YYZTechA new computer newspaper for Toronto?

[Martin Duclos]

I'd be interested in contributing to the project. Java related articles and 
possibly perl as well as newbie FAQs. Coverage of the TLUG meetings? Sing my 
up!

Martin Duclos
tchitow-PkbjNfxxIARBDgjK7y7TUQ at public.gmane.org


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On Tue, Dec 09, 2003 at 07:25:47PM -0600, 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 Since last September these two have been replaced by HUB Canada.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

Probably, because revenue comes from ads.  Newspapers and magazines are
there to sell ads, with writing used as fillers.

 > 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

Despite hype, there is nothing to "sell" on Linux or Open Source area.
Well, so far, at least.

 > -Is this something that is needed?

I think one is enough for GTA computer stores.

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

More sale items.

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

For print newspaper or magazine, yes.  For online, no.

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