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More than just a co-processor, it s R AM can also be used as a high speed
simulated disk drive for CP/M.
Installation is simple. Your CO-POWER-88 comes with the Z-80 adaptor board
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CP/M and MS-DOS, IBM -PC compatibility for your Ata ri can now be yours.
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The ATR8000 features:
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type and density (MY-DOS is optional and is used for double density
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The A T A R r R e s o u r c e DECEMBER 1984, VOLUME 3, NUMBER 8
125 BEST PRODUCTS FOR YOUR ATARI
by the Antic Staff
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FEATURES
Our Buyer's Guide features games,
utilities, hardware and more p a g e 37
Simplest database program ever
More words in less space
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WORD STORAGE SPACE SAVER by ScottScheck
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TYPE-IN SOFTWARE
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COMMUNICATIONS
SO YOU WANT TO START A BULLETIN BOARD?
by Suzi Subeck
EDUCATION
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TIPS ON BUYING EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE
FOR YOUR CHILDREN
GAME OF THE MONTH
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