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  1. Sorry, I just recall Kay as a female name when I grew up.
  2. Well, at the top of the Pinned section. Never read any of her stuff. Looks like I've got some reading to do. Thanks lady.
  3. Agreed with all. I just think these guys/gals were great for what they contributed to the hobby/industry. In some ways I understand their position/attitude now about those bygone days. Hey, he was 17 when he hit "fame". Some people just want to leave it all in the past, thinking "no one really cares about that old stuff these days". I just want to go on record as saying, Thanks, and we all do care. That game, was both educational (which was exactly what Atari Computers said they wanted their computers to be known for at the time) and fun (game). For me, that program hit on all cylinders. Just thinking about a high school kid with so much talent, blows me away. I am certain that where ever he is, he has done well. He should be happy and healthy.. God speed.
  4. It would be nice if SpeedCheck had been ported to the Atari.
  5. I went to his spouse's facebook site. Pics of her hubby "could" be him. Comparing photos of that guy with the old Atari Star Award photos of David, their noses look to match. Her husband is David Benjamin Buehler. Again, I never saw anywhere where his middle initial was published. I will accept that this guy is most likely the Typo Attack Buehler. If that is him, he has done well, looks healthy & happy, and has a great family. I respect his privacy. It would be neat to have an interview with him, just to get his reflection on those times past. I respect what he has done. Great to see those guys do well in life. I also followed J.D. Casten (Antic Basic Games Guy). He had some issues post Antic/Atari years, but is a great artist in his own right. The point of all this, is I always wonder what happen to people whose life once revolved around Atari, but now don't even list it in their resume, or even think much about it all. The times and people do move onward.
  6. I can't ping him on facebook. Got rid of that years ago. No more pics of my wonderful lunch.
  7. I second The Doctor's sentiment. Post it all. We are interested. Others should post as well. This stuff will get lost eventually in the Sands of Time....
  8. Will the REAL David Buehler (middle initial unknown), Please stand up?
  9. Now I know that rocket scientist guy is NOT our Atari Typo Attack guy. My God, I know the Air Force has loosened the age limit a tad, but he would have had to be in his 40s as an ROTC Cadet. Bet they called him, "The Old Man" LoL. Bachelor of Science - BSChemical EngineeringCum Laude 2011 - 2016 Activities and Societies: Air Force ROTC (Distinguished Graduate | CTA) Arnold Air Society
  10. Not sure that is him either. Lists him as an officer in the United States Space Force. At age 58, he is way past being in the military. Plus at the bottom is a quote from an officer thanking Lt. Buehler. Just sayin'. DBM
  11. The April 1983 issue of Antic magazine featured an article about David Buehler, who was 17 years old when he won the $25,000 Star Award for best APX program of 1982. APX first published Typo Attack in 1982. That is 41 years ago. Correct my math (17+41=58). Or so.
  12. I could never find a middle initial for David on any Atari publications (just listed as Author: David Buehler, 17 year high school student for St. Paul, Mn.). Cannot find a David Buehler in Utah with the age of 58 or 59. Not sure that is him. dbm.
  13. Not Mary McFly, it's Marty McFly. Darned mushy keyboards. Yeah, I blame my haste and typos on the mushy keyboard. I can't be me.... Now, if they remake Back to the Future, I bet it WILL be Mary McFLY (and Instead of Doc Brown, It'll be Doc Emily or some such crap).
  14. Put it, there will be takers. Some still like physical copies, while a lot of folks have gone to emulation and/or Fujinet-type devices (which makes a lot of sense in this digit age).
  15. I think that story is typical. The interest and hobby burns red hot for a period. Life intercedes, kids come along. (Divorces devour ones soul), and poof, the only "computing" is done on a smart phone. I have periods where my involvement wains, but it is always in the back of my mine. I keep coming back. A new hack is done on a classic. The Atari Recharge (new VCS Recharge) game comes along, and wham, right back in it. The games were graphicly crude by today's standard, but the play is still there. I don't play games for long periods of time, but sometimes (especially on Friday nights, no work in the A.M.), I am right back in 1983-85. It's a blast. The real negative for me, is space. I don't really have the real estate for my equipment any longer. It does look like an eyesore to an outsider, stacks of disks, boxes, equipment. To me, it's art.
  16. Computer programs...as a way to go back in time. I never thought of it in that respect. I know music evokes memories and takes us back to happier, more carefree days. I guess computer games do that as well. How comforting. Take me back to 1985. Back to the Future when Mary McFly was 17 (well Michael J. Fox was actually in his Mid-twenties playing the part of a carefree 17-year old average high school kid....SLACKER! Your dad was a slacker, you're a slacker. No McFly ever amounted to anything in the history of Hillsdale. Discipline McFLY!).
  17. Terms of Agreement. Life membership is 30 pounds. Wonder if anyone is STILL a life member?
  18. You got it. Still can't find him on the internet. He would be 58 or 59 now. 17 years old in 1982 when he wrote Typo Attack for APX and was the $25K Award Winner. Wonder what he did with that money. I am always amazed at how people who were so ingrained and involved with Atari back in the day, just dump it all. Most don't even have an Atari any longer, much less follow the Scene. James Capperell (sp) of Antic wants nothing to do with Atari or even thinks about Atari or Antic. I think in his case the end was bitter. Ben Poehland (The 8-bit Alchemist and magazine editor) dumped ALL his Atari stuff ages ago. He told me about 10 years ago he hasn't thought about his Atari days in decades. Many of the software folks moved on fairly quickly after Jack and Company came in. It just amazes me how involved they were, how much it was part of their lives....now, they give more thought to what's for dinner. Funny. Atari entered my life in about 1983 and has been there ever since. I know there are more efficient computers for word processing, accounting, keeping lists, etc. I guess I am a dinosaur, hoarder at heart. I also know I need to thin the herd and get rid of some of my "junk" as my wife calls my Atari goodies. I just cannot let go yet. But, I do kind of admire those that can so easily cut the strings and more onward. Hummm, I wonder how many marriages they have gone through? Just thinking out loud. DBM.
  19. I like all the hand written notes. That person was dedicated in 1983. The prices blow me away.
  20. Duddle,

    You still involved with Atari 8s?  I am still interested in your cassette games.  Would love to buy some new cassette games.

    gilsaluki

    1. Duddie

      Duddie

      HI, I have just noticed your message. Send me PM, please.

       

  21. I liked that States & Capitals Cassette. Classic. First time through I found out that I was just not that smart.
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