Memo Pad, released in 1979 by Atari. This program for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was the first multi function productivity software suite for the Atari.

*** ALERT *** Do NOT be stupid!  This is NOT an A.I. generated episode.  This was released in March of 2015, long before generative A.I. was a hot topic.  It is simply using the text to speech capability built into Mac OS.  Don’t bother sending me any comments on how AI failed.  You are simply […]

Home Inventory, released in 1983 by APX. Developed by RLM Micro Systems. It was programmed by Ronald and Lynn Marcuse, Atari Star Award of Merit winners of January 1982.

  This episode features Home Inventory, originally released in 1983 by APX.  It was developed by RLM Micro Systems.  It was programmed by Ronald and Lynn Marcuse, Atari Star Award of Merit winners of January 1982. Podcast: Download Media Scans APX Summer 1983:   Manual Cover:   Home Inventory in Action Boot & Menu Boot Splash:   Boot […]

Data Perfect, released in 1982 by LJK Enterprises. Developed by Ken Leonhardi.

  This episode features Data Perfect, originally released in 1982 by LJK Enterprises. Podcast: Download Media Scans Cover of the spiral bound manual:   Advertisement from September 1983 issue of A.N.A.L.O.G..  The same ad runs again in the February 1985 issue.   Data Perfect in Action Boot At boot, entering the date (format MM/DD/YY):   Main Menu: […]

A Financial Wizard, released in 1982 by Computari. Sold exclusively through On-Line Computer Centers of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

  This episode features A Financial Wizard, originally released in 1982 by Computari.  It was sold exclusively through On-Line Computer Centers of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Podcast: Download Scans I could not locate any boxed copies or scans of the box.  I did find early advertising though. Advertisement from January 1982 Analog Magazine:   Advertisement from May […]

Stock Charting, released in 1980 by Atari. This program for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was the first commercial stock charting software for the Atari. It was part of the Investment Analysis Series. It was developed by Control Data Corporation (CDC).

  This episode features Atari Stock Charting, originally released in 1980 by Atari.  This program for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was the first commercial stock charting software for the Atari.  It was part of the Investment Analysis Series.  It was developed by Control Data Corporation (CDC). Podcast: Download Box and Supplement Scans I provided […]

Family Finances, released in 1982 by Atari. This software was originally released in 1981 through APX as Family Cash Flow and Family Budget. It was written by Jerry Falkenhan.

  This episode features Atari Family Finances as released by Atari in 1982.  This software was originally released in 1981 through APX as Family Cash Flow and Family Budget.  It was written by Jerry Falkenhan. Podcast: Download Box and Manual Scans I provided these scans to AtariMania as well. Box Front:   Box Rear:     APX […]

VisiCalc, released in 1982 by VisiCorp. Originally released in 1980 by Personal Software. It was written by Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston under Software Arts, Inc. This program for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was the first commercial spreadsheet for the Atari. There is a very interesting relationship with the company names, see the show links at the bottom of the supplement post for full de...

  This episode features VisiCalc, originally released in 1980 by Personal Software and later in 1982 released by VisiCorp.  It was written by Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston under Software Arts, Inc.  This program for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was the first commercial spreadsheet for the Atari.  There is a very interesting […]

Weekly Planner, released in 1981 by APX. Written by Ronald & Lynn Marcuse.

  This episode features Weekly Planner, originally released in 1981 by APX.  It was written by Ronald & Lynn Marcuse.  This program for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was written in BASIC and released on cassette and diskette. Podcast: Download APX Weekly Planner The cover of the manual:   Many Faces of APX APX, Atari […]

SynFile+, released in 1983 by Synapse. There was a second release in 1985 which provided compatability with the XL/XE computers. Synapse was thrown into financial crisis by Atari after Jack Tramiel took over and refused to pay for 40,000 software units that had been shipped. Broderbund software bought Synapse in 1984. As such the 1985 release is sometimes credited as being published by Broderbund/...

  This episode features Synapse SynFile+, originally released in 1983.  There was a second release in 1985 which provided compatability with the XL/XE computers.  Synapse was thrown into financial crisis by Atari after Jack Tramiel took over and refused to pay for 40,000 software units that had been shipped.  Broderbund software bought Synapse in 1984. […]

Decision Maker, released in 1981 by APX. Developed by Color Computer Concepts. Written by James L Bruun.

  This episode features Decision Maker, originally released in 1981 by Color Computer Concepts through APX.  It was written by James L Bruun.  This program for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was written in BASIC and released on cassette and diskette.  Absolute initial pricing was hard to discern as different sources listed different […]

Mailing List, released in 1981 by Atari.

  This episode features Atari Mailing List, originally released in 1981.  This program for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was written in BASIC and released on cassette. Podcast: Download Manual Cover Art Atari Mailing List in Action Loading the program using CLOAD and examination of the secondary load.  The first load prepares the loading screen. […]

Calculator, released in 1981 by Atari. This calculator for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was intended or release on cartridge in 1979 but was released on disk nearly 2 years later in 1981.

  This episode features Atari Calculator, originally released in 1981.  This calculator for the Atari 8 bit line of computers was intended or release on cartridge in 1979 but was released on disk nearly 2 years later in 1981. Podcast: Download Box Art Atari Calculator In Action After program loading:   Interest Calculation Mode:   Statistics Calculation Mode: […]

Letter Perfect, released in 1980 by LJK Enterprises. The FIRST word processor for the Atari 8 bit line of computers, released within several months of the Atari computers initial shipping. Also featuring an interview with LJK founder Ken Leonhardi.