Re: More GS printer information-- doing an A2 mag

[Rubywand <rubywand@swbell.net>]

A2MG writes ...
> 
> TEXAS II has published the following resources for DeskJet users:
> 
 ....
 
> - Ultimate DeskJet, a program which converts AppleWorks text such as a', and n~
> to high ascii  DeskJet characters for language, legal, and math symbols.
> 
> - An entire issue of the TEXAS II newsletter  recently covered step-by-step set
> up and problem-solving of the DeskJet 400, 500, and 600 series printers with
> AppleWorks.
> 
> All of this is spread out over numerous back issues of TEXAS II and on the
> DeskJet disk. The DeskJet disk is not listed on our web site, but you can ask
> about it. I have been considering doing an update, now might be a good time for
> that if I can ever get off of Ebay.
> 
> For AppleWorks, you do not need Harmonie or any other external driver, even if
> your machine is an Apple IIGS. We know very little and do nothing about any
> IIGS-specific issues. For that, you need Shareware Solutions II.
> 
> Beverly Cadieux
> http://members.aol.com/A2MG


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joko@!DELETE.THIS!concentric.net writes ...
> 
> Looking back just to the past 3 issues of Shareware Solutions II, it's
> obvious that the subject of using high quality HP printers really is an
> on-going focus of the newsletter...
> 
 ....

> And, that's just what was covered in the last 3 issues! Imagine the wealth
> of Apple II information spread across the 21 issues of Shareware Solutions
> II published to date.
> 
> Shareware Solutions II is available by subscription only. Information
> can be found at http://www.concentric.net/~joko
> 
> Support those who support the Apple II!
> 
> Joe Kohn
> Publisher, Shareware Solutions II


     It would be great if Texas2, SS2, 'Blossom, and Juiced' could combine to form
a single for-real bi-monthly Apple II magazine.

     One of the reasons someone subscribes to a user magazine is technical
information. A more important reason is to have an attractive hardcopy reference
for 'what's going on'-- including tech info, projects, news, opinion,
entertainment, and advertisements.

     Getting 'everything' in one place is important because the magazine has
broader appeal, attracts more readers, and attracts advertisers. At some point,
you attract new readers just because you have so many readers and have become the
hub of the user community-- the flagship publication.


     Combining the current major A2 publications would not be easy-- mainly, those
participating would need to agree upon a fair split. Once this were achieved, a
way to start would be to just offer the publications as a group for a reasonable
subscription price and have a central point where the issues are banded together
and sent to subscribers. In time, there might be a way to combine the issues
inside a single cover and name.

     For users, the benefit would be a real A2 magazine. Meanwhile, publishers
would split costs (mainly mailing at first), sell more issues, and attract more
advertisers.



Rubywand