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  • PC World (July 1989)

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    Source: PC World – July 1989

    PC World was one of the most popular PC magazines for many years. Like most other computer print magazines, this one ceased publication quite some time ago. The July 1989 issue includes:

    Previews

    • Pascal Gets Two Object Lessons – Pascal was a popular structured programming language at one point that offered a sort of middle ground between BASIC and C. This article compares Borland’s Turbo Pascal 5.5 with Microsoft’s QuickPascal.

    Reviews

    • Advanced Word Processors – Familiar Faces, New Features – A comparison of several word processors, including DisplayWrite 4 version 2, Microsoft Word 4.0, MultiMate Advantage II 1.0, Somna Word IV 2.0, WordPerfect 5.0, WordStar Professional 5.0, and XyWrite III Plus 3.54. Microsoft Word and WordPerfect come out on top.
    • The Best in Forms Software – A comparison of software specializing in creating forms. Products reviewed include FormFiller 2.0, FormSet 1.0, Horizon 1.1, JetForm 1.01, and Perform 1.0.
    • Data Base Powerhouses Strike a Balance – A comparison of the top four database managers, including DataEase 4.0, dBASE IV 1.0, Paradox 3.0, and R:base for DOS 2.11.
    • Net Gains in Multiuser Accounting – A review and comparison of seven multiuser accounting packages, including Accpac Plus, Great Plains, Harmony, M.A.S. 90, RealWorld, SBT, and Solomon III.
    • Groupware; E-Mail Meets Scheduling – Groupware is a category of software that provided shared LAN software such as LAN e-mail, scheduling, calendars, and other utilities. This is a comparison of five such packages, including The Coordinator II, Higgins, Office Works, WordPerfect Office, and cc:Mail. More advanced packages such as Lotus Notes were on the way.
    • Well-Rounded Drawing – A round-up of the latest drawing tools, including Artline 1.0, Arts & Letters, Corel Draw 1.0, Designer 2.0, and Illustrator 1.0.

    News

    • Top of the News – Microsoft introduces the PS/2 Model P70 portable computer featuring a 20 MHz 386, 4 MB of RAM, microchannel architecture, a 60 MB hard drive and more for $7695. Also introduced by IBM is the PS/2 Model 55 SX desktop; featuring a 386 SX, 2 MB of RAM, a 30 MB hard drive and more for $3895; Microsoft and Borland introduce new versions of their Pascal software; Quarterdeck awarded patent for displaying windows on screen; Integrated Information Technology introduce Intel compatible math coprocessors; and more.
    • Industry Outlook – SQL data base servers coming; Zenith sales increase fueled by laptop success; a look at the upcoming i486 processor; IBM and Intel push multimedia with Digital Video Interactive (DVI); and more.
    • Product Outlook – A look at new and upcoming products, including the Zenith Z-386/25 PC, Solomon III based Profitwise Basic Accounting software, DaynaNet PC and Mac networking solution, Arriba personal information manager, ProCollection and Type Director font software, Mannesmann Tally MT81 and MT905 printers, PrintRite print queue, Laser-Ready templates, Up Your Cash Flow spreadsheet, AutoImport data conversion software, and Network Eye remote control software.
    • Update – Updates on Pizazz Plus and Readability Plus.

    Perspectives

    • Richard Landry – Designing software for small businesses.
    • Letters – Letters from readers about avoiding copy protected software, standards, PS/2 problems, SideKick, the Mitsubishi MP 286L laptop vs. the Zenith SupersPort 286, and more.
    • Another Angle – Retailers vs. manufacturers.

    Features

    • Buyers’ Guide: 38 Tools for Great Writing – A look at various tools that enhance word processors to help the writer. Included is software to help make outlines, reference software (dictionaries, thesaurus, etc.), spell and grammar checkers, group writing tools, file conversion utilities and much more.
    • Second Look: Hard Disk Utilities Revisited – Tools for taking care of you hard drive and diagnosing and fixing issues, including Disk Technical Advanced 3.0, HTest/HFormat 2.0, Mace Gold, Norton Utilities Advanced 4.5, PC Tools Deluxe 5, and SpinRite 1.2.

    Departments

    • In This Issue – An overview of the current issue.
    • The Help Screen – Questions answered about passwords, using a Tandy 1000SX in Germany, DOS 4.01 on an IBM PS/2 Model 60, using hard drives in old PCs, and more.
    • Windows Journal – A look at things missing from Windows.
    • Consumer Watch – Misleading pricing by The New PC Network, complaints about Fast Micro, Toshiba T1200 problems, and more.
    • The Upgrade Path – Upgrading a Compaq Portable with a $1495 386 Motherboard/CQ16 from Hauppauge Computer Works.
    • Star-Dot-Star – A technique for creating arrays larger than 64K in Turbo Pascal 4.0, automatically resetting the date to the last date entered on PCs without a hardware clock, formatting directory output on a printer, and more.
    • Network Q&A – Solving backup problems using IBM’s PC LAN version 1.24 and a network of PS/2s.

    …and more!


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  • The One (January 1991)

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    Source: The One – Issue Number 28 – January 1991

    The One was a U.K. based magazine that generally covered 16-bit computer games. The January 1991 issue included coverage of Amiga, Atari ST and PC (DOS) games and includes:

    Regulars

    • Letters – Letters from readers criticizing recent arcade game conversions (starting with Out Run), requesting tips for The Faery Tale Adventure, correcting World War II history, asking for realistic Formula One games, and more.
    • Disk – Cover disks were included for both the Amiga and Atari ST. The Amiga disk included an extra Rick Dangerous II level while the Atari disk included a demo of Flames of Freedom and Portraiture.
    • News – Incentive’s 3D Construction Kit to be released for the Amiga, Atari ST and DOS; Psygnosis game Armour-Geddon coming for the Amiga and Atari ST; Insects in Space to be remade for the Amiga and Atari ST, UbiSoft announces new games including Star Rush (Amiga, Atari ST, PC coming soon), Battle Isle (Amiga, Atari ST, DOS), Toyota Celica GT Rally (Amiga, Atari ST), The Ultimate Ride (Amiga, Atari ST), and Mighty Bombjack (Amiga, Atari ST); Origin releases World of Ultima: Savage Empire for DOS; Atari working on 16-bit console; and much more.
    • Work In Progress – Detailed previews of games to come including Mega-lo-Mania, Gauntlet III, and Turrican II.

    • Reviews
      • Lemmings – The classic real-time strategy/puzzle game for the Amiga, Atari ST and DOS.
      • STUN Runner – Conversion of the Atari arcade game for the Amiga, Atari ST, and DOS.
      • Mig-29 Fulcrum – Flight Simulator featuring the Mig-29 for DOS, Amiga and Atari ST.
      • Hard Drivin’ II: Drive Harder – I always though Race Drivin’ was the sequel to Hard Drivin’…
      • Alpha Waves – Odd puzzle game for the Amiga, Atari ST and DOS.
      • Prince of Persia – Classic adventure game that descends from Karateka for the Amiga, Atari ST and DOS.
      • Blue Max – World War I fighter sim for DOS, Atari ST and Amiga.
      • Links – Golf game for DOS and coming soon for the Amiga and Atari ST.
    • Tips – Tips and strategies for Rick Dangerous II, Cybercon III, Paradroid 90, Hard Drivin’ II, Captive, Midwinter, Simulcra, Time Machine, and Monty Python’s Flying Circus.
    • The One On One – An interview with David Braben.

    Features

    • Bollocks! – An adult oriented game based on the comic Viz. Includes an interview with the writer/artist of the comic.
    • Ready Steady Go! – A detailed look at Dragon’s Lair II: Time Warp. This is an original sequel by the same company that did the original laserdisc arcade conversion.
    • Against The Law – Judge Dredd, popular comic book character, now how his own game published by Virgin Games for teh Amiga and Atari ST.
    • Virtual Reality – The current state of Virtual Reality, something much talked about in the 1990s, showing up in a variety of movies and TV shows. It seems like Virtual Reality was the next big thing for 30 years.

    …and more!


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  • Edge (December 2004)

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    Source: Edge – Issue Number 143 – December 2004

    Edge is a multi-format gaming magazine that was sort of a sister publication to Next Generation. At least, much of the content that was published in Edge was republished in Next Generation. the December 2004 issue includes:

    This Month

    • Dual Fuel – A look at the hardware and first software of the new Nintendo DS. It had a number of innovative features for the time, including dual screens, touch screen, 3D, and more.
    • Driving Ambition – A talk with the the man behind Gran Turismo 4: Prologue.
    • Oddworld’s Odyssey – The story behind Oddworld: Stranger. I only ever played the first Oddworld which was a completely different kind of game but it was an interesting and intensely atmospheric game.
    • But It Is Art – A look at some recent video game inspired art exhibits.
    • Activisionaries – The story of Activision, the company that invented the concept of third party publisher, and how it has changed over teh last 25 years.

    Every Month

    • Start
      • Nintendo unveils DS support – The premiere of the Nintendo DS and the first 3rd party developers.
      • Tokyo Game Show 2004 report – The PSP debuts and much more.
      • PS2 slims down for Christmas – A smaller version of the PS2 including ethernet and a now external power supply.
      • Jim Merrick talks Nintendo online – A brief interview with Nintendo’s head of marketing.
      • Japan catches retro fever – Tokyo’s National Museum of Science hosts exhibition dedicated to videogaming history.
      • How The Sims killed themselves – The convoluted history of The Sims. An interview with Will Wright, head of Maxis and the man behind The Sims.
      • At a store near you – New this month: Donkey Konga (Game Cube), Mario Vs. Donkey Kong (Game Boy Advance), Gradius V (PS2), and Metal Slug 3 (Xbox).
      • A developer’s diary – The story of Kun Fu Chaos.
      • Incoming – New games coming soon: Cold Fear (PC, PS2, Xbox), Tsukiyoni Saraba (PS2), Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap (Game Boy Advance), Ace Combat 5 (PS2), Imperator (PC), and King Kong (GameCube, Xbox, PS2).

    • Something About Japan – A look at the Tokyo Game Show through the eyes of Kaji Aizawa, editor in chief of Famitsu PS2 magazine.
    • Time Extend – A detailed look back at The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask.
    • Studio Profile – A look at Swordfish Studios, developers of games such as Jonah Lamu Rugby, UEFA Striker, Hostile Waters: Antaeus Rising, and World Championship Rugby.
    • Codeshop – GameShadow, a game patching service to simplify keeping all of your games up to date.
    • Mightier Than The Sword – the origins of Grand Theft Auto.
    • Trigger Happy – The appeal of Myst IV and the Myst series in general.
    • The Guest Column – The most successful player in Lineage II.
    • Biffovision – The Complete History of Videogaming, Chapter 24, The Age of Television: A look at Joymasters (1992-1996).
    • Inbox – Letters about game ratings, Game Stars Live, Nintendo re-releases, Ghost in the Shell and GTA, and more.
    • Hype – Previews of new and upcoming games including Resident Evil 4 (GameCube), Ico 2 (PS2), The Bard’s Tale (PS2, Xbox), Devil May Cry 3 (PS2), Jak 3 (PS2), Metal Gear Acid (PSP), Rengogu (PSP), Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (GameCube, PC, PS2, Xbox), Disaster Report 2 (PS2), Kagero 2 (PS2), Shining Tears (PS2), Radiata Stories (PS2), and Demento (PS2).
    • Review – Reviews of the latest games including Half-Life 2 (PC), Rome: Total War (PC), Tribes: Vengeance (PC), Monster Hunter (PS2), Blood Will Tell (PS2), Final Fantasy XI (PC, PS2), Sly 2: Band of Thieves (Xbox), Sega Superstars (PS2), Eyetoy: Play 2 (PS2), Flatout (PC, PS2, Xbox), Super Mario Pinball (GBA), Pro Evolution Soccer 4 (PS2, Xbox), ADV Guardian Heroes (GBA), and Gametrak: Dark Wind (PS2).

    …and more!


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