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COMMERCIAL: Linux Journal FAQ
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Lars Wirzenius)
Sat Sep 2 10:11:02 1995
Date: Fri, 1 Sep 1995 23:58:57 +0300
From: Lars Wirzenius <wirzeniu@cc.helsinki.fi>
To: linux-announce@vger.rutgers.edu
From: pe@ssc.com (Melinda McBride)
Newsgroups: comp.os.linux.announce
Subject: COMMERCIAL: Linux Journal FAQ
Organization: Specialized Systems Consultants/Linux Journal
Summary: Information on Linux Journal magazine
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LINUX JOURNAL FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
September 1, 1995
This FAQ contains information about Linux Journal (LJ), the
magazine covering the Linux Community. Topics covered include:
general/history - content - regular columns - features -
conferences - subscriptions - writing for LJ - advertising in
LJ - Linux-related product releases - consultants directory -
distributors/retailers - misc - if all else fails ... -
subscription order form
You can find additional information, including tables of contents
for all issues and selected articles from back issues, on our Web
site http://www.ssc.com/.
General/History
We see our mission as serving the Linux community while working
to promote the use of Linux. Although most of our initial
subscribers have come from the Internet, we expect half of our
future readers will find LJ as their initial source of
information on Linux. This means that LJ can provide a way for
people to find hardware, software, and help in getting themselves
going. We see this as a benefit to the Linux newsgroups by
reducing "novice" questions as well as our advertisers by
providing them with a new way to reach potential new users.
The idea for producing Linux Journal arose in early 1993. In late
February, 1994 the first issue was mailed. The magazine has
received a very positive response--both on the Internet and
elsewhere. Issue #18, our September 1995 issue, will be released
in mid-August. SSC, publisher of Unix and C Pocket References for
over twelve years, publishes Linux Journal.
Michael K. Johnson is the editor of LJ. He founded the original
"man project", which was the forerunner of the current "Linux
Documentation Project", and maintains a few Linux packages, as
well as the "Linux Kernel Hackers' Guide".
Content
Each issue of Linux Journal offers articles that appeal to
newcomers, as well as serious technical articles for long-time
Unix users. Although LJ is Linux-specific, many of the articles
are of interest to Unix users and other users of freely
redistributable software.
Regular columns include:
o Interviews with prominent Linux personalities
o Book & Product Reviews
o Kernel Corner by Michael K. Johnson
o What's GNU? by Arnold Robbins
as well as a Linux Consultants Directory, New Products, and
Letters to the Editor.
Features that have appeared in Linux Journal include:
Comparison of Linux, Windows NT and OS/2 by Bernie Thompson
(Issue 1)
Tips for Optimizing Memory Usage by Jeff Tranter (Issue 3)
World Wide Web by Bernie Thompson (Issue 3)
Linux: Rx for the Roger Maris Cancer Center by G. W. Wettstein
(Issue 5)
Customizing Emacs by Matt Welsh (Issue 5)
Learning C++ with Linux by Jeff Tranter (Issue 6)
Mobile Computing with Linux by Marc E. Fiuzynski (Issue 6)
Samba: Unix talking with PC's by Andrew Tridgell (Issue 7)
X Programming with Tcl and Tk by Matt Welsh (Issue 8)
Interview with Linus Torvalds (Issue 9)
Using Tcl and Tk from C Programs by Matt Welsh (Issue 10)
Humble Beginnings Of Linux by Randy Bentson (Issue 11)
Ethernetting Linux by Terry Dawson (Issue 12)
Linux: It's Not Just for Intel Anymore by Joseph Brothers
(Issue 12)
Access Information Through World Wide Web by Eric Kasten (Issue
13)
Majordomo by Piers Cawley (Issue 13)
Porting DOS Applications to Linux by Alan Cox (Issue 17)
Conferences: COMDEX, DECUS, International Linux Symposium, Open
Systems World, Tools USA '95, UniForum, Unix Expo, Usenix.
Subscriptions
Subscriptions are available internationally through SSC directly.
They are also available in specific regions through our
international distributors. Magazines are mailed internationally
through a "surface air lift" service which delivers the magazines
quickly to the countries of destination where local mail will be
handled by surface delivery.
Subscriptions within the US are shipped via second class mail.
Subscription rates (in US dollars) are as follows:
$22/year U.S., $27/year Canada, $32/year Foreign
$39/2 years U.S., $49/2 years Canada, $54/2 years Foreign
Back issues are available for $4 ($6 airmail) while supplies last.
Subscriptions start with the next issue of Linux Journal.
Linux Journal, P.O. Box 85867, Seattle, WA 98145-1867
FAX: +1-206 782-7191, Phone: +1 206-782-7733 E-mail: subs@ssc.com
We accept payment by credit card (American Express, Visa and
MasterCard) Since the Internet is not a secure network, you may
not wish to send credit card numbers via e-mail. We also accept
checks in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank. For certain other
foreign currency (specified by our bank), we can take a check
drawn on a foreign bank in their native currency: for example, a
check drawn on a German bank issued in German marks.
Writing for Linux Journal
Articles in Linux Journal cover the range from "how do I get
started" to kernel hacking. We intend to try to strike a balance
so the magazine will be accessible to the newcomer and yet
continue to contain useful information to long-term Linux users.
Also, to legitimize Linux to many business Unix users, we offer
articles on commercial uses for Linux. They can be in the form
of documenting a place/job where Linux is being used
commercially, a technical article on development of commercial
applications, or reviews of commercial products.
If you are considering writing for LJ or have a lead about a
commercial use, contact our editor, Michael Johnson. He can be
reached via e-mail at ljeditor@ssc.com, or as Editor, Linux
Journal, P.O. Box 85867, Seattle, WA 98145-1867
Advertising in Linux Journal
Linux Journal is supported by a combination of subscription and
advertising revenue. Rates are competitive for the number of
readers we reach and our specific target audience matches the
needs of those who have products targeted to the Linux market.
We currently offer only display advertising. If you are
interested, request a media kit and rate card.
Advertising, Linux Journal, P.O. Box 85867, Seattle, WA 98145-1867
FAX: +1 206 782-7191, Phone: +1 206 782-7733 E-mail: ads@ssc.com
Linux-related Product Releases
If you have a new product that you feel is of interest to the
Linux community, send us a press release.
We also have a review team and may be interested in reviewing
your product. If you are willing to make a review copy of a
product available, please let us know.
Send new product information to:
New Products, Linux Journal, P.O. Box 85867, Seattle, WA 98145-1867
E-mail: newprod@ssc.com
Consultants Directory
We maintain a directory of consultants that work with Linux. The
directory is published monthly in Linux Journal. The first
listing is currently free, and rates for subsequent listings are
$150/year. To be listed, send your name, company, address, phone
and e-mail and/or fax contact information along with a brief
(5-15 words) description of what you work on to:
Consultants Directory, Linux Journal, P.O. Box 85867, Seattle, WA 98145-1867
FAX: +1 206-782-7191, Phone: +1 206-782-7733 E-mail: linux@ssc.com
Distributors/Retailers
Linux Journal is distributed both directly to resellers and
through International Periodical Distributors and Ingram. Over
5000 copies are distributed on news stands. If you are aware of
a store that should carry LJ you can suggest they contact SSC at
206-782-7733 about reselling or send us e-mail at dist@ssc.com
with their contact information.
Misc
Q: Is LJ available Electronically?
A: Selected articles are available on our Web site on our Web
site http://www.ssc.com/. We are adding additional articles as
time allows. To volunteer to help translate articles to HTML,
send e-mail to pe@ssc.com. To have us add a particular article to
our "requested" list, send e-mail to production@ssc.com.
Q: Can information that appears in LJ be reprinted?
A: Authors may use the material with the only restriction being
that if they use it immediately they include the phrase
"reprinted with permission of Linux Journal". Other people
wishing to use material should contact LJ. Permission is usually
granted except where restricted by author or other prior
copyright.
If All Else Fails ...
If your question isn't answered here, send e-mail to
linux@ssc.com. We will send an e-mail response and, if it is a
common question we will add it to this FAQ. If you don't have e-
mail, you can fax questions to 206-782-7191 or call 206-782-7733.
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Linux Journal Subscription Order Form
1 year subscriptions to Linux Journal are $22/year (12 issues) in
the US, $27USD in Canada, $32USD in other countries. Two year
subscriptions are $39 in the US, $49USD in Canada, $54 in other
countries. Back issues are $4 each, if they are available.
(Currently issues 1,3 and 17 are sold out.) Payment can be made
using VISA, MasterCard or American Express. (Make sure you
include the credit card number, expiration date and signature.)
If you have a question concerning appropriate method of payment,
phone or FAX our subscription numbers or send e-mail to
subs@ssc.com.
Your subscription will start with the next issue of the magazine.
That means you may not see an issue for four to six weeks.
Send subscriptions orders to Linux Journal P.O. Box 85867,
Seattle, WA 98145-1867 or FAX them to (206) 782-7191. If you are
comfortable e-mailing credit card numbers, you can send your
order via e-mail to subs@ssc.com.
[ ] 1 year subscription [ ] 2 year subscription
[ ] Back issue(s): _________[ ] reg. ($4 ea.) [ ]non-US airmail
($6 ea.)
Back Issues available: 2(April/May 94), 4(August 94),
5(September 94), 6(October 94), 7(November 94) 8(December 94)
9(January 95), 10(February 95), 11(March 95), 12(April 95),
13(May 95) , 14(June 95), 15(July 95), 16(August 95,) 18(October
95)
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