LINUX JOURNAL FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) September 1, 1995 This FAQ contains information about Linux Journal (LJ), the magazine covering the Linux Community. Topics covered include: general/history - content - regular columns - features - conferences - subscriptions - writing for LJ - advertising in LJ - Linux-related product releases - consultants directory - distributors/retailers - misc - if all else fails ... - subscription order form You can find additional information, including tables of contents for all issues and selected articles from back issues, on our Web site http://www.ssc.com/. General/History We see our mission as serving the Linux community while working to promote the use of Linux. Although most of our initial subscribers have come from the Internet, we expect half of our future readers will find LJ as their initial source of information on Linux. This means that LJ can provide a way for people to find hardware, software, and help in getting themselves going. We see this as a benefit to the Linux newsgroups by reducing "novice" questions as well as our advertisers by providing them with a new way to reach potential new users. The idea for producing Linux Journal arose in early 1993. In late February, 1994 the first issue was mailed. The magazine has received a very positive response--both on the Internet and elsewhere. Issue #18, our September 1995 issue, will be released in mid-August. SSC, publisher of Unix and C Pocket References for over twelve years, publishes Linux Journal. Michael K. Johnson is the editor of LJ. He founded the original "man project", which was the forerunner of the current "Linux Documentation Project", and maintains a few Linux packages, as well as the "Linux Kernel Hackers' Guide". Content Each issue of Linux Journal offers articles that appeal to newcomers, as well as serious technical articles for long-time Unix users. Although LJ is Linux-specific, many of the articles are of interest to Unix users and other users of freely redistributable software. Regular columns include: o Interviews with prominent Linux personalities o Book & Product Reviews o Kernel Corner by Michael K. Johnson o What's GNU? by Arnold Robbins as well as a Linux Consultants Directory, New Products, and Letters to the Editor. Features that have appeared in Linux Journal include: Comparison of Linux, Windows NT and OS/2 by Bernie Thompson (Issue 1) Tips for Optimizing Memory Usage by Jeff Tranter (Issue 3) World Wide Web by Bernie Thompson (Issue 3) Linux: Rx for the Roger Maris Cancer Center by G. W. Wettstein (Issue 5) Customizing Emacs by Matt Welsh (Issue 5) Learning C++ with Linux by Jeff Tranter (Issue 6) Mobile Computing with Linux by Marc E. Fiuzynski (Issue 6) Samba: Unix talking with PC's by Andrew Tridgell (Issue 7) X Programming with Tcl and Tk by Matt Welsh (Issue 8) Interview with Linus Torvalds (Issue 9) Using Tcl and Tk from C Programs by Matt Welsh (Issue 10) Humble Beginnings Of Linux by Randy Bentson (Issue 11) Ethernetting Linux by Terry Dawson (Issue 12) Linux: It's Not Just for Intel Anymore by Joseph Brothers (Issue 12) Access Information Through World Wide Web by Eric Kasten (Issue 13) Majordomo by Piers Cawley (Issue 13) Porting DOS Applications to Linux by Alan Cox (Issue 17) Conferences: COMDEX, DECUS, International Linux Symposium, Open Systems World, Tools USA '95, UniForum, Unix Expo, Usenix. Subscriptions Subscriptions are available internationally through SSC directly. They are also available in specific regions through our international distributors. Magazines are mailed internationally through a "surface air lift" service which delivers the magazines quickly to the countries of destination where local mail will be handled by surface delivery. Subscriptions within the US are shipped via second class mail. Subscription rates (in US dollars) are as follows: $22/year U.S., $27/year Canada, $32/year Foreign $39/2 years U.S., $49/2 years Canada, $54/2 years Foreign Back issues are available for $4 ($6 airmail) while supplies last. Subscriptions start with the next issue of Linux Journal. Linux Journal, P.O. Box 85867, Seattle, WA 98145-1867 FAX: +1-206 782-7191, Phone: +1 206-782-7733 E-mail: subs@ssc.com We accept payment by credit card (American Express, Visa and MasterCard) Since the Internet is not a secure network, you may not wish to send credit card numbers via e-mail. We also accept checks in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank. For certain other foreign currency (specified by our bank), we can take a check drawn on a foreign bank in their native currency: for example, a check drawn on a German bank issued in German marks. Writing for Linux Journal Articles in Linux Journal cover the range from "how do I get started" to kernel hacking. We intend to try to strike a balance so the magazine will be accessible to the newcomer and yet continue to contain useful information to long-term Linux users. Also, to legitimize Linux to many business Unix users, we offer articles on commercial uses for Linux. They can be in the form of documenting a place/job where Linux is being used commercially, a technical article on development of commercial applications, or reviews of commercial products. If you are considering writing for LJ or have a lead about a commercial use, contact our editor, Michael Johnson. He can be reached via e-mail at ljeditor@ssc.com, or as Editor, Linux Journal, P.O. Box 85867, Seattle, WA 98145-1867 Advertising in Linux Journal Linux Journal is supported by a combination of subscription and advertising revenue. Rates are competitive for the number of readers we reach and our specific target audience matches the needs of those who have products targeted to the Linux market. We currently offer only display advertising. If you are interested, request a media kit and rate card. Advertising, Linux Journal, P.O. Box 85867, Seattle, WA 98145-1867 FAX: +1 206 782-7191, Phone: +1 206 782-7733 E-mail: ads@ssc.com Linux-related Product Releases If you have a new product that you feel is of interest to the Linux community, send us a press release. We also have a review team and may be interested in reviewing your product. If you are willing to make a review copy of a product available, please let us know. Send new product information to: New Products, Linux Journal, P.O. Box 85867, Seattle, WA 98145-1867 E-mail: newprod@ssc.com Consultants Directory We maintain a directory of consultants that work with Linux. The directory is published monthly in Linux Journal. The first listing is currently free, and rates for subsequent listings are $150/year. To be listed, send your name, company, address, phone and e-mail and/or fax contact information along with a brief (5-15 words) description of what you work on to: Consultants Directory, Linux Journal, P.O. Box 85867, Seattle, WA 98145-1867 FAX: +1 206-782-7191, Phone: +1 206-782-7733 E-mail: linux@ssc.com Distributors/Retailers Linux Journal is distributed both directly to resellers and through International Periodical Distributors and Ingram. Over 5000 copies are distributed on news stands. If you are aware of a store that should carry LJ you can suggest they contact SSC at 206-782-7733 about reselling or send us e-mail at dist@ssc.com with their contact information. Misc Q: Is LJ available Electronically? A: Selected articles are available on our Web site on our Web site http://www.ssc.com/. We are adding additional articles as time allows. To volunteer to help translate articles to HTML, send e-mail to pe@ssc.com. To have us add a particular article to our "requested" list, send e-mail to production@ssc.com. Q: Can information that appears in LJ be reprinted? A: Authors may use the material with the only restriction being that if they use it immediately they include the phrase "reprinted with permission of Linux Journal". Other people wishing to use material should contact LJ. Permission is usually granted except where restricted by author or other prior copyright. If All Else Fails ... If your question isn't answered here, send e-mail to linux@ssc.com. We will send an e-mail response and, if it is a common question we will add it to this FAQ. If you don't have e- mail, you can fax questions to 206-782-7191 or call 206-782-7733. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Linux Journal Subscription Order Form 1 year subscriptions to Linux Journal are $22/year (12 issues) in the US, $27USD in Canada, $32USD in other countries. Two year subscriptions are $39 in the US, $49USD in Canada, $54 in other countries. Back issues are $4 each, if they are available. (Currently issues 1,3 and 17 are sold out.) Payment can be made using VISA, MasterCard or American Express. (Make sure you include the credit card number, expiration date and signature.) If you have a question concerning appropriate method of payment, phone or FAX our subscription numbers or send e-mail to subs@ssc.com. Your subscription will start with the next issue of the magazine. That means you may not see an issue for four to six weeks. Send subscriptions orders to Linux Journal P.O. Box 85867, Seattle, WA 98145-1867 or FAX them to (206) 782-7191. If you are comfortable e-mailing credit card numbers, you can send your order via e-mail to subs@ssc.com. [ ] 1 year subscription [ ] 2 year subscription [ ] Back issue(s): _________[ ] reg. ($4 ea.) [ ]non-US airmail ($6 ea.) 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