Inverse ATASCII - Atari Productivity

S8EB2 Summary & Announcement

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

10th Anniversary! Over 150 episodes. This episode features a summary and retrospective of the podcast over the last 10 years including many interest...

S8EB1 Best Of / Worst Of

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features product ranked into best of and worst of categories. Along with my personal picks of the best of the best, and few supreme lose...

The Antic Files Episode 022

25 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #022, Volume 3, Number 4, from August 1984.

The Antic Files Episode 021

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #021, Volume 3, Number 3, from June 1984.

S8E15 APX Data Base Report System

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Data Base Report System, originally released in 1982 by APX. It was developed by James W Burley.

The Antic Files Episode 020

03 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #020, Volume 3, Number 2, from May 1984.

S8E14 Dynacomp Personal Finance System

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Personal Finance System, originally released in 1981 by Dynacomp.

The Antic Files Episode 019

20 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #019, Volume 3, Number 1, from April 1984.

S8E13 PLATO / PLATOTerm

13 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features PLATO and PLATOTerm.

The Antic Files Episode 018

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #018, Volume 2, Number 12, from March 1984.

S8E12 MPP SmartTerminal

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features SmartTerminal, released in 1983 by Microbits Peripheral Products (MPP), then later by Supra Corporation after the company was re...

The Antic Files Episode 017

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #017, Volume 2, Number 11, from February 1984.

S8E11 Synapse SynComm

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features SynComm, released in 1983 by Synapse Software. It was developed by a Pete Goodeve.

The Antic Files Episode 016

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #016, Volume 2, Number 10, from January 1984.

S8E10 Springboard The Newsroom

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features The Newsroom, released in 1988 by Springboard. It was developed by a programming group comprised of Robert Eyestone, Robert Mu...

The Antic Files Episode 015

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #015, Volume 2, Number 9, from December 1983.

S8E09 Antic Creative Process

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Creative Process, released in 1986 by Antic. It was developed by Dave Thorson.

The Antic Files Episode 014

12 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #014, Volume 2, Number 8, from November 1983.

S8E08 Batteries Included B/Graph

05 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features B/Graph, released in 1983 by Inhome Software as version 1.0, then later in 1984 by Batteries Included as version 1.1, and again ...

The Antic Files Episode 013

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #013, Volume 2, Number 7, from October 1983.

S8E07 APX AtSpeller

21 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features AtSpeller, released in 1982 by APX (Atari Program Exchange), and in 1983 specifically as a version for AtariWriter. It was dev...

The Antic Files Episode 012

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #012, Volume 2, Number 6, from September 1983.

S8E06 APX Atari Program Text Editor

06 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Atari Program Text Editor, released in 1981 by APX. It was developed by Mike Lorenzen.

The Antic Files Episode 2441

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Gazette #2441, Volume A, Number F, from April 1981.

S8E05 Antic Personal Spelling Checker

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Personal Spelling Checker, released in 1987 by Antic Publishing. It was developed by Bryan Schappel and Barry Kolbe.

The Antic Files Episode 011

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #011, Volume 2, Number 5, from August 1983.

S8E04 Compute! SpeedCalc

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features SpeedCalc, released in 1986 by Compute! Publishing. It was developed by Charles Brannon & Kevin Martin.

The Antic Files Episode 010

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #010, Volume 2, Number 4, from July 1983.

S8E03 tmq File-Fax

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features File-Fax, released in 1982 by tmq Software (TradeMark of Quality). It was developed by Omniware.

The Antic Files Episode 009

17 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #009, Volume 2, Number 3, from June 1983.

S8E02 MMG Career Counselor

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Career Counselor, released in 1982 by MMG Micro Software. It was developed by RLM Micro Systems, and programmed by Melvin Lebo...

The Antic Files Episode 008

03 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #008, Volume 2, Number 2, from May 1983.

S8E01 OSS The Writers Tool

28 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features The Writers Tool released in 1984 by Optimized Systems Software (OSS).

The Antic Files Episode 007

20 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #007, Volume 2, Number 1, from April 1983.

The Antic Files Episode 006

07 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #006, Volume 1, Number 6, from February/March 1983. Show notes at: https://inverseatascii.info

The Antic Files Episode 005

24 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #005, Volume 1, Number 5, from December/January 1982.

The Antic Files Episode 004

10 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #004, Volume 1, Number 4, from October/November 1982.

The Antic Files Episode 003

26 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #003, Volume 1, Number 3, from August 1982.

The Antic Files Episode 002

11 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #002, Volume 1, Number 2, from June 1982.

S7E10 MTS Software Write 80

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Write 80, released in 1985 by MTS Software. It was written by Elmar Scharmach.

The Antic Files Episode 001

29 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Antic Magazine #001, Volume 1, Number 1, from April 1982.

IA – Wait, What?

21 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wait, What? What the what?

S7E09 Sierra On-Line HomeWord

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features HomeWord, released in 1983 by Sierra On-Line. It was written by Ken and Roberta Williams.

S7E08 Electronic Arts Financial Cookbook

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Financial Cookbook, released in 1984 by Electronic Arts. It was written by Stan Trost.

S7E07 Electronic Arts Cut & Paste

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features the Cut & Paste word processor, released in 1983 by Electronic Arts. It was programmed by Tim Mott, Steves Hayes, Norm Lane...

S7E06 APX Bowler’s Database

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features APX Bowler's Database, released in 1982 by APX. It was programmed by Jerry White.

S7E05 Indus GT Estate Word Processor

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features GT Estate Word Processor released in 1983 by Indus Systems.

S7E04 Indus GT Albert E. Spread Sheet

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features GT Albert E. Spread Sheet released in 1983 by Indus Systems. It was programmed by David H Hewit.

S7E03 Antic dataBASE

19 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features dataBASE released in 1987 by Antic Publishing. It was programmed by Carl M Evans and Richard M Leonard.

S7E02 Antic Data Manager XL

25 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Data Manager XL, released in 1985 by Antic Publishing. It was programmed by William Bartlett.

S7E01 APX Data Management System

22 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features APX Data Management System, released in 1982 by APX, originally published in Compute! magazine in Novemeber 1981. It was progra...

S6EU2 The Update Part 2

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode discusses the status of the podcasts.

S6EU1 The Update

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode discusses the status of the podcasts.

1632-E016: The One With The Programming

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The One With The Programming. Time span covered is from October 1989 through December 1989. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast we...

1632-E015: The One With The 80286

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The One With The 80286. Time span covered is from July 1989 through September 1989. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at...

1632-E014: The One With The Floating Point

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The One With The Floating Point. Time span covered is from April 1989 through June 1989. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast websi...

1632-E013: The One With No Luck

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The One With No Luck. Time span covered is from January 1989 through March 1989. There are many links in the show notes on the podcast website at ht...

1632-E012: The One With No Hardware

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The One With No Hardware. Time span covered is from October 1988 through December 1988. Coverage focuses on the Atari SX212 Modem and WiModem232. ...

S6E10 Analog Database

27 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode features Analog Database, released in 1986 by Analog Computing. It was programmed by Bryan Schappel and Barry Kolbe.

S6E09 APX Personal Fitness

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Home Inventory was released in 1983 by Antic. It was developed by Erv Friedman.

S6E08 New Horizons The Computer Gourmet

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Home Inventory was released in 1983 by Antic. It was developed by Erv Friedman.

S6E07 Antic Home Inventory

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Home Inventory was released in 1983 by Antic. It was developed by Erv Friedman.

S6E641 BBS Social

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being a socialite via Bulleting Board Systems (BBS) the retro way.

S6E06 APX/Atari My First Alphabet

10 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My First Alphabet was originally released in 1981 by APX Software, then later by Atari. This is a educational title. It was developed by Fernando Herr...

S6E05 Antic Software CalcMagic

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CalcMagic was released in 1985, by Antic Software. This is a spreadsheet. It was developed by Metamorphosis Development and programmed by Dave Middl...

S6E04 XLEnt Software MegaFiler

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

MegaFiler was released in 1984, by XLEnt Software. This is a database with a powerful search and reporting engine. It was developed by Jerry Kwit.

S6E03 DataSoft Crosscheck

21 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Crosscheck was released in 1986, by DataSoft. It was a game title. It was published by Intellicreations Inc and programmed by Tom McWilliams.

S6E02 APX Circuit Lab

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Circuit Lab was released in 1983, by APX. It was an education title designed to teach basic DC electronics.  It was developed by Mark Davids and She...

S6E01 Broderbund Bank Street Writer

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bank Street Writer was released in 1982, by Broderbund. It was a multi platform education centric word processor. It was developed by Intentional Sof...

S5EB1 – Is This Thing On?

29 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode discusses the absence of episodes, some general life stuff, new editing tools, and test workflows.

Podfolio 13 The Summary

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atari Portfolio memory card episode featuring specifications and details of the memory cards.

Podfolio 12 The Chess Card

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atari Portfolio game episode featuring specifications and details of the Chess Card software.

Podfolio 11 The PowerBASIC Card

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atari Portfolio BASIC episode featuring specifications and details of the PowerBASIC Card software.

Podfolio 10 The Instant Speller Card

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atari Portfolio spelling episode featuring specifications and details of the Instant Speller Card software.

Podfolio 09 The Finance Card

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atari Portfolio Finance episode featuring specifications and details of the Finance Card software.

Podfolio 08 The File Manager Card

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atari Portfolio File Manager episode featuring specifications and details of the File Manager Card software.

Podfolio 07 The Pro Case

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atari Portfolio Pro Case episode featuring specifications and details of the professional carry case.

Podfolio 06 The Memory Expansion

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atari Portfolio memory expansion episode featuring specifications and details of the memory expansion.

Podfolio 05 The Serial Interface

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atari Portfolio seriall interface episode featuring specifications and details of the serial interface expansion.

Podfolio 04 The Parallel Interface

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atari Portfolio parallel interface episode featuring specifications and details of the parallel interface expansion.

Podfolio 03 The Memory Cards

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atari Portfolio memory card episode featuring specifications and details of the memory cards.

Podfolio 02 The Hardware

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atari Portfolio hardware episode featuring specifications of the device itself and the built in software.

Podfolio 01 The Overview

08 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Atari Portfolio, released in June 1989.  Developed by DIP (Distributed Information Processing) in the UK.  Licensed by Atari.

S5E01 Atari Conversational French

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Conversational French was released in 1980, by Atari. It was one of four language courses offered.  It was developed by EMI Audio Visual Services Lt...

1632-E011: The One With The Hard Drive

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The One With The Hard Drive. Time span covered is from July 1988 through September 1988. Coverage focuses on the Atari Megafile 20 Hard Drive. Th...

S4E12 Antic AnticWriter

12 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

AnticWriter was released in 1987, by Antic Publishing. It was developed independently and never made it to market until Antic published it.

S4E11 Roy Goldman Daisy Dot

05 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Daisy Dot was written and released (in public domain) as three versions between 1987 and 1990, by Roy Goldman.

1632-E010: The One With The CD-ROM

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The One With The CD-ROM. Time span covered is from April 1988 through June 1988. Coverage focuses on the Atari CDAR-504 CD-ROM Drive. There are ma...

S4E10 KidStuff Software Fancy Writer

10 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Fancy Writer was released in 1983, by KidStuff Software. It was written by Frank Roberts.

S4E09 Database Software Mini Office II

02 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Mini Office II was released in 1987, by Database Software. This was a UK productivity suite release.

S4E08 Datasoft Graphic Master

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Graphic Master was released in 1982, by Datasoft, Inc. It was written by Courtney M Goodin.

1632-E009: The One With The Laser Printer

18 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The One With The Laser Printer. Time span covered is from January 1988 through March 1988. Coverage focuses on the Atari SLM804 Laser Printer. The...

S4E07 Timeworks The Money Manager

11 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The Money Manager was released in 1983, by Timeworks, Inc.

1632-ES01: The One With The Update

03 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The One With The Update. This short episode is an update on the podcast status.

1632-E008: The One With The Modem

03 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The One With The Modem. Time span covered is from October 1987 through December 1987. Coverage focuses on the Atari SX212 Modem. There are many li...

1632-E007: The One With The Mega ST’s (and 520STFM)

03 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The One With The Mega ST's (and 520STFM). Time span covered is from July 1987 through September 1987. Coverage focuses on the Atari Mega ST's and At...

1632-E006: The One With The Chipset

03 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The one with the chipset. Time span covered is from April 1987 to June 1987. Coverage focuses on the Atari ST chipset and Atari STM1 mouse. Atari ...

1632-E005: The One With The Monitors

03 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The one with the monitors. Time span covered is from January 1987 to March 1987. Coverage focuses on the Atari monitors. Atari ST LOGO and LOGO in...

1632-E004: The One With The Disk Drives

03 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The one with the disk drives. Time span covered is from October 1986 to December 1986. Coverage focuses on the Atari SF354 and Atari SF314 disk driv...

1632-E003: The One With The 520STM

03 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The one with the 520 STM. Time span covered is from July 1986 to September 1986. Coverage focuses on the Atari 520 STM. The Avatex modem, Atari ST ...