Inverse ATASCII - Atari Productivity: Recent Episodes
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This podcast features productivity software for the Atari 8 bit home computers. Some 16 bit (ST) and portable (Portfolio) thrown in too!
10th Anniversary! Over 150 episodes. This episode features a summary and retrospective of the podcast over the last 10 years including many interesting statistics about the show, and a farewell announcement.
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This episode features product ranked into best of and worst of categories. Along with my personal picks of the best of the best, and few supreme losers.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #022, Volume 3, Number 4, from August 1984.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #021, Volume 3, Number 3, from June 1984.
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This episode features Data Base Report System, originally released in 1982 by APX. It was developed by James W Burley.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #020, Volume 3, Number 2, from May 1984.
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This episode features Personal Finance System, originally released in 1981 by Dynacomp.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #019, Volume 3, Number 1, from April 1984.
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This episode features PLATO and PLATOTerm.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #018, Volume 2, Number 12, from March 1984.
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This episode features SmartTerminal, released in 1983 by Microbits Peripheral Products (MPP), then later by Supra Corporation after the company was reformed.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #017, Volume 2, Number 11, from February 1984.
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This episode features SynComm, released in 1983 by Synapse Software. It was developed by a Pete Goodeve.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #016, Volume 2, Number 10, from January 1984.
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This episode features The Newsroom, released in 1988 by Springboard. It was developed by a programming group comprised of Robert Eyestone, Robert Mueffelmann, Scott McSpadden, Jon Clauson, and Sean Callahan. Graphic Artists included Karen Christiansen, Jerry Cratsenberg, Robert Cavey.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #015, Volume 2, Number 9, from December 1983.
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This episode features Creative Process, released in 1986 by Antic. It was developed by Dave Thorson.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #014, Volume 2, Number 8, from November 1983.
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This episode features B/Graph, released in 1983 by Inhome Software as version 1.0, then later in 1984 by Batteries Included as version 1.1, and again in 1986 as version 1.1.1. It was developed by Michael Reichman and Robert Wilson.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #013, Volume 2, Number 7, from October 1983.
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This episode features AtSpeller, released in 1982 by APX (Atari Program Exchange), and in 1983 specifically as a version for AtariWriter. It was developed by R. Stanley Kistler.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #012, Volume 2, Number 6, from September 1983.
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This episode features Atari Program Text Editor, released in 1981 by APX. It was developed by Mike Lorenzen.
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This episode features Antic Gazette #2441, Volume A, Number F, from April 1981.
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This episode features Personal Spelling Checker, released in 1987 by Antic Publishing. It was developed by Bryan Schappel and Barry Kolbe.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #011, Volume 2, Number 5, from August 1983.
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This episode features SpeedCalc, released in 1986 by Compute! Publishing. It was developed by Charles Brannon & Kevin Martin.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #010, Volume 2, Number 4, from July 1983.
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This episode features File-Fax, released in 1982 by tmq Software (TradeMark of Quality). It was developed by Omniware.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #009, Volume 2, Number 3, from June 1983.
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This episode features Career Counselor, released in 1982 by MMG Micro Software. It was developed by RLM Micro Systems, and programmed by Melvin Lebowitz.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #008, Volume 2, Number 2, from May 1983.
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This episode features The Writers Tool, released in 1984 by Optimized Systems Software (OSS).
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This episode features Antic Magazine #007, Volume 2, Number 1, from April 1983.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #006, Volume 1, Number 6, from February/March 1983.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #005, Volume 1, Number 5, from December/January 1982.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #004, Volume 1, Number 4, from October/November 1982.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #003, Volume 1, Number 3, from August 1982.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #002, Volume 1, Number 2, from June 1982.
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This episode features Write 80, released in 1985 by MTS Software. It was written by Elmar Scharmach.
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This episode features Antic Magazine #001, Volume 1, Number 1, from April 1982.
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This episode features HomeWord, released in 1983 by Sierra On-Line. It was written by Ken and Roberta Williams.
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This episode features Financial Cookbook, released in 1984 by Electronic Arts. It was written by Stan Trost.
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This episode features the Cut & Paste word processor, released in 1983 by Electronic Arts. It was programmed by Tim Mott, Steves Hayes, Norm Lane, David S Maynard, Jerry Morrison, Steve Shaw, Dan Silva.
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This episode features APX Bowler’s Database, released in 1982 by APX. It was programmed by Jerry White.
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This episode features GT Albert E. Spread Sheet released in 1983 by Indus Systems. It was programmed by David H Hewit.
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This episode features dataBASE released in 1987 by Antic Publishing. It was programmed by Carl M Evans and Richard M Leonard.
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This episode features Data Manager XL released in 1985 by Antic Publishing. It was programmed by William Bartlett.
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This episode features APX Data Management System, released in 1982 by APX, originally published in Compute! magazine in Novemeber 1981. It was programmed by Ron & Lynn Marcuse.
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The One With The Programming. Time span covered is from October 1989 through December 1989. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at https://inverseatascii.info.
The One With The 80286. Time span covered is from July 1989 through September 1989. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at https://inverseatascii.info.
The One With The Floating Point. Time span covered is from April 1989 through June 1989. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at https://inverseatascii.info.
The One With No Luck. Time span covered is from January 1989 through March 1989. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at https://inverseatascii.info.
The One With No Hardware. Time span covered is from October 1988 through December 1988. Coverage focuses on the Atari SX212 Modem and WiModem232. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at https://inverseatascii.info.
My First Alphabet was originally released in 1981 by APX Software, then later by Atari. This is a educational title. It was developed by Fernando Herrera who was the first to win Ataris' Star aware, and later was one of the founders of First Star Software.
CalcMagic was released in 1985, by Antic Software. This is a spreadsheet. It was developed by Metamorphosis Development and programmed by Dave Middleton.
MegaFiler was released in 1984, by XLEnt Software. This is a database with a powerful search and reporting engine. It was developed by Jerry Kwit.
Crosscheck was released in 1986, by DataSoft. It was a game title. It was published by Intellicreations Inc and programmed by Tom McWilliams.
Circuit Lab was released in 1983, by APX. It was an education title designed to teach basic DC electronics. It was developed by Mark Davids and Sheldon Leemon.
Bank Street Writer was released in 1982, by Broderbund. It was a multi platform education centric word processor. It was developed by Intentional Software, Bank Street College of Education and Franklin E. Smith, with the Atari version being credited to Charles Olson Jr.
This episode discusses the absence of episodes, some general life stuff, new editing tools, and test workflows.
Atari Portfolio memory card episode featuring specifications and details of the memory cards.
Atari Portfolio game episode featuring specifications and details of the Chess Card software.
Atari Portfolio BASIC episode featuring specifications and details of the PowerBASIC Card software.
Atari Portfolio spelling episode featuring specifications and details of the Instant Speller Card software.
Atari Portfolio Finance episode featuring specifications and details of the Finance Card software.
Atari Portfolio File Manager episode featuring specifications and details of the File Manager Card software.
Atari Portfolio Pro Case episode featuring specifications and details of the professional carry case.
Atari Portfolio memory expansion episode featuring specifications and details of the memory expansion.
Atari Portfolio seriall interface episode featuring specifications and details of the serial interface expansion.
Atari Portfolio parallel interface episode featuring specifications and details of the parallel interface expansion.
Atari Portfolio memory card episode featuring specifications and details of the memory cards.
Atari Portfolio hardware episode featuring specifications of the device itself and the built in software.
Atari Portfolio, released in June 1989. Developed by DIP (Distributed Information Processing) in the UK. Licensed by Atari.
Conversational French was released in 1980, by Atari. It was one of four language courses offered. It was developed by EMI Audio Visual Services Ltd, and programmed by Gabriel Baum.
The One With The Hard Drive. Time span covered is from July 1988 through September 1988. Coverage focuses on the Atari Megafile 20 Hard Drive. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at https://inverseatascii.info.
AnticWriter was released in 1987, by Antic Publishing. It was developed independently and never made it to market until Antic published it.
Daisy Dot was written and released (in public domain) as three versions between 1987 and 1990, by Roy Goldman.
The One With The CD-ROM. Time span covered is from April 1988 through June 1988. Coverage focuses on the Atari CDAR-504 CD-ROM Drive. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at https://inverseatascii.info.
Fancy Writer was released in 1983, by KidStuff Software. It was written by Frank Roberts.
Mini Office II was released in 1987, by Database Software. This was a UK productivity suite release.
Graphic Master was released in 1982, by Datasoft, Inc. It was written by Courtney M Goodin.
The One With The Laser Printer. Time span covered is from January 1988 through March 1988. Coverage focuses on the Atari SLM804 Laser Printer. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at http://inverseatascii.info.
The One With The Modem. Time span covered is from October 1987 through December 1987. Coverage focuses on the Atari SX212 Modem. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at http://inverseatascii.info.
The One With The Mega ST's (and 520STFM). Time span covered is from July 1987 through September 1987. Coverage focuses on the Atari Mega ST's and Atari 520STFM. Coverage also includes a deep dive into the floppy disk. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at http://inverseatascii.info.
The one with the chipset. Time span covered is from April 1987 to June 1987. Coverage focuses on the Atari ST chipset and Atari STM1 mouse. Atari ST BASIC is discussed. Also a dive into Huffman Coding. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at http://inverseatascii.info.
The one with the monitors. Time span covered is from January 1987 to March 1987. Coverage focuses on the Atari monitors. Atari ST LOGO and LOGO in general is discussed, as are CRT inner workings. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at http://inverseatascii.info.
The one with the disk drives. Time span covered is from October 1986 to December 1986. Coverage focuses on the Atari SF354 and Atari SF314 disk drives. Computer Concepts Fast BASIC, Novarone Industries Timekeeper, and Xanth Fuji Demo are discussed. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at http://inverseatascii.info.
The one with the 520 STM. Time span covered is from July 1986 to September 1986. Coverage focuses on the Atari 520 STM. The Avatex modem, Atari ST BASIC, OSS Personal Pascal, and GDOS are discussed. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at http://inverseatascii.info.
The one with the 1040 ST. Time span covered is from April 1986 through June 1986. Coverage focuses on the Atari 1040 ST. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at http://inverseatascii.info.
The one with the 520 ST. Time span covered is from launch to March 1986. Coverage focuses on the Atari 520 ST. This initial episode includes details on what the podcast is about, what will be covered in each episode, and the first episodes content. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at http://inverseatascii.info.
TypeSetter was released in 1985, by XLEnt Software. It was written by Len Dorfman and Dennis Young.
The Rubber Stamp was released in 1985, by XLEnt Software. It was written by Len Dorfman, Dennis Young, and Randy Dellinger.
Page Designer was released in 1985, by XLEnt Software. It was written by Dr. Len Dorfman and Dennis Young.
MegaFont II+ was released in 1985, by XLEnt Software. It was written by Randy Dellinger and Richard Rognlie. This episode includes and interview one of the authors - Randy Dellinger.
The First XLEnt Word Processor was released in 1985, by XLEnt Software. It was written by David Castell.
PaperClip was released in 1985, by Batteries Included. It was originally released in 1982 for the Commodore PET. The PET version was written by Steve Douglas. The Atari port was written by Steve Ahlstrom and Dan Moore. This word processor is unique in that it uses a hardware security device that plugs into the joystick port.
Podcast: Download This episode features Floppy Disks. Intro music is an excerpt from a chip tune by Wizwars named 8 Bit Raceway. It is used under Creative Common license Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 United States.
MicroFiler released in 1983, by MPP (Microbits Peripheral Products). It was written by Jim Harrison. MicroFiler is simple database filing system geared for the home user. It was somewhat unique in that is was offered as a cartridge.
HomeCard released in 1985, by Antic Publishing. It was developed by Star Systems Software, Inc. It was written by Sparky Starks and Russ Wetmore. HomeCard is a free form 3x5 index card filing system.
HomePak released in 1984, by Batteries Included. It was developed by Star Systems Software, Inc. It was written by Russ Wetmore. HomePak is suite comprised of three titles: HomeText (word processor), HomeFind (database), and HomeTerm (communications).
SynTrend released in 1983 and 1985, by Synapse Software. SynTrend is comprised of two titles: SynStat, written by; and SynGraph.
Scriptor released in 1983, and SpeedScript 3 released in 1985, both by Compute! Publishing. Both were written by Charles Brannon.
Rich Man's 80 Column Word Processor, released in 1985 by Computer Software Services (CSS). Written by Mark Rogalski.
ST Writer (16 bits? What!?), released in 1985 by Atari. Developed by Dan Oliver and John Feagans in 2 weeks as a direct port of AtariWriter from Atari's 8 bit computer line.
Mortgage & Loan Analysis, released in 1980 by Atari. Developed by Control Data Corporation.
SynCalc, released in 1983 by Synapse, and 1985 by Br0derbund under Synapse branding. Developed by Mike Silva.
HeartWare, released in 1986 by Hi Tech Expressions. Developed by Comware and authored by Joe Suarez.
Silent Butler, released in 1985 by Atari. Developed by Silent Butler Software and programmed by Ted A. Goldstone.
JingleDisk, released in 1986 by Hi Tech Expressions. Programmed by Sean Michael Puckett using the Action! programming language.
Atlas of Canada, released in 1981 by APX. Authored by Atari. Essentially the same as Atari States & Capitals, and European Countries & Capitals, but for Canada!
AtariWriter, released in 1982 by Atari. Developed by Atari, with later versions developed by Micro Fantasy. The primary programmer for all versions was William V. Robinson. This word processor brought word processing to the consumer in an easy to use package.
Spell Wizard, released in 1982 by DataSoft. Developed by Special Software Systems. Programmed by Phillip Dennis and David Selenkow.
Letter Wizard, released in 1984 by DataSoft. Developed by Special Software Systems. This title is an updated replacement for the 1982 product called Text Wizard.
Typo Attack, released in 1982 by APX. Programmed by David Buehler, a seventeen year old high school junior. It was the winner of the APX Star Award earning David $25,000.
Timewise, released in 1982 by Atari. It bears a striking resemblance in appearance and usage to APX Weekly Planner (season 1 episode 7). I believe it was developed by RLM Micro Systems (Ronald and Lynn Marcuse) and is likely the natural evolvement of Weekly Planner.
The Color Accountant, released in 1981 by FutureHouse. Developed by Programmers Institute, and written by Andrew A. Hock.
Memo Pad, released in 1979 by Atari. This program for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was the first multi function productivity software suite for the Atari.
Home Inventory, released in 1983 by APX. Developed by RLM Micro Systems. It was programmed by Ronald and Lynn Marcuse, Atari Star Award of Merit winners of January 1982.
A Financial Wizard, released in 1982 by Computari. Sold exclusively through On-Line Computer Centers of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Stock Charting, released in 1980 by Atari. This program for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was the first commercial stock charting software for the Atari. It was part of the Investment Analysis Series. It was developed by Control Data Corporation (CDC).
Family Finances, released in 1982 by Atari. This software was originally released in 1981 through APX as Family Cash Flow and Family Budget. It was written by Jerry Falkenhan.
VisiCalc, released in 1982 by VisiCorp. Originally released in 1980 by Personal Software. It was written by Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston under Software Arts, Inc. This program for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was the first commercial spreadsheet for the Atari. There is a very interesting relationship with the company names, see the show links at the bottom of the supplement post for full details.
SynFile+, released in 1983 by Synapse. There was a second release in 1985 which provided compatability with the XL/XE computers. Synapse was thrown into financial crisis by Atari after Jack Tramiel took over and refused to pay for 40,000 software units that had been shipped. Broderbund software bought Synapse in 1984. As such the 1985 release is sometimes credited as being published by Broderbund/Synapse.
Decision Maker, released in 1981 by APX. Developed by Color Computer Concepts. Written by James L Bruun.
Calculator, released in 1981 by Atari. This calculator for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was intended or release on cartridge in 1979 but was released on disk nearly 2 years later in 1981.
Letter Perfect, released in 1980 by LJK Enterprises. The FIRST word processor for the Atari 8 bit line of computers, released within several months of the Atari computers initial shipping. Also featuring an interview with LJK founder Ken Leonhardi.
Atari Word Processor, released in 1981 by Atari. Originally announced in January 1981 at CES (Consumer Electronics Show), it shipped in summer of 1981. Atari Word Processor was surprisingly no the first word processor for the Atari 8 bit computers, but the third. It was however the second one announced.