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Id read that sort of column more than an Amiga-only one  probably.
+support for the idea!
Dont let it die though- it's one of the quirks that makes MM so unique.
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I don't have an Amiga or any interest, but would hate to see the column vanish. Its part of the quirkiness and almost fanzine quality (In the nice sense of a mag with soul and attitude) that makes mm so appealing.
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it would be a sin to destroy a small part of mm i read the pieces even tho it doesnt appeal to me much.its what makes micromart , micromart if that makes sense
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| I have read with some interest the debate regarding the potential dropping of the amiga as a regular column. Whilst I agree that the amiga in its day was a superb home computer and has many loyal followers that still use the machine to this day. I do think we need to get this in perspective, rumours surrounding its rebirth in various disguises have failed to materialise. Sure a few boards turned up and the OS can be ported to other platforms. At the end of the day its finished. I have no problem with i remaining in Micro Mart as I do like to skip a few pages and you can never please everyone with all the articles. I do however feel that now years after the amiga was resigned to a cult following, it is time to clearly stamp it as retro and should perhaps form a significant part of a retro section. Sometimes I do feel Micromart does struglle for articles and revisits or revamps articles. There are a wealth of retro machine from a bygone age which I for one would love to read about. Most of these like the Amiga do deserve coverage and make interesting reading. As such why cant we do the following. 4 pages, one amiga related which is weekly. One "what are you doing with your retro machine". readers encouraged to submit arcticles with pictures one page Best retro games for a specific platform. different one each week. perhaps encourage web votes by system / game one page for " the machine that time forgot" more obscure stuff - obscure dust gathering machines
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Sven coverage of Amiga has been fantastic and I know im only one persion but i probably wont bother grabing Micro while waiting for the train any more to find out the latest on the soap opera that is Amiga - Maybe a new column including Atari St and other machines of similar natur could be cool but Micro mart will just end up like every other Pc mag -Also maybe not realy my cup of Tea but further coverage of Aros,MorphOs,Amithlon and X-Amiga Etc as alternative X86 OS Anyway if Sven does disappear -Very Best Wishe Sven!!!!  
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Amiga mart is an important part of micro mart. i don't want to see it go as its interesting to read.if it does go i will stop buying micromart.
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systemerror (16/02/2008)
Amiga mart is an important part of micro mart. i don't want to see it go as its interesting to read.if it does go i will stop buying micromart.
Isn't that a rather poor reason to stop buying?
From what I know, Sven will still get the odd bit in the magazine to talk about Amigas, but it won't be every issue.
I know a lot of you will disagree with me on this but the Amiga has had it's day for now, and it's a small enthusiast market, and I wouldn't be suprised if Sven struggles to find something to write about currently. But yes, I find it a good read, but being transformed into maybe a larger, less frequent position would be more beneficial?
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MartenReed (16/02/2008)
systemerror (16/02/2008)
Amiga mart is an important part of micro mart. i don't want to see it go as its interesting to read.if it does go i will stop buying micromart. Isn't that a rather poor reason to stop buying? From what I know, Sven will still get the odd bit in the magazine to talk about Amigas, but it won't be every issue. I know a lot of you will disagree with me on this but the Amiga has had it's day for now, and it's a small enthusiast market, and I wouldn't be suprised if Sven struggles to find something to write about currently. But yes, I find it a good read, but being transformed into maybe a larger, less frequent position would be more beneficial? I likewise agree, for a publication of nearly 200 pages..................its ridiculous to suggest you would stop buying it for half a page of amiga "news" Yes keep the amiga to please the beardy grumblers, but keep it in context. Could have a big part in a retro section. The amiga died years ago, sure it has its followers but then again so does every other retro machine.
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