ANALOG Computing (January 1987)

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ANALOG was probably the most popular and longest lasting magazine dedicated to Atari 8-bit computers (though it also covered the 16-bit Atari ST to some degree). The January 1987 issue includes:

Features

Hot Poker - A fast and convenient machine language subroutine that helps you eliminate PLEASE WAIT INITIALIZING.
Screen Scroller - Add scrolling text to your home movies and video tapes - or add intros to your BASIC programs.
Do you need 16 bits? - For some of us, bigger may not mean better.
Krazy Katerpillars - Destroy the hordes of advancing bugs before you're trampled, in this fast-action arcade-type game.
Picture Storage Techniques - Makes compatible picture files from Micro Painter, Fun with Art and MicroIllustrator.
Textually Graphic - We'll explore some simple methods for using and displaying graphics, both attractively and logically.
Bits & Pieces - Here's a little sleight-of-hand for you: this month's column shows you how to turn your joystick into a mouse.

Reviews

Panak strikes! - Fight Night (Accolade), World Championship Karate (Epyx), the 500 XJ Joystick (Epyx), and Mercenary (DataSoft) are give the once-over by Steve.
The Print Shop Companion (Broderbund Software) - The original gets a helper with editing features, calendar generation capability, and more.
QMI and Supra Modems - A look at the modem software packages from Quantum Microsystems and Supra Corporation.
Time Link (Batteries Included) - An electronic diary program for business or home use.
Music Studio (Activision, Inc.) - One of the first commercially available sound-and-song editing programs with MIDI features.
DOS Shell (MichTron) - A command-line interpreter that lets you type in commands rather than using GEM icons.

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