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LINUX JOURNAL FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
January 1, 2000

This FAQ contains information about Linux Journal (LJ), the
magazine covering the Linux Community. Topics covered include:
general/history - content - regular columns - features -
conferences - subscriptions - writing for LJ - advertising in
LJ - Linux-related product releases - distributors/retailers -
misc - if all else fails ... - subscription order form.

General/History

Our mission is to serve the Linux community and to promote the
use of Linux worldwide. Linux Journal provides a way for people
to find both hardware and software, and helps in getting started
and staying on the cutting edge. LJ's content is a benefit to the
reader by providing information, to the Linux newsgroups by
reducing "novice" questions and to advertisers by providing them
with a way to reach potential new

Phil Hughes came up with the idea for producing Linux Journal in
early 1993. He is the founder, first editor and current publisher
of the magazine. In late February 1994, the first issue was
mailed. The magazine has received a very positive response--both
on the Internet and elsewhere. Our current Editor is Marjorie
Richardson, ljed...@ssc.com.

Issue #69, our January issue is on the stands now.
Issue #70, our February issue, will be released in mid-January.

Linux Journal is published by Specialized Systems Consultants
(SSC), publisher of Unix and C Pocket References since 1983. For
additional information, including the table of contents for all
our past issues and selected articles, look on the SSC web site:
http://www.linuxjournal.com/.

Linux Gazette
On August 1, 1996, Linux Journal took over the publication of
Linux Gazette from John Fisk. We have always felt that Linux
Gazette fills a niche that LJ cannot. Being online, the Gazette
can be more timely and can address topics that would not be cost-
effective in print media. Our plans are to continue the
electronic version of the Gazette at
http://www.linuxgazette.com/. If you have suggestions for the
Gazette or want to contribute an article for upcoming issues,
contact us at gaz...@ssc.com.

Content
Each issue of Linux Journal offers articles aimed at newcomers,
as well as serious technical articles for long-time UNIX users.
Although LJ is Linux-specific, many of the articles are of
interest to users of other UNIX platforms and to users of freely
redistributable software and other UNIX flavors.

Also, for the many business UNIX users, there are articles on
commercial uses for Linux. These articles include such things as
documentation of a place/job where Linux is being used
commercially, technical development of commercial applications or
reviews of commercial products.

Regular columns include:
o Interviews with prominent Linux personalities
o Linux Means Business
o Kernel Korner
o System Administration
o Best of Technical Support
o Penguin's Progress
o Linux for Suits
o At the Forge
o Focus on Software
as well as upFRONT, New Products, book and product reviews and
Letters to the Editor. We also feature interviews with prominent
Linux personalities. Featured articles that have appeared
recently in Linux Journal include:
1999 Editors' Choice Awards by Jason Kroll, Marjorie
Richardson, Peter Salus and Doc Searls (Issue 68)
Corporate Linux: Coexisting with the Big Boys by Markolf
Gudjons (Issue 68)
World Domination by Eric S. Raymond (Issue 69)
The OpenPhone Project--Internet Telephony for Everyone! by Greg
Herlein (Issue 69)
Office Wars: Applixware and StarOffice by Jason Kroll (Issue
70)
Artists' Guide to the Linux Desktop, Part 1 by Michael J.
Hammel (Issue 70)

1999 Conferences:
8th International Python Conference Arlington, VA
January 24-27, 2000
Linux World/LinuxExpo Paris, France February 3, 2000
Software Development Conference & Expo San Jose, CA March
19-24, 2000
Linux Expo (North America) Montreal, Canada April 10-12,
2000
HPC Linux 2000 Beijing, China May 14-17, 2000
SANE 2000 MECC, Maastricht, Netherlands May 22-25,
2000
Libre Software Meeting #1 Bordeaux, France July 5-9,
2000

Subscriptions
To subscribe to Linux Journal and receive a free issue visit
our web site,
http://www.linuxjournal.com/ or use the subscription order
form included at the end of this FAQ.

Subscriptions are available internationally through SSC
directly and in specific regions through our international
distributors. Magazines are mailed internationally through a
"surface air lift" service which delivers the magazines
quickly to the countries of destination where local mail
will be handled by surface delivery.

Subscriptions within the US are shipped via second class
mail.

Subscription rates (in US dollars) are as follows:
$22/1 year U.S., $27USD/1 year Canada, $37USD/1 year Foreign
$39/2 years U.S., $49USD/2 years Canada, $64USD/2 years Foreign

While supplies last, back issues are available for $6 ($8
airmail) for one back issue, $5 ($7 airmail) for additional
issues on the same order.

Subscriptions start with the next issue of Linux Journal.

Linux Journal, P.O. Box 55549, Seattle, WA 98155-0549 FAX:
+1 206 297-7515, Phone: +1 206 297-7514 or +1 888 66-LINUX
E-mail: su...@ssc.com

We accept payment by credit card (American Express, Visa and
MasterCard). Since the Internet is not a secure network,
you may not wish to send credit card numbers via e-mail,
unless encrypted (finger in...@ssc.com for our public key) or
by a secure SSL web connection. We are now using the
Stronghold secure web server and an on-line order form is at
https://www.linuxjournal.com/subformssl.html that uses a
medium-grade encryption key for your privacy. We also
accept checks in U.S. funds drawn on a U.S. bank. For
certain other foreign currency (specified by our bank), we
will accept a check drawn on a foreign bank in their native
currency: e.g. a check drawn on a German bank issued in
German marks.

Writing for Linux Journal
Articles in Linux Journal cover the range from "how do I get
started" to kernel hacking, always balanced to give both the
newcomer and the long-term Linux users the maximum
enjoyment. There is an author guide and a list of potential
articles on our web site:
http:/www.linuxjournal.com/wanted.html.

If you have an idea for an article you would like to write
for LJ or have a lead about a new commercial use, contact
our editor via e-mail at ljed...@ssc.com, or by U.S. mail
to Editor, Linux Journal, P.O. Box 55549, Seattle, WA
98155-0549.

Advertising in Linux Journal
Linux Journal is supported by a combination of subscription
and advertising revenue. Rates are competitive for the
number of readers we reach, and our specific target audience
matches the needs of those who have products targeted to the
Linux market. If you are interested, request a media kit
and rate card from one our sales representatives.
Advertising, Linux Journal,P.O. Box 55549, Seattle, WA 98155-0549
FAX: +1 206-782-7191, Phone: +1 206-782-7733 E-mail: a...@ssc.com

Linux-related Product Releases
If you have a new Linux product, send us a press release,
and we will announce it in our New Products column.
Send new product information to:
New Products, Linux Journal, P.O. Box 55549, Seattle, WA 98155-0549
E-mail: newpr...@ssc.com

Also, we have computer experts who do product reviews on our
staff. If you would like us to review your product, please
let us know at ljed...@ssc.com when a review copy of your
product is available.

Distributors/Retailers
Linux Journal is distributed both directly to resellers and
through distributors. 50,000 copies are distributed on
newsstands. International distribution is handled by
International Periodical Distributors. National distribution
is handled by Ingram Periodicals, Small Changes,
International Periodical Distributors and SSC. If you are
aware of a store that should carry LJ, you can suggest they
contact SSC at 206-782-7733 about reselling or send us e-
mail at di...@ssc.com with their contact information. If you
include your postal address, we will send you a free copy of
Linux Journal in the next available mailing.
Misc

Q: Is LJ available electronically?
A: Selected articles are available on our main web site.
For subscribers, all issues are available at
http://interactive.linuxjournal.com/.

Q: Can information that appears in LJ be reprinted?
A: Authors may use the material with the restriction that if
used immediately after LJ publication, they include the
phrase "reprinted with permission of Linux Journal" in the
reprinted article. Other people wishing to use material
should contact LJ. Permission is usually granted free for
non-commercial use, except where restricted by author or
other prior copyright.

If All Else Fails ...
If your question isn't answered here, send e-mail to
li...@ssc.com. We will send an e-mail response, and if it is
a common question, we will add it to this FAQ. If you don't
have e-mail, you can fax questions to 206-782-7191 or call
206-782-7733.


Linux Journal Subscription Order Form

1 year subscriptions to Linux Journal are $22/year (12
issues) in the US, $27USD in Canada, $32USD in other
countries. Two year subscriptions are $39 in the US, $49USD
in Canada, $54 in other countries. While supplies last, back
issues are available for $6 ($8 airmail) for one back issue,
$5 ($7 airmail) for additional issues on the same order.
(Currently, issues 1-5, 7, 30 and 44 are sold out.)

Payment can be made using VISA, MasterCard or American
Express. (Make sure you include the credit card number,
expiration date and signature.) If you have a question
concerning the appropriate method of payment, phone or FAX
our subscription numbers or send e-mail to su...@ssc.com.

Your subscription will start with the next issue of the
magazine. That means you may not see an issue for four to
six weeks.

Send subscription orders to Linux Journal P.O. Box 55549,
Seattle, WA 98155-0549 or FAX 206 297-7515 PHONE 206
297-7514. You can also order subscriptions directly from our
web site, http://www.ssc.com/.

If you are comfortable e-mailing credit card numbers, you
can send your order via e-mail to su...@ssc.com.

[ ] 1 year subscription [ ] 2 year subscription
[ ] Back issue(s): _________[ ] reg. ($6 ea.) [ ]non-US
airmail ($8 ea.)
Back Issues available: 6(October 94), 8(December 94),
9(January 95), 10(February 95), 11(March 95), 12(April 95),
13(May 95), 14(June 95), 15(July 95), 16(August 95),
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20(December 95), 21(January 96), 22(February 96), 23(March
96), 24(April 96), 25(May 96), 26(June 96), 27(July 96),
28(August 96), 29(September 96), 31(November 96),
32(December 96), 33(January 97, 34(February 97), 35(March
97), 36(April 97), 37(May 97), 38(June), 39(July),
40(August), 41(September), 42(October), 43(November),
45(January), 46(February), 49(May), 50(June), 51(July),
52(August), 55(November), 58 (February), 59 (March), 60
(April), 61 (May), 63 (June), 64 (July), 65 (August), 66
(September), 67 (October), 68 (November), 69 (December), 70
(January).

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