F.
Resources
ATARI
Computer users don't have to work or play
in
isolation. Most
of
the problems that you might encounter have already been worked out
by others. Much
of
this experience
is
documented,
so
plenty of support
is available. The resources listed here are a few of the many aids that
can guide you into new, rewarding directions
in
personal computing.
You
can obtain the resources by visiting bookstores and
ATARI
Computer retailers or by writing to the addresses provided below.
USERS GROUPS
You
can share information with other ATARI Computer owners by
joining
an
ATARlusers
group. Users groups usually have monthly
meetings and publish a newsletter. Whether you need help
in
programming one of several computer languages, advice about
purchasing software, or. news about the latest products for your
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, you can find it and more from your local users group.
To
get
the address of the group nearest you or to find out how to start your
own group, write
ATARI
Customer Relations,
P.O.
Box 61657,
Sunnyvale,
CA
94088.
BOOKS
ATARI BASIC Reference Manual. Part # C015307. Available from
ATARI
Customer Relations,
P.O.
Box 61657, Sunnyvale,
CA
94088.
Cost: $10.95 plus $2.50 for shipping. California residents add 6.5 per-
cent tax. This manual is the most complete reference
on
ATARI
BASIC.
It
features a complete description of every command and func-
tion and gives examples.
Technical Reference Notes. Part # C01655. Available from
ATARI
Customer Relations,
P.O
. Box 61657, Sunnyvale,
CA
94088. Cost:
$29.95 plus $2.50 for shipping. California residents add 6.5 percent
tax. This
manual
is
a technical reference volume for the advanced pro-
grammer and the software developer.
Inside ATARI BASIC: A Fast, Fun,
and
Friendly
Approach
by Bill Carris.
Reston Publishing Co
.,
11480 Sunset Hill Road, Reston,
VA
22090. This
excellent book for beginners picks
up
where the ATARI 130XE
Owner's
Manual leaves off.
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