In direct contrast to Atari's 520ST, which was reported to be sold only through specialty computer stores at the beginning and is now being negotiated with K-Mart, Sears and others, the Commodore Amiga has not only been directed into computer stores, but discounting has been strongly discouraged. See attached copies. As to the Amiga's IBM compatibility, two issues arise. First, the Amiga has a windowing environment similar to the Apple Macintosh, and is, therefore, much more user friendly than an IBM PC for most people. To make the Amiga IBM compatible would be similar to asking someone to buy a calculator and have them disable the add and substract keys, so it wouldn't be too easy to use. Second, the Amiga is IBM compatible as the enclosed ads indicate. However, the compability seems to be only a temporary solution for software, until the development catches up, similar to the problem the Macintosh had at its introduction. I have also included a copy of a new Amiga oriented publication, Amazing Computing. It further details the Amiga's truly amazing hardware, and hints at the exciting future for Amiga's users. Sincerely, HenryT. Teller President, Mnemonics Incorporated, Norwalk Connecticut Amazing Computing Page 9 Hey friends! This month we have to begin with the great news that CBM has secured a refinancing of their debt which will ensure their financial integrity well into next year. This means it is up to us now. We as developers have the responsibility of turning out quality products for public consumption. We as consumers have the responsibility of demanding excellence from the manufacturers of Amiga products. We all know theAmiga personal computer is a leading edge product of high quality. One thing which has been a recurring obstacle to the market acceptance of the Amiga, is a prevailing unjustified negative press. Columnists, in many of the trades dismiss, the Amiga as an inconsequential entry by that long standing producer of toy computers.