#AW Press Release
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My many friends,
The following statement does not reflect the views or opinions of AmigaWorld
Editorial. Rather, it represents the management's decision to cease publication
of AmigaWorld. While AmigaWorld no longer exists, please don't speculate they
"knew something the rest of the world didn't" concerning the liquidation. Not
true. They received all their information and updates from Dan Sullivan and
myself.
Hang in there!
Tim Walsh
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TechMedia Publishing announced that it will cease publication of AmigaWorld as
of its April 1995 issue. The continuing impasse in the Commodore
liquidation–now in its 11th month–was cited as the primary reason. With no
firm prospects for new ownership of the Amiga, and no new Amiga technology
introduced during the past two years, the company felt it could no longer
justify publishing the magazine. Current AmigaWorld subscribers will be offered
a choice of two other IDG publications, both of which contain editorial content
relevant to the needs of Amiga users. An official letter detailing these
choices will be mailed shortly to all subscribers. First published in July 1985
to coincide with the launch of the original Amiga 1000, AmigaWorld is proud to
have covered what many believe to be the most exciting and innovative personal
computer ever developed. We thank all our many readers and supporters for their
dedication over the past decade.
So what will happen to people with issus remaining from their subscription?(it
would be nice too get it switched with amigacomputing OR will idg switch it to
Another pc mag ,like several of my previous subscriptions to other defunct idg
mags?)
Lepido,
Apparently, a "hot line" of sorts is established, however, I'm not aware of the
details. Everyone has left for the day, including the switchboard operator, so
I'll post the information concerning it when I come back in on Monday a.m.
Thank you for your support,
Tim
Thanks TIM I have come to regard all the kind writers as friends and so will
miss that but what will be will be. It is too bad because most of us who
started out with C-64's so many many years ago knew COMMODORE was selling
itself short by non advertisting and the AMIGA users are mostly word of
mouth/sight buying the computers mostly on what they saw themselves or another
AMIGA user turned them on to. AW was the souce for me and I will miss it.
TAPS is all so final and sad….. thanks again for your contributions which
enabled me whatever limited knowledge I do posses about the best computer in
the world.
Thanks, Tim. You've been there for a long time, and I know this must be a very
sad thing for you.
Will you be moving to another IDG publication?
—Betty
Thanks, Betty. Yes, over 10 yrs. with IDG. Right now there's a lot of options
and I certainly don't want to make any hasty decisions. After some meetings in
the weeks to come I'll have a better grasp of my destiny. Maybe an editorial
position in Nassua? <G>
Tim
Tim, do stay in touch and let us know what you decide. You've been a very big
presence in the world of Amiga, and we don't want to lose touch with you.
—Betty
Sorry to hear the sad news, Tim. Nothing's perfect, but AmigaWorld always gave
my products and company a fair shake and was indispensable in helping a small
outfit like mine get out the word on products geared to esoteric corners of the
Amiga Community. I've been a subscriber since early on – still have a couple
of the 'Premier' (odd-sized) issue around, as well as many more recent copies.
Best of luck to all at AW – hope you find a computer 1/2 as interesting to
report on!
Thanks, Dan. Companies such are yours played a critical role in the success of
AW. I have no intention of walking away from the Amiga. Until another computer
comes along with the same character as the Amiga, I'm standing by mine. Sure,
you can find faster machines, but nothing with the overall character. Stay in
touch.
Tim
Thanks for the very kind words, Tim. Please let us all know where you land
(work-wise, that is! 🙂 ). I hope maybe you can continue to keep the world
informed about Amiga stuff maybe at your sister Desktop Video publication.
I'll be sure to keep you personally updated on MegageM's Amiga and
video-related stuff if you do – or wherever you find yourself. I second your
words of support for our venerable platform, too. I can't think of anything
that'll replace my networked dual-Toaster/Flyer setup for my desktop video at
this time. I, too, may move on to add a NT workstation for future projects but
by no means have I any intention to clear out of the Amiga-related business!
Carry on, Sir.
But Tim;
Idle speculation is fun…
… and about all we have left.
I've always enjoyed AW. I travel so much that I had to rely on news stands to
get my copies, but it was well worth it, just the same.
It's sad to see AW go, but I understand that business don't survive without a
positive cash flow.
I wish you and all the staff at AW the best, and hope that you all find new
postions that are challenging and enjoyable.
Hi Tim,
Sorry to hear about AW closing. It feels like I just lost a small but important
part of my life. I have been a subscriber since '86, a full year before I
actually owned an Amiga. AW really helped me grow as an Amiga user over the
years. I would also like to thank you and AW for the opportunity to review
GFX-CAD 3000 in late 1993. To get paid for something that I "totally" enjoyed
doing was way cool! I wish you and the staff at AW all the best in your new
directions. Keep in touch here on CIS!
Thanks again! Tom Barker
>> no new Amiga technology introduced during the past two years<<
What about the Flyer & Video Toaster 4000!?!
Dear Tim,
I'm the editor of Enigma Amiga Run Magazine in Italy and you sent me a bad new.
For many years AW was the stimulation for our work.
Thanks a lot to you and all AW friends.
Michele Iurillo
on compuserve:72324,1174
on internet: yuri@skylink.it
on fidonet: 2:331/101.12
Mr. Walsh.
I'm sorry to hear about the end of Amigaworld. My address has been
changed and I did not receive the letter mentioned in the press release.
Sounds like IDG is doing to the Amiga world what they did to the Apple II
world. Namely, abandon it for a larger-volume platform.
money money money! what else?
Of course it's money. All magazines are in it to make money. Otherwise there
would be no magazines out there.
Dear Sir, I recieved your notice in the mail with great sadness, atleast while
your magazine was coming every month there was hope that the interest in the
Amiga was still alive, as a person who works in the advertising business I can
understand why the decision had to be made, I was worried for you when the
magazine went down to 64 pages and it really was not a suprize that you decided
to call it quits. Its a sad world though as I no longer have you Mag to look
forward to every month, for ten years you guys did a GREAT JOB.
Thanks for everything.
Mark A. Carey
Has there been a change in the plans to discontinue publication of AW since the
news of the purchase of Commadore?