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#Byte vs AmigaWorld 3000

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#99699From: Kevin DarlingApr 24, 1990 6:20 PM
Gabe – outstanding! Question: how much more detailed than the BYTE article (if at all) was the Amigaworld layout? Also, I take it you don't want your msgs repeated anywhere? Or just in full and with your permission, or what?
#99720From: Gabe J. FederApr 24, 1990 8:15 PM
In full, only with my permission, and with full attribution. Consider it a first hand report from the field. I accept the responsibility for inaccuracies or errors, and the responsibility to issue retractions or corrections if deemed necessary. I just felt that since I spent the time to write so detailed a report, that my efforts should not go unprotected.
#99721From: Gabe J. FederApr 24, 1990 8:15 PM
Amigaworld was much more detailed, including more graphic screen shots of WB 2.0, info on the networking, on the ECS and more. The Byte article WAS rather favorable, tho. I also had the opportunity to chat with a BYTE reporter (didn't get his name, tho. pity) who was recently hired (last year and a half) and his impression is that now that they have hired a couple of Amiga-enthusiasts, coverage should increase. He also was of the opinion that coverage has been in proportion to overall market share in the last coupla years. Probably true, but a shame since that causes the marketplace to stagnate.