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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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