Inverse ATASCII - Atari Productivity
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
1632-E002: The One With The 1040ST
03 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The one with the 1040 ST. Time span covered is from April 1986 through June 1986. Coverage focuses on the Atari 1040 ST. There are many links in th...
1632-E001: The One With The 520ST
03 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The one with the 520 ST. Time span covered is from launch to March 1986. Coverage focuses on the Atari 520 ST. This initial episode includes detail...
S4E06 XLEnt Software TypeSetter
28 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
TypeSetter was released in 1985, by XLEnt Software. It was written by Len Dorfman and Dennis Young.
S4E05 XLEnt Software The Rubber Stamp
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Rubber Stamp was released in 1985, by XLEnt Software. It was written by Len Dorfman, Dennis Young, and Randy Dellinger.
S4E04 XLEnt Software Page Designer
10 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Page Designer was released in 1985, by XLEnt Software. It was written by Dr. Len Dorfman and Dennis Young.
S4E03 XLEnt Software MegaFont II+
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
MegaFont II+ was released in 1985, by XLEnt Software. It was written by Randy Dellinger and Richard Rognlie. This episode includes and interview one...
S4E02 XLEnt Software First XLEnt Word Processor
03 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The First XLEnt Word Processor was released in 1985, by XLEnt Software. It was written by David Castell.
S4E01 Batteries Included PaperClip
03 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
PaperClip was released in 1985, by Batteries Included. It was originally released in 1982 for the Commodore PET. The PET version was written by Stev...
S3EB1 – Floppy Disks
26 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast: Download This episode features Floppy Disks. Intro music is an excerpt from a chip tune by Wizwars named 8 Bit Raceway. It is used under...
S3E05 MPP MicroFiler
16 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
MicroFiler released in 1983, by MPP (Microbits Peripheral Products). It was written by Jim Harrison. MicroFiler is simple database filing system gear...
S3E04 Antic HomeCard
10 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
HomeCard released in 1985, by Antic Publishing. It was developed by Star Systems Software, Inc. It was written by Sparky Starks and Russ Wetmore. H...
S3E03 Batteries Included HomePak
16 Nov 2016
Contributed by Lukas
HomePak released in 1984, by Batteries Included. It was developed by Star Systems Software, Inc. It was written by Russ Wetmore. HomePak is suite c...
S3E02 Synapse SynTrend (SynStat, SynGraph)
17 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
SynTrend released in 1983 and 1985, by Synapse Software. SynTrend is comprised of two titles: SynStat, written by; and SynGraph.
S3E01 Compute! Scriptor & SpeedScript 3
13 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Scriptor released in 1983, and SpeedScript 3 released in 1985, both by Compute! Publishing. Both were written by Charles Brannon.
S2E20 Atari The Bookkeeper
05 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Bookkeeper, released in 1982 by Atari.
S2E19 CSS Rich Man’s 80 Column Word Processor
28 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Man's 80 Column Word Processor, released in 1985 by Computer Software Services (CSS). Written by Mark Rogalski.
S2E18 Antic Publishing The Family Tree
14 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Family Tree, released in 1983 by Antic Publishing. Developed by Harry Koons.
S2EB3 Hi Tech Expressions AwardWare
07 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
AwardWare, released in 1986 by Hi Tech Expressions.
S2E17 Atari Biorhythm
31 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Biorhythm, released in 1980 by Atari.
S2E16 Allen Macroware PrintWiz
17 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
PrintWiz, released in 1983 by Allen Macroware. Developed by Jerry Allen.
S2E15 Atari AtariMusic I & II
03 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
AtariMusic I & AtariMusic II, released in 1983 by Atari.
S2E14 Atari Telelink I & II
19 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Telelink I released in 1981, and Telelink II released in 1982, both by Atari.
S2E13 Synapse SynChron
12 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
SynChron, released in 1983 by Synapse. Developed by Harry Guiremand.
S2E41 Atari ST Writer
01 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
ST Writer (16 bits? What!?), released in 1985 by Atari. Developed by Dan Oliver and John Feagans in 2 weeks as a direct port of AtariWriter from Atar...
S2E12 Atari Mortgage & Loan Analysis
29 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Mortgage & Loan Analysis, released in 1980 by Atari. Developed by Control Data Corporation.
S2E11APX Enhancements to Graph It
17 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Enhancements to Graph It, released in 1982 by APX. Developed by Howard D. Siedenrock.
S2E10 Atari Graph It
15 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Graph It, released in 1980 by Atari.
S2E09 Atari Statistics I
08 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Statistics I, released in 1980 by Atari.
S2E08 Synapse SynCalc
23 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
SynCalc, released in 1983 by Synapse, and 1985 by Br0derbund under Synapse branding. Developed by Mike Silva.
S2EB2 Hi Tech Expressions HeartWare
12 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
HeartWare, released in 1986 by Hi Tech Expressions. Developed by Comware and authored by Joe Suarez.
S2E07 Atari Silent Butler
02 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Silent Butler, released in 1985 by Atari. Developed by Silent Butler Software and programmed by Ted A. Goldstone.
S2E02 Hi Tech Expressions JingleDisk
14 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
JingleDisk, released in 1986 by Hi Tech Expressions. Programmed by Sean Michael Puckett using the Action! programming language.
S2E06 Thorn EMI Home Financial Management
08 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Home Financial Management, released in 1982 by Thorn EMI.
S2EM1 APX Atlas Of Canada
27 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Atlas of Canada, released in 1981 by APX. Authored by Atari. Essentially the same as Atari States & Capitals, and European Countries & Capit...
S2E05 Atari Capitals (States & European Countries)
24 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
States & Capitals, and European Countries & Capitals, both released in 1980 by Atari.
S2E04 Home Filing Manager
10 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Home Filing Manager, released in 1982 by Atari.
S2E03 LJK Spell Perfect
27 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Spell Perfect, released in 1982 by LJK Enterprises. Designed by Ken Leonhardi.
S2E02 APX Family Vehicle Expense
13 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Family Vehicle Expense, released in 1982 by APX. Developed by Jerry Falkenhan.
S2E01 Atari AtariWriter
24 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
AtariWriter, released in 1982 by Atari. Developed by Atari, with later versions developed by Micro Fantasy. The primary programmer for all versions ...
S1EB2 KansasFest 2015 Reflection
01 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
KansasFest 2015 (Apple II) reflection from an Atari guy.
S1EB1 Atari Portfolio
11 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Portfolio (hardware & software), released in 1989 by Atari. Developed by DIP Research.
S1E20 DataSoft Spell Wizard
03 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Spell Wizard, released in 1982 by DataSoft. Developed by Special Software Systems. Programmed by Phillip Dennis and David Selenkow.
S1E19 DataSoft Letter Wizard
23 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Letter Wizard, released in 1984 by DataSoft. Developed by Special Software Systems. This title is an updated replacement for the 1982 product called...
S1E18 APX Diskette Librarian
09 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Diskette Librarian, released in 1981 by APX. Developed by Ronald & Lynn Marcuse.
S1E17 APX Typo Attack
19 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Typo Attack, released in 1982 by APX. Programmed by David Buehler, a seventeen year old high school junior. It was the winner of the APX Star Award ...
S1E16 Atari Timewise
28 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Timewise, released in 1982 by Atari. It bears a striking resemblance in appearance and usage to APX Weekly Planner (season 1 episode 7). I believe i...
S1E15 FutureHouse The Color Accountant
14 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The Color Accountant, released in 1981 by FutureHouse. Developed by Programmers Institute, and written by Andrew A. Hock.
S1E14 Atari Memo Pad
01 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S1E13 APX Home Inventory
24 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 win...
S1E12 LJK Data Perfect
10 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Data Perfect, released in 1982 by LJK Enterprises. Developed by Ken Leonhardi.
S1E11 Computari A Financial Wizard
24 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A Financial Wizard, released in 1982 by Computari. Sold exclusively through On-Line Computer Centers of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
S1E10 Atari Stock Charting
10 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
S1E9 Atari Family Finances
27 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
S1E8 VisiCorp VisiCalc
13 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
VisiCalc, released in 1982 by VisiCorp. Originally released in 1980 by Personal Software. It was written by Dan Bricklin and Bob Frankston under Sof...
S1E7 APX Weekly Planner
21 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Weekly Planner, released in 1981 by APX. Written by Ronald & Lynn Marcuse.
S1E6 Synapse SynFile+
16 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
SynFile+, released in 1983 by Synapse. There was a second release in 1985 which provided compatability with the XL/XE computers. Synapse was thrown ...
S1E5 APX Decision Maker
25 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Decision Maker, released in 1981 by APX. Developed by Color Computer Concepts. Written by James L Bruun.
S1E4 Atari Mailing List
18 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Mailing List, released in 1981 by Atari.
S1E3 Atari Calculator
05 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
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 rel...
S1E2 LJK Letter Perfect
14 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Letter Perfect, released in 1980 by LJK Enterprises. The FIRST word processor for the Atari 8 bit line of computers, released within several months o...
S1E1 Atari Word Processor
23 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Atari Word Processor, released in 1981 by Atari. Originally announced in January 1981 at CES (Consumer Electronics Show), it shipped in summer of 19...
S1E1 Teaser
20 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
A small teaser for the upcoming episode featuring the Atari Word Processor.
Pilot Episode
15 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Who? What? Why? All these questions and more are answered in this pilot episode.