For those who haven't considered writing, do.  Connie's lament is
common among editors.  They will buy most anything that isn't pure
tripe, and it is a nice way to make some good packet money.  All my
home PC upgrades for the last two years have been paid for with nothing
but magazine checks.
 
BTW, you do not have to be a guru to write.  The industry is changing
and the focus for most magazines is switching to the management of
systems and development of applications, not to the gritty internals
of operating systems and databases (though these issue need review as
well).
 
Anyone who wants a start, but is a bit timid, e-mail me at my private
address (see below) and I'll be happy to give away some "how to get
started" advice.
 
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