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From: PARSONS@KSUVM.BITNET (Scott Parish)
Newsgroups: comp.sys.atari.8bit
Subject: Update:  Graphic Interfaces for 8-bits
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Date: 31 Oct 88 22:58:00 GMT
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  In the same article from the Computer Shopper was information on the
  pending graphic interface (yes, only one) for the 8-bit.

  Some history:  As far back as I can remember (a couple of months) there
  had been two separate graphic interfaces planned for the 8 bits.  One
  was the 'STjr' (aka GOE?) by Merrill Ward and Associates and the other
  was Diamond OS by Alan Reeve of Reeve Software.  Both of course, were
  to use an interface simalar to the ST/MAC etc.

  The present:  Merrill Ward has had trouble with the developer of Stjr,
  and has teamed up with Mr. Reeve to produce Diamond.  Beta versions
  of Diamond OS were sent to DataQue, and run 'fine.'  So only one graphic
  interface is going to be produced presently.  Which, at least, will be
  a standard in a market with so many non-standard things.

  The future:  Is here.  Diamond was supposed to start shipping in November
  I don't know if it will be the 1st or the 30th, but November is here!

  The Diamond OS sells for $29.95.  You can get additional 'modules' for
  use with Diamond.  These 'modules' are Diamond Paint, Diamond Write,
  Diamond Publish, and the Diamond Programmer's Kit.  All retail for $29.95
  and require the Diamond OS cart to work.

  For more information:      Reeve Software
                             29W150 Old Farm Lane
                             Warrenville, IL 60555
                             (312) 393-2317

  Sources:  From faint memories of what I've read in various articles,
            Computer Shopper, and Antic Magazine.
Acknowledge-To: Scott Parish <PARSONS@KSUVM>