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"The Atari A to Z"
by Mark S Baines
Copyright (c) 1998 Mark S Baines
All Rights Reserved
Preface
Jargon, terminology and acronyms are the staple diet of any professional,
technologist and hobbyist. The world of computing is no exception and to the
uninitiated home or small business user, magazines, manuals and books can be
very daunting. Written by someone who understands these frustrations and
needs, "The Atari A to Z" isn't just a convenient encyclopaedia of modern
computer terminology but a specific reference source of material pertaining to
Atari computers for the ST, TT and Falcon enthusiast.
Whether you play games on an ST, run your business on a TT, or write music on
a Falcon, this book is aimed at helping you get to grips with those magazine
articles that are more perplexing than enlightening. In here, you will find
many explanations, mini-articles and a plethora of other miscellaneous bits
and pieces to help you gain a better understanding of your Atari computer. The
material in this book was written with all Atari users in mind. There are
simple definitions for the uninitiated and technical data for the experienced.
You take what you want, when you want it. "The Atari A to Z" is a valuable
addition to any Atari user's library.
Mark S Baines is a highly experienced computer user having bought his first
computer in 1982, been on the communications networks since 1983 and the
Internet since 1993. Holding Bachelor and Masters degrees in Biology and
Educational Psychology, Mark was once a secondary school teacher of Biology,
Computer Studies and Information Technology, a network manager and school
administrator. He left the profession to move to his beloved Highlands to
pursue a more benign lifestyle. Mark has written many freeware and shareware
programs including the standard system analyser for all Ataris PROFILE 2. As a
journalist he has had regular columns and written hundreds of articles in
various magazines for many years, including ST Applications, ST Review, Atari
World and Atari Computing. He is also well known in the UK Atari community for
his on-line contributions.