What I’m trying to say with this biographical detail is that although I'm the new 'boss’ I’ve actually been around tor years! GROWING During my tenure I've witnessed the Amiga become central to Commodore’s continued prosperity. But that's just looking at it from our point ot view. This unique machine also has an irresistible pull for users - millions of them - and we at Commodore should be mindful of the wishes ot the Amiga user base in every strategy we embark upon. That's the prime reason for setting up this column. It's important for users to have access to new developments. And here’s a chance to keep you in touch. But it mustn’t just be a soapbox for Commodore. We want the column to be a dialogue - so continue to write in to CU Amiga with your questions. We’ll try to answer them whenever possible. I'm lucky enough to have taken the helm at Commodore UK at a time when the Amiga range is really taking shape - with something to suit everyone's needs and finances. At the bottom end the Amiga 600 is unbelievably affordable for those looking for an introduction to technology, the Amiga 1200 is a big step up yet still stunningly inexpensive while the Amiga 4000 range promises a configuration for everyone requiring high powered 32-bit‘computing. In fact. I've been amazed by the sales achieved by Amiga 4000s in the last few weeks. We sold out of machines at the beginning of May! The Amiga 1200 just surges onward After surprising ourselves with sales ol 44,000 before last Christmas we set a target of selling 200. 000 this year It was bullish at the time but already we re well on schedule. UPGRADING It just proves the strong desire of Amiga users to upgrade. This is something we are fully aware of and want to encourage wherever It is possible and practical for us to do so. Hence our latest trade-in offer. From now until June 30 you'll be able to purchase an Amiga At 200 for 2299. 99 when traded in with a working Amiga 500 or Amiga 500 Plus (only through independent retailersj. That's a saving of C100I! This is a logical step for the Amiga community.