Explore the second edition of the digital newsletter "Atari Insights"
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John Zielke continues his fascinating journey through the world of Atari with the launch of the second edition of "Atari Insights", a digital newsletter that continues to captivate the community of 8-bit enthusiasts.
This issue features an article that explores the educational potential of THE400 Mini in homeschooling environments. Practical advice is offered on how to optimize this device for learning, including creating custom lessons and using classic Atari educational software.
"Atari Insights" features a section dedicated to programming in Turbo BASIC XL, starting with a beginner-friendly introduction and practical examples that will help readers take their first steps in this powerful programming language.
The newsletter delves into advanced usage of the Altirra emulator, offering detailed guidance on display and sound settings for an optimal emulation experience. Also included is a step-by-step tutorial on how to create virtual disks (ATR files) in Altirra.
The issue devotes considerable space to FujiNet, a modern device that expands the capabilities of Atari 8-bit computers with networking, disk emulation, and peripherals. Detailed instructions are provided on how to set up a TNFS server in Windows, and some basic FujiNet commands are introduced.
In addition, reviews are presented of classic and modern educational games for Atari, such as "Atari Worldle", "Typo Attack" and "Earth Science", highlighting both their playful and educational value.
The newsletter includes an up-to-date glossary of technical terms and a list of useful online resources for the Atari community. Additional resources are also featured, such as Atari educational manuals, annual retro programming contests, and a section on useful online resources for all Atari enthusiasts.
Zielke has implemented a new mobile format to facilitate reading on portable devices, demonstrating its commitment to content accessibility. We invite all Atari fans to subscribe for free via the QR code provided in the newsletter so as not to miss future issues of this valuable publication
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