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From: rrw@naucse.UUCP (Robert Wier)
Newsgroups: comp.misc
Subject: Whither Dr. Dobbs?
Message-ID: <1092@naucse.UUCP>
Date: 30 Dec 88 00:40:19 GMT
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Organization: Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ
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 I just received an invitation to subscribe to Dr. Dobbs Journal
 of Software Tools.  The last time I had a subscription was about
 8 years ago, and from the advert, it appears the publication
 has undergone a MAJOR change in direction.  They are promoting
 themselves to the "Professional Programmer", and in fact quote
 someone "I don't need a magazine that caters to hobbyists."

 I havn't seen an issue for years, and am wondering if anyone
 would care to comment on the current content.  Do you like it,
 dislike it, don't care?  If you'd prefer, you can E-Mail me 
 direct and I will summarize.  

 Interestingly enough, the logo has been redesigned so that the 
 name "Software Tools" is quite prominent.  Wouldn't be suprised
 if the "Dr. Dobbs Journal" disappears completely in the future
 :-)   .      

 thanks....

 P.S. isn't Dr. Dobbs the descendent of People's Computer Company,
 the pioneer personal computer publication?  Or am I thinking of
 something else?  

 
 -Bob Wier at Flagstaff, Arizona         Northern Arizona University
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