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ibuclaw
May 22nd, 2009, 02:32 PM
I made a random trip into Town today, and guess what I discovered:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2462/3554172032_c1502dcd73.jpg

Looks like Linux-Magazine has made a Quarterly Magazine spinoff for all you Ubuntu crazed enthusiasts! :D

As great as this is, I have come to a very optimistic conclusion about it.
Will this mean that Linux Magazine, Linux Format, and other Linux Magazines/Journals will return to releasing issues with news/reviews based around other Linux distributions and/or Linux as a whole now?

I have been following how Linux Magazines have been releasing their issues over the past year, and have felt that they do tend to lean too much on Ubuntu with all their tutorials, tips, game reviews, etc, etc. And there is always an Ubuntu Linux CD/DVD that comes with them at most once every 2 months between them.
But it is not like they can help it. Whether you agree or not, Ubuntu is perhaps the most marketable and most frequently used (http://www.linuxjournal.com/content/which-linux-distribution-do-you-use-most-frequently) Linux Desktop OS there is in this day and age. And as the writer/editor who wants to sell and earn money, you must release issues that the majority are most likely going to be interested enough in it to buy.

Therein lies my second thought. Here, at least in my opinion, lies a silent divide. PC User, Mac User, Ubuntu User, Linux User.
To be honest, I was never aware of such distinction.

Anyways, thoughts and opinions are welcome, and if you get your hands on a copy, feel free to express your thoughts towards it.

Happy Ubuntu-ing (or whatever it's called).

Regards
Iain
suitedaces
May 22nd, 2009, 02:37 PM
Might look into that, I can't get enough magazines. Can't see the price, how much does it sting?
fatality_uk
May 22nd, 2009, 02:48 PM
Nice find!!!
ibuclaw
May 22nd, 2009, 03:05 PM
Might look into that, I can't get enough magazines. Can't see the price, how much does it sting?

£7.99

Here is a larger photo on flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/38710683@N08/3554172032/sizes/l/
Swagman
May 22nd, 2009, 04:05 PM
W.H. Smiths ?

Might go and buy that actually. I've just thrown out eleventy billion old Amiga Magazines so now have room for some more !!
Dragonbite
May 22nd, 2009, 04:35 PM
Looks cool, is there a website for this magazine specifically?
kostkon
May 22nd, 2009, 05:46 PM
Looks cool, is there a website for this magazine specifically?
Its cover says www.ubuntu-user.com (http://www.ubuntu-user.com/).
ibuclaw
May 22nd, 2009, 06:08 PM
Ooh, and I've noticed that our Ubuntuforums Administrator TechnoViking makes his appearance in the magazine too... He has been keeping this silent. ;)
fatality_uk
May 22nd, 2009, 06:49 PM
Ooh, and I've noticed that our Ubuntuforums Administrator TechnoViking makes his appearance in the magazine too... He has been keeping this silent. ;)

He's probably been walking around with dark glasses on trying to avoid the paparazzi :)

You know how fame goes to some peoples head :P
Ahunt
June 7th, 2009, 08:23 PM
And there is now an article on the magazine on Wikipedia:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubuntu_User
mr-woof
June 7th, 2009, 08:25 PM
8 quid is a bit steep, don't you think?
jbruced
June 7th, 2009, 08:31 PM
Therein lies my second thought. Here, at least in my opinion, lies a silent divide. PC User, Mac User, Ubuntu User, Linux User.
To be honest, I was never aware of such distinction.


I agree totally, they are all PCs(Personal Computer). M$ is very good at using something we normally say to mean them.

Thanks for the heads up on the mag, gonna check out the website right now.
Naiki Muliaina
June 7th, 2009, 09:03 PM
8 quid is a bit steep, don't you think?

Totally, just read it, really wasn't worth £8 when Linux Format is about £6.50 and has better content.
mr-woof
June 7th, 2009, 09:29 PM
How many Linux magazines are available?
Sealbhach
June 7th, 2009, 09:32 PM
I regularly buy Linux Format, I've had a look at Ubuntu User in the shops but it looks like it's for total beginners so personally, I would not buy it. Correct me if I'm wrong, I wish them success.

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random turnip
October 1st, 2009, 04:05 PM
I noticed this on the shelf of WHSmith yesterday.
I was about to purchase jut because i was amazing.

But £8!
£8 for a magazine.
That just seemed extortionate so i put it down.
Might go back and buy it though.
ibuclaw
October 1st, 2009, 08:02 PM
I noticed this on the shelf of WHSmith yesterday.
I was about to purchase jut because i was amazing.

But £8!
£8 for a magazine.
That just seemed extortionate so i put it down.
Might go back and buy it though.

I bought the first two, haven't really bought any magazines since...

I just read them "in store" and leave with a load of notes on my phone for me to look into later. :)