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| align=center colspan=2|<font size="2">'''''Atari Microsoft BASIC'''''</font> |
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|[[Atari]] |
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|2.0 / 1982 |
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|[[1981]], [[1982]] |
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|[[Atari 8-bit family|Atari 400/800/XL/XE]] |
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|[[BASIC programming language|BASIC]] |
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|[[Floppy disk]], [[cartridge (electronics)|cartridge]] |
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|Copyright © 1981, 1982 Microsoft Corp. |
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The '''Museum at Bethel Woods''', sometimes known as the Woodstock Museum, is part of the [[Bethel Woods Center for the Arts]] in [[Bethel, New York|Bethel]], [[New York]]. It commemorates [[Woodstock Festival|Woodstock]] and the 1960s and is designed to let visitors know more about the home of the famous [[music festival]], where the museum is located. |
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The '''''Atari Microsoft BASIC''''' and '''''Atari Microsoft BASIC II''''' variants of the [[BASIC programming language]] were [[Cartridge (electronics)|cartridge]] or [[floppy disk]] packaged versions of the [[Microsoft BASIC]] dialect [[Porting|ported]] to the [[Atari 8-bit family|Atari 8-bit]] machines. |
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==Scope== |
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Atari originally licensed ''Microsoft BASIC'' for use in their 8-bit computers, but were unable to fit it in an 8[[Kilobyte|KB]] [[Read only memory|ROM]] cartridge, the largest at the time. They outsourced to another company, [[Shepardson Microsystems]] Inc., who created [[Atari BASIC]] instead. |
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In addition to information about the music festival, which is about two-thirds of the museum's scope,<ref name="sullico">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sc-democrat.com/news/02February/19/news.htm|title=Museum Will 'Relive' the Woodstock Era|accessdate=2008-05-23|year=2008-02-19|author=Dan Hust|work=Sullivan County Democrat}}</ref> the museum will offer exhibits, personal stories and a [[multi-media]] experience about various aspects of the 1960s, including music, fashion and political protest.<ref name="buff">{{Cite web|url=http://www.buffalonews.com/405/story/338749.html|title=Bethel Woods Museum|accessdate=2008-05-23|year=2008-05-04|work=The Buffalo News}}</ref> In addition, it will focus on issues such as the [[baby boom]], [[Cold War]], [[Civil Rights Movement]], and the assassinations and riots that occurred during the decade, all of which contribute to the context of Woodstock.<ref name="hairc"/> The 7,000 square-foot museum will include a 2,000 square-foot [[High-definition video|high-definition]] theater and a 4,300 square-foot gallery, as well as classrooms, a kitchen and a patio. |
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==Impact== |
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''Atari Microsoft BASIC'', unlike ''Atari BASIC'', didn't allow abbreviations for keywords. Keywords had to be fully spelled out. Syntax checking occurred after running a program, not immediately after entering the line. Also, arithmetic operations with integers resulted in an integer result. |
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Expected to stay open for ten months of the year, closed during [[Sullivan County, New York|Sullivan County]]'s off season from January to March,<ref name="sullico">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sc-democrat.com/news/02February/19/news.htm|title=Museum Will 'Relive' the Woodstock Era|accessdate=2008-05-23|year=2008-02-19|author=Dan Hust|work=Sullivan County Democrat}}</ref> it is hoped that the opening the museum will help revive tourism, which has suffered in the region following the closure of many resorts following the decline of the so-called [[Borscht Belt]].<ref name="hairc"/> While Sullivan County has struggled, at times, with the legacy of Woodstock, officials hope the museum will help manage that.<ref name="hairc">{{Cite web|url=http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/26/AR2007102602136.html?nav=emailpage|title=A Museum on Woodstock, With a Haircut|accessdate=2008-05-23|year=2007-10-27|author=Joel Achenbach|work=The Washington Post}}</ref> Bethel is already benefiting from the opening of the [[Bethel Woods Center for the Arts|performing arts center]] in 2006, and has led to increased development in the town and along nearby [[Kauneonga Lake]],<ref name="really">{{Cite web|url=http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080221/BIZ/802210301/-1/SPECIAL06|title=Museum will Let Visitors Know 'Woodstock' was Really Bethel|accessdate=2008-05-23|year=2008-02-21|author=Victor Whitman|work=Times Herald-Record}}</ref> and the museum is seen as one of the county's larger [[economic development]] programs, despite the controversy surrounding its funding.<ref name="aqua">{{Cite web|url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9902E7DE133AF930A35756C0A96E9C8B63|title=A New Moment for Aquarius|accessdate=2008-05-23|year=2008-05-03|author=Sarah Wheaton|work=The New York Times}}</ref> |
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==Funding== |
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Example - Division with two integers: |
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$1 million in funding that the museum received from the [[U.S. Senate]] in June 2007 was criticized after it was revealed the museum founder, Alan Gerry, then donated almost $30,000 to New York Senators [[Hillary Clinton]] and [[Charles Schumer]], who had helped to secure the funding.<ref name="polit">{{Cite web|url=http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071018/NEWS/710180315/-1/NEWS|title=Museum at Bethel Woods: A Political Attraction?|accessdate=2008-05-23|year=2007-10-18|author=Steve Israel|work=Times Herald-Record}}</ref> The funding was rescinded in October 2007 following criticism from [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] led by [[John McCain]],<ref name="aqua"/> although it did not affect the museum's scheduled opening<ref name="rivrep">{{Cite web|url=http://www.riverreporter.com/issues/07-10-25/head3-bethel.html|title=Senate Blocks $1 Million for Bethel Woods Museum|accessdate=2008-05-23|year=2007-10-25|author=Fritz Mayer|work=The River Reporter}}</ref> nor the more than $15 million in [[New York|state]] funding.<ref name="bbc">{{Cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7067874.stm|title=Woodstock Museum Will Stay Open|accessdate=2008-05-23|year=2007-10-29|work=BBC News}}</ref> |
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PRINT 3/2 |
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Example - Division with integer and floating-point: |
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<pre> |
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PRINT 3/2.0 |
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''Atari Microsoft BASIC'' came in two packages: |
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* [[Floppy disk]] - CX8126 |
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* [[Cartridge (electronics)|Cartridge]] - RX8035. Since the cartridge could only hold 16KB, the remaining 11KB file was included on a "extension" disk. The cartridge version was called ''Atari Microsoft BASIC II'' |
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==References== |
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Although more feature filled than [[Atari BASIC|ATARI BASIC]], Microsoft BASIC never had the popularity that Atari BASIC had. The biggest problems were: |
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*increased memory needed (at least 32KB) |
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*disk drive required |
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*performance (faster than Atari BASIC, but slower than [[Turbo-Basic XL]] and [[BASIC XL]]) |
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*not compatible with Atari BASIC |
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*added cost |
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The cartridge version eliminated the first two requirements, but a disk drive was needed for all of its features. |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.bethelwoodscenter.org/Museum/ The Museum at Bethel Woods] |
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*[http://www.atariage.com/software_page.html?SoftwareLabelID=2455 AtariAge] Microsoft Basic II - RX8035 |
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*[http://www.atarimagazines.com/v6n2/BASICBonanza.html Antic Vol. 6, No. 2] BASIC Bonanza - Review by Charles Cherry |
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*[http://www.strotmann.de/twiki/bin/view/Infothek/AtMsBasic strotmann.de] Atari Microsoft BASIC instruction manual |
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[[Category:Sullivan County, New York|Bethel Woods]] |
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Revision as of 18:06, 13 October 2008
| Established | 2008 |
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| Location | Bethel, New York, USA |
| Website | The Museum at Bethel Woods |
The Museum at Bethel Woods, sometimes known as the Woodstock Museum, is part of the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, New York. It commemorates Woodstock and the 1960s and is designed to let visitors know more about the home of the famous music festival, where the museum is located.
Scope
In addition to information about the music festival, which is about two-thirds of the museum's scope,[1] the museum will offer exhibits, personal stories and a multi-media experience about various aspects of the 1960s, including music, fashion and political protest.[2] In addition, it will focus on issues such as the baby boom, Cold War, Civil Rights Movement, and the assassinations and riots that occurred during the decade, all of which contribute to the context of Woodstock.[3] The 7,000 square-foot museum will include a 2,000 square-foot high-definition theater and a 4,300 square-foot gallery, as well as classrooms, a kitchen and a patio.
Impact
Expected to stay open for ten months of the year, closed during Sullivan County's off season from January to March,[1] it is hoped that the opening the museum will help revive tourism, which has suffered in the region following the closure of many resorts following the decline of the so-called Borscht Belt.[3] While Sullivan County has struggled, at times, with the legacy of Woodstock, officials hope the museum will help manage that.[3] Bethel is already benefiting from the opening of the performing arts center in 2006, and has led to increased development in the town and along nearby Kauneonga Lake,[4] and the museum is seen as one of the county's larger economic development programs, despite the controversy surrounding its funding.[5]
Funding
$1 million in funding that the museum received from the U.S. Senate in June 2007 was criticized after it was revealed the museum founder, Alan Gerry, then donated almost $30,000 to New York Senators Hillary Clinton and Charles Schumer, who had helped to secure the funding.[6] The funding was rescinded in October 2007 following criticism from Republicans led by John McCain,[5] although it did not affect the museum's scheduled opening[7] nor the more than $15 million in state funding.[8]
References
- ^ a b Dan Hust (2008-02-19). "Museum Will 'Relive' the Woodstock Era". Sullivan County Democrat. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
- ^ "Bethel Woods Museum". The Buffalo News. 2008-05-04. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
- ^ a b c Joel Achenbach (2007-10-27). "A Museum on Woodstock, With a Haircut". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
- ^ Victor Whitman (2008-02-21). "Museum will Let Visitors Know 'Woodstock' was Really Bethel". Times Herald-Record. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
- ^ a b Sarah Wheaton (2008-05-03). "A New Moment for Aquarius". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
- ^ Steve Israel (2007-10-18). "Museum at Bethel Woods: A Political Attraction?". Times Herald-Record. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
- ^ Fritz Mayer (2007-10-25). "Senate Blocks $1 Million for Bethel Woods Museum". The River Reporter. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
- ^ "Woodstock Museum Will Stay Open". BBC News. 2007-10-29. Retrieved 2008-05-23.
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