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Subject: 520 ST SOFTWARE
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Date: Wed, 29-Jan-86 10:10:06 EST
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From: "...decvax!decwrl!rhea!Squirt!McCamy"
Merrimack, New Hampshire


I recently purchased the 520 ST.  I'm new to this user group 
and have some questions.

1.  Does anyone have experience with the Modula-2 software 
    developed by a British group?

2.  What does one get in the development package offered 
    by Atari for $300?

3.  I did not receive BASIC with my computer, Atari is 
    sending it to me.  Is this a powerful implementation 
    of BASIC or would I be better off with another 
    language/software that better utilizes the capabilities 
    of the 520 ST?  I want a development language that allows
    structured programming and taps the powerful graphics
    capabilities of the 520 ST.

    I've never used 'C' before, does anyone out there recommend 
    it, and why?
    
    Sorry if I've rehashed old questions.