Atari Logo

This article is about a version of the Logo programming language for Atari 8-bit computers. For the logo of Atari, see Atari § Logo. For the Logo language for Atari ST computers, see Dr. Logo.
Atari Logo
Developer(s)LCSI
Initial release1983; 42 years ago (1983)[1][2]
PlatformAtari 8-bit
Available inEnglish
TypeLogo interpreter
LicenseCopyright © 1983 LCSI, Proprietary[3]

Atari Logo is ROM cartridge-based version of the Logo programming language for the Atari 8-bit computers published by Atari, Inc. in 1983. It was developed by Logo Computer Systems, Inc. (LCSI) in Quebec, Canada. LCSI wrote Apple Logo, and the Atari version maintains strong compatibility with it.

Atari Logo includes commands that support Atari 8-bit enhanced graphics: 4 simultaneous drawing turtles that look like actual turtles instead of triangles, a built-in editor for redefining turtle shapes, and an event handler for collision detection.[3] The TOOT primitive plays a tone on one of two 16-bit audio channels given a frequency, volume, and duration.[4] Atari Logo shipped with a 216-page manual and a 16-page Quick Reference Guide.[5]

Reception

Scott Mace of InfoWorld wrote, "Atari Logo is an excellent product and it enhances the value of Atari computers for learning in the classroom and in the home. It wins the battle with BASIC hands down."[5]

In a 1983 review for ANALOG Computing, Brian Moriarty concluded, "Atari Logo is one of the most intelligently-conceived and well-executed pieces of software ever published by ATARI."[6]

References

  1. ^ Antic Vol.2, No.6, September 1983 Atari Logo Looking Good
  2. ^ Digital Research announces DR Logo for IBM PC, By Scott Mace, InfoWorld, 14 Feb 1983, Page 10, Atari has announced that Logo Computer Systems, Inc. (LCSI) is implementing Logo for Atari's computers (see page 20)
  3. ^ a b ATARI LOGO Reference Manual. Atari, Inc. 1983.
  4. ^ Harms, Ken (November 1983). "Sweet Toots: Atari Logo Sounds as Good as It Looks". Antic. Vol. 2, no. 8. p. 56.
  5. ^ a b Mace, Scott (1984). InfoWorld's Essential Guide to Atari Computers. Harper & Row. p. 212. ISBN 978-0-06-669006-3.
  6. ^ Moriarty, Brian (October 1983). "Atari Logo: Son of Lisp". ANALOG Computing. No. 14. p. 19.


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