CHAPTER
6
YOUR
COMPUTER'S
NETWORK
In addition
to
obtaining information from
your
local computer dealer and buying commercial
software programs, there are other sources
that
you
can use for extra help:
•
Local
users' groups
• Magazines specializing in Atari news
• Computer networks
• Electronic bulletin board systems
This
chapter discusses
how
you
can
use
each
of
these sources
of
information
to
your
advantage.
USERS'
GROUPS
Local users' groups and clubs can be
an
impor-
tant
source
of
information. Users' groups are
loosely
knit
clubs
of
computer enthusiasts,
usually all owners
of
one specific type
of
com-
puter.
Many
users' groups publish newsletters
that
provide unbiased reviews
of
new
programs,
programming tutorials, and current news
about
Atari computing.
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