🚀 go-pugleaf

Well, I got a 1040st so you can stop answering my questions.  Several
people asked for copies of what I was told so I decided to post the 
results.  I will still send a copy to each person who asked directly.

In article <11615@dartvax.Dartmouth.EDU> I wrote:
>I am thinking about getting an atari.  Why?  cost.  I plan to spend no more
>than $2000.  Should I be looking at amiga's?
Wrong newsgroup to ask that question!
>I have one main concern.  I want to be able to write C code that will run on a
>unix machine.  Looking through the magazines I have seen two C languages that
>look good.  Can anyone tell me about Mark Williams C and Laser C?
There were lots of rave reviews about Mark Williams C.  A few people
compared them and liked MWC better.  One person gave Laser C a good review
but did not mention MWC at all.
>I have some questions about what kind of system I should get.
>What is the difference between a 1040 and a 1040+?
The 1040st+ is a 540 that has been upgraded to 1 meg and has an RF adaptor.

>What is the difference between a 1040 and a mega 2?
The mega has a blitter chip and more graphics.  It also has more memory,
and you can put in more by simply popping in the chips.

>How much do the mega system cost and where can I get one?
best price I saw was $1299 for mono, $1499 for color

>I worked on a 520st with a development company back when the st first came
>out (back when the os was all software, not on chips).  How much has changed
>since those days?
Lots more software.

>Is there an st running with the 68020 chip and what are the stats on the
>STacey?
Everyone that commented said dont beleive it til you see it.  Neither one
of these has been seen so ....

"Shadow, do something!  Those flying       Morpheous            / \
 birds are going to get us!"               Psimon              / _ \
                                           shadow master      / //\ \
"O.k., o.k., I'll cast                      Dav El II        / // \\ \
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Subject: Re: future atari owner needs some help
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