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If someone can shed some light on how to go about installing TOS 2.06 in an STE that would also be very much appreciated! Reptile

Forgive me but what is Retr0brite? My 1040STE arrived today so I will be keeping the 520STFM in storage should anything go wrong! Reptile

I now have a working ST setup. I would be happy to send you some articles on disk, just let me know what you are after. I would be good at offering an opinion or sketch. Reptile

I have several including an Amiga 500 power supply with the higher wattage. Where are you based? I would be willing to sell or exchange for something Atari ST related. Reptile

At last I have an up and running ST again. I rumaged through my cupboard and found enough spares to get a full working system. It's only a standard 520STFM but what the hey, it will see me through until my STE comes in the post I will get a photo for the gallery soon. Just felt like sharing the joy. Brought back a lot of memories unscrewing the case and taking things apart Reptile

It Came From The Desert by Cinemaware. Reptile

I have been using the ST and Amiga for many years despite my relatively young age. I have had most Amiga models, the A500, the A500+, the A600, the A1200, A1200T, CDTV... However I have only ever used the Atari 520STFM. I think unlike the Amiga, it is quite easy to get by with 512k on the ST. Most games from the ST's heyday will work fine on a 520 model. I would recommend the 520STFM on that basis, it has everything you need, TV out, monitor port etc. If you need to run 1Meg games then consider the 1040STFM though I have never used one of these I am sure they are good machines. On the Amiga side of things, I have had several A1200s, and whilst they are nice machines, I would not recommend them for retro gaming. They have compatibility issues with a lot of older games. Most games pre-1992 will have problems with an A1200. The original A500 only has 512k memory and the graphics chip is inferior to later models, so I would avoid this model. The Amiga 500+ has battery leaking issues and not quite as severe compatibility issues as the A1200. I think for classic gaming your best bet is either then Amiga 600 or a 1Mb Amiga 500. For 100% compatibility go for the 500. For a slightly better chipset and a smaller case look at the 600. Hope this helps :-) Reptile

Unfortunately I do not have a working ST setup at the moment but I am working on it. Once I am up and running I would love to write some articles. I have previously wrote for Total Amiga magazine so have had some experience.

I am looking for an Atari ST setup My minimum requirements are STFM or better model TOS 1.02 bare minimum [preferably Rainbow TOS or above] Full working order - not just a TOS screen but a working disk drive as well I make a reasonable offer. Monitor not required. PM me or reply to this thread if you have anything :-) Thanks! Reptile