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| I have been reading the mag for a few weeks now since the Vista cover story 'one year on' and I think that it would be a good idea to have a simpletons section. Now the reason being that not all of your readers will be simply using computers and will be reading for reviews and new info from the world of computing (like me) and will not want the ''well, we can sell you this'' approach of many magazines flattering their advertisers. I don't mean go from power on, but, info on how to dual boot windows and Linux and the benefits it has would be good. Also how to install new hardware. Not basic stuff but not advanced either. The sort of intermediate stuff that a computer literate or home user will want to know so they don't have to go out and spend loads of money on new gear and get someone to intall it. Also I notice a lot of highstreet retailers dont know a great deal about PC's and their workings. (Ask PC world the difference between a PC and a MAC. your laughing but how many customers to they needlessly take money from.) I would also predict that if this were a regular feature like the ones you have for web designers and system builders it would gain you a readership. for example how to speed up a PC without spending any money and splash that across the front page. It will catch the eye especially from the like of me and my ilk, the simpleton. Apart from that its a fab mag and I will be reading week on week (when I remember to get it). Cheers Guys
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when I remember to get it
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Jason (10/03/2008)
when I remember to get it
How about a subscription?
Saves money too by effectively cutting out the middleman 
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| Lol, you getting commision J? I still havent got my free gift!!! Columbo
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Whilst I think the idea has merits, the word "simpleton" is a rather unfortunate choice and many would find it offensive.
Dave H
What is the difference between genius and stupidity? Genius has limits. - Albert Einstein
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| Yes, I don't want to nitpick, but it's hard to imagine anyone saying to him/herself 'I am a simpleton. Therefore, I must buy Micro Mart.' I think the mag aims at a range of readers, including novices, but I doubt if too many people see themselves in those terms. 
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You obviously don't know me very well, James. 
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Fact is computing is becoming easyer and easyer. Thanks to more robust and dynamic soft/n hardware.
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