Digital News Explained

Digital News^[1] was a trade publication that focused on products from Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC).^[2]

History

They published independently from 1986 thru 1992. At that point, they were acquired and merged with Digital Review with the new title Digital News & Review.^[2] DEC product news and reviews from Sonny Monosson, which were featured on the Digital Business pages of Digital News^[3] were retained in the pages of Digital News & Reviews.^[2]

The Boston Globe had described the situation between the prior publication owners as "The war among the Digitals: Bitter competition reflects growing rivalry between Ziff, McGovern empires."^[4] The combined Digital News & Review periodical was printed from 1992 to 1996 by Reed Business Information.^{[5] [6] [2]}

Hardcopy (magazine)

In 1988, Digital News acquired 1980-founded Hardcopy magazine (stylized HARDCOPY).^[7] At the time, International Data Group Ziff Davis published "a third DEC-users journal, Boston-based Digital Review."^[7] was the fourth player.^{[8] [9]}

Notes and References

1. News: . COMPANY NEWS; In Surprise, Digital Picks Finance Chief From Inside . Glenn Rifkin . June 20, 1992.
2. Web site: Guide to the Digital Equipment Corporation records . . April 2017.
3. News: Digital News . 85. Digital Business: Adjusting to Changes in Computers. . July 10, 1989.
4. News: . May 17, 1985 . The war among the Digitals: Bitter competition reflects growing rivalry between Ziff, McGovern empires.
5. Web site: Digital News & Review 1992-1996: Free Texts.
6. Web site: 1065-7452 . Electronic Journal - University Library - University of Saskatchewan.
7. News: The Los Angeles Times. Hardcopy, Technical Magazine for Users of Digital, Is Sold by Seldin Publishing. John Tighe . June 8, 1988.
8. Digital Age . . April 1997. formerly DEC Professional.
9. Book: The DEC Professional (Journal, magazine). 8656402 .