Questions tagged [magazine]

Historical computing periodicals and articles found within.

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What is the origin of this bizarre advert of people wearing swimsuits in a room with computer hardware?

This image of people wearing swimsuits in a room with computer hardware popped up on Twitter recently. Where was this advertisement published, and what computing product or service is it offering?
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BYTE Magazine outside the U.S

BYTE magazine was a well-known computer periodical published in the U.S. that had a successful run from the late-1970s to the 1990s. As such, it was not only a regular fixture on U.S. newsstands, but was rather distinguished from the competition. It…
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Is there any use for PC Magazine issues from the 1990s?

I have what seems to be at least several year's worth of PC Magazine from the 1990s. Before I toss these in recycling I was wondering if someone, somewhere, would find any use for these. I doubt a local library would be interested, but perhaps for…
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