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Subject: Microsystems...
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Date: Sun, 18-Nov-84 07:39:38 EST
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Microsystems is one of several magazines in the Ziff-Davis stable that
was terminated. Microsystems is not a separate business entity and
thus did not go broke (nor did Ziff-Davis). There was a tremendous
shakeup there and many of Z-D's magazines are on the block... rumor
has it that the New York Times Corp. is a leading contender to
purchase them. Interestingly, the remaining 11(?) computer-oriented
magazines will remain under Z-D ownership.

I have heard lots of stories from insiders as to the reasoning behind
the death of Microsystems, but I suspect the bottom line was that they
were just now turning a profit. Ever since Z-D had purchased the
magazine, it was running in the red. I guess it was mostly a business
decision.

I understand that Micro Cornucopia (P.O. Box 223, Bend, Oregon 97709)
is planning to fill the void by expanding its realm of interest from
strictly Kaypro/Xerox to general "enthusiast" material. Dave Hardy and
Sol Libes will be columnists in the new uC.

-Charlie