bright@Data-IO.COM (Walter Bright) (09/19/88)
In article <5765@gssc.UUCP> bradd@gssc.UUCP (Brad Davis) writes: >In article <636@muffin.cme-durer.ARPA> libes@cme-durer.arpa (Don Libes) writes: >They [DDJ] have every opportunity to tell their side of the story that Holub has, >plus one that he does not. If they offer no defense, we just have >to assume they are guilty as charged (1/2 :-) here). In this country, you are innocent until proven guilty. A. DDJ might regard Holub's remarks as sour grapes, and not wish to descend to mudslinging. B. If they publish an attack on Holub, they might be sued for libel or slander. C. They might even be sued for discrimination of some sort. Regardless of the merits of Holub's complaints, of which only he and DDJ really know, this is a free country. DDJ can hire whoever they want. Alan Holub is also welcome to start his own magazine, which I am sure would do well seeing that he obviously has a large and loyal following. In these days of cheap desktop publishing, I suspect that a small magazine could be started for under $10,000. How about it? I've known many people over the years who were fired or laid off, who then started their own businesses. Some have done well, and are glad that the dismissal gave them the boost they needed! I started my business for $6030 ($6000 for the computer, $30 for the business license). I also borrowed it all.
jdc@naucse.UUCP (John Campbell) (09/22/88)
From article <1693@dataio.Data-IO.COM>, by bright@Data-IO.COM (Walter Bright): > In article <5765@gssc.UUCP> bradd@gssc.UUCP (Brad Davis) writes: >>In article <636@muffin.cme-durer.ARPA> libes@cme-durer.arpa (Don Libes) writes: >>They [DDJ] have every opportunity to tell their side of the story that Holub has, > Holub is also welcome to start his own magazine, which I am sure would do > well seeing that he obviously has a large and loyal following. Can I be the first to ask for a subscription? I don't have anything to advertise, however, so maybe I'm not important :-). Seriously, I liked Holub's column and I am cancelling my DDJ subscription--so what magazine to turn to? Until Allen starts his own, is the 'C' Journal (Robert Ward's) good? -- John Campbell ...!arizona!naucse!jdc unix? Sure send me a dozen, all different colors.
tneff@dasys1.UUCP (Tom Neff) (09/28/88)
Someone asked where to turn now that DDJ is a smoldering heap of debris. I kind of like COMPUTER LANGUAGE. They concentrate exclusively on programming; all they ever review is compilers and tools. Their articles are practical, the kind you tend to xerox and hand around. (I have spawned a gaggle of Boyer-Moore converts at the office that way.) Disclaymore: I have no connection with CLM whatsoever except as a contented subscriber. -- Tom Neff UUCP: ...!cmcl2!phri!dasys1!tneff "None of your toys CIS: 76556,2536 MCI: TNEFF will function..." GEnie: TOMNEFF BIX: t.neff (no kidding)
dnelson@umbio.MIAMI.EDU (Dru Nelson) (10/01/88)
in article <6704@dasys1.UUCP>, tneff@dasys1.UUCP (Tom Neff) says: > Xref: umbio comp.lang.c:2354 comp.lang.misc:267 comp.sys.ibm.pc:3923 comp.sys.apple:1310 > > Someone asked where to turn now that DDJ is a smoldering heap of > debris. I kind of like COMPUTER LANGUAGE. They concentrate > ... What about Byte? It has taken the same route as DDJ. The marketing people at byte run the show now. It is so unfortunate because Byte used to be such a great magazine. Look at A+. After Maggie Cannon left, it turned to the same stuff.(that stuff of plant growing quality) What ever happened to Micro? It would hold up its standard for the enthusiast, programmer, hardcore whatever! Aren't there any good magazines around anymore?? Just my opinion. Standard disclaimer. Etc. -- Dru Nelson UUCP: (gould || uunet)!umbio!dnelson Miami, Florida MCI: dnelson Internet: dnelson%umbio@umigw.miami.edu