upen@watarts.UUCP (Ue-Li Pen) (02/18/85)
I have found that most computer magazines (eg. Byte) are becoming
less of the "hacker" type and more of a "business" type..
True the "business" market is bigger, but do we hackers
get left out? Is DDJ the only magazine which is still devoted
to Real Hackers & Programmers??
A concerned hacker...
_________
Hacker : a person who does not use relativly high level languages like
PASCAL, LISP, FORTRAN & COBOL.
Programmer : a person who doesn't know what assembly language looks like
and doesn't use any language lower than PASCAL.
(go ahead and flame me.. I've got an Ring of Fire Resistance on)jmc@ptsfb.UUCP (Jerry Carlin) (02/20/85)
I have just read a couple issues of Computer Language magazine. In these two issues there was a summary of the ANSI C standard, an article on Forth, an introduction to the Mumps language and a conversation with Bill Godbout (an early micro pioneer). They also have an RBBS system and a SIG on Compuserve. They appear to be in the same class as DDJ and I consider them (so far) to be in the set of 'hacker magazines.'
braun@drivax.UUCP (Karl Braun) (02/21/85)
> I have found that most computer magazines (eg. Byte) are becoming > less of the "hacker" type and more of a "business" type.. > True the "business" market is bigger, but do we hackers > get left out? Is DDJ the only magazine which is still devoted > to Real Hackers & Programmers?? > > A concerned hacker... Has anyone out there tried Users' Guide (a cp/m & dos oriented mag). It looks to me like DDJ used to. -- kral ihnp4!-------- \ mot! ---------- \ ucbvax!unisoft! > drivax!braun ucscc!--------- / amdahl!------- /
CSTROM@SIMTEL20.ARPA (02/23/85)
Sorry, no flames, only good news - Sol Libes is about to unveil Micro/Systems Journal, which will look like to old Microsystems when Sol was running the show. It will be a bimonthly withg lower production costs, less glossy hype, and presumably more good stuff for us hackers. Sol is sending a mailing out with details and a subscription form to all former Microsystems subscribers. -Charlie
jmc@ucb-vax.ARPA (02/23/85)
I have just read a couple issues of Computer Language magazine. In these two issues there was a summary of the ANSI C standard, an article on Forth, an introduction to the Mumps language and a conversation with Bill Godbout (an early micro pioneer). They also have an RBBS system and a SIG on Compuserve. They appear to be in the same class as DDJ and I consider them (so far) to be in the set of 'hacker magazines.' Jerry Carlin
rocky@masscomp.UUCP (Rocky Sandy) (02/27/85)
[] If you are interested in a magazine that concentrates on computer hardware the way BYTE used to, look for a new magazine called, ComputerSmyth. It is mostly a hardware journal for people who enjoy building equipment from kits or published plans. The magazine is published in Peterborough, NH (exact address unknown). From what I've seen, it's just what the hardware hackers have been looking for ever since BYTE turned into a software kiddie magazine. If there is interest in this magazine, let me know. I will dig up the address of the publisher and post it with subscription information. - Rocky Sandy
rocky@masscomp.UUCP (Rocky Sandy) (03/01/85)
[] Since there were several inquiries about the previously mentioned magazine, ComputerSmyth, I have found the necessary subscription information: Subscription Cost: $15 for 1 year, $25 for 2 years. Outside US, add $4.50 per year. send to: ComputerSmyth PO Box 176 Peterborough, NH 03458 I presume that you can order the subscription by phone because a number is included on the subscription card: (603) 924-9464. Again, for those who missed the original posting: ComputerSmyth is a magazine primarily for hardware hackers. If you enjoy building equipment from scratch, kits, or published plans, this could be a great magazine for you. My expectations are high, and I am looking forward to receiving this one. -Rocky Sandy