From: linux@fylz.com (Linux Journal)
Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.announce
Subject: Linux Journal -- a Magazine on Linux
Date: 29 Nov 1993 14:21:15 +0200
Approved: linux-announce@tc.cornell.edu (Lars Wirzenius)
Message-ID: <2dcpfr$b1l@klaava.Helsinki.FI>
This is an announcement about the status of Linux Journal magazine.
It was written on November 19, 1993.
Robert Young, publisher of New York Unix and Phil Hughes, Linux activist
and originator of the idea of publishing Linux Journal have combined
forces to make Linux Journal a reality. Both professionals in the
computer industry, their combined experience is over 40 years in computing,
much of that with Unix platforms and 11 years in publishing. Phil has
written or edited many of SSC's computer publications as well as written
articles for Unix/World and other computer magazines.
The idea for Linux Journal grew out of an idea for a "free software"
journal which about 6 of us came up with in March, 1993. The Linux
community has the right "feel" for this sort of publication and
some of us have been involved with Linux for some time.
The publication will be on paper and will contain advertising. The idea
is to cover Linux from a user's point of view. We expect readers
to want to get Linux up and running on their system. We intend
to address the needs of newcomers as well as trends, licensing
discussions and general information on the industry. These decisions
are based on the answers to a survey that was posted to Usenet
earlier this year plus input from others in the Linux community.
Another important purpose of LJ is to show that Linux is real.
Having a publication covering a subject is going to help people
get vendors (communications board manufacturers, for example) to
support Linux. LJ will start out small but will grow with the
community.
Advertising will both reduce the subscription cost of the publication
and help people locate hardware, software and documentation that
meets their needs. The main reason for a paper magazine is to
make it available to all those people who don't have Internet
access. This should both ease the burden of question answering
for Linux experts and help the Linux community grow.
The first issue of Linux Journal will be available in February, 1994.
One year (12 issue) subscriptions are $19 in the US, $29 in Canada
and $39 elsewhere. Subscriptions can mailed to Linux Journal,
P.O. Box 3364, Westport, CT 96880-8364 USA, FAXed to +1 203 454-2582
or phoned into (800) 546-7274. We do accept American Express,
MasterCard and Visa/Access.
We are also looking for authors and advertisers.
In order to handle any questions, here are e-mail addresses.
linux@fylz.com -- general information
phil@fylz.com -- article queries, writing guidelines (Phil Hughes)
joanne@fylz.com -- advertising information (Joanne Wagner)
We will be setting up a list server to handle various information
requests. Look for an announcement as soon as it is available.
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From: linux@fylz.com (Linux Journal)
Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.announce
Subject: Linux Journal -- Address Correction
Date: 1 Dec 1993 00:41:57 +0200
Approved: linux-announce@tc.cornell.edu (Lars Wirzenius)
Message-ID: <2dgi7l$2k1@klaava.Helsinki.FI>
In my previous post about Linux Journal the zipcode for subscriptions
was incorrect. It was indicated as 96880-8364. The correct zipcode
is 06880-8364. Guess I have lived on the west coast too long. :-)
The complete subscription address is:
Linux Journal
P.O. Box 3364
Westport, CT 06880-8364
Questions can be e-mailed to linux@fylz.com. Sorry for any inconvenience.
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From: li...@fylz.com (Linux Journal)
Newsgroups: comp.newprod
Subject: Linux Journal Birth Announcement
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Date: 7 Dec 1993 21:27:33 -0500
Organization: Linux Journal
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Summary: Magazine for the Linux community
Keywords: magazine, Linux
After close to a year in preparation, we are pleased to announce the birth of
Linux Journal, a magazine by, for and about the Linux community. This is a
printed monthly magazine. The first issue will be distributed in February,
1994.
Linux is a UNIX-like operating system that is freely copyable. It has been
developed (and development continues) by a diverse set of people spread over
the globe. Linus Torvalds, a college student in Finland is the author of the
kernel but there are hundreds of other contributors connected together via
the Internet.
At this time Linux Journal is looking for:
- New Product Announcements
- Products (such as books) to review
- Authors
- Advertisers
Announcements and products for review can be sent to the address below. If
you are interested in writing for Linux Journal, contact Phil Hughes at the
address below or via E-mail at ph...@fylz.com for more information on what is
needed and an author's guide.
Joanne Wagner is the Linux Journal advertising representative. She can be
reached at the address and numbers below or contacted via E-mail at
joa...@fylz.com.
Contact information:
Linux Journal
P.O. Box 85876
Seattle, WA 98145-1867 USA
Phone: +1 206 524-8338 FAX: +1 206 526-0803
E-mail: li...@fylz.com
Subscriptions are handled by our East Coast office where Robert Young is our
publisher. (Bob also publishes New York Unix.) Subscriptions are $19/year in
the United States, US$29/year in Canada and Mexico and US$39/year in other
countries. Payment can be made using VISA, MasterCard or American Express.
Subscription orders should be sent to:
Linux Journal
P.O. Box 3364
Westport, CT 96880-8364
They can also be FAXed to +1 203 454-2582 or phoned in at (800)546-7274 in
the US, +1 203 454-3242 elsewhere.
Watch the comp.os.linux.announce newsgroup for updates on LJ.
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From: li...@fylz.com (Linux Journal)
Subject: Linux Journal -- Second Survey
Keywords: survey magazine
Followup-To: li...@fylz.com
Organization: Linux Journal
Date: Mon, 27 Dec 1993 21:16:56 GMT
Message-ID: <1993Dec27.211656.11364@fylz.com>
Summary: What do readers want?
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In April, 1993 I posted a survey to see if there was interest in
a magazine about Linux. In May I posted the results of that
survey. The quick summary is:
- repsonse was very positive -- positive enough to convince
us to go ahead with the project
- response was international with about 50% from the US,
25% from Europe and the remainder from Asia, Canada, Africa
and Australia
- virtually everybody was supportive of the idea to carry advertising
in the magazine to minimize the subscription cost. In fact many
who responded suggested that they would find advertising to be
a benefit -- making it easier to find suppliers
- virtually everyone said they would subscribe, over 30% said they
were interested in writing articles and about 5% in advertising
Well, the first issue of LJ is approaching rapidly -- it will be available
in February, 1994. In that issue I want to include information from
the survey and thought an update might be of interest. So, here is
the same survey from last April. Please respond again. We will
tabulate the results and both post it to Usenet and include it in
the first issue of LJ.
I have included the current info sheet below for those who are not
aware of what we are doing. The survey follows. Thanks for your
time.
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LINUX P.O. Box 85867 * Seattle, WA 98145-1867 * USA
JOURNAL +1 206 524-8339 * fax: +1 206 526-0803 * li...@fylz.com
General Information as of November 18, 1993
The purpose of this info sheet is to let you know the current
status of Linux Journal.
The magazine will be published monthly and we plan to have the
first issue available February 1994.
Editorial:
Phil Hughes is Editor of Linux Journal. He can be reached
at the West Coast office at the address and numbers indicat-
ed on this letterhead. He can also be contacted via E-mail
at ph...@fylz.com.
Linux Journal is actively seeking articles on various Linux-
related topics. You can send queries to Phil at this ad-
dress or just indicate your interest in writing for Linux
Journal.
Advertising:
Joanne Wagner is the Linux Journal advertising representa-
tive. She can be reached at the address and numbers above
or contacted via E-mail at joa...@fylz.com.
If you have a product that you feel is of interest to the
Linux community, call, write or FAX Joanne and request a
rate card.
Subscriptions:
Subscriptions and other requests are handled by our East
Coast office where Robert Young is our publisher. (Bob also
publishes New York Unix.) Subscriptions are $19/year in the
United States, US$29/year in Canada and Mexico and
US$39/year in other countries. Payment can be made using
VISA, MasterCard or American Express (make sure you include
the credit card number, expiration date and signature).
Send subscriptions orders to:
Linux Journal
P.O. Box 3364
Westport, CT 06880-8364
or FAX them to (203) 454-2582. You can also place subscrip-
tion orders via phone by calling (800) 546-7274 in the US or
+1 203 454-3242 elsewhere.
Further info:
Updates will be submitted to the comp.os.linux.announce
newsgroup on Usenet. We will also have a list server run-
ning soon for electronic requests. You may also request
further information at any of the contract addresses (elec-
tronic or otherwise) above.
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Survey
Please send this back to li...@fylz.com (the reply command of your
news reader should do this for you).
Help Direct Linux Journal
This flier attempts to tell you what we think should be in Linux
Journal. But, what matters is what you want to see in Linux Journal.
Please answer the questions below and return this form to help make
this effort succeed.
1. Rate your interest in the following features:
(1=not interested, 2=possible interest, 3=interested,
4=very interested, 5=that's my subject!)
_ a. Club and organization contacts
_ b. Non-commercial classified ads
_ c. Latest Linux release information
_ d. Letters to the editor
_ e. Software wanted column
_ f. Linux Questions and Answers
_ g. New Linux-related products
_ h. New to the club -- a focus on schools, etc that are
getting into Linux
_ i. Linux Profile -- a look at a Linux developer or user
_ j. Tutorial on a particular aspect of Linux (or Unix)
_ k. Current trends -- what's happening with Linux
(becoming commercial, support by vendors, etc)
_ l. Introduction to Linux -- basic background information on
Linux for first-time or prospective users
2. Are there any other topics you would like to see covered?
3. We intend to sell commercial advertising but limit it to vendors
whose products and services are in tune with the Statement of Purpose
of Linux Journal. We expect advertising from hardware manufacturers,
publishers of books and other publications and software vendors of
both "free" and commercial products.
Comments:
4. Would you be interested in:
[ ] subscribing [ ] advertising [ ] writing articles
Name:
Address:
:
City:
State:
Postal Code:
Country:
E-mail:
Currently running: [ ] Linux, [ ] MS-DOS, [ ] Unix,
[ ] Other ______________
Have the following system(s):
Please return this form to:
Linux Journal
P.O. Box 85867
Seattle, WA 98145-1867
Or, FAX to +1 206 526 0803
Or, e-mail something like it to:
li...@fylz.com
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E-mail: li...@fylz.com Phone: +1 206 524 8338 FAX: +1 206 526 0803