin Goldberg had while working on his upcoming book about the history of Atari. The interview is entirely
- [Jum52](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/01/jum52/) - Jum52 is an Atari VCS 5200 emulator for Macintosh computers. Versions for DOS and BeOS are also available. Jum52 requires Classic Mac OS version 8.6 or higher. The current version is number 0.5.4, which should already offer acceptable compatibility and full sound emulation. (tr) Jum52
- [Assembly 2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/01/assembly-2001/) - From 02 to 05 August the scene party "Assemly 2001" will take place in Helsinki. Atari sceners have also announced their attendance. A total of up to 4000 participants are expected. So if you don't have anything to do this weekend, maybe you should take a short trip to Finland. (tr) Assembly 2001
- [FreeMiNT 1.15.12](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/01/freemint-1-15-12/) - The FreeMiNT kernel for Atari systems is available for download in the version 1.15.12. The most important changes concern new system calls and an improvement in memory management. As always, numerous bug fixes have also been made. (tr) FreeMiNT download page.
- [PlayMyCD 3.09d](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/08/01/playmycd-3-09d/) - PlayMyCD is a modern CD player for all TOS computers. Now the current version 3.09 is also available in German. PlayMyCD is shareware. Registration costs 100 French francs. (tr) PlayMyCD
- [Wau Holland passed away](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/31/wau-holland-passed-away/) - Wau Holland, co-founder and senior president of the Chaos Computer Club, died in the early hours of last Sunday morning as a result of a stroke suffered in May, aged 49. As a TAZ correspondent, Wau Holland reported on the emerging computer underground early on in 1983. In February 1984, he gave the hackers the
- [Two more programming languages...](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/30/two-more-programming-languages/) - ...come spilling onto the Atari from our hobby porter Mia Jaap. This time it's the languages Thue and Rube II. As always, source code, sample programs and a language reference are included. Masochists will also find the version for MS-DOS this time.
- [Joe 1.48](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/30/joe-1-48/) - The HTML editor Joe is now available in version 1.48. The update contains some bug fixes. A localised version is also available for download. (tr) Joe homepage
- [Team jersey of Olympique Lyonnais](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/29/team-jersey-of-olympique-lyonnais/) - In the last few days we have received an increasing number of enquiries about obtaining the team jersey of the French first division team "Olympique Lyonnais". Atari and its rights holder Infogrames are one of the main sponsors of the team. Under the link below, the jersey can now be ordered online in the various
- [3 new programming languages for Atari](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/29/3-new-programming-languages-for-atari/) - Mia Jaap's new hobby seems to be porting unusual programming languages that weave a knot in every developer's brain to the Atari. After Pilot and Wierd (we reported) she now published the languages Dis, Malbolge and Fromage. The source code, sample programs and a language reference are enclosed in each case. More information and descriptions
- [Photos of the Steszew 2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/27/photos-of-the-steszew-2001/) - The Atari meeting "Steszew 2001" took place in Poland last weekend. You can find pictures of the event at the address below. (tr) Steszew 2001
- [Unconventional 2k1](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/27/unconventional-2k1/) - As every year, the Unconventional 2k1 is an important event in the Atari scene. The meeting will take place from 07 to 09 September in the Schützenhaus in Lengenfeld. The entrance is free. Mainly Atari (8-bit and 16/32-bit) and Acorn systems will be represented. Sceners from all over Europe are expected. (tr) Unconventional 2k1
- [undercoverMagacene](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/27/undercovermagacene/) - On the homepage of the scene group ".tSCc" you can find the current issue 21 of the Atari scene magazine "undercoverMagacene". The issue was produced at the Scene party "Error in Line 2001". The magazine is available for download and online. (tr) undercover Magascene
- [FonTools demo v2.0 for Calamus](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/26/fontools-demo-v2-0-for-calamus/) - The first module demos of the very popular font tool FonTools v2.0 for the DTP professional Calamus are ready. You can find them now in the download area of invers Software in the module demos and in the category "modules". After the summer break invers will also provide the demos in French, Dutch and Czech
- [MyMail in German](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/26/mymail-in-german/) - MyMail is one of the best e-mail clients for the Atari. It requires StiK or STinG as access software. The program by the Swede Erik Häll is regularly maintained. Bernd Mädicke has now localised the program. The German resource file is available on the MyMail homepage. Childishly, the site is not accessible with Microsoft Internet
- [Book about the Atari Lynx](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/26/book-about-the-atari-lynx/) - On the homepage of the "Atari Times" an ambitious project is currently underway that aims to publish a book about the Atari Lynx. This book is supposed to contain information about the hardware and presentations of games as well as tips & tricks. Whoever wants to contribute to the project and can write good English
- [JagFree CD](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/26/jagfree-cd/) - Songbird Productions will be present at the "Classic Gaming Expo" trade show to be held in Las Vegas on 10 and 11 August. As Carl Forhan from Songbird announced, they will present games for the Atari Lynx and the Atari Jaguar on a large exhibition area. They are also planning a museum with rare products
- [Tales Of Tamar 0.22](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/26/tales-of-tamar-0-22/) - The role-playing game "Tales Of Tamar" for the Atari, Amiga and PC systems continues to make progress. The Atari version is now available in version 0.22. We are still looking for testers for the program. (tr) Tales Of Tamar
- [Mac Life with Atari TOS on CD](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/25/mac-life-with-atari-tos-on-cd/) - The current issue 07-08/2001 of the Apple trade magazine "Mac Life" is only available in stores for 6 more days (until 31.07.2001). Special for Atari fans: the magazine contains a CD-ROM with an original Atari TOS 2.06 as well as a freeware Atari emulator for Mac OS. So if you want to get your hands
- [JagFest 2002](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/24/jagfest-2002/) - The next "JagFest", an annual gathering of fans of the Atari Jaguar game console, will take place in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, in summer 2002. So if you don't have a destination for your next summer holiday yet, you should consider the "Gateway to the West". Numerous fans and some new releases for Atari's 64-bit
- [Four-F: A new game for the ST](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/24/four-f-a-new-game-for-the-st/) - "Four-F" is a new puzzle game for the Atari ST. It runs in "ST Low" resolution and therefore requires a colour monitor. Four-F is comparable to the Lynx and PC classic "Chip's Challenge". The aim is to collect objects in various levels in order to reach the next level. Various obstacles and traps must be
- [New dhs layout](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/24/new-dhs-layout/) - The websites of the "dead hackers society" are now shining in new splendour. Navigation and clarity have also been improved. (tr) dead hackers society
- [Merlancia Industries is hiring](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/24/merlancia-industries-is-hiring/) - Merlancia Industries, the company behind the planned multi-OS computer "Tsunami" (among other things, a TOS customisation is planned), is currently recruiting in the following areas: - Graphics & Design - Development (hardware, software and firmware) - Marketing & PR Detailed information can be found on Merlancia's website. (tr) Merlancia Industries.
- [Disks banned in Afghanistan](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/23/disks-banned-in-afghanistan/) - From the "Comedy in Kabul" section: Even minimalists who still strictly refuse to give their Atari ST a hard drive are no longer welcome in Afghanistan: Indeed, the list of things banned in Afghanistan has grown a little longer again. After the use of the internet was recently banned, floppy disks have now landed on
- [Wolfenstein 3d](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/23/wolfenstein-3d/) - The coder "Ray" from the scene group ".tSCS" has published the first alpha version of the planned 3D shooter "Wolfenstein 3d". The ST game is far from complete, but the first preview demonstrates the capabilities of the "World" engine used. Currently, 15 fps are displayed on an Atari ST with 32 colours. (tr) .tSCc
- [MyAtari July 2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/23/myatari-july-2001/) - The British online magazine "MyAtari" has published its July issue. The current issue tells the story of MIDI guru Tim Conrady, provides building instructions for a parallel bus interface for the Atari XL/XE and introduces the "AtariAge" website. The MyAtari website has also received a completely new design, which is now even easier to navigate
- [Olympique Lyonnais with Atari logo](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/23/olympique-lyonnais-with-atari-logo/) - Contrary to our report on Sunday, the French first division football team Olympique Lyonnais will now play with the Atari logo directly on the jersey after all. An enquiry revealed that Olympique Lyonnais will alternately wear three different jerseys, one of which will feature the new Atari logo. Atari fans should contact the club directly
- [Atari commercials](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/23/atari-commercials/) - The "Atari Historical Society" published four new commercials that the Atari company used to promote its products. The archive now contains a total of 48 spots about Atari computers and consoles. All spots are in AVI format and can be played on the Atari e.g. with Aniplayer. (tr) Atari Movies
- [Atari sponsors soccer team](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/22/atari-sponsors-soccer-team/) - The French company "Infogrames" will be the official sponsor of the first division team "Olympique Lyonnais" in the coming season of the French football championship. Jersey sponsor will be the car giant "Renault", Infogrames will advertise its video game brand "Atari" on tracksuits and other items. Olympique Lyonnais has a total annual budget of 500
- [Europe Shareware expands to America](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/22/europe-shareware-expands-to-america/) - French software distributor "Europe Shareware" opens its first American online store on Monday 23 July. Europe Shareware is a non-commercial organisation that not only distributes software, but also protects and advises developers on patent and copyright rights. The American branch will offer the complete range, which includes titles for Atari, Macintosh and Java. "Europe Shareware
- [Wierd Atari 1.0](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/21/wierd-atari-1-0/) - "Wierd Atari" is the Atari version of one of the strangest programming languages ever. The archive contains the source code (in C), the language description and sample programs. With Wierd, no applications can be produced, but guaranteed unreadable programs. The programs can be written in any text editor.
- [triple@mag 02-2001](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/20/triplemag-02-2001/) - The fanzine for Atari, Amiga and Acorn systems "triple@mag" has been delivered to its subscribers today. Bastian Moritz and his team have once again managed to offer entertaining reading material for users of the three systems mentioned. There is also interesting information for Atari users. (tr) triple@mag
- [News about the Atari VCS](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/20/news-about-the-atari-vcs/) - The legendary VCS game console series still enjoys great popularity. "AtariAge" is a website that always has news to report about the cult consoles. It is supplemented by news about the Jaguar and the 8-bit Ataris. If you would like to be informed about other systems, you can take part in the survey on the
- [Pong - The Movie!](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/20/pong-the-movie/) - The weekend is approaching and the Atari user is also in a humorous mood. Appropriately, a film announcement that is not to be taken entirely seriously: Pong - The Movie. However, the fun requires a browser with a Flash plug-in. (tr)
- [PowerPC board from SBS Technologies](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/19/powerpc-board-from-sbs-technologies/) - Besides the Pegasos board from bplan, the company "SBS Technologies" has also developed a PowerPC board with ATX form factor. The "Adirondack" is based on a PowerPC 750CXe, the latest and fastest processor development from IBM. The CPU can be clocked at up to 700 MHz and has 256 KBytes of on-chip cache. The processor
- [Apple revises model range](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/18/apple-revises-model-range/) - Apple has revamped its product line and made it faster. Apple CEO Steve Jobs unveiled new iMacs and Power Mac G4 models in his traditional keynote at the Macworld Expo in New York, which begins today. The iMac is now available with a choice of 500, 600 or 700 MHz, whereby only the smallest model
- [New magazine for the Falcon](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/18/new-magazine-for-the-falcon/) - After many scene mags have been discontinued or are languishing lately, a new mag about the Atari Falcon is now to be created in Poland. The first issue of "Chosneck" (Polish for "garlic") should perhaps be available this month. To ensure that international Falcon fans can also enjoy reading the magazine, the authors are still
- [ag computer technology online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/18/ag-computer-technology-online/) - The company ag Computertechnik is now online with its own website. Currently, you can find interesting remaining stock on offer, which will later be supplemented by current offers from the Atari market. Finally, the family of Atari dealers is growing again online! (tr) ag Computertechnik
- [Luna 2.0ß](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/18/luna-2-0s/) - Registered users can now find the beta of version 2.0 of the text editor Luna on the pages of RGF Software. Once again, numerous bug fixes and additions have been made. Details can be found on the website. (tr) RGF Software
- [Polish Atari meeting at the weekend](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/18/polish-atari-meeting-at-the-weekend/) - An Atari meeting will be held in Steszew from 20 to 22 July. Although mainly Polish fans will be there, those who are still looking for a place to go for this summer weekend are very welcome and can also bring their Atari. Unfortunately, the homepage of the "Steszew 2001" is only available in Polish,
- [Order fonts online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/17/order-fonts-online/) - Thanks to Calamus, Atari platforms are still highly regarded in the professional DTP sector. A new online service from Agfa Monotype is interesting for layout designers. Under the simple name "Fonts.com", high-quality fonts can be ordered. The fonts are sorted according to various criteria such as style and designer and are displayed in the respective
- [New monitor for multimedia applications](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/17/new-monitor-for-multimedia-applications/) - More and more computer users also use their computers together with a TV card (e.g. Milan with GEM TV). To accommodate this development, iiyama has now released a monitor that can be switched to the brightness of a colour TV at the touch of a button. This brightens the picture by 128%. These values are
- [Fun with Drive](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/17/fun-with-drive/) - The Sparkasse inaugurated the first Drive In counter a few weeks ago. Gunnar Gröbel has developed a little fun programme to explain to male and female customers how to use the new terminal. But be careful: humour is a prerequisite for downloading! (tr) http://www.ppp-software.de/
- [AtMenu 1.4](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/17/atmenu-1-4/) - AtMenu is a small tool that brings the functionality of the Apple menu to the Atari. After starting it, the well-known Atari "Fuji" logo is entered in the upper right corner of the menu. If the logo is clicked, a transparent menu opens showing the contents of the AtMenu folder. Now the corresponding program can
- [New programming language for the Atari: PILOT](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/17/new-programming-language-for-the-atari-pilot/) - PILOT (Programmed Inquiry, Learning, Or Teaching) is a language mainly for developing conversations with computers. It is a complete, easy-to-learn language. The classic "hello world" looks like this: T: Hello World The implementation for the Atari is a conversion of the "Taylor PILOT" from 1985. Since not much has changed in the language design since
- [New phone numbers for falkemedia](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/16/new-phone-numbers-for-falkemedia/) - The telephone numbers of falkemedia have changed. From now on, you can reach our publishing house at 04 31-200 766-0. Please send fax messages to 200 766-1. The editorial office of st-computer can still be reached daily from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 15:00 to 17:00 at 0 43 31-84 93 37 (fax 84 99
- [Jagulator 1.5.0](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/16/jagulator-1-5-0/) - The Jagulator project has made it its goal to emulate the Atari Jaguar on Win 9x systems. Version 1.5.0 has just been released and is still a beta version. However, if you want to know more about the development status of the project, you can find a downloadable version plus some demo files on the
- [Icon Extract in version 1.1](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/16/icon-extract-in-version-1-1/) - Icon Extract started as an entry for the "Little Big Competition" and is now available in the heavily revised version 1.1. The program converts Windows pictograms in various colour depths for the Atari system. New features include support for icons in 24-bit colour depth. Icon Extract impresses with a modern user interface. (tr) http://www.club-internet.fr/perso/lafabrie/
- [CoMa 5.3.0](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/16/coma-5-3-0/) - The communication manager "CoMa" is now available in the new version 5.3.0 on the homepage of the Berlin development company Softbär. A new field for mobile phone numbers with the corresponding placeholder has been added. The time period for sending fax jobs is adjustable. In addition, the resolution for fax messages can be set in
- [Telnet mailbox for Atari online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/16/telnet-mailbox-for-atari-online/) - Even in times of the Internet, many users of alternative computer systems appreciate classic mailbox systems for their clarity. Now there is the new mailbox "The Grove" all about the Atari. The special thing about it is that it is also open to Internet users via Telnet client. Several Telnet clients are available for the
- [News from Anodyne](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/16/news-from-anodyne/) - Anodyne Software continues to work on its current Atari products. The driver package ExtenDOS Gold has been updated to version 3.3D. Above all, the integration of the SCSIDRV software interface has been optimised. This makes it possible for programs using ExtenDOS (CD Writer, CDbackup, CD InScriptOr) to use SCSI CD-ROMs and writers on any system
- [FalcAMP online competition](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/16/falcamp-online-competition/) - FalcAMP is an MP3 player for the Atari Falcon that makes active use of the DSP of the wonder bird. To make the program even more attractive, the developers of FalcAMP have called for an online competition to design the most beautiful interface. Although FalcAMP does not support skins from the PC, Mac or Amiga
- [Fading Twilight II](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/13/fading-twilight-ii/) - The scene group ".tSCc." is currently working on the second "Fading Twilight" CD. Fading Twilight contains mods from the Atari Scene from games or demos. There is also a demand for own compositions. It is important that these tunes were created directly on Atari hardware, i.e. on VCS, Lynx, Jaguar, XL/XE, ST, STE, TT or
- [FalcAMP 1.08](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/12/falcamp-1-08/) - FalcAMP is an MP3 player for the Atari Falcon that uses the DSP. Version 1.08 of the program is now available. The speed of many plug-ins has been improved. In addition, the RSC file has been revised. FalcAMP is still freeware. (tr) http://deunstg.free.fr/sct1/falcamp/index.html
- [Marijuana Mail 0.1.61 BETA](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/12/marijuana-mail-0-1-61-beta/) - Marijuana Mail is a simple eMail client especially developed for "small" Atari systems. The program already works on a standard ST with only 1 MB RAM; no hard disk, multitasking OS or similar is needed. Marijuana contains its own viewer and editor for mails, supports the MIME standard, decodes attachments in Base64 format, includes convenient
- [Tales Of Tamar is looking for alpha testers](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/12/tales-of-tamar-is-looking-for-alpha-testers/) - The role-playing adventure "Tales Of Tamar" is now available for internal alpha testers in version 0.20. In the role of ruler, first tasks such as feeding the people, controlling population growth or even setting taxes can now be fulfilled. ToT is the first computer game to connect the Atari, Amiga and PC platforms. The development
- [dhs announces new online competition](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/12/dhs-announces-new-online-competition/) - The "dead hackers society" has announced a new online competition to revive the currently dormant Atari demoscene. Deadline for entries is 16 September. Details can be found on the dhs homepage. (tr) http://www.dhs.nu/scene_compo_summer2001.jsp
- [Documentation for ColdFire 4e](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/12/documentation-for-coldfire-4e/) - Motorola will not ship the new ColdFire 4e, which the xTOS team had chosen for the Pegasus, until the second quarter of 2002, but documentation is available now. It should be noted that the ColdFire 4e is not - as many claim - completely compatible with the 68k processor series. In the link below you
- [ST tunes in MP3 format](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/12/st-tunes-in-mp3-format/) - Many music tracks from ST games and demos are now available for download in MP3 format in the "Atari Modulearchive". So if you want to listen to classics from Giana Sisters & Co. again, you should visit the website. (tr) http://atarimods.dhs.nu/
- [News from invers Software](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/12/news-from-invers-software/) - Recently a new WindowsPack update for Calamus SL2000 has been released. The changes to CALAMUS.EXE 2.8 in detail: Text scrolling in Calamus documents is faster again Scroll mice now also support horizontal scrolling (hold SHIFT key) Fixed line output error under Windows 95/98/ME Revised Calamus parameter dialog New system font handling, therefore error "%21" no
- [MP3 encoding using MagiCMac](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/11/mp3-encoding-using-magicmac/) - The current version of Aniplayer enables the conversion of audio data into the popular MP3 format on the Atari with the help of the libmp3lame library. However, this requires an FPU, which is not integrated in the 68k emulation (MC 68020) of the Mac OS. In order to be able to create MP3s under MagiC
- [Photo of the Pegasos board](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/10/photo-of-the-pegasos-board/) - Due to many requests, we are publishing a picture of the Peagasos board. This is explicitly not the Tsunami computer, which is said to have slight modifications. The picture was taken during a presentation for our sister magazine AMIGAPlus and shows the first public prototype of the bplan-G4 board. (tr) http://www.bplan-gmbh.de/
- [Picture of the Tsunami configuration](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/10/picture-of-the-tsunami-configuration/) - The first rendered designs of the Tsunami's exterior can be found on Merlancia's website. The planned massive mini tower made of steel is striking. Another individual detail is the keyboard, which contains no real keys but sensitive pressure points. A draft of the main system can be found here. (tr) http://www.merlancia.com/
- [More info about Tsunami](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/10/more-info-about-tsunami/) - The Tsunami is said to be the first product in a new series of multimedia hardware called "Torro" that the Merlancia company plans to release starting this year. The G4 computer, which was developed in cooperation with the German company bplan, is also to run the Atari operating system TOS (see also Topnews). In the
- [ColdFire 4e only available next year](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/10/coldfire-4e-only-available-next-year/) - The xTOS or Pegasus project of the company Medusa will not be realised as quickly as hoped. As the xTOS team announces on its homepage, the ColdFire 4e, which was planned as the CPU for the new TOS computer, will not be available until the second quarter of 2002, according to Motorola. At the moment,
- [New versions of Zippatch and ZIP/UNZIP](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/10/new-versions-of-zippatch-and-zip-unzip/) - On Philipp Donze's homepage you can find updates of his programs Zippatch and ZIP respectively Unzip. Zippatch now supports ZIP 2.2 and UNZIP 5.32. In addition, bug fixes were made in ZIP 2.30 and UNZIP 5.40, which were related to the encryption of files. (tr) http://home.tiscalinet.ch/donze/
- [MagiCNet 1.3.7b](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/10/magicnet-1-3-7b/) - MagiCNet is a port of the MiNTNet network driver system for the MagiC operating system. The current version is 1.3.7b, which can be found on the homepage of the developer Vassilis Papathanassiou. The website has undergone some changes. Some new clients are now available, including a SAMBA client. With this, the Atari under MagiC can
- [MagiC 6.2](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/10/magic-6-2/) - Despite all rumours to the contrary, Application Systems Heidelberg has not stopped further development of its MagiC operating system. As ASH informed us, the update to version 6.2 of the multitasking system for Atari, Milan, Macintosh and PC will be released in a few weeks. All versions have undergone profound changes, primarily in the GEMDOS
- [Website news](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/09/website-news/) - As of today, a preview of our summer issue 07/08-2001 is online. Each issue will be accompanied by a CD this time. Also the first interview with Merlancia about their plans for a new TOS calculator is in the news. Our new section "Surveys" on st-computer.net is also new. We look forward to your participation.
- [MagiC Online and MyAtari.net with combined online forum](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/09/magic-online-and-myatari-net-with-combined-online-forum/) - Perhaps the two best English-language news services, MagiC Online and MyAtari.net, now have a joint online forum that is intended to complement the German-language Atari forums in a meaningful way. So those who speak English can have their say in the international discussions. (tr) http://www.myatari.net/cgi-bin/forum/forum.cgi
- [PaCidemo area with new uploads](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/09/pacidemo-area-with-new-uploads/) - The "PaCidemo area" is a website about ST demos that have been tested on the Atari emulator SainT, but many of them also work with other emulations like PaCifiST. After some time without anything happening on the website, there are now about 200 MB of demos and files available for free download after the latest
- [MyAtari June 2001 ready for download](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/08/myatari-june-2001-ready-for-download/) - The June issue of the American online magazine MyAtari is now available for download. The range of topics is as broad as usual: Reports from EiL 2001, MIDI, upgrades for 8-bit Ataris and much more. (tr) http://www.myatari.net/
- [TOS computer based on G4?](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/08/tos-computer-based-on-g4/) - The American company Merlancia Industries is planning to release a new TOS machine based on the PowerPC G4. As Ryan Czerwinski confirmed to us in a telephone conversation today, the MMC Tsunami is based on the G4 board from the German company bplan. The CPU is interchangeable. Among others, the Motorola G4/7410 and the G4/7450
- [Eureka in version 1.07](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/07/eureka-in-version-1-07/) - Eureka is a 2D and 3D modelling application by the French software developer Francois Le Coat. The software uses libraries of the MESA 3D standard (clone of Open GL) and is now available in version 1.07, thus confirming its continuous further development. The improvements primarily concern optimised integration in multitasking environments such as N.AES, Geneva
- [History of Shareware](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/07/history-of-shareware/) - French is a beautiful language. If you think so too and even speak it, you will find reading material for the sunny weekend on the pages of Europe Shareware with the "History of Shareware (L'histoire du shareware)". It covers the history from its beginnings to the present day and the reasons for the success of
- [Software updates by Philipp Donze](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/07/software-updates-by-philipp-donze/) - On the homepage of the German developer Philipp Donze, updates of some of his programs have been available for a few days. The mahjong implementation "Clicks" has reached version 1.11. You can find a test in issue 05-2001 of st-computer. New are colour icons as stones, a worst list and the usual bug fixes. Attribute
- [Collecting for a web browser?](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/07/collecting-for-a-web-browser/) - A survey is currently running in the "Atari User Network" trying to find out how much money you would be willing to pay for a new web browser on the Atari. These payments would go into a fund that would finance the development of a modern browser - an interesting mind game. So take part
- [Hardware bargain for Atari users](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/06/hardware-bargain-for-atari-users/) - Atari users listen up: NewSell is currently offering hardware surplus items that can also be used with the Atari. For example, scanners from the Umax Astra series are available from DM 79. For the SCSI scanners (look for the "S" in the product name!) driver software is available from falkemedia - just call 04 31-27
- [Newsletter warning: Formal objection](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/06/newsletter-warning-formal-objection/)
- [Iomega Peerless Drive System](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/06/iomega-peerless-drive-system/) - The Peerless storage system from Iomega, which was presented for the first time at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco, is now also available in stores in Germany. One medium of the removable disk storage holds up to 20 GB of data. This is made possible by 2.5-inch hard disks that are plugged into a
- [New low-priced 19 inch](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/06/new-low-priced-19-inch/) - Quatographic has launched a new CRT monitor at a price of only DM 599 which, despite its low price, boasts attractive performance data. The "faqtor 19" can display resolutions of up to 1600 x 1200 pixels at 75 Hz. The pixel pitch is 0.21 mm. The faqtor 19 meets all radiation and ergonomic standards such
- [LinuxTage 2001 opened](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/06/linuxtage-2001-opened/) - The annual LinuxTage are opening today in Stuttgart. The event has become the largest Linux trade fair in Europe and runs until Sunday, 8 July. Major suppliers such as Hewlett-Packard, IBM and SuSe are sponsoring the event. Admission to the event at the Messezentrum Stuttgart is, as usual, free of charge. http://www.linuxtag.org/
- [AtarIRC 1.19 released](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/06/atarirc-1-19-released/) - Version 1.19 of the IRC client AtarIRC has been released. The update does not offer any new features, but some bugs have been fixed. AtarIRC requires Internet access with StiK or STiNG as the stack. (tr) http://www.bright.net/~atari/html/atarirc.htm
- [PD series of st-computer online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/06/pd-series-of-st-computer-online/) - Gerd Höller keeps an extremely extensive PD collection. You can request Atari PD disks by e-mail completely free of charge. To send them, Gerd Höller only needs your e-mail address, and the files will be sent to you by e-mail. Files up to 2 MB in size can be sent. If you want more, the
- [FirstMillion 4.6.0](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/04/firstmillion-4-6-0/) - FIRST_MILLION Euro for the Atari is now available for download in the updated version 4.6.0 on the Softbär homepage. Summer prices with up to 32 % price advantage apply for new customers until 30.9.2001. FIRST_MILLION Euro costs DM 199.-- instead of DM 291.42 (EUR 149.--) The update is free for customers who have purchased the
- [Apple discontinues the Cube](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/04/apple-discontinues-the-cube/) - No more MagiC cubed: Apple Computers has officially announced that production of the Power Mac G4 Cube has ceased. While there is a small chance that a successor model to the cube computer will appear in the long term, it is not expected in the near future. Commenting on the discontinuation of the underperforming computer,
- [Cease-and-desist notice for newsletter by Milan GbR](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/04/cease-and-desist-notice-for-newsletter-by-milan-gbr/) - On behalf of the GDSI Hanover, the law firm Klinkert & Kollegen has sent several providers of email newsletters a cease-and-desist declaration together with a cost notice for DM 1286.21. Among others, the company Milan Computersystems is affected, which asked for the name of the newsletter subscriber in addition to the pure eMail address in
- [GEM GFA-Basic contest has a winner](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/04/gem-gfa-basic-contest-has-a-winner/) - The programming competition for the programming language GFA-Basic has a winner. It is Vuk & Co. who submitted a lst2gfa.ttp conversion program. Information and results can be found on the website below. (tr) http://www.bright.net/~atari/html/gfa_gem.htm
- [News from Infogrames](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/04/news-from-infogrames/) - The rumours that Infogrames wants to make more use of the brand name "Atari" that it has purchased and perhaps even rename itself accordingly are growing stronger. The French company has now claimed the rights to the domain "AtariLabs.com". It seems only a matter of time before "atari.de" is also affected. Infogrames also seems to
- [New strategy game in development](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/04/new-strategy-game-in-development/) - A new group has formed on the Internet to discuss the development of a new strategy game in the style of "The Settlers" for the Atari. It is already clear that the game will require a resolution of at least 640x480 pixels with 256 colours and will run on Falcon, Milan, Hades and Medusa. The
- [Atari Copy Party](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/04/atari-copy-party/) - Atari fans take note: Just in time for the summer holidays, the "Atari Copy Party" for all 16-/32-bit systems will take place in Poland in the city of Steszew from 20 to 22 July 2001. More information can be found on the Polish Atari News page. (tr) http://kawecki.atari.org
- [Henk Robbers in conversation with st-computer](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/04/henk-robbers-in-conversation-with-st-computer/) - Henk Robbers is the driving force behind the freely available AES system XaAES for MiNT. Thomas Raukamp had the pleasure to have an interesting conversation with the computer veteran about his AES, the open source movement and the future and past of computing. You can find the really valuable conversation in the summer issue 07/08-2001
- [Tales Of Tamar makes progress](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/03/tales-of-tamar-makes-progress/) - As developer Rafal Kawecki reports, the Atari version of the client for the role-playing adventure "Tales Of Tamar" continues to make rapid progress. Testers have already been able to participate in the game for about 2 weeks. A first public version is expected before the end of the year. (tr) http://www.tamar.net/
- [News about the PDF reader](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/03/news-about-the-pdf-reader/) - Eric Reboux and Rafal Kawecki are the developers of a PDF reader that is to be published by invers Software or Application Systems Heidelberg. So far, however, neither a name nor a release date has been fixed. (tr) http://ers.free.fr
- [New IRC client in development](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/03/new-irc-client-in-development/) - In about 3 months a new IRC client for the Atari will be released. It will be programmed by the Polish developer Rafal Kawecki. STiK/STinG will be supported as a stack. MiNTnet support is also planned. A name does not yet exist, Rafal is open to suggestions. A homepage will be available when the program
- [RGFA development package version 4.2](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/03/rgfa-development-package-version-4-2/) - The RGFA development package is a compilation of software products from RGF Software that revolves around the creation of executable programs. The package includes the following components: RGFA-Linker version 4.1 LicomLIB version 6.0 Licom GEMDOS file library LGLIB CBO version 8.0 Licom version 2.0 Compiler patch programme GCPATCH version 0.5 Extensive and new documentation The
- [Canadian Atari User Group is online](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/03/canadian-atari-user-group-is-online/) - Atari computers continue to have a loyal following in America as well. In Canada, the "Canadian Atari User Group" has now come together, a community that will operate online for the time being. International visitors are also welcome to participate in the discussions as "International Associate Atarian". So if you want to strengthen the Atari
- [Prices for the Deesse card published](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/03/prices-for-the-deesse-card-published/) - In the current issue of st-computer we provide you with a multi-page interview with Oliver Kotschi from Frontier Systems on the new DSP card Deesse. To coincide with the publication of the issue, Frontier Systems has now announced the price of the PCI card. Including drivers, it will be available for DM 329. The price
- [LBC results](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/02/lbc-results/) - Bengy Collins and Jan Daldrup have tallied the votes for the "Little Big Competition". The results and complete downloads can be found on MagiC Online. http://www.magical-sides.de/lbc/
- [Aniplayer with MP3 recording feature](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/02/aniplayer-with-mp3-recording-feature/) - The multimedia standard tool Aniplayer is out now in a new version. The most important new feature is the ability to save AVI audio files in MP3 format. The libmp3lame library from the Unix world is used for this. However, MagiC version 6, MiNT version 1.15.3 or higher or TOS with MetaDOS 2.74 or higher
- [GEMGraph 2.10](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/02/gemgraph-2-10/) - Tested in the current issue of st-computer, GEMGraph is now available in version 2.10. It contains several new features as well as countless bug fixes. The program, which can also be used in German, is Postcardware. http://perso.club- internet.fr/letirant/index_e.html
- [UPX 1.20](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/07/02/upx-1-20/) - UPX (tested in st-computer 05-2001) is a packer for executable programs. The program is now available in version 1.20 and offers even faster compression. In addition, the compatibility with MagiCMac has been improved. http://upx.sourceforge.net/
- [New STemBoy version](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/06/26/new-stemboy-version/) - Based on the released version 3.2 of STemBoy, there is now an update to version 3.25 by Mia Jaap. The changes: - long file names - new info dialogue (replaces the alert boxes) - 3D look with keyboard operation - no more colour switching in colour modes - as alternative to R-Shift (did not
- [Atari games for cell phones](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/06/26/atari-games-for-cell-phones/) - Classic games like Pong evoke nostalgic memories in many mobile phone owners. The British company iFone, which according to ZDNet has signed an exclusive contract with Atari owner Infogrames and wants to offer six Atari games for mobile phones by September, is probably also speculating on this. The prerequisite for the enjoyment of the games,
- [Programs by John McLoud freeware](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/06/26/programs-by-john-mcloud-freeware/) - The popular applications by John McLoud are now available as freeware. These are the snapshot tool "JML-Snapshot", the MagiC operating system extension "Stewart" and the boot manager "McBoot". The free keys are available on the author's homepage. http://www.the-mclouds.de/software.html
- [Nutritional value](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/06/26/nutritional-value/) - Only a few users are familiar with Nährwert, a food database that contains 12 values for each food. To analyse a nutrition protocol or a recipe, only the individual foods need to be selected and quantified. Nährwert then calculates the calorie count and other important data. Nährwert is a modern GEM application incl. window dialogues,
- [New PDF reader for Atari](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/06/26/new-pdf-reader-for-atari/) - As invers Software confirmed to us, a new PDF reader for Atari systems is currently in the works. The software will be much more comfortable and, above all, faster than the previous PDF reader GEMGS and will be distributed directly by invers Software or Application Systems Heidelberg. http://www.calamus.net/
- [Calamus FreshUp R8](https://en.st-computer.org/news/2001/06/26/calamus-freshup-r8/) - Another free update is available for Calamus SL2000, which contains a large number of revised modules. For detailed information on FreshUp R8 please refer to the website of invers Software. http://www.calamus.net/

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