Relics of the Past

Hello once again from the world of Atari via the USA. Last month my business took me to Finland for one week, Germany for two, and then on to Malaysia for two more weeks. I had hoped to have down time to try and see the local Atari scene in each area. The few people I asked had no idea that Atari ever made a computer.

Upon my return to Austin Texas I found out a computer museum had opened in the back of the Goodwill Computer Works center.

Knowing that these guys have every type of old computer, to include the various Ataris I rushed down with my camera.

This describes this large room filled with all types of computer systems from the past. The early Heath kits and Apple I from Bell and Howell. Several models of the Atari 8-bits, as well as the 16/32 and game systems.

Here's an Atari 400 8-bit system. I didn't see an 800 system or the 1200 on the shelves as I walked the hallways looking at every model.

Of course every model of game system from the early Pong through the Jaguar were on display.

They did have a good balance of several brands spanning from the 1970s into the 1990s.

Notice the black Next computer sitting in the foreground. If you love old computers this is one place you want to visit if you make it to Austin. Look at the various pictures and see how many you can name.

Until next month, be safe and take the time to play a game every now and then.

del@myatari.net

MyAtari magazine - Feature #7, May 2003