SUFOI SKANDINAVISK UFO INFORMATION

Magazine Overview

This document is the first diskette service release of 1998 from SUFOI (Skandinavisk UFO Information), identified as 'DISKETTESERVICE 1998 NR. 1'. It serves as a compilation of UFO-related and astronomical information, distributed on a floppy disk.

Diskette Contents

The diskette is described as containing several key items:

• New Astronomical Photos of Jupiter: These photos, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, show 'auroras' at Jupiter's north and south poles.
• New Photos from Space: Two images of Earth's auroras, photographed from orbit.
• CNI-News: The last four issues of the American electronic journal CNI News, offering extensive reading material.
• UFO-News: Six newsletters from the USA providing the latest global UFO news.
• UFO-Nyt and Newsletter: Content from 'UFO-Nyt' issue number 1 and the 'Nyhedsbrevet' (Newsletter) issue number 1 of the current year.
• New Databases and Lists of Danish Observations from 1997: This includes 244 recorded observations from 1997.

Technical Requirements and Usage

To utilize the texts and data from the diskette, users must have previously installed the 'Info' text database program. Instructions are provided for transferring and accessing the files:

• Image Transfer: Images (in GIF and JPG formats) can be transferred to a 'PICT' directory by typing `C:\>A:PICT`. These images can be viewed using the 'CompuShow' program, which is included with the starter diskette.
• Text Database Update: The 'Info' text database can be updated with content from 'UFO-Nyt' and 'SUFOI Nyhedsbrev' by executing the command `C:\>A:OPDATER` from the root directory (`C:\>`).
• Using the Info-System: The 'Info' system is launched by typing `C: > INFO`. It presents a self-explanatory menu system for navigating and viewing texts and catalogs using arrow keys and the Enter key. A file named 'INFO.TXT' in the main menu provides further descriptions.

Specific Content Details

Astronomical and UFO Photos

The diskette includes several notable photos:

• JAURORA.GIF: A montage of photos showing 'auroras' at Jupiter's poles, captured by the Hubble Space Telescope.
• NORDLYS1.JPG and NORDLYS2.JPG: Two high-quality photos of Earth's auroras taken from space.
• MACY.JPG: A photo of Eugenia Macer-Story, accompanied by an interview (MACY.TXT) on the diskette.

Text Content Access

• UFO-Nyt 1998 Number 1: Texts can be accessed by navigating the menu and selecting the line starting with '>981'.
• SUFOI Nyhedsbrev: Newsletters are accessible by selecting the line starting with '> NYHED'.
• Extra Documents and Texts: Additional articles in Swedish and English are available in the '\UFONYT EKSTRA' catalog, accessible via the 'Info' system.
• Databases and Lists of Observations: The diskette contains dBase IV databases and text file printouts of observations submitted to SUFOI. The primary database is `OBS1997.DBF`, containing 244 observations from 1997, with an index file `OBS1997.NDX`. ASCII text files `OBS1997A.TXT` (150 characters/line) and `OBS1997B.TXT` (70 characters/line) provide the same data. The observation details are in English, covering Date, Time, Duration, Location, Number of Witnesses, Colours, and Possible Identification.

Closing Remarks

Per Andersen of Skandinavisk UFO Information invites feedback, suggestions for improvements, or comments on the materials. Contact information for SUFOI's diskette service is provided: 38 71 96 64 (Per Andersen).

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring themes in this issue are the intersection of astronomy and UFO phenomena, the dissemination of UFO news and research through digital media (diskettes, electronic journals, newsletters), and the cataloging of observational data. The editorial stance appears to be one of providing comprehensive resources to its members, facilitating access to both international and domestic UFO information, and encouraging user engagement through feedback.