Antic: The Atari Resource, December 1983
Antic was one of three major Atari 8-bit computer magazines (Ahoy! and ANALOG being the others). It covered both the 8-bit models and later on, The Atari ST as well. In December 1983 the updated and cost reduced 600XL and 800XL models had just been released to compete with the Commodore 64 but they would only be available in limited numbers for this holiday season. That unavailability played a large role in Atari falling so far behind Commodore in terms of sales going forward. The December 1983 issue of Antic includes:
Features
- Holiday Greetings
- AUTORUN.SYS – Build your own in BASIC
- More Interrupting – Deeper into display lists
- Anatomy of a Robot – How to create controlled motion with your Atari
- Automate Your Player/Missiles – Smooth move if you can make it
- Garbage Collector – Clearing unwanted characters from strings
- ANTIX Pix Controllers
- GTIA Sketchpad – Graphics utility for Modes 9, 10, and 11
Departments
- Inside Atari – Catch on to Computers
- Starting Line – Snowflakes
- LOGO/PILOT – Turtle Sketch Pad
- Education – Odd Man Reforms
- In The Public Domain – Worm Squirm and Jackpot
- Systems Guide – Mission Redux
Special Section
- Buyer’s Guide – Hardware, software and accessories
- I/O Board
- Help!
- Product Reviews
- Listing Conventions
- Tangle Angles
- Microscreens
- Public Domain Software
- Shopper’s Guide
- Advertisers List
…and more!
