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Linux Journal FAQ
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Lars Wirzenius)
Sat Apr 15 13:28:50 1995
Date: Sat, 15 Apr 1995 18:43:59 +0300
From: Lars Wirzenius <wirzeniu@cc.helsinki.fi>
To: linux-activists@niksula.hut.fi, linux-announce@vger.rutgers.edu
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From: Phil Hughes <fyl@ssc.com>
Subject: Linux Journal FAQ
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LINUX JOURNAL FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
April 6, 1995
This FAQ contains information about Linux Journal (LJ), the maga-
zine covering the Linux Community. Topics covered include: gener-
al/history - content - regular columns - features - conferences
- subscriptions - writing for LJ - advertising in LJ - Linux-
related product releases - consultants directory - distribu-
tors/retailers - misc - if all else fails ... - subscription
order form
Note that in addition to the information here we are setting up a
Web site called www.sss.com. More details will be available in
late April.
General/History
We see our mission as serving the Linux community while working
to promote the use of Linux. Although most of our initial sub-
scribers have come from the Internet, we expect half of our fu-
ture 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 re-
ceived a very positive response--both on the Internet and else-
where. Issue #14, our June, 95 issue, will be released in mid-
May. 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 new-
comers 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 Linux Systems Administration by Mark Komarinski
o Kernel Corner by Michael K. Johnson
o What's GNU? by Arnold Robbins
as well as a Linux Consultants Directory, New Products, and Let-
ters 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 (Is-
sue 12)
Access Information Through World Wide Web by Eric Kasten (Issue
13)
Majordomo by Piers Cawley (Issue 13)
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 interna-
tional 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:
$19/year U.S., $24/year Canada, $29/year Foreign
$34/2 years U.S., $44/2 years Canada, $49/2 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 Mas-
terCard) 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 con-
tinue to contain useful information to long-term Linux users.
Also, in order 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 com-
mercial use, contact our editor, Michael Johnson. He can be
reached via e-mail at ljeditor@ssc.com, or as Editor, Linux Jour-
nal, 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. We plan to offer a
card deck in June, 1995. 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 prod-
uct 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 list-
ing 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. Over 4500 copies
are distributed on newsstands. 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 con-
tact information.
Misc
Q: Is LJ available Electronically?
A: Not yet. Once we have the paper copy under control we plan to
work on this. It requires contract arrangements with both authors
and advertisers before we can do it.
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 "reprint-
ed 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 lin-
ux@ssc.com. We will send an e-mail response and, if it is a com-
mon 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.
Linux Journal Subscription Order Form
1 year subscriptions to Linux Journal are $19/year (12 issues) in
the US, $24USD in Canada, $29USD in other countries. Two year
subscriptions are $34 in the US, $44USD in Canada, $49USD in oth-
er countries. Back issues are $4 each, if they are available.
(Currently issues 1 and 3 are sold out.) Payment can be made us-
ing 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 one to six weeks.
Send subscriptions orders to Linux Journal P.O. Box 85867, Seat-
tle, WA 98145-1867 or FAX them to (206) 782-7191. If you are
comfortable e-mailing credit card numbers, you can send your or-
der 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), 5(Septem-
ber), 6(October), 7(November) 8(December) 9(January '95),
10(February '95), 11(March 95), 12(April 95), 13(May 95)
Name ______________________________________________________
Company ___________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________
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Phone _____________________ Country _______________________
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Method of Payment: [ ] check (enclosed), (when mailing form)
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