Atari_bbs_fan Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Didn't see this mentioned yet so I thought I'd post it. Hmmm.. I don't see how this will be a GOOD thing for the community: Sept. 7, 2023 https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-acquires-atariage --David 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Here's my statement: And an active Q&A discussion: 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdefabri Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 Wow - that's interesting! Congrats - all the best on a future with Atari! This is a great resource, so I hope it stays intact. My other experiences with forums that have been acquired did not yield an outcome desirable to me, but then I don't really matter. Keeping my fingers crossed that Atari leaves it all as is (and yes, even the "other" non-Atari system sections) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 7, 2023 Share Posted September 7, 2023 6 minutes ago, rdefabri said: Wow - that's interesting! Congrats - all the best on a future with Atari! This is a great resource, so I hope it stays intact. My other experiences with forums that have been acquired did not yield an outcome desirable to me, but then I don't really matter. Keeping my fingers crossed that Atari leaves it all as is (and yes, even the "other" non-Atari system sections) I will continue to run the site and forum as I have in the past, and it is extremely important to me that the forums remain as they are going forward. Atari understands the forums here are a central nexus to the community and that there's a wealth of accumulated knowledge over the years. ..Al 8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gillman Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 (edited) I see potential good in it. When we say wish they would recreate new machines in the 130XE or Atari 1040 ST or the Amiga - these new owners are literally the only people who COULD do something like that. Imagine a 130 XE with USB ports on the side. It would sell. Edited September 8, 2023 by Ray Gillman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, Ray Gillman said: I see potential good in it. When we say wish they would recreate new machines in the 130XE or Atari 1040 ST or the Amiga - these new owners are literally the only people who COULD do something like that. Imagine a 130 XE with USB ports on the side. It would sell. I'd buy one!! Although I'm partial to the 800XL. ..Al 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted September 8, 2023 Share Posted September 8, 2023 I'd buy a new, re-imagined STacy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gillman Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 On 9/7/2023 at 7:14 PM, Albert said: I'd buy one!! Although I'm partial to the 800XL. ..Al But if you had a chance to design a new 130XE (call it a 500XE) 2023 what features would you add? Built in Sata port like an ICD MIO built in? Stereo sound channels? Standard HDMI video output? USB ports? USB floppy plug in support? Turbo button to allow it to run 10X faster for crunching data or other applications which might benefit from a more responsive machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gillman Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 (edited) On 9/7/2023 at 7:19 PM, DarkLord said: I'd buy a new, re-imagined STacy. I really enjoyed my ST but in the end it was the Amiga that captured my attention. Better sound, graphics, better multitasking - so many reasons the Amiga was the next generation 800 graduated to a 16 bit platform. There is a popular movement now for people to reengage with the Amiga using the Amiga Forever and Amiga Amikit12 (anyone tried this? considering buying it) https://www.amikit.amiga.sk/ Edited September 9, 2023 by Ray Gillman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piotr D. Kaczorowski Posted September 9, 2023 Share Posted September 9, 2023 @Albert, Congrats! Good job! Every acquisition of a great service/network/startup/company with capable, valuable people is a step in the right direction. Congratulations to the entire Atari team as well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 9/9/2023 at 11:45 AM, Ray Gillman said: I really enjoyed my ST but in the end it was the Amiga that captured my attention. Better sound, graphics, better multitasking - so many reasons the Amiga was the next generation 800 graduated to a 16 bit platform. There is a popular movement now for people to reengage with the Amiga using the Amiga Forever and Amiga Amikit12 (anyone tried this? considering buying it) https://www.amikit.amiga.sk/ Understood - to each their own. I owned 3 Amiga's over the years and sold them all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 9/7/2023 at 7:19 PM, DarkLord said: I'd buy a new, re-imagined STacy. I missed this comment earlier -- that would be really cool, those were neat laptops. ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Albert said: I missed this comment earlier -- that would be really cool, those were neat laptops. ..Al Sure were! (although it could be convincingly argued that at just over 15 pounds it was more of a "luggable") Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 1 minute ago, DarkLord said: Sure were! (although it could be convincingly argued that at just over 15 pounds it was more of a "luggable") Weren't most "laptops" back then? ..Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matej Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 Make SuperXegs possible! XEGS2 Also MiniLynx+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 13 hours ago, Albert said: Weren't most "laptops" back then? ..Al True that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMenard Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 9/9/2023 at 11:42 AM, Ray Gillman said: But if you had a chance to design a new 130XE (call it a 500XE) 2023 what features would you add? Built in Sata port like an ICD MIO built in? Stereo sound channels? Standard HDMI video output? USB ports? USB floppy plug in support? Turbo button to allow it to run 10X faster for crunching data or other applications which might benefit from a more responsive machine. As long as we're expressing wish lists, here's mine: Improved VBXE like or another solution offering HDMI with more sprites & scrolling (HW based or fast enough to do it in software). Support for bitmap and more colors via new graphics mode. 2 to 4 megs of ram via DMA enabled bank switching SD/USB to replace the SIO and PBI/ECI. Not much use for old hardware that are bound to fail, like floppy drives, tapes, printers & modem. Internal wifi/ethernet connectivity or Fujinet No need for an overpriced injection mold plastic case and custom mechanical keyboard, just give me the ability to remap a PC usb keyboard and a metal case with I/O cutout, I can even paint it myself.... Those plastic case and mech keyboard are driving the prices of those system way too high. Modern FPGA based processor that use 6502 opcode, like the 65F02, but can run way, way faster (65F02 can go to 100mhz)... Heck, a multi "core" FPGA or an easy way to switch could also use other core and run as a Z80 or other just for the fun of it. Built in Basic and Assembler/Editor/Debugger Can host a "vanilla" hardware config for those wanting 100% original compatibility. In short what I'm describing is a more up to date MISTer or Commander X16 like system that is more affordable than the many present day offering by removing the expensive case and keyboard design and production. Something new and fun that could be used to recapture the fun we had when we got a new computer before they all became "PC" compatible. I was interested in the Commander X16, but the raising price and lack of availability made me pause on the project. The Mega 65 is even worst at near $1k Canadian... Yeah, yeah, I get the whole "this is a hobby market, if you can't afford it move along...", but at one point this gets old and is a detriment to said hobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudografx Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 On 9/8/2023 at 2:19 AM, DarkLord said: I'd buy a new, re-imagined STacy. How about a Falcon-based STacy? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariNerd Posted September 11, 2023 Share Posted September 11, 2023 9 hours ago, Matej said: Make SuperXegs possible! XEGS2 Also MiniLynx+ Think they're working on that in the Atar 7800 programming forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetboot Jack Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 On 9/7/2023 at 6:05 PM, Albert said: Here's my statement: And an active Q&A discussion: Interesting news - congratulations! Looking forward to the future of AA 🙂 sTeVE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+DarkLord Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 21 hours ago, pseudografx said: How about a Falcon-based STacy? That...that would be something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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