kek@mgweed.UUCP (Kit Kimes) (01/24/85)
According to the new ANTIC magazine, De Re Atari is no longer available. They recommend the book 'Advanced Programming Techniques for the Atari' by Linda Schreiber. It is available from TAB books and is close to De Re Atari and is much clearer. Kit Kimes AT&T Consumer Products Montgomery Works Montgomery, Il. 60538-0305 ..!ihnp4!mgweed!kek
iannucci@sjuvax.UUCP (iannucci) (01/30/85)
[ I've always been mad, I know I've been mad... ] >According to the new ANTIC magazine, De Re Atari is no longer available. >They recommend the book 'Advanced Programming Techniques for the Atari' >by Linda Schreiber. It is available from TAB books and is close to >De Re Atari and is much clearer. > > Kit Kimes > AT&T Consumer Products I never had De Re Atari, but I did buy Ms. Schreiber's book _Advanced_Programming_Techniques_for_the_Atari_. I found it to be one of the LEAST clear programming texts I have ever read. I pondered over some chapters for great lengths of time, trying to decipher her incoherent explanations. Now, I am not a graphically inclined person (I had the most trouble with the graphics sections), but I do consider myself to be sufficiently competent with computers in general to be able to understand a text like that. I found this book to be an extremely poor exposition of programming techniques, and I would recommend staying as clear of it as possible. If this book is clearer than De Re Atari, then I shudder to think what that latter book is like. -- David J. Iannucci (the dirty vicar) St. Joseph's University {allegra | astrovax | bpa | burdvax}!sjuvax!iannucci Philadelphia "A witty saying proves nothing. " --Voltaire =============================================================================
gkm@hou2b.UUCP (G.MCNEES) (03/01/85)
References: Does any one out there know anything about a book entitled "DE RE ATARI" ??? How can I get one? Who published it? Etc.? I understand it is a very good reference for basic technical information on Atari. Thanks in adavance, Sincerely, Gary McNees
gordon@cae780.UUCP (Brian Gordon) (03/08/85)
Since repeated attempts at mailing have failed, and the subject is of potential wider interest anyway, I am posting a response to the request: >Does any one out there know anything about a book entitled >"DE RE ATARI" ??? How can I get one? Who published it? >Etc.? I understand it is a very good reference for basic >technical information on Atari. <From the front cover> "De Re Atari, Anno Domini MCMLXXI, A Guide To Effective Programming, 400/800 Home Computer", APX-90008 <from the inside front cover> Distributed By The ATARI Program Exchange P.O. Box 3705 Santa Clara, CA 95050 To request an APX Product Catalog, write to the address above, or call toll-free: 800/538-1862 (outside California) 800/672-1859 (within California) Or call our Sales number, 408/727-5603 (c) 1982 Atari, Inc. - - - - - I ran out and bought mine a year and a fraction ago, when they were obviously unloading the 800 line. The local technical bookstore was unable to get delivery on it then, so I went directly to Arari's APX - I had a catalog then - and got it by mail. Seems to me, it was $19.95 or the like, but I wouldn't bet on it. If you can still contact them, it is certainly worth getting - it is all I have ever heard said about it plus quite a bit more. If they claim it can't be bought any more, see if they will agree - in writing - for you to make a copy of an existing one, for free or for a nominal fee. If they will, I'll be glad to work something out with you. It is an absolute 'must have' reference. An aside: the other 'must have' is their "ATARI Home Computer System Technical Reference Notes, includes: Operating System User's Manual, Operating System Source Listing, and Hardware Manual". Same source, 500 or so pages of EVERYTHING KNOWN by the developers about the HW/SW!!! I remember it at maybe $29.95, but wouldn't bet on that memory either. FROM: Brian G. Gordon, CAE Systems UUCP: {ucbvax, ihnp4, decvax!decwrl}!amd!cae780!gordon {nsc, resonex, qubix, hplabs, leadsv, teklds}!cae780!gordon USNAIL: 1333 Bordeaux Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94089 AT&T: (408)745-1440
axk8358@acf4.UUCP (>> Alex Kriger <<) (03/13/85)
/* acf4:net.micro.atari / gkm@hou2b.UUCP (G.MCNEES) / 9:29 am Mar 1, 1985 */
References:
Does any one out there know anything about a book entitled
"DE RE ATARI" ??? How can I get one? Who published it?
Etc.? I understand it is a very good reference for basic
technical information on Atari.
Thanks in adavance,
Sincerely, Gary McNees
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In one of the atari magazines (either ANTIC or ANALOG somebody asked
the same question. Their answer was that the book is impossible to find, but
there is a book out (I forget the name!) that is supposed to cover what is
in DE RE ATARI, but in a much more readable format. You should look through
the last two or three issues of those magazines (I'm almost positive, that
it should be in the ANTIC!). If you find the answer, please post it, and
I will do the same !
Alex Krigerravi@mcnc.UUCP (Ravi Subrahmanyan) (03/14/85)
The book 'Your ATARI Computer' by Lon Poole is just about a bible for Atari owners. It has all the stuff you need, most of what De Re Atari has. I'd say it is a must have for atari owners.
granvold@tymix.UUCP (Tom Granvold) (03/26/85)
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Since there has been some interest in finding the book, De Re Atari, I
thought that I would mention where I saw a couple of copies of it for sale.
Last night, March 25, I was at Computer Literacy ato pick up a copy of some
magizine. I saw two copies of De Re Atari there. They probably will not last
long, so you had better hurry if you want one.
By the way Computer Literacy is the largest computer book store that I
have seen. In ten minutes there I found five books that I wanted to buy. Now
if computer books were not so expensive; one of the ones that I was looking at
cost $76.00! The store hours are; M-F 9:30 AM to 8 PM and Sat. 10:00 AM to 6:00
PM. They are at 520 Lawrence Expressway, Sunnyvale, Calif. 94086, between
Central Expressway and highway 101. Their phone number is (408)-730-9955.
Tom Granvoldkek@mgweed.UUCP (Kit Kimes) (07/04/85)
For those interested in the book 'De Re Atari', the latest issue of ANTIC magazine has a letter from a reader stating that it is available from American TV Sales for $12.50 plus $4 shipping and handling. Their address is: American TV Sales and Service 15338 Inverness St. San Leandro, CA 94597 (415)-352-3787 According to an ad for Computer Palace, they also carry it for $17.90 plus $2.90 shipping and handling. Their address is: Computer Palace 2160 W. 11th Ave. Eugene, OR 97402 (503)-683-5361 (800)-452-8013 toll free for orders only. These are some sources in addition to ATARI themselves. Hope this helps... Kit Kimes AT&T Information Systems Montgomery Works Montgomery, Il. 60538-0305 ..!ihnp4!mgweed!kek
jsd@MITRE-BEDFORD.ARPA (01/09/86)
Does anyone know where I can get a copy of De Re Atari.... - In the Boston area or by mail order John Durand
info-atari@ucbvax.UUCP (01/13/86)
you can mail order it from Computer Literacy in Sunnyvale CA, if you cant find it closer email me and ill send you all the ordering info
turner@imagen.UUCP (Jim Turner) (01/15/86)
> you can mail order it from Computer Literacy in Sunnyvale CA, if you > cant find it closer email me and ill send you all the ordering info the wonders of email amaze me more and more.... the above message was a reply i sent to the original poster that got returned to me as undeliverable by uucp, i assume a copy went to 'errors-to' and thats how it ended up here! anywho i felt i should add who the me is in the above; it is i. -- god bless Lily St. Cyr -Rocky Horror Picture Show Name: James Turner Mail: Imagen Corp. 2650 San Tomas Expressway, P.O. Box 58101 Santa Clara, CA 95052-9400 AT&T: (408) 986-9400 UUCP: ...{decvax,ucbvax}!decwrl!imagen!turner CompuServe: 76327,1575
info-atari@ucbvax.UUCP (01/16/86)
In article <8601130127.AA22200@saber.uucp> you write: >you can mail order it from Computer Literacy in Sunnyvale CA, if you >cant find it closer email me and ill send you all the ordering info Could you please send me the info mentioned? I have looked all over Indidana for this book with no luck. Thanks, Scott Stembaugh (pur-ee!pucc-h!aao)