I've often said how much I miss the old "glossy magazines" from back in the day, so I was happy to see that there's a new magazine dedicated to what we call Retro Computing.
It's called COMPUTE!s GAZETTE, and you can check it out at:
https://computesgazette.com

You can download a PDF of a sample issue there, so just click on "Dive In" and scroll to the bottom of the next page to find the link.

You can also buy the full issue, and/or subscribe to future issues there, too. It's not cheap, but I think it's a noble effort and one we should support if we can afford to. I bought the Premiere issue, and almost immediately got a full PDF, with the print issue about to be mailed out.

By the way, it's got a nice article about FujiNet, which I've been accused of being a "cheerleader" for, and Thom Cherryhomes did a nice job of pointing out the details.

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Re: COMPUTE!s GAZETTE
By: Bob_C to All on Mon Jul 14 2025 16:37:57

It's called COMPUTE!s GAZETTE, and you can check it out at:
https://computesgazette.com

This is awesome news! I was a subscriber to OCG for it's complete run, and like an idiot I ended up throwing them all away. Now I redeem myself a bit. I'm gonna order the print+digital #1 issue, and subscribe to just the digital issues from there.
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I've often said how much I miss the old "glossy magazines" from back in the day, so I was happy to see that there's a new magazine dedicated to what we call Retro Computing.
It's called COMPUTE!s GAZETTE, and you can check it out at:
https://computesgazette.com

By the way, it's got a nice article about FujiNet, which I've been
accused of being a "cheerleader" for, and Thom Cherryhomes did a nice
job of pointing out the details.

Thanks for sharing - I archived this webpage @ archivebox.20forbeers.com - and I dig it. :P w00t w00t.



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You're welcome! Although I have no personal involvement in the creation of this new magazine, I think it's a great way to support the Retro community as a whole. Strangely, I'vegotten some negative feedback on a couple of local BBS'es, mostly concerned with the 1st issue being predominately Commodore-related. Considering that the C-64 out-soldmost other personal computers during its heyday, I don't think it's surprising to see that slant, especially in the 1st issue.
Your mileage may vary. :-)
-- Bob


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On 15 Jul 2025, Bob_C said the following...

You're welcome! Although I have no personal involvement in the creation
of this new magazine, I think it's a great way to support the Retro community as a whole. Strangely, I'vegotten some negative feedback on a couple of local BBS'es, mostly concerned with the 1st issue being predominately Commodore-related. Considering that the C-64 out-soldmost other personal computers during its heyday, I don't think it's
surprising to see that slant, especially in the 1st issue.
Your mileage may vary. :-)
-- Bob

And the Commodore 64 is BACK also. It's not some cheap pI based Emulation machine. It is a FPGA machine which re-creates the C64 perfectly. If anyone knows Gideon has been selling FPGA boards called the Ultimate 64, a few of the features are built in Swiftlink, WiFi, 40mhz speed, Sid Sockets and built in Sid if you can't scavenge the real chips. Full HDMI, I have had a U64 since 2019, I don't use it all that much but it is one awesome machine.. If you were a Commodorephile like I was and still am for $300 it is a great deal...


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Quoting Bob_c to All <=-

I've often said how much I miss the old "glossy magazines" from back
in the day, so I was happy to see that there's a new magazine
dedicated to what we call Retro Computing. It's called COMPUTE!s
GAZETTE, and you can check it out at: https://computesgazette.com

You can download a PDF of a sample issue there, so just click on "Dive
In" and scroll to the bottom of the next page to find the link.
You can also buy the full issue, and/or subscribe to future issues
there, too. It's not cheap, but I think it's a noble effort and one we should support if we can afford to. I bought the Premiere issue, and almost immediately got a full PDF, with the print issue about to be
mailed out.
By the way, it's got a nice article about FujiNet, which I've been
accused of being a "cheerleader" for, and Thom Cherryhomes did a nice
job of pointing out the details.
-- Bob

Thanks for the link! Grabbed a copy! I have all the original
Compute's Gazette and Compute mags...

Cougar


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Re: COMPUTE!s GAZETTE
By: Cougar428 to BOB_C on Sun Jul 20 2025 09:14:01

I have all the original Compute's Gazette and Compute mags...

Sooo envious. I had the complete run of CG and Compute! from '81 until about '90, all stored in those boxes you get reams of paper in, each weighting about 50 lbs. I forget how many I had, but it was in the double digits.

Then, stupidity struck. I moved in '90 and just didn't have the space for all those boxes, so they got tossed in the bin. Yeah, I know. If I'd have been thinking, I should've kept at least one box with a select number of issues. As they say, hindsight is 20-20.
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Re: COMPUTE!s GAZETTE
By: Cougar428 to BOB_C on Sun Jul 20 2025 09:14:01

...I was happy to see that there's a new magazine dedicated to what we call
Retro Computing. It's called COMPUTE!s GAZETTE...

This was great news. First Peri Fractic buys Commodore, now this. What's next, parachute pants come back in style? MTV actually shows music videos? It's a good time to be retro.

I looked through the sample (partial) issue and was impressed with what I saw, so I bought the complete (digital) premiere issue, as well as subscribed (also digital only). It's very reminiscent of the original CG, complete with type-in programs, user group listings and everything! I was tempted to buy the print edition, but I really don't have any place for more magazines.

I'm reading the issue now and so far I only have one complaint: Attaching a password to the PDF. Why? By that I mean, what's the point? Getting around it is simple, and completely legit. Once you have the issue open, just resave it as a PDF. Bodda-boom bodda-bing, you got an unlocked CG. No hacking required.

I'm not finished yet, but I'm throughly enjoying the issue. I'm looking forward to the next one.
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Quoting Mortar M. to Cougar428 <=-

Re: COMPUTE!s GAZETTE
By: Cougar428 to BOB_C on Sun Jul 20 2025 09:14:01

I have all the original Compute's Gazette and Compute mags...

Sooo envious. I had the complete run of CG and Compute! from '81
until about '90, all stored in those boxes you get reams of paper in,
each weighting about 50 lbs. I forget how many I had, but it was in
the double digits.

I used to wait for the next issue in the 80's, I remember checking
at the store each day when it was supposed to come out. Bummed if
it wasn't there, and ecstatic if it was in!

Sorry about the mistake, what I meant is that I also don't have
the originals (like you, I later tossed them). I have the digitized
copies on CD. There was nothing like opening the mag and finding
all the joy.


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Re: COMPUTE!s GAZETTE
By: Cougar428 to MORTAR M. on Wed Jul 23 2025 09:40:51

I used to wait for the next issue in the 80's, I remember checking
at the store each day when it was supposed to come out. Bummed if
it wasn't there, and ecstatic if it was in!

I remember that well. I used to hit the magazine racks at several bookstores on a regular basis, just to get the latest issues of the various computer magazines available. Naturally, I got all the Commodore mags, but also some general computing ones, as well (Byte, Microcomputing, Kilobaud, Interface Age, et al). I was in heaven.
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This was great news. First Peri Fractic buys Commodore, now this.
What's next, parachute pants come back in style? MTV actually shows
music videos? It's a good time to be retro.

Oh Man.. if MTV was able to take back what is theirs from YT and Spotify as end-user experience. That would be rock solid!

-h1

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I remember that well. I used to hit the magazine racks at several bookstores on a regular basis, just to get the latest issues of the various computer magazines available. Naturally, I got all the
Commodore mags, but also some general computing ones, as well (Byte, Microcomputing, Kilobaud, Interface Age, et al). I was in heaven.

It's still heaven when you can find them digitalized as one archive.
I preserved many as complete periodic from issue 1 to last. Sometimes browse through and I always discover something interesting, if not genuinely brilliant!

I also like newer magazines that come with that rebooted retro vibe. They are always much better curated than anything online in the same matter.

Generally most of the paper that survives today in such niche categories is either super cool as it must be premium, or toilet paper used for advertising and commercial trend settings only.

It's easy to spot the second and I really enjoy all I can find to read outside web much better again... than the web!

-h1

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hollowone wrote to Mortar M. <=-

I remember that well. I used to hit the magazine racks at several bookstores on a regular basis, just to get the latest issues of the various computer magazines available. Naturally, I got all the
Commodore mags, but also some general computing ones, as well (Byte, Microcomputing, Kilobaud, Interface Age, et al). I was in heaven.

I remember buying the 'newspaper' Computer Shopper. :-) Lots
of interesting advertisements too!

It's still heaven when you can find them digitalized as one archive.
I preserved many as complete periodic from issue 1 to last. Sometimes browse through and I always discover something interesting, if not genuinely brilliant!

I also like newer magazines that come with that rebooted retro vibe.
They are always much better curated than anything online in the same matter.

Haven't seen anything NEW in forever... Have an example or three
you can share?




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Haven't seen anything NEW in forever... Have an example or three
you can share?

Sure,

In UK there is a tone of that:
- Retro Gamer
- ZZAP 64 (new but the same title as old C64 mag)
- Crash (new but the same title as old ZX mag)
- ZZAP Amiga
- ZNEXT Magazine
- Fusion
- Amiga Addict
- Pixel Addict

there is even one about Evercade that I never tried albeit having the hand-held. That's a great commercial success in Europe regarding retro handheld with carts you can buy and keep collecting as well.

-h1

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|11j|09> |10I remember buying the 'newspaper' Computer Shopper. :-) Lots|07 |11j|09> |10of interesting advertisements too!|07
I remember advertising my bbs in there.


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Re: Re: The Joy of Mags
By: jimmylogan to hollowone on Sat Oct 04 2025 16:20:16

Haven't seen anything NEW in forever... Have an example or three
you can share?

computegazette.com
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On Monday, October 6th Mortar M. was heard saying...

Haven't seen anything NEW in forever... Have an example or three >

you can share?

computegazette.com

Here is a sample article on BBSing in Vol 1 Issue 3 of Compute!'s gazette,

https://www.jeffquast.com/bbs_article.pdf



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Re: Re: The Joy of Mags
By: jimmylogan to hollowone on Sat Oct 04 2025 04:20 pm

Haven't seen anything NEW in forever... Have an example or three
you can share?

It depends on what you are interested about. I think FUSION has lot of ZX Spectrum content, ZZAP! has Amiga content, and Retro Gamer has lots of retrospective content regarding retro games anr retro platoforms. Retro Gamer is a bit too commercial, the others feel like they try to be magazines like those back in the day.

And yes, there is a lot of work done on retro technology by new people, they actually have stuff to write about.


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On 09 Oct 2025, dingo said the following...

Here is a sample article on BBSing in Vol 1 Issue 3 of Compute!'s
gazette,

Good readin' :-)

Mickey
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I just picked up the latest issue. I haven't had a chance to read it all yet being 100 pages but I like it! Being an Atari person, I appreciate the wider topics than just being a C64 endevour.

The only thing I really wanted to mention was that I find it odd that the subscription model doesn't get any monthly discount vs buying month to month.

I would have bought the yearly subscription if it had even a small discount.


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I've often said how much I miss the old "glossy magazines" from back in the day, so I was happy to see that there's a new magazine dedicated to what we call Retro Computing.
It's called COMPUTE!s GAZETTE, and you can check it out at:
https://computesgazette.com

i love this magazine! <3

You can download a PDF of a sample issue there, so just click on "Dive
In" and scroll to the bottom of the next page to find the link.

You can also buy the full issue, and/or subscribe to future issues
there, too. It's not cheap, but I think it's a noble effort and one we should support if we can afford to. I bought the Premiere issue, and almost immediately got a full PDF, with the print issue about to be
mailed out.

i did already i have all 4 issues rn!

By the way, it's got a nice article about FujiNet, which I've been
accused of being a "cheerleader" for, and Thom Cherryhomes did a nice
job of pointing out the details.

fuji net is so cool!

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So glad to hear that you're enjoying the new COMPUTE!s GAZETTE too. AND the FujiNet! Great little device!

Thanks for the reply!

-- Bob


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Utopian Galt wrote to Jimmylogan <=-

BY: jimmylogan (21:1/137)

|11j|09> |10I remember buying the 'newspaper' Computer Shopper. :-) Lots|07
|11j|09> |10of interesting advertisements too!|07

I remember advertising my bbs in there.

At the time I bought it, I was either not dialing into BBS's yet,
or I was only hitting local ones. :-)



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Mortar M. wrote to jimmylogan <=-

Re: Re: The Joy of Mags
By: jimmylogan to hollowone on Sat Oct 04 2025 16:20:16

Haven't seen anything NEW in forever... Have an example or three
you can share?

computegazette.com

Nice! Cool looking stuff!



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Arelor wrote to jimmylogan <=-

Re: Re: The Joy of Mags
By: jimmylogan to hollowone on Sat Oct 04 2025 04:20 pm

Haven't seen anything NEW in forever... Have an example or three
you can share?

It depends on what you are interested about. I think FUSION has lot of
ZX Spectrum content, ZZAP! has Amiga content, and Retro Gamer has lots
of retrospective content regarding retro games anr retro platoforms.
Retro Gamer is a bit too commercial, the others feel like they try to
be magazines like those back in the day.

And yes, there is a lot of work done on retro technology by new people, they actually have stuff to write about.

Nothing in particular - just feeling nostalgic sometimes :-)



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jimmylogan wrote to Utopian Galt <=-

At the time I bought it, I was either not dialing into BBS's yet,
or I was only hitting local ones. :-)

I remember looking at $2500 386 desktops and dreaming what it would be
like to have something that powerful. :)



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|11pF|09> |10I remember looking at $2500 386 desktops and dreaming what it would be|07
|11pF|09> |10like to have something that powerful. :)|07
I remember my father helping to get me a low end 486 when I was a senior in high school. 486-100 AMD.


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Re: Re: The Joy of Mags
By: poindexter FORTRAN to jimmylogan on Sat Nov 01 2025 08:42 am

I remember looking at $2500 386 desktops and dreaming what it would be like to have something that powerful. :)

:) PCs have gotten so much cheaper since then. And I seem to recall RAM being about $100 or so per megabyte in the early 90s(?) - which seems hard to believe now.

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poindexter FORTRAN wrote to jimmylogan <=-

jimmylogan wrote to Utopian Galt <=-

At the time I bought it, I was either not dialing into BBS's yet,
or I was only hitting local ones. :-)

I remember looking at $2500 386 desktops and dreaming what it would be like to have something that powerful. :)

YES!!! Same here!


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