Mar.15,1991 ST Report - Expansion Article
From: Len Stys (aa399@cleveland.Freenet.Edu)
Date: 04/17/91-11:57:57 PM Z
From: aa399@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Len Stys)
Subject: Mar.15,1991 ST Report - Expansion Article
Date: Wed Apr 17 23:57:57 1991
On the Ides of March, Friday, March 15, 1991, the Atari SIGOps announced:
ST Report reprints press release on the expansion of the Atari SIG...
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March 15, 1991
No.7.11
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> CLEVELAND FREENET! STR OnLine? "STARSHIP OF A REVOLUTION"
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THE "NEWLY REMODELED" ATARI S.I.G. OPENS
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By: Mark Leair
Atari SIG Public Relations
The Cleveland Freenet is the starship of a revolution that is going on
right now. This revolution is the computerized information revolution.
What the Cleveland Freenet is leading what public libraries were leading
approximately a century ago; free public access to information. In Freen-
et's case, it's free public access to computerized information.
Upon connecting to the Freenet by modem one gains access to well over
100 special interest groups including a medical and dental information
dispensary. Other special interest groups (SIGs) include science fiction
forums, veterinary SIGs, gaming and chess SIGs, just to scratch the
service. There's even a USA Today Headline news forum! Freenet also
has a wide range of computer forums.
The Cleveland Freenet Atari SIG is one of the many computer forums,
and the operators of the Atari SIG are proud to announce the grand opening
of the newly remodeled Atari SIG. We now feel that this SIG now fully
covers (or has the potential to as soon as users start using the new
features) every aspect of the Atari computer (XL, XE, ST, Mega, STE,
Portfolio, etc.) and related products (Lynx, etc.).
The biggest addition to the SIG is the Programming and Development
forum. Our newly acquired S.I.G. Operator Peter Haller, a professional
programmer, has taken charge of this section moderating the technical Q&A,
Graphics Design, Hardware development, MIDI development, Source Code
Library, and many other specialized development and programming boards.
This board can definitely become a developer and Atari hacker's (The old
definition of "hacker") delight!
Other areas include a somewhat "dumb" but useful computer file sec-
tion, moderated by newly acquired librarian, Marc Lombardo, and a product
Information and Support board. This board includes a vast library of
support lists including lists of Atari magazines, dealers, manufacturers
phone numbers, Atari Corp. price lists, as well as product news. Lastly a
special applications area has been added. Presently there's only a MIDI
user board there, but this is expected to expand in the future.
Additionally, the Atari SIG still has its news sections, usergroup
newsletter library, Online magazine section, (where you'll find STReport,
Znet, etc.), general as well as specific computer discussion boards (8
bit, 16/32 bit, Portfolio, and Lynx), and our weekly multi-chat conference
which meets on channel +Ataricon Sunday at 8 pm EST.
Accessing the Atari SIG has never been easier. One can access it via
Internet by telenet'ing to 129.22.8.75 or "Freenet-in-b.cwru.edu" or by
calling (216) 368-3888 300/1200/2400 bps. Once on the system, a user can
apply for an account application and logon as a visitor. Once here, simply
type "Go Atari" to get to the Atari SIG. A visitor can go anywhere on
the Freenet and can read anything. They can't post messages until they
get their permanent accounts, however. For additional information on ob-
taining access to Freenet write to myself via the e-mail addresses above
or by writing the SIG at its US mail address:
The Atari SIG
P.O. Box 21815
Cleveland, OH 44121 USA
Lastly, a freenet application is available in the mail by writing a
request to the above address if you rather not download it from Freenet.
The Atari SIG is ready to serve the thousands of Atarians throughout the
world. We look forward to seeing you all real soon! Remember the staff
of the Atari SIG are volunteering their time for no pay and the Cleveland
Freenet, as well as the Atari S.I.G., is a non-profit organization
existing for the free exchange of information.
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