Atari 400/800

(thing) by classics (?) Sat Nov 13 1999 at 9:07:42
A most excellent series of computers produced by Atari during the 1980's. Featured a modified 6502 CPU with a special graphics CPU called the ANTIC, a true multi-cpu system on a single bus. Had a truely device independent I/O system and linked files over 15 years before the evil empire ever thought of it. Models included the 400, 800, 800XL, 600XL, 1200XL, 130XE, XEGS and others.
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(thing) by GeekWSpots (?) Sat Nov 13 1999 at 9:07:42
The 800XL had an interface in BASIC for the "game paddle" as well as a four voice sound card. The paddle had 256 positions, the note element of the sound command had roughly the same number of possibilities. One could use the paddle button as a distortion switch and the paddle wheel as a note selector. Musical instruments for geeks.
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