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specific.Atari model, or you may need another
peripheral to accompany the one in con-
sideration. For example, an Atari software pro-
gram that you wish
to
purchase may require
more memory than your computer has. In this
case, you would also have
to
buy additional
memory for your computer.
There are many companies that
offer
peripherals
that wil1 work with Atari computers. You can, if
you wish, stick exclusively to equipment man-
ufactured by Atari. The instruction booklets pro-
vided will almost always refer explicitly to your
equipment and are fairly easy
to
follow. How-
ever, Atari certainly is not the only firm that
offers
peripheral devices for Atari home com-
puter
systems .
The best products for your par-
ticular needs could very well be made by an
independent manufacturer.
If you stick
to
the equipment mentioned in this
chapter, the issue of compatibility should pose
little problem for you. Keep in mind, though, that
there is a lot more equipment available for your
Atari system than we will be able
to
cover here.
The information provided in this chapter is in-
tended to help the majority of new Atari home
computer owners with the most common equip-
ment selection decisions.
Peripherals can be purchased at local retail
stores, as well as local discount chains and mail-
order discount houses. While mail-order houses
and discount chains are often the least expen-
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