Some companies I've talked to are interested in the digitiz- ing capabilities of the Amiga. Their vision encompasses a wide vanëtv of fields, from indus ir y and the militafy to video and art. I am aware of several pfojects irt the works üsing the concept of ârdfldal intelligence on the Amiga to drive expert Systems dédicated to very spécifie tasks, us ing the Amiga as ëithef a single workstation or as part of a large network. Unique forms of entertainment software are being developed for you àhd ÿôtif Aîftigà* ihCëfpofating sophisticated sound and animation, unbélièvâbly realistic simulai ion s and advehcures and intfiguïng interactive fiction, just to naine a few. Sïncc we ai AmigaWofld are able to contact and wofk with these devéïopers earîy, in some cases du ring the conceptual stages of their ideas, we are able to foresee what is in store for you as these ideas are deveî- oped and hrought to thé maf- ketpiace as Products. Thé world of Amlgâ at mis point in tirne is infused with a flurry of àetlvky, whefe ideas are hatchëd and ex changed, scrapped and reborn, finally shaped and ihen pains- takîngly refined inio ilrtished Products. Many of thèse ideas are now réàdy for you to share and pue to use on your Amiga, but many mofe are yet to corne. ÀmigaWfarld will be bringing you up to date oh these new Products and developments through- ôui each issue, sometimès bringing you right into the development process as weîl. When we think it’s important, we’U give you an opportunity to meet the developers and sharc in their cxcitemcul and itK K ivalion. Kxcitcment and enthusiasm are contagious arnong those who are working with die Amiga. I have read the charters nf inany neu Amiga nsers groups thaï have heen forming across the countrv. Vve have rc- ceived téléphone calls and Ici ters from inany enihusiasiic groups in Nordi America and in Kurope as well. Several online services have already intro- duced Amiga spécial interest groups. Collège professors are recomrnending Amigas to iheir stridents, and inany peuple who have never owncd or used a computer hefore are planning to makc the commitment and purchase an Amiga. One vonng musician wrole to us of lus plans to coniputerize his local recording studio with the Amiga. He lias convinced the studio's owner to invest in Amigas. And both individuals are ex- cited ahout the new and advaneed record ing environment they're créai ing. Vve ail know thaï the Amiga is a very strong persuader. Amiga World will serve as a focal point for tliis enthusiasm and créative energy, channcling the manv diverse streams into a central forum and serving as a source of valuable information to you.