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                      Software Development Systems
                          aka SDS Publishing
                         996 Redondo Ave. #404
                         Long Beach, CA 90804
                         Voice: 310/430-0364
                           Fax: 310/987-2205
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                         FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                              
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LONG BEACH, CA
Software Development Systems (aka SDS Publishing) is proud to announce the
release of the first revision to the highly successful programmer's
reference guide, "The Atari Compendium" by Scott Sanders. The new revision
adds 60 pages of new material bringing its total size to a whopping
920 pages of facts, tables, and diagrams useful for any level of Atari
computer programmer.

The new revision has also been redesigned to be slightly thinner and was
bound with a lay-flat binding for easy use. In addition, the cover is now
coated to prevent fingerprints and aging.

NEW MATERIAL INCLUDED IN THIS REVISION:
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Building MiNT Device Drivers and File Systems
The XBRA Protocol
Programming the IKBD Keyboard Controller
An Expanded Style Guide
More Memory Locations Documented
Programming the Internal FM Sound Generator

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1:	Introduction to Atari Programming
Chapter 2:     GEMDOS/MiNT
Chapter 3:     BIOS
Chapter 4:     XBIOS
Chapter 5:     Hardware
Chapter 6:     AES
Chapter 7:     VDI
Chapter 8:     Line-A
Chapter 9:     The Desktop
Chapter 10:    XCONTROL
Chapter 11:    GEM User Interface Guidelines
Appendix A:    Functions by Opcode
Appendix B:    Memory Map
Appendix C:    Native File Formats
Appendix D:    Error Codes
Appendix E:    Atari ASCII Table
Appendix F:    IKBD Scan Codes
Appendix G:    Speedo Fonts
Appendix H:    The Drag & Drop Protocol
Appendix I:    The Programmable Sound Generator
Bibliography
Index

Each chapter contains an Overview listing the practical uses of available
system functions as well as a Function Reference which lists the features
and bugs for each OS function. Programming examples are given in 'C' and
Assembly depending on which is more appropriate and examples are given to
allow 'C' programmers to use Assembly bindings and vice-versa.

Most importantly, this revision of the Compendium contains a named constant
for almost every practical function parameter and return value. Use of
constants is consistent with those documented by Atari and major compiler
manufacturers. A TOS.H/TOSDEFS.H set of include files for major compilers
is available from SDS to complement the book.

"The Atari Compendium" was edited by several members of Atari's TOS
development group and is now recognized by Atari as Official Developer's
Documentation.

SPECIFICATIONS
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Binding: 9" x 7" Lay-Flat Binding
Cover: UV Coated/Four-Color
Pages: 920
ISBN: 0-9638331-1-1
Library of Congress CIP: 94-66014
SRP (U.S.): $49.95

PURCHASING INFO
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"The Atari Compendium" is available for purchase worldwide at all fine
Atari Dealers and direct as follows:

USA/Canada/Mexico/South America
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Software Development Systems
996 Redondo Ave. #404
Long Beach, CA 90804
USA

Voice: 310/430-0364
Fax: 310/987-2205
GEnie: S.SANDERS2
Delphi: SDSSOFT
Compuserve: 71461, 3645
Internet: S.SANDERS2@genie.geis.com

Pricing: $49.95 US + S & H (Check or money order only please.)
         We will gladly refer you to a local dealer for credit card orders.
         Shipping and Handling is $4.00 US, $6.00 Canada/Mexico, and $12.00
         outside of these countries.

         Existing owners wising to upgrade to the first revision should
         send the old front cover and $39.95 US + $4.00 S & H.
         
         TOS Header File/Examples Disk is available with book purchase
         for $10.00 + $2.00 S & H (All countries).

Europe
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UK

Voice: +44 (0) 525-718181
Fax: +44 (0) 525-713716
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Australia
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