YYZTechA new computer newspaper for Toronto?

[Chris F.A. Johnson]

On Tue, 9 Dec 2003, Zoltan wrote:

>  In the early 1990s there where a two free newspapers providing computing
> information for the Toronto audience: Toronto Computes and The Computer
> Paper. Since last September these two have been replaced by HUB Canada.
> Unfortunately, HUB seems to be more about consumer electronics and the
> latest Windows applications than for someone looking for for an ISP with
> good tech support or where to meet Linux-heads in Toronto.
>
> To this end I'd like to see who would be interested in a new computer paper
> for the Toronto area. This would be a free and have a pro-Linux/OpenSource
> stance with a focus on the Linux community here as well as providing stories
> of interest to Mac and, perhaps other computer systems. Currently I'm
> investigating using the news site The Register
> (http://www.theregister.co.uk/) to provide some syndicated content.
>
> I'd like to get some feedback about this venture, specifically:
>
> -Is this something that is needed?

    Needed? Probably not.

    Good to have, useful? Definitely.

> -What would you like to see / not see in a computer newspaper

    Like:

        Well written, well researched, meaty articles.

        Regular columns, both technical and editorial.

	Q&A columns on various aspects of computing.

    Dislike:

        Too many advertisements. (Actually, any, but that's not realistic.)

> -Would you be interested in writing or helping out?

    Yes.

    I'd be interested in writing about shell scripting and using the
    command line. I also have editing and design experience with
    newspapers and magazines.

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