Atari computer(s) available

[Fabio FZero]

The Atari ST is famous for being the computer that was used by most
electronic music producers in the late 80s/early 90s.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_ST

I was really, *really* tempted, but it wouldn't make any sense for me
to have one right now. :-)

- Fabio

On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 12:46, Christopher Browne <cbbrowne-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> On Tue, Jul 5, 2011 at 11:39 AM, D. Hugh Redelmeier <hugh-pmF8o41NoarQT0dZR+AlfA at public.gmane.org> wrote:
>> At least a couple of others on the list used STs back in their day.
>
> I have a 1040STe that was upgraded to 2MB hiding in a closet.  I think
> the monitor's still in Texas :-).
>
>> There was a Linux port, but only to later STs -- ones with MMUs.  That
>> would be the TT and the Falcon.  Neither of those sold very well.  If
>> anyone is disposing of a Falcon, I'd take it.
>
> The Falcon was pretty nearly "legendary," in various relevant senses.
> I don't think they ever got a production line going, so any units out
> there are likely-hand-made prototypes.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_Falcon
>
> The Transputer-based ATW would also be interesting.
> <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atari_Transputer_Workstation>  Perfect
> for all your Occam needs!  (Except that the ATW possibly didn't run
> Occam, and your Occam needs are likely better served by tock
> <http://projects.cs.kent.ac.uk/projects/tock/trac/>.)
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