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From: jerrym@mmintl.UUCP
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.8bit
Subject: 256k upgrade and the future of the 8-bit
Message-ID: <2066@mmintl.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 31-Mar-87 11:03:18 EST
Article-I.D.: mmintl.2066
Posted: Tue Mar 31 11:03:18 1987
Date-Received: Sun, 5-Apr-87 10:15:03 EST
Organization: Multimate International, E. Hartford, CT
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I have seen on in the news here, talk of different memory upgrades but little
or no mention of the RAMBO XL from ICD.  I just installed it on my 800xl and 
it has given me 256k and 130xe compatibility as well.  It is quite inexpensive
and easy to install.  I am currently running the 130xe version of the
Paperclip word processor and have had no problems at all.  It gives me a
112k text buffer to work with and in addition I can load the spell checker in
memory as well.

Now my point,
this opens up a new arena for development for the 8-bits.  With 4 times the
memory, a lot of things are possible:  mouse/window/gem environment, improved
graphics capabilities ( enhanced with the new 80 col card), "small monochrome"
versions of ST software ( highest color resolution on an ST is really graphics
8 on the 8bits) and the list could go on.  This would make the 8bits true 
home computers that could do some real work and a lot cheaper than buying a
IBM clone that costs more and have worse graphics and sound!

How does ATARI and the rest of you feel?
		
				Jerry.....