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			May 1985 TOC ANTIC Magazine
			Theme: The New Super Ataris

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13	COMMUNICATIONS: TSCOPE AUTODIALER
		A short, automatic log-on program for TSCOPE, the popular
		public domain telecommunications program.  It will run on
		any Atari computer with disk drive and TSCOPE compatible
		modem.

19	THE HITCHHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY
		A review of Infocom's latest game.

20	GEM OF ATARI
		A discussion of the GEM operating environment.

24	PAPERCLIP
		A review of Paperclip word processor from Batteries Included.

28	MEET THE 68000
		A discussion of the microprocessor in the new Atari ST
		computers.

32	MANIPULATING STRINGS
		Learn how to manipulate the Variable Name Table and Variable
		Value Table in your BASIC programs to add speed and variety.

35	LAZY LOADER
		This utility presents you with a menu of your BASIC programs.
		One touch commands permit RUNing of SAVEd programs or ENTERing
		of LISTed programs.

38	MODE MIXER
		This utility program can easily create custom display screens 
		that use multiple graphics modes that can be saved for later
		use in your own program.

43	BEER PARTY ATARI
		This useful applications program will keep track of the best
		brew in the beer tasting party.  The programming makes good
		use of custom display lists and character sets.  Can be 
		used for any similar application.

45	SON OF INFOBITS
		This enhancement of the remarkably simple and popular file
		program from the December, 1984 ANTIC provides an easy way
		to save, retrieve, edit and delete short notes and data.

49	GAME OF THE MONTH: ARENA RACER
		This is a 15 scrolling level fiercely challenging maze
		action game.

52	THE TOOLBOX: HANDY USR ROUTINES
		A collection of short but powerful USR machine language
		routines that can be usefully plugged into your BASIC
		program for any Atari Computer.

55	BONUS GAME: AMAZING
		A challenging maze chase game that demonstrates the speed
		and versatility of the ACTION! language.  Requires the
		ACTION! cartridge from OSS.

57	ASSEMBLY LANGUAGE:  FADER II
		This is an enhancement of the popular "FADER" program that
		appeared in the Sept. 1984 ANTIC.  This program creates a
		dot-by-dot "lapse-dissolver" for Micro Painter or Micro
		Illustrator pictures.

59	SOFTWARE LIBRARY
		The listing for all the programs in this issue.

81	PRODUCT REVIEWS
		SOFTWARE:
		  Ghostbusters (Activision)
		  Spy Vs. Spy (First Star)
		  MAC/65 Toolkit (OSS, Inc)
		  U. S. Adventure (First Star)
		  50 Mission Crush (SSI)
		  Beyond Castle Wolfenstein (Muse Software)

Comments:  The ANTIC software catalog has been expanded and I will soon
	   post an updated version so anyone not getting the magazine can
	   see what is new.  Next month will be the Computer Arts Issue.
	   I'll try to get it posted sooner.
 
					Kit Kimes
					AT&T Consumer Products
					Montgomery Works
					Montgomery, Il. 60538-0305
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