Atari legacy

Count me, I've purchased my copy!

Strange, I interpreted the preview texts exactly the other way around ;)

As an example, the way the article on the Atari 8 bit demoscene history in Poland is approached is a strong indicator for me that this is rather top notch, deep research and/or knowledge based journalism - as there is basically very little information available about that topic.
(I can't wait to get to know more about that as it always interested me, and also supports the thesis, that demoscene origins are not in every case cracktros, as proclaimed by "mainstream" demoscene history writers.)

But in the end, who knows, and yes, we have seen some rather low quality retro publications along the way, which sadly also made me hesitative on purchasing generally.
But at the same time it would be a double shame to judge every new and passionate project in advance because of that.

Kroll has an excellent reputation, both from his former Atari publications (former Atari fan co author) and also from the Atari enthusiasm and knowledge he is known for.

So, I really hope this magazine will be for sale at Atari events, e.g. Sillyventure parties, because then I will definitely buy it.

Ouch. Point taken. Hmm..

Imho the Falcon keyboard is correct. The "wrong" keys you see, maybe are the ones from the German keyboard (Ä,Ö,Ü). We also have "QWERTZ" here I stead of "QWERTY".

Quoting Zeme:

I'd really like to give them the benefit of the doubt but there but some peculiar observations that can be made from the cover alone. Like, why do the headings on the cover all start with a double quote but not end with one? And the Falcon's keyboard has some keys on it that I'm sure aren't authentic

I mean, it's not bad to use AI per se, but these signs do add up...

I didn't even look at the image, but you're right. And also, why is one hand pointing down at a key like that in a totally weird/unnatural way and in shadow, whilst the other hand is fully lit and natural? Definitely a decision that a human would make!

As we're seeing all over various forums at the moment, people are clearly gonna AI for retro projects, as much as that pains me. But when it's for something commercial like this? That leaves a truly bad taste and just isn't ethical imo.

Or as Uncle X famously says: "lol.fuck AI"

Just found this:

Quote:

Edited by a working physicist and one of the world’s most recognized authorities on Atari 16- and 32-bit computers. Editor-in-chief Piotr “Kroll” Mietniowski holds a doctorate in physics and is, by reputation across the international scene, the single most recognizable expert on Atari ST, STe, TT and Falcon hardware alive today. That blend of academic rigor and four decades of hands-on Atari knowledge runs through every review, teardown and interview in the book.

(source: https://www.iamats.com/shop/atari-legacy-issue-01-magazine/)

If there is a contrary of modesty, this is probably it.

Such statements are presumptuous towards the community and ultimately put me off quite a bit. Let's see if the mag can prove itself by it's content.

Sorry to say that I was probably a bit naive and overenthusiastic in the initial announcement.

Quoting Tom.:

There's only one thing for it:

"Could you please show us the exact keypresses you used to produce an em-dash?"

Works a charm with student work!! :)

I hate that em-dash has become questionable. I have always liked and used it :(.

After reading the AI slop suspicions, I´m glad that the price incl. postage initially pushed me away from giving it the benefit of the doubt. Let´s see what buyers report...

the authors of the articles are well recognized in our Polish community