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Aihuxo.113 net.micro utcsrgv!utzoo!decvax!duke!chico!harpo!mhtsa!ihnss!ihuxo!dpa Thu Jan 28 12:49:12 1982 Magazine review RE: Hardcore Computing

This magazine is not about x-rated computing products but is actually a very user oriented publication for the Apple II(+) community. Basing my judgement on the first two issues, I'd have to say that there is more value per penney here than from most commercial rags. Much of the material presented will greatly add to a persons knowledge of the software that runs the Apple.

The difference comes from the magazines editorial policy. The staff takes the position that a user has the right to backup and/or modify any piece of software that he/she/they have bought. Current software house policies of disk protection have deprived the user of this right. As a result, much space in the publication is devoted to educating the user about DOS and copy protection methods. However, this does not mean that the staff supports software piracy. They take a purely user defensive stand on the matter.

The first two issues have included articles on nibble copy programs, how to un-protect and protect software, enhancements to commercial software, listings of useful utility programs, as well as hints (not giveaways) to many adventure type programs. What you will not find in this publication is a lot of software adds and useless information like how to build an etch-a-sketch interface.

Hardcore Computing ($3.50/issue) might be found on magazine racks in some computer stores but many will not carry it. U. S subscriptions are $20.00/year for 4 issues and 8 updates. The staff plans to go bi-monthly as soon as possible and monthly later on. For subscriptions send to: Hardcore Computing Subscriptions 14404 East D Street Tocoma, WA 98445

Dave Allen (ihuxo!dpa)

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