NEW DIRECTIONS
Well, the response to Issue 1 was very gratifying. Thanks to all
those of you who took the time to write in with letters, articles or
programs - keep them coming. My apologies if there have been delays in
answering your letters, it has been quite hectic. As stated in Issue I,
the magazine was sparked off by the formation of the Birmingham User
Group but the response from outside the group - even from abroad - has
been so great that it has been decided that the magazine should be run
as an independent entity. PAGE 6 will keep close ties with BUG and you
will see their page in every issue but in order to reflect the interest
shown from all around the U.K. the magazine will now be published by
ABACUS - an independent User Group, the Around Britain Atari Computer
Users Society. ABACUS will be modelled on the independent National BBC
User Group, LASERBUG in that its prime function will be to publish a
magazine which will act as a forum for the exchange of ideas and
information. It is hoped that PAGE 6 will encourage existing User Groups
and individual users all over the U.K. - and abroad - to dig a little
more deeply into their Atari computers and share their knowledge so that
we may all both learn and teach. There is something new to learn each
day in the world of Atari - perhaps with computing you continue to learn
forever! I will try to share my enjoyment through the pages of PAGE 6,
why don't you do likewise?
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
You can help in many ways even if you are only just beginning. Write
in to the magazine with any thoughts - send in articles or program
listings. If you can't manage that, then just write to the advertisers
asking for details of their products - even buy something! We need their
support as well.
One of the most exciting programs I have seen for a long time is TINY-TEXT
featured in this issue. It opens up new horizons for 'serious' use of
your Atari at minimal cost (nothing!). Get to grips with it and start
sending cassettes to your Atari friends and to PAGE 6.
Some of the people who have phoned or written in have asked whether
it is possible for them to be put in touch with other users in their
area. If all the Atari User Groups could give me details of their
activities and meeting places I will be happy to publish them and
hopefully encourage new members. I can't of course give out people's
names and addresses without their permission but again I am happy to
start up a Contact page if you would like people to get in touch with
you. If you can find a like mind there is no better way to learn and
perhaps you can then share the fruits of your fertile new partnerships
with other readers. This is a Users magazine and can only survive with
User support. Let me know what you want to read or, if you have any
special talent, write about something you really enjoy and together we
can produce a really special magazine.
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