News

#### The latest happenings in the Atari world

## Atari Computing launch a success

The first issue of Atari Computing was a complete success and sold out almost instantly. Don't worry though, due to the amazing demand and encouraging feedback for Atari Computing Issue 1 we're delighted to announce A|C|G has decided to reprint Issue 1!

If you've told anyone Issue 1 was a complete sellout please let them know A|C|G will have stock again soon. Please send cheques and Postal Orders to:

    Atari Computing Subscriptions
    73 Bentinck Drive
    TROON
    Ayrshire
    KA10 6HZ
    Scotland

If you have already sent a cheque to a different Atari Computing address don't panic, cheques will be forwarded automatically.

Here's the subscription details:

Evaluation Copy | UK | * Europe | * Other | Magazine only | œ 3.00 | œ 3.50 | œ 5.00 |
With Reader Disk | œ 5.00 | œ 5.50 | œ 7.00 |
Subscription | UK | * Europe | * Other |
Magazine only | œ 9.00 | œ11.50 | œ13.00 |
With Reader Disk | œ15.00 | œ17.50 | œ19.00 |

* Some countried have local arrangements, see below:

     Germany
      Email: Thorsten_Butschke@s.maus.de
     Sweden
      Email: sven.bornemark@p56.dada.ct.se
     US
      Email: RichardX_Tietjens@ccm.jf.intel.com
     Canada
      Email: info@compdirect.com
      Computer Direct
      10338-59 Avenue      Info and Support:(403)496-2488
      Edmonton, Alberta    24 Hour Fax Line:(403)496-2489
      Canada. T6H 1E6      Toll Free Orders:(800)547-9203
      Internet: http://www.compdirect.com/
     New Zealand
      Email: mbecroft@tos.ak.planet.gen.nz
     Australia
      Email: pmkelly@teaching.cs.adelaide.edu.au

## Proposed new user group

Stephen F Barszczak is planning to set up a new user group in Yorkshire and the surrounding area, here is the message I recieved:

Dear Reader,

I have been thinking of starting a Support Group for Atari Users in Yorkshire (and the surrounding area), as this part of the country sadly lacks any form of support for our beloved Atari computers.

I really do hope that there is enough response and encouragement from other Atari users to convince me that it WILL be worth my time and effort in setting up an initial meeting for interested parties.

If you would be interested in coming along to a meeting with like-minded individuals, could you please get in touch, either via netmail to myself at 90:100/112, 2:250/326, 51:6/5 or 100:101/14 or by logging on to my local Atari Support BBs T.G.M and leave me a message in the local chat echo.

I really DO hope that you respond to this message, even if it is just to pass it on to anyone else that you feel MAY be interested in coming along.

If you are interested but are not on-line, contact the Atari Times and we'll pass it on.

## Mole Mayhem

Mole Mayhem is slowly approaching release, the game will feature 30 levels and now has a stereo soundtrack and effects throughout.

We plan to release it sometime in the next few months and it is expected to retail at around œ5.

If you're interested in the game, please contact Croft Soft Software. A demo version is available by sending a blank disk and SAE to the address in the addresses section. You can also obtain the demo from the Croft Soft File Area on 42BBS.

## Photoline

System Solutions have recently released their new image editor, Photoline. It's a high end package which features among other things:

- Many bitmap functions including user definable paint-brush, clone, finger, erase,stamp, fill and gradient.
- The ability to change intensity of all paint functions
- Many vector tools including straight-line, Bezier curves etc.
- Number of images only limited by available memory
- Drag and drop between image windows
- Modes include RGB, CMYK, greyscale, monochrome and vector
- Support for NVDI and vector fonts
- Loads all standard formats including the PhotoCD Pro, and can save in TIFF, JPEG, IMG, CVG and GEM
- Support for NVDI/GDOS Printer/Plotter drivers

The program will be compatible with every Atari computer and special versions make use of the 68030 and FPU chips.

Photoline is available now from System Solutions fo œ169 including VAT. Telephone them on 0181 693 3355

System Solutions have also recently released MagiC 5, Ease 5 and the long awaited Excel compatible spreadsheet - Texel.

For more on Texel see our preview in issue 1 or for more information on all three, contact System Solutions at the number above.

##
New Mouse from System Solutions

System Solutions have annonuced the availablility of their own branded mouse. It has a resolution of 280dpi and a 1.5m lead. The System Solutions mouse costs œ14.95, call them on 0181 693 3355