DOS – Atari Projects

Explore Error Codes for Atari 8-Bit Computers (10-15 mins)

January 9, 2021 moorejh Programming, Web Resources

Task: Explore Atari Error Codes Needed: Web browser Time: 10-15 mins Introduction If you have spent any time programming for the Atari 8-bit computers then you have experienced error codes generated from typos or bad code. There is a nice page on the Atari Wiki

Explore SpartaDOS X on an Atari 8-bit Computer (15-30 mins)

January 5, 2021 moorejh Software

Task: Explore SpartaDOS X on an Atari 8-bit Computer Needed: Altirra or Atari 8-bit computer with 64k of memory Time: 15-30 mins Introduction I have previously posted about the different Disk Operating Systems (DOS) which were available back in the 1980. These are fun to

Explore Disk Operating System (DOS) Versions (30-60 mins)

June 15, 2019 moorejh 1050 Disk Drive, 810 Disk Drive, Software

Task: Explore Disk Operating System (DOS) Versions Needed: DOS ATR files Time: 30-60 minutes Introduction I remember vividly the excitement of getting my first Atari 810 disk drive and the magic of the disk operating system (DOS). Since we got our 800 and 810 around

Make New Floppy Disks (15-30 mins)

August 26, 2018 moorejh 1050 Disk Drive, 810 Disk Drive

Task: Make New Floppy Disks Needed: Atari computer, disk drive, floppy disks, and DOS Time: 15-30 minutes Introduction I am a big fan of cartridges but understand and accept that the floppy disk is important and useful. I still have all of my floppies from