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Re: Byte magazine; uk distributers and McGraw Hill

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From: Leo J. Maris
Date: Sun, 06 Dec 1998 00:00
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I agree,

even though the quality of Byte has had its ups and downs. It was often
the way to know in advance the developments that were coming. But .... I
don't think it is possible to get Byte started again.

So, the question now becomes: how do we get our money back?
and
what can we use that for?

Leo

beejaydude@my-dejanews.com wrote:
 
> Is it just me or does this stink?  I payed for my subscription a couple
> of years in advance, figuring McGraw Hill was a reputable company.
> Now someone gets to keep my money, take a holiday, and figure they
> can give me what I paid for whenever they decide to resume business?
> It also stinks they send out notification to their readers;
> If McGraw Hill went out of business it would be one thing, but
> they didn't.  They apparently just sold off their subscribers
> and let it be someone elses problem.
> 
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From: "Leo J. Maris" <maris@computer.org>
Subject: Re: Byte magazine; uk distributers and McGraw Hill
Date: 1998/12/06
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