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CAB v2 goes commercial!
** CAB2.GIF here **
The rights to the jewel in the crown of Freeware software, the Crystal Atari Browser, have been sold to ASH which means the English version will be distributed in the UK by System Solutions. CAB v2 offers Atari users a Web browsing solution which supports frames. CAB v2 should be available from System Solutions at the Atari shows with an expected retail price of £19.95. To use CAB online requires an internet account with suitable slip/PPP connection. Web creation tools are planned for future releases.
Instead of freezing CAB v1.5 the author, Alexander Clauss, has agreed to continue fixing any minor bugs which come to light and InterActive will continue to support the English language version.
Effectively the two-tier options already implemented for programs such as Kandinsky and Freedom have now been extended to CAB - except on this occasion the second tier is commercial instead of shareware! InterActive is saddened to lose CAB v2 but is pleased Alexander should now receive the financial reward he deserves. For more details about CAB v2 contact:

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http://www.ssolutions.com/
Tel: +44 (0)181 693 3355
Fax: +44 (0)181 693 6936
E-mail: ssolutions@cix.compulink.co.uk
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POV v3
** ATGLOBE.GIF (recycled from last issue, smaller maybe?) **
The unofficial POVRay v3.00 for Atari M680x0 platform (x-port v1.01) ported by Doug Little of Black Scorpion Software is now available. The archives names are:

POV3_DAT.LZH Docs, includes, data files and demos
POV3_SCN.LZH Example scene library (updated to v3.00)
POV3_UTL.LZH Lots of tools for POVRay v2.0 upwards

POV3_68K.LZH 68000 & 68000+68881/2 executables
POV3_030.LZH 68030 & 68030+68881/2 executables
POV3_040.LZH 68040 executable

The main differences between the last release and this one are:

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* PNG support now implemented.
* New built-in Falcon screenblanker option.
* Timing accuracy improved from 2 seconds to 1/200th sec.
* Several MSDOS bugs fixed.
* New optimised binaries using GCC++ v2.7.2:
  * Binaries included for all processor/FPU types.
  * New 68000+68881/2 (SFP004) combination supported.
  * New 68040+FPSP combination supported.
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For more details email Doug Little at:
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101573.1275@compuserve.com
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ConXions
This is a new project being organised by Dave Seaman of Digital Designs to help keep the Atari scene buzzing. It's basically a disk magazine offering contacts in the following areas: Programmers, Graphic Artists, Musicians, Sound Samplers, Pen pals, PD Libraries, Disk Magazines, User Groups (from all around the world), Registration schemes and Web sites.
The idea behind the first four areas is to put talented Atarians from around the world in touch with each other to work on software projects. The rest are designed to give individuals a bit of free advertising and let everyone else know they're out there.
To reserve a copy of ConXions Issue 1 please send a stamped, self addressed envelope and disk. If you're in of the categories and would like a mention in ConXions or a letter published please include that on the disk. Contact:
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ConXions, C/O Dave Seaman, 49 Saunton Avenue, Harlington, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 5HG.
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HomePage Penguin
** HPP.GIF here **
If you fancy a home page but haven't got a clue where to start you're going to love this cute shareware program supported in the UK by CyberSTrider.
HomePage Penguin, programmed by Matthias Jaap, was inspired by a Windows program called Home Page Wizard. To create a home page in HTML format to view in CAB or put online all you have to do is answer a series of questions presented in stylish dialogs, referring to the ST-Guide documentation for details as you go along, it really couldn't be easier!

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SAM bounces back!
In our 'Play it again, SAM' feature Xav was talking about a bug in Atari's System Audio Manager v1.2 which prevented the latest Kosmik Phish production SACK working with SAM. We're delighted to report Atari / JTS Corp have now given permission to distribute it! Here's what they said:
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Atari hereby gives you permission to distribute your modified version of our System Audio Manager version 1.2 providing that you agree not to seek product support or responsibility for the product from Atari/JTS Corporation and that you agree that the underlying copyright in the product is still the property of Atari / JTS Corporation.
John Skruch
Director of Licensing
Atari / JTS Corporation
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SAM works on any STe, TT or Falcon machine and is bursting with untapped potential. We're looking forward to seeing exactly what Xav, KP and SACK is capable of soon - stay tuned!