ecn-pa:ecn-pb:ecn-ed:wiesner (11/11/82)
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ecn-pa:ecn-pb:ecn-ed:wiesner (11/11/82)
Sorry about that screw-up. (first time on the net) I'm considering purchasing my first computer and although I try to keep up to date on what's available, I have a some questions which I hope a few of you will be able to answer. 1) Are people generally happy with the Atari 800, or do they find its capabilities are limited to games. I have read that Atari is the way to go for game playing, but I am also quite interested in hacking. 2) How is the Atari Pascal? 3) Does anyone market a C compiler for Atari? How about a UNIX look-alike? 4) Can anyone provide me with info on the new Atari systems (600, etc..) and non-Atari hardware for the Atari computers? 5) Does anyone have experience with OS-9, a UNIX like system sold by Microware? Specifically on the Apple with a 6809 board. 6) What's the latest rumor/fact concerning Apple's Apple ][ replacement. (I've heard a few things which sound very nice) 7) I'd like some opinions on what I should buy with $1000 - $2000. Atari? Apple? A full blown Commodore 64? I know I want a disk drive, Pascal AND/or C, and something remotely comparable to UNIX. (if possible) These don't all have to come at once, but I sure want to be able to have the capability there. Thanks in advance, Scott Wiesner