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71.112.30.207 at 00:58, 16 March 2010

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 5:58pm PDT by 71.112.30.207

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	==Origins==	==Origins==
-	It came from your mom. In bed last night. lol

	===Amiga contract===	===Amiga contract===

66.157.25.138 at 22:21, 15 March 2010

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 3:21pm PDT by 66.157.25.138

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	==Origins==		==Origins==
-	===Tramel Technology===	+	It came from your mom. In bed last night. lol
-	<!-- Note, this is not a typo it is meant to be "Tramel" and there is no "i". The name was spelt this way on purpose by Jack Tramiel in order to promote correct pronunciation of the name. -->
-	At [[Commodore International]] an argument involving Commodore's chairman (and largest shareholder) [[Irving Gould]] and Commodore founder [[Jack Tramiel]] ensued over Tramiel's desire for his sons to take more active executive roles within Commodore. The argument resulted in Tramiel's immediate departure from Commodore on January 13, 1984<ref>Christina Erskine. "History of Computers: Part 2" p.39 [[CU Amiga]], (September 1992)</ref>.
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-	Tramiel immediately formed a [[holding company]], '''Tramel Technology, Ltd.''', and began to visit various US computer companies with the intention of purchasing a company. Tramiel visited Mindset (run by Roger Badersher, former head of Atari's Computer Division) and Amiga where Tramiel told Amiga staff that he was very interested in the chipset, but not the staff. Tramiel set his chief engineer — Shiraz Shivji — the task of developing a new low-cost, high-end computer system. The original design considered using the [[NS32032]], but in talks, [[National Semiconductor]] could not supply the chip in the numbers or price that the project required. In retrospect this proved to be fortunate as a prototype built on the NS32032 benchmarked slower than the 16/32-bit 68000.
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-	The project, codenamed "RBP" for 'Rock Bottom Price', began to form between April and July 1984 into a design that was almost identical to the ST that eventually shipped. The design was a combination of custom chips and commonly available parts in a highly integrated single-board design, fully equipped with standard and custom ports.

	===Amiga contract===		===Amiga contract===

Lordmoz: /* Overview */

Posted: December 11th, 2009, 8:14pm PST by Lordmoz

Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==
-	The Atari ST was part of the 16/32 bit generation of [[home computer]]s, based on the [[Motorola 68000]] [[Central processing unit\|CPU]], with 512 [[Kilobyte\|KB]] of [[Random Access Memory\|RAM]] or more, and 3½" single-density double-sided [[floppy disk]]s as storage (nominally 720 KB). It was similar to other contemporary machines which used the Motorola 68000, the Apple [[Macintosh]] and the Commodore [[Amiga]]. Although the Macintosh was the first widely available computer with a [[graphical user interface]] (GUI), it was limited to a monochromatic display on a smaller built-in monitor. Preceding the Amiga's commercial release by almost two months,<ref name="amigaos">{{Citation	+	The Atari ST was part of the 16/32 bit generation of [[home computer]]s, based on the [[Motorola 68000]] [[Central processing unit\|CPU]], with 512 [[Kilobyte\|KB]] of [[Random Access Memory\|RAM]] or more, and 3½" double-sided double-density [[floppy disk]]s as storage (nominally 720 KB). It was similar to other contemporary machines which used the Motorola 68000, the Apple [[Macintosh]] and the Commodore [[Amiga]]. Although the Macintosh was the first widely available computer with a [[graphical user interface]] (GUI), it was limited to a monochromatic display on a smaller built-in monitor. Preceding the Amiga's commercial release by almost two months,<ref name="amigaos">{{Citation
	\| title = AmigaOS		\| title = AmigaOS
	\| url=http://www.osdata.com/oses/amiga.htm		\| url=http://www.osdata.com/oses/amiga.htm

Ashley Pomeroy: /* Overview */

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 12:37pm PST by Ashley Pomeroy

Overview

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	\| url = [media.arstechnica.com] }}</ref>, using a version of [[Digital Research\|Digital Research's]] [[Graphical Environment Manager\|GEM]] released that February.<ref> [groups.google.com] A.N.A.L.O.G. TCS #1 001 03/20/85 DRI SHIPS GEM - net.micro.atari - Google Groups]</ref> It was also the first home computer with integrated [[Musical Instrument Digital Interface\|MIDI]] support.		\| url = [media.arstechnica.com] }}</ref>, using a version of [[Digital Research\|Digital Research's]] [[Graphical Environment Manager\|GEM]] released that February.<ref> [groups.google.com] A.N.A.L.O.G. TCS #1 001 03/20/85 DRI SHIPS GEM - net.micro.atari - Google Groups]</ref> It was also the first home computer with integrated [[Musical Instrument Digital Interface\|MIDI]] support.

-	The ST was primarily a competitor to the Apple Macintosh and the Commodore Amiga systems. This platform rivalry was often reflected by the owners and was most prominent in the [[Demo Scene]]. Where the Amiga had custom processors which gave it the edge in the [[computer game\|games]] and video market, the ST was generally cheaper, had a slightly faster CPU, and had a high-resolution monochrome display mode, ideal for business and CAD.	+	The ST was primarily a competitor to the Apple Macintosh and the Commodore Amiga systems. This platform rivalry was often reflected by the owners and was most prominent in the [[Demo Scene]]. Where the Amiga had custom processors which gave it the edge in the [[computer game\|games]] and video market, the ST was generally cheaper, had a slightly faster CPU, and had a high-resolution monochrome display mode, ideal for business and [[Computer-Aided Design\|CAD]].

	Thanks to its built-in MIDI ports it enjoyed success as a [[music sequencer]] and [[controller]] of [[musical instrument]]s among amateurs and professionals alike, being used in concert by bands such as [[Tangerine Dream]], [[Fatboy Slim]] and 1990s UK dance act [[808 State]].		Thanks to its built-in MIDI ports it enjoyed success as a [[music sequencer]] and [[controller]] of [[musical instrument]]s among amateurs and professionals alike, being used in concert by bands such as [[Tangerine Dream]], [[Fatboy Slim]] and 1990s UK dance act [[808 State]].

Mild Bill Hiccup: /* Overview */ copyedit

Posted: November 1st, 2009, 11:20pm PST by Mild Bill Hiccup

Overview: copyedit

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

-	The Atari ST was part of the 16/32 bit generation of [[home computer]]s, based on the [[Motorola 68000]] [[Central processing unit\|CPU]], with 512 [[Kilobyte\|KB]] of [[Random Access Memory\|RAM]] or more, and 3½" single density double sided [[floppy disk]]s as storage (nominally 720KB). It was similar to other contemporary machines which used the Motorola 68000, the [[Apple Macintosh]] and the [[Commodore Amiga]]. Although the Macintosh was the first widely available computer with a [[graphical user interface]] (GUI), it was limited to a monochromatic display on a smaller built-in monitor. Preceding the [[Amiga]]'s commercial release by almost two months,<ref name="amigaos">{{Citation	+	The Atari ST was part of the 16/32 bit generation of [[home computer]]s, based on the [[Motorola 68000]] [[Central processing unit\|CPU]], with 512 [[Kilobyte\|KB]] of [[Random Access Memory\|RAM]] or more, and 3½" single-density double-sided [[floppy disk]]s as storage (nominally 720 KB). It was similar to other contemporary machines which used the Motorola 68000, the Apple [[Macintosh]] and the Commodore [[Amiga]]. Although the Macintosh was the first widely available computer with a [[graphical user interface]] (GUI), it was limited to a monochromatic display on a smaller built-in monitor. Preceding the Amiga's commercial release by almost two months,<ref name="amigaos">{{Citation
	\| title = AmigaOS		\| title = AmigaOS
	\| url=http://www.osdata.com/oses/amiga.htm		\| url=http://www.osdata.com/oses/amiga.htm
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	\| url = [query.nytimes.com] }}</ref> the Atari ST was the first computer to come with a fully bit-mapped color GUI<ref name="guitimeline">{{Citation		\| url = [query.nytimes.com] }}</ref> the Atari ST was the first computer to come with a fully bit-mapped color GUI<ref name="guitimeline">{{Citation
	\| title = GUI Timeline		\| title = GUI Timeline
-	\| url = [media.arstechnica.com] }}</ref>, using a version of [[Digital Research\|Digital Research's]] [[Graphical Environment Manager\|GEM]] released that February <ref> [groups.google.com] A.N.A.L.O.G. TCS #1 001 03/20/85 DRI SHIPS GEM - net.micro.atari - Google Groups]</ref>. It was also the first home computer with integrated [[Musical Instrument Digital Interface\|MIDI]] support.	+	\| url = [media.arstechnica.com] }}</ref>, using a version of [[Digital Research\|Digital Research's]] [[Graphical Environment Manager\|GEM]] released that February. <ref> [groups.google.com] A.N.A.L.O.G. TCS #1 001 03/20/85 DRI SHIPS GEM - net.micro.atari - Google Groups]</ref> It was also the first home computer with integrated [[Musical Instrument Digital Interface\|MIDI]] support.

-	The ST was primarily a competitor to the [[Apple Macintosh]] and the [[Commodore Amiga]] systems. This platform rivalry was often reflected by the owners and was most prominent in the [[Demo Scene]]. Where the Amiga had custom processors which gave it the edge in the [[computer game\|games]] and video market, the ST was generally cheaper, had a slightly faster CPU, and had a high-resolution monochrome display mode, ideal for business and CAD.	+	The ST was primarily a competitor to the Apple Macintosh and the Commodore Amiga systems. This platform rivalry was often reflected by the owners and was most prominent in the [[Demo Scene]]. Where the Amiga had custom processors which gave it the edge in the [[computer game\|games]] and video market, the ST was generally cheaper, had a slightly faster CPU, and had a high-resolution monochrome display mode, ideal for business and CAD.

-	Thanks to its built-in [[MIDI]] ports it enjoyed success as a [[music sequencer]] and [[controller]] of [[musical instrument]]s among amateurs and professionals alike, being used in concert by bands such as [[Tangerine Dream]], [[Fatboy Slim]] and 90s UK dance act [[808 State]].	+	Thanks to its built-in MIDI ports it enjoyed success as a [[music sequencer]] and [[controller]] of [[musical instrument]]s among amateurs and professionals alike, being used in concert by bands such as [[Tangerine Dream]], [[Fatboy Slim]] and 1990s UK dance act [[808 State]].

	In some markets, particularly [[Germany]], the machine gained a strong foothold as a [[small business]] machine for [[Computer-aided design\|CAD]] and [[Desktop publishing]] work.		In some markets, particularly [[Germany]], the machine gained a strong foothold as a [[small business]] machine for [[Computer-aided design\|CAD]] and [[Desktop publishing]] work.

68.9.219.173: /* Games */

Posted: October 24th, 2009, 3:22pm PDT by 68.9.219.173

Games

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	The ST enjoyed success in gaming due to low cost, fast performance and colorful graphics.		The ST enjoyed success in gaming due to low cost, fast performance and colorful graphics.

-	Notable individuals who developed games on the ST include [[Peter Molyneux]], [[Doug Bell]], [[Jeff Minter]], [[Jez San]], and [[David Braben]]. The first real-time 3D role-playing computer game, ''[[Dungeon Master (computer game)\|Dungeon Master]]'', was first developed and released on the ST, and was the best-selling software ever produced for the platform. Simulation games like ''[[Falcon (computer game)\|Falcon]]'' and ''[[Microsoft Flight Simulator#History\|Flight Simulator II]]'' made use of the enhanced graphics found in the ST machines, as did many arcade ports. One game, [[MIDI Maze]] used the [[MIDI]] ports to connect with other machines for interactive networked play. Games simultaneously released on the Amiga that had identical graphics and sound were often accused by computer game magazines of simply being ST ports.	+	Notable individuals who developed games on the ST include [[Peter Molyneux]], [[Doug Bell]], [[Jeff Minter]], [[Jez San]], and [[David Braben]]. The first real-time 3D role-playing computer game, ''[[Dungeon Master (computer game)\|Dungeon Master]]'', was first developed and released on the ST, and was the best-selling software ever produced for the platform. Simulation games like ''[[Falcon (computer game)\|Falcon]]'' and ''[[Microsoft Flight Simulator#History\|Flight Simulator II]]'' made use of the enhanced graphics found in the ST machines, as did many arcade ports. One game, [[MIDI Maze]] used the [[MIDI]] ports to connect with other machines for interactive networked play, this is sometimes said to have inspired modern [[Local area network\|LAN]] games which became popular in the early 90s'. Games simultaneously released on the Amiga that had identical graphics and sound were often accused by computer game magazines of simply being ST ports.

	:See ''[[List of Atari ST games]]'' and ''[[:Category:Atari ST games]]''.		:See ''[[List of Atari ST games]]'' and ''[[:Category:Atari ST games]]''.

68.9.219.173: /* Games */

Posted: October 24th, 2009, 3:14pm PDT by 68.9.219.173

Games

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	The ST enjoyed success in gaming due to low cost, fast performance and colorful graphics.		The ST enjoyed success in gaming due to low cost, fast performance and colorful graphics.

-	Notable individuals who developed games on the ST include [[Peter Molyneux]], [[Doug Bell]], [[Jeff Minter]], [[Jez San]], and [[David Braben]]. The first real-time 3D role-playing computer game, ''[[Dungeon Master (computer game)\|Dungeon Master]]'', was first developed and released on the ST, and was the best-selling software ever produced for the platform. Simulation games like ''[[Falcon (computer game)\|Falcon]]'' and ''[[Microsoft Flight Simulator#History\|Flight Simulator II]]'' made use of the enhanced graphics found in the ST machines, as did many arcade ports. One game, [[MIDI Maze]] used the midi ports to connect with other machines for interactive networked play. Games simultaneously released on the Amiga that had identical graphics and sound were often accused by computer game magazines of simply being ST ports.	+	Notable individuals who developed games on the ST include [[Peter Molyneux]], [[Doug Bell]], [[Jeff Minter]], [[Jez San]], and [[David Braben]]. The first real-time 3D role-playing computer game, ''[[Dungeon Master (computer game)\|Dungeon Master]]'', was first developed and released on the ST, and was the best-selling software ever produced for the platform. Simulation games like ''[[Falcon (computer game)\|Falcon]]'' and ''[[Microsoft Flight Simulator#History\|Flight Simulator II]]'' made use of the enhanced graphics found in the ST machines, as did many arcade ports. One game, [[MIDI Maze]] used the [[MIDI]] ports to connect with other machines for interactive networked play. Games simultaneously released on the Amiga that had identical graphics and sound were often accused by computer game magazines of simply being ST ports.

	:See ''[[List of Atari ST games]]'' and ''[[:Category:Atari ST games]]''.		:See ''[[List of Atari ST games]]'' and ''[[:Category:Atari ST games]]''.

SmackBot: Date maintenance tags and general fixes

Posted: October 5th, 2009, 4:23am PDT by SmackBot

Date maintenance tags and general fixes

208.124.199.186: /* ST/STF/STM/STFM */

Posted: August 7th, 2009, 8:25am PDT by 208.124.199.186

ST/STF/STM/STFM

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	*[[Operating System]]: [[Atari TOS\|TOS]] v1.00 ('''''T'''he '''O'''perating '''S'''ystem'') with the [[Graphical Environment Manager]] (GEM) WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer) GUI		*[[Operating System]]: [[Atari TOS\|TOS]] v1.00 ('''''T'''he '''O'''perating '''S'''ystem'') with the [[Graphical Environment Manager]] (GEM) WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer) GUI

-	Very early machines included the OS on a floppy disk due to it not being ready to be burned to ROM (Like the [[Amiga 1000]] had) This early version of TOS was bootstrapped from a very small core boot ROM, but this was quickly replaced with (expanded capacity) [[Read-only memory\|ROM]] versions of TOS 1.0 when it was ready. (This change was also greatly welcomed as older ST machines with memory below 512 KB suffered, as GEM loaded its entire 192 KB code into RAM when booting the desktop). Having the OS loaded from disk was due to Atari (and Commodore) trying to rush the machines to market without ironing out all the bugs in the OS. Soon after this change, most production models became ST<sup>F</sup>s, with an integrated single- (520STF/512 KB RAM) or double-sided (1040STF/1024 KB RAM) double density drive built-in, but no other changes. The next later models used an upgraded version of TOS - 1.02 (also known as TOS 1.2). Another early addition (after about 6 months) was an [[RF Modulator]] that allowed the machine to be hooked to a colour TV when run in its low or medium resolution (525/625 line 60/50 Hz interlace, even on RGB monitors) modes, greatly enhancing the machine's saleability and perceived value (no need to buy a prohibitively expensive, even if exceptionally crisp and clear, monitor). These models were known as the '''520ST<sup>M</sup>''' (or '''520STM'''). Later '''F''' and '''FM''' models of the 520 had a built in [[double-sided disk]] drive instead of a single-sided one.	+	Very early machines included the OS on a floppy disk due to it not being ready to be burned to ROM (Like the [[Amiga 1000]] had) This early version of TOS was bootstrapped from a very small core boot ROM, but this was quickly replaced with (expanded capacity) [[Read-only memory\|ROM]] versions of TOS 1.0 when it was ready. (This change was also greatly welcomed as older ST machines with memory below 512 KB suffered, as GEM loaded its entire 192 KB code into RAM when booting the desktop). Having the OS loaded from disk was due to Atari (and Commodore) trying to rush the machines to market without ironing out all the bugs in the OS. Soon after this change, most production models became ST<sup>F</sup>s, with an integrated single- (520STF/512 KB RAM) or double-sided (1040STF/1024 KB RAM) double density floppy disk drive built-in, but no other changes. The next later models used an upgraded version of TOS - 1.02 (also known as TOS 1.2). Another early addition (after about 6 months) was an [[RF Modulator]] that allowed the machine to be hooked to a colour TV when run in its low or medium resolution (525/625 line 60/50 Hz interlace, even on RGB monitors) modes, greatly enhancing the machine's saleability and perceived value (no need to buy a prohibitively expensive, even if exceptionally crisp and clear, monitor). These models were known as the '''520ST<sup>M</sup>''' (or '''520STM'''). Later '''F''' and '''FM''' models of the 520 had a built in [[double-sided disk]] drive instead of a single-sided one.

	===ST<sup>E</sup>===		===ST<sup>E</sup>===

208.124.199.186: /* Overview */

Posted: August 7th, 2009, 8:04am PDT by 208.124.199.186

Overview

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

-	The Atari ST was part of the 16/32 bit generation of [[home computer]]s, based on the [[Motorola 68000]] [[Central processing unit\|CPU]], with 512 [[Kilobyte\|KB]] of [[Random Access Memory\|RAM]] or more, and 3½" [[floppy disk]]s as storage. It was similar to other contemporary machines which used the Motorola 68000, the [[Apple Macintosh]] and the [[Commodore Amiga]]. Although the Macintosh was the first widely available computer with a [[graphical user interface]] (GUI), it was limited to a monochromatic display on a smaller built-in monitor. Preceding the [[Amiga]]'s commercial release by almost two months,<ref name="amigaos">{{Citation	+	The Atari ST was part of the 16/32 bit generation of [[home computer]]s, based on the [[Motorola 68000]] [[Central processing unit\|CPU]], with 512 [[Kilobyte\|KB]] of [[Random Access Memory\|RAM]] or more, and 3½" single density double sided [[floppy disk]]s as storage (nominally 720KB). It was similar to other contemporary machines which used the Motorola 68000, the [[Apple Macintosh]] and the [[Commodore Amiga]]. Although the Macintosh was the first widely available computer with a [[graphical user interface]] (GUI), it was limited to a monochromatic display on a smaller built-in monitor. Preceding the [[Amiga]]'s commercial release by almost two months,<ref name="amigaos">{{Citation
	\| title = AmigaOS		\| title = AmigaOS
	\| url=http://www.osdata.com/oses/amiga.htm		\| url=http://www.osdata.com/oses/amiga.htm

Neelix: Linked Double-sided disk

Posted: August 6th, 2009, 2:15pm PDT by Neelix

Linked Double-sided disk

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	*[[Operating System]]: [[Atari TOS\|TOS]] v1.00 ('''''T'''he '''O'''perating '''S'''ystem'') with the [[Graphical Environment Manager]] (GEM) WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer) GUI		*[[Operating System]]: [[Atari TOS\|TOS]] v1.00 ('''''T'''he '''O'''perating '''S'''ystem'') with the [[Graphical Environment Manager]] (GEM) WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer) GUI

-	Very early machines included the OS on a floppy disk due to it not being ready to be burned to ROM (Like the [[Amiga 1000]] had) This early version of TOS was bootstrapped from a very small core boot ROM, but this was quickly replaced with (expanded capacity) [[Read-only memory\|ROM]] versions of TOS 1.0 when it was ready. (This change was also greatly welcomed as older ST machines with memory below 512 KB suffered, as GEM loaded its entire 192 KB code into RAM when booting the desktop). Having the OS loaded from disk was due to Atari (and Commodore) trying to rush the machines to market without ironing out all the bugs in the OS. Soon after this change, most production models became ST<sup>F</sup>s, with an integrated single- (520STF/512 KB RAM) or double-sided (1040STF/1024 KB RAM) double density drive built-in, but no other changes. The next later models used an upgraded version of TOS - 1.02 (also known as TOS 1.2). Another early addition (after about 6 months) was an [[RF Modulator]] that allowed the machine to be hooked to a colour TV when run in its low or medium resolution (525/625 line 60/50 Hz interlace, even on RGB monitors) modes, greatly enhancing the machine's saleability and perceived value (no need to buy a prohibitively expensive, even if exceptionally crisp and clear, monitor). These models were known as the '''520ST<sup>M</sup>''' (or '''520STM'''). Later '''F''' and '''FM''' models of the 520 had a built in double-sided disk drive instead of a single-sided one.	+	Very early machines included the OS on a floppy disk due to it not being ready to be burned to ROM (Like the [[Amiga 1000]] had) This early version of TOS was bootstrapped from a very small core boot ROM, but this was quickly replaced with (expanded capacity) [[Read-only memory\|ROM]] versions of TOS 1.0 when it was ready. (This change was also greatly welcomed as older ST machines with memory below 512 KB suffered, as GEM loaded its entire 192 KB code into RAM when booting the desktop). Having the OS loaded from disk was due to Atari (and Commodore) trying to rush the machines to market without ironing out all the bugs in the OS. Soon after this change, most production models became ST<sup>F</sup>s, with an integrated single- (520STF/512 KB RAM) or double-sided (1040STF/1024 KB RAM) double density drive built-in, but no other changes. The next later models used an upgraded version of TOS - 1.02 (also known as TOS 1.2). Another early addition (after about 6 months) was an [[RF Modulator]] that allowed the machine to be hooked to a colour TV when run in its low or medium resolution (525/625 line 60/50 Hz interlace, even on RGB monitors) modes, greatly enhancing the machine's saleability and perceived value (no need to buy a prohibitively expensive, even if exceptionally crisp and clear, monitor). These models were known as the '''520ST<sup>M</sup>''' (or '''520STM'''). Later '''F''' and '''FM''' models of the 520 had a built in [[double-sided disk]] drive instead of a single-sided one.

	===ST<sup>E</sup>===		===ST<sup>E</sup>===

Wgungfu: RV. All it states is the picture is unconfirmed, not the info about the project.

Posted: August 2nd, 2009, 12:09pm PDT by Wgungfu

RV. All it states is the picture is unconfirmed, not the info about the project.

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-	Interestingly, the two home computer rivals essentially performed a swap of 16/32-bit platforms, with the ST being designed by ex-Commodore engineers,<ref name="atarimag"> [www.atarimagazines.com] Three Years with the ST<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and the Amiga by ex-Atarians.<ref name="jayminer"> [www.heartbone.com] Jay G. Miner - Visionary<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>	+	Interestingly, the two home computer rivals essentially performed a swap of 16/32-bit platforms, with the ST being designed by ex-Commodore engineers,<ref name="atarimag"> [www.atarimagazines.com] Three Years with the ST<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and the Amiga by ex-Atarians.<ref name="jayminer"> [www.heartbone.com] Jay G. Miner - Visionary<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In light of the later wars between Atari and Amiga owners, what is even more ironic is that Atari already had several prototypes of computers which were superior to both the Amiga and ST. The '''Sierra 68000''' used a new chipset called "Silver & Gold", and the '''Gaza''' was a dual MC68000 processor system using a new chipset called "Rainbow". Though Warner Atari liked the projects, they were canceled when [[James J. Morgan]] was CEO and wanted Atari to return to its video game roots. Jack Tramiel was unaware of their existence when he bought Atari.<ref> [www.atarimuseum.com] Atari - Project Sierra]</ref>

	===The operating system===		===The operating system===

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68.193.194.181: /* Amiga contract */ source says: "This is still as yet unconfirmed" and "what may very have been systems far superior". no specs are given.

Posted: August 2nd, 2009, 12:03pm PDT by 68.193.194.181

Amiga contract: source says: "This is still as yet unconfirmed" and "what may very have been systems far superior". no specs are given.

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-	Interestingly, the two home computer rivals essentially performed a swap of 16/32-bit platforms, with the ST being designed by ex-Commodore engineers,<ref name="atarimag"> [www.atarimagazines.com] Three Years with the ST<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and the Amiga by ex-Atarians.<ref name="jayminer"> [www.heartbone.com] Jay G. Miner - Visionary<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> In light of the later wars between Atari and Amiga owners, what is even more ironic is that Atari already had several prototypes of computers which were superior to both the Amiga and ST. The '''Sierra 68000''' used a new chipset called "Silver & Gold", and the '''Gaza''' was a dual MC68000 processor system using a new chipset called "Rainbow". Though Warner Atari liked the projects, they were canceled when [[James J. Morgan]] was CEO and wanted Atari to return to its video game roots. Jack Tramiel was unaware of their existence when he bought Atari.<ref> [www.atarimuseum.com] Atari - Project Sierra]</ref>	+	Interestingly, the two home computer rivals essentially performed a swap of 16/32-bit platforms, with the ST being designed by ex-Commodore engineers,<ref name="atarimag"> [www.atarimagazines.com] Three Years with the ST<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and the Amiga by ex-Atarians.<ref name="jayminer"> [www.heartbone.com] Jay G. Miner - Visionary<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>

	===The operating system===		===The operating system===

82.30.44.64: /* ST/STF/STM/STFM */

Posted: July 31st, 2009, 8:14am PDT by 82.30.44.64

ST/STF/STM/STFM

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	*Drive: Single-sided 3½" [[floppy disk]] drive, 360 KB capacity when formatted to standard 9 sector, 80 track layout.		*Drive: Single-sided 3½" [[floppy disk]] drive, 360 KB capacity when formatted to standard 9 sector, 80 track layout.
	*Ports: TV out (on ST-M and ST-FM models, NTSC or PAL standard RF modulated), [[MIDI]] in/out (with 'out-thru'), [[RS-232]] serial, [[Centronics]] parallel (printer), monitor ([[RGB]] or Composite Video colour and [[monochrome\|mono]], 13-pin DIN), extra disk drive port (15-pin DIN), [[Direct memory access\|DMA]] port (ACSI port, Atari Computer System Interface) for [[hard disk]]s and Atari Laser Printer (sharing RAM with computer system), joystick and mouse ports (9-pin MSX standard)		*Ports: TV out (on ST-M and ST-FM models, NTSC or PAL standard RF modulated), [[MIDI]] in/out (with 'out-thru'), [[RS-232]] serial, [[Centronics]] parallel (printer), monitor ([[RGB]] or Composite Video colour and [[monochrome\|mono]], 13-pin DIN), extra disk drive port (15-pin DIN), [[Direct memory access\|DMA]] port (ACSI port, Atari Computer System Interface) for [[hard disk]]s and Atari Laser Printer (sharing RAM with computer system), joystick and mouse ports (9-pin MSX standard)
-	*[[Operating System]]: [[Atari TOS\|TOS]] v1.00 ('''''T'''he '''O'''perating '''S'''ystem'') with the [[Graphical Environment Manager]] (GEM) WiMP (Windows, Mouse, Pointer) GUI	+	*[[Operating System]]: [[Atari TOS\|TOS]] v1.00 ('''''T'''he '''O'''perating '''S'''ystem'') with the [[Graphical Environment Manager]] (GEM) WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menus, Pointer) GUI

	Very early machines included the OS on a floppy disk due to it not being ready to be burned to ROM (Like the [[Amiga 1000]] had) This early version of TOS was bootstrapped from a very small core boot ROM, but this was quickly replaced with (expanded capacity) [[Read-only memory\|ROM]] versions of TOS 1.0 when it was ready. (This change was also greatly welcomed as older ST machines with memory below 512 KB suffered, as GEM loaded its entire 192 KB code into RAM when booting the desktop). Having the OS loaded from disk was due to Atari (and Commodore) trying to rush the machines to market without ironing out all the bugs in the OS. Soon after this change, most production models became ST<sup>F</sup>s, with an integrated single- (520STF/512 KB RAM) or double-sided (1040STF/1024 KB RAM) double density drive built-in, but no other changes. The next later models used an upgraded version of TOS - 1.02 (also known as TOS 1.2). Another early addition (after about 6 months) was an [[RF Modulator]] that allowed the machine to be hooked to a colour TV when run in its low or medium resolution (525/625 line 60/50 Hz interlace, even on RGB monitors) modes, greatly enhancing the machine's saleability and perceived value (no need to buy a prohibitively expensive, even if exceptionally crisp and clear, monitor). These models were known as the '''520ST<sup>M</sup>''' (or '''520STM'''). Later '''F''' and '''FM''' models of the 520 had a built in double-sided disk drive instead of a single-sided one.		Very early machines included the OS on a floppy disk due to it not being ready to be burned to ROM (Like the [[Amiga 1000]] had) This early version of TOS was bootstrapped from a very small core boot ROM, but this was quickly replaced with (expanded capacity) [[Read-only memory\|ROM]] versions of TOS 1.0 when it was ready. (This change was also greatly welcomed as older ST machines with memory below 512 KB suffered, as GEM loaded its entire 192 KB code into RAM when booting the desktop). Having the OS loaded from disk was due to Atari (and Commodore) trying to rush the machines to market without ironing out all the bugs in the OS. Soon after this change, most production models became ST<sup>F</sup>s, with an integrated single- (520STF/512 KB RAM) or double-sided (1040STF/1024 KB RAM) double density drive built-in, but no other changes. The next later models used an upgraded version of TOS - 1.02 (also known as TOS 1.2). Another early addition (after about 6 months) was an [[RF Modulator]] that allowed the machine to be hooked to a colour TV when run in its low or medium resolution (525/625 line 60/50 Hz interlace, even on RGB monitors) modes, greatly enhancing the machine's saleability and perceived value (no need to buy a prohibitively expensive, even if exceptionally crisp and clear, monitor). These models were known as the '''520ST<sup>M</sup>''' (or '''520STM'''). Later '''F''' and '''FM''' models of the 520 had a built in double-sided disk drive instead of a single-sided one.

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71.112.30.207 at 00:58, 16 March 2010

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 5:58pm PDT by 71.112.30.207

66.157.25.138 at 22:21, 15 March 2010

Posted: March 15th, 2010, 3:21pm PDT by 66.157.25.138

Lordmoz: /* Overview */

Posted: December 11th, 2009, 8:14pm PST by Lordmoz

Ashley Pomeroy: /* Overview */

Posted: November 30th, 2009, 12:37pm PST by Ashley Pomeroy

Mild Bill Hiccup: /* Overview */ copyedit

Posted: November 1st, 2009, 11:20pm PST by Mild Bill Hiccup

68.9.219.173: /* Games */

Posted: October 24th, 2009, 3:22pm PDT by 68.9.219.173

68.9.219.173: /* Games */

Posted: October 24th, 2009, 3:14pm PDT by 68.9.219.173

SmackBot: Date maintenance tags and general fixes

Posted: October 5th, 2009, 4:23am PDT by SmackBot

208.124.199.186: /* ST/STF/STM/STFM */

Posted: August 7th, 2009, 8:25am PDT by 208.124.199.186

208.124.199.186: /* Overview */

Posted: August 7th, 2009, 8:04am PDT by 208.124.199.186

Neelix: Linked Double-sided disk

Posted: August 6th, 2009, 2:15pm PDT by Neelix

Wgungfu: RV. All it states is the picture is unconfirmed, not the info about the project.

Posted: August 2nd, 2009, 12:09pm PDT by Wgungfu

68.193.194.181: /* Amiga contract */ source says: "This is still as yet unconfirmed" and "what may very have been systems far superior". no specs are given.

Posted: August 2nd, 2009, 12:03pm PDT by 68.193.194.181

82.30.44.64: /* ST/STF/STM/STFM */

Posted: July 31st, 2009, 8:14am PDT by 82.30.44.64

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	===Tramel Technology===		===Tramel Technology===
	<!-- Note, this is not a typo it is meant to be "Tramel" and there is no "i". The name was spelt this way on purpose by Jack Tramiel in order to promote correct pronunciation of the name. -->		<!-- Note, this is not a typo it is meant to be "Tramel" and there is no "i". The name was spelt this way on purpose by Jack Tramiel in order to promote correct pronunciation of the name. -->
-	At [[Commodore International]] an argument involving Commodore's chairman (and largest shareholder) [[Irving Gould]] and Commodore founder [[Jack Tramiel]] ensued over Tramiel's desire for his sons to take more active executive roles within Commodore. The argument resulted in Tramiel's immediate departure from Commodore on January 13, 1984<ref>Christina Erskine. "History of Computers: Part 2" p.39 [[CU Amiga]], (September 1992) </ref>.	+	At [[Commodore International]] an argument involving Commodore's chairman (and largest shareholder) [[Irving Gould]] and Commodore founder [[Jack Tramiel]] ensued over Tramiel's desire for his sons to take more active executive roles within Commodore. The argument resulted in Tramiel's immediate departure from Commodore on January 13, 1984<ref>Christina Erskine. "History of Computers: Part 2" p.39 [[CU Amiga]], (September 1992)</ref>.

	Tramiel immediately formed a [[holding company]], '''Tramel Technology, Ltd.''', and began to visit various US computer companies with the intention of purchasing a company. Tramiel visited Mindset (run by Roger Badersher, former head of Atari's Computer Division) and Amiga where Tramiel told Amiga staff that he was very interested in the chipset, but not the staff. Tramiel set his chief engineer — Shiraz Shivji — the task of developing a new low-cost, high-end computer system. The original design considered using the [[NS32032]], but in talks, [[National Semiconductor]] could not supply the chip in the numbers or price that the project required. In retrospect this proved to be fortunate as a prototype built on the NS32032 benchmarked slower than the 16/32-bit 68000.		Tramiel immediately formed a [[holding company]], '''Tramel Technology, Ltd.''', and began to visit various US computer companies with the intention of purchasing a company. Tramiel visited Mindset (run by Roger Badersher, former head of Atari's Computer Division) and Amiga where Tramiel told Amiga staff that he was very interested in the chipset, but not the staff. Tramiel set his chief engineer — Shiraz Shivji — the task of developing a new low-cost, high-end computer system. The original design considered using the [[NS32032]], but in talks, [[National Semiconductor]] could not supply the chip in the numbers or price that the project required. In retrospect this proved to be fortunate as a prototype built on the NS32032 benchmarked slower than the 16/32-bit 68000.
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	Atari later upgraded the basic design in 1986 with the '''1040ST<sup>F</sup>''' (also written '''STF'''). The machine was generally similar to the earlier 520ST, but moved the power supply and a double-sided [[floppy drive]] into the rear of the housing of the computer, as opposed to being external. This added to the size of the machine, but reduced cable clutter in the back. The 1040 shipped with 1 MB of RAM, and the same design was also used for the new 512 KB '''520STFM''', which replaced the earlier models in the market. The early 'STF' machines lacked the 'M' modulator that allowed a TV to be used and would only work with a monitor.		Atari later upgraded the basic design in 1986 with the '''1040ST<sup>F</sup>''' (also written '''STF'''). The machine was generally similar to the earlier 520ST, but moved the power supply and a double-sided [[floppy drive]] into the rear of the housing of the computer, as opposed to being external. This added to the size of the machine, but reduced cable clutter in the back. The 1040 shipped with 1 MB of RAM, and the same design was also used for the new 512 KB '''520STFM''', which replaced the earlier models in the market. The early 'STF' machines lacked the 'M' modulator that allowed a TV to be used and would only work with a monitor.

-	The '''1040ST''' was the first personal computer shipped with a base RAM configuration of 1 MB, and when the list price was reduced to $999 in the U.S. it became the first computer to break the $1000/megabyte price barrier, and was featured on the cover of ''[[Byte Magazine\|BYTE]]''. However, the ST remained generally the same internally over the majority of its several-year lifespan. The choice of model numbers was inherited from the model numbers of the ''XE series'' of the [[Atari 8-bit family]] of computers. A limited number of 1040STFs shipped with a single-sided floppy drive.{{fact}}	+	The '''1040ST''' was the first personal computer shipped with a base RAM configuration of 1 MB, and when the list price was reduced to $999 in the U.S. it became the first computer to break the $1000/megabyte price barrier, and was featured on the cover of ''[[Byte Magazine\|BYTE]]''. However, the ST remained generally the same internally over the majority of its several-year lifespan. The choice of model numbers was inherited from the model numbers of the ''XE series'' of the [[Atari 8-bit family]] of computers. A limited number of 1040STFs shipped with a single-sided floppy drive.{{Citation needed\|date=October 2009}}

	===Mega models===		===Mega models===
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	*[[Mike Oldfield]]'s album ''[[Earth Moving]]'' album notes state that it was recorded using an Atari ST and C-Lab MIDI software.		*[[Mike Oldfield]]'s album ''[[Earth Moving]]'' album notes state that it was recorded using an Atari ST and C-Lab MIDI software.
	*In the Paris performance of [[Jean Michel Jarre]]'s album ''Waiting for Cousteau'', musicians have attached Atari ST machines with unidentified MIDI software to their keyboards, as could be seen in the TV live show and video recordings.		*In the Paris performance of [[Jean Michel Jarre]]'s album ''Waiting for Cousteau'', musicians have attached Atari ST machines with unidentified MIDI software to their keyboards, as could be seen in the TV live show and video recordings.
-	*[[White Town]]'s "[[Your Woman]]", which reached #1 in the UK singles charts, was created using an Atari ST.{{citation needed\|date=January 2009}}<!-- WHITE TOWN WAS FROM THE EP "Abort, Retry, Fail?", A COMMON DOS (I.E. PC) ERROR MESSAGE AND ''NOT'' ONE YOU SEE ON AN ATARI. DOESN'T THIS THEN QUESTION WHETHER JYOTI WROTE IT ON ONE? -->	+	*[[White Town]]'s "[[Your Woman]]", which reached #1 in the UK singles charts, was created using an Atari ST.{{Citation needed\|date=January 2009}}<!-- WHITE TOWN WAS FROM THE EP "Abort, Retry, Fail?", A COMMON DOS (I.E. PC) ERROR MESSAGE AND ''NOT'' ONE YOU SEE ON AN ATARI. DOESN'T THIS THEN QUESTION WHETHER JYOTI WROTE IT ON ONE? -->
	*All the drums MIDI files for [[The Berzerker]]'s self-titled debut album were written on an Atari.		*All the drums MIDI files for [[The Berzerker]]'s self-titled debut album were written on an Atari.