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| title        = ''Compute!'s Gazette''
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| image_caption = Premiere issue, July 1983
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'''''Compute!'s Gazette''''' is an American computer magazine that was first published from 1983 to 1995 and relaunched in 2025. Originally dedicated to users of [[Commodore 8-bit computers|Commodore's 8-bit home computers]], the revived magazine now covers the broader retro computing landscape, including Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Amiga, Tandy, MS-DOS, and other classic platforms.
'''''Compute!'s Gazette''''' is an American computer magazine originally published from 1983 to 1995 and relaunched in 2025. It was dedicated to users of [[Commodore 8-bit computers]], notably the Commodore 64 and VIC-20. The revived edition expands its scope to cover a broad range of retro computing platforms, including Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Amiga, Tandy, and MS-DOS systems.


== History ==
== History ==


=== Original run (1983–1995) ===
=== Original run (1983–1995) ===
The magazine debuted in July 1983 as a Commodore-only spin-off of ''[[Compute!]]''.<ref name="Bagnall">{{cite book |last=Bagnall |first=Brian |title=On the Edge: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore |publisher=Variant Press |year=2006 |page=283 |isbn=9780973864908}}</ref> It quickly gained popularity for its type-in programs, technical tutorials, and software reviews.
''Compute!'s Gazette'' debuted in July 1983 as a Commodore-specific offshoot of the magazine ''[[Compute!]]''.<ref name="Bagnall">{{cite book |last=Bagnall |first=Brian |title=On the Edge: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore |publisher=Variant Press |year=2006 |page=283 |isbn=9780973864908}}</ref> It gained popularity for its monthly type-in program listings, technical columns, and utilities aimed at Commodore users.


Programs were written in BASIC or 6502 machine language, often spanning multiple pages. To support users, the magazine published utilities such as the '''Automatic Proofreader''' (October 1983) and '''MLX''', a machine-language entry tool. Beginning in May 1984, subscribers could order a monthly disk containing all the programs from each issue.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Disk Companion Debuts |magazine=Compute!'s Gazette |date=May 1984}}</ref>
Early issues featured software in BASIC and 6502 machine code. To aid users, the magazine introduced tools such as the ''Automatic Proofreader'' (October 1983) and ''MLX'', a machine-language entry system. By May 1984, subscribers could order monthly disks containing all programs from each issue.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Disk Companion Debuts |magazine=Compute!'s Gazette |date=May 1984}}</ref>


The magazine's most popular application was '''[[SpeedScript]]''', a word processor introduced in January 1984.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=SpeedScript: A Full-featured Word Processor |magazine=Compute!'s Gazette |date=January 1984}}</ref>
Among its best-known contributions was ''[[SpeedScript]]'', a free word processor first published in January 1984.<ref>{{cite magazine |title=SpeedScript: A Full-featured Word Processor |magazine=Compute!'s Gazette |date=January 1984}}</ref> The magazine also ran recurring features such as "The VIC Magician" by Michael Tomczyk and the "CAPUTE!" reader Q&A section. It reached a peak circulation of over 200,000 and was reportedly profitable from its first issue.<ref name="Tuller">{{cite news |last=Tuller |first=David |title=ABC's Axe-Wielding Publisher: Robert G. Burton |newspaper=The New York Times |date=November 16, 1986 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1986/11/16/business/abc-s-axe-wielding-publisher-robert-g-burton-championing-print-in-a-tv-world.html |access-date=July 8, 2025}}</ref>


''Gazette'' also featured regular columns like "The VIC Magician" by Michael Tomczyk and the reader Q&A section "CAPUTE!". It reached a peak monthly circulation of over 200,000 copies and was reported to be profitable from its first issue.<ref name="Tuller">{{cite news |last=Tuller |first=David |title=ABC's Axe-Wielding Publisher: Robert G. Burton |newspaper=The New York Times |date=November 16, 1986 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/1986/11/16/business/abc-s-axe-wielding-publisher-robert-g-burton-championing-print-in-a-tv-world.html |access-date=July 8, 2025}}</ref>
The stand-alone magazine ceased publication in June 1990. It was then folded into ''Compute!'' as a recurring section, continuing until the print edition ended in December 1993. The disk-only format persisted until February 12, 1995.<ref>{{cite web |title=Compute!'s Gazette Disk Archive |url=https://archive.org/details/compute-gazette |website=Internet Archive |access-date=July 8, 2025}}</ref>


In June 1990, the final stand-alone issue was published. After a three-month hiatus, ''Gazette'' was folded into ''Compute!'' as a section. In December 1993, the print version ended; the publication continued in disk-only format until February 12, 1995.<ref>{{cite web |title=Compute!'s Gazette Disk Archive |url=https://archive.org/details/compute-gazette |website=Internet Archive |access-date=July 8, 2025}}</ref>
=== Revival (2025–present) ===
On April 11, 2025, COMPUTE! Publications, Inc., based in Leander, Texas, announced the relaunch of ''Compute!'s Gazette'' with a broader focus on retro computing culture.<ref name="Revival2025">{{cite web |title=Iconic Compute!’s Gazette Magazine Returns After 35 Years |url=https://www.computesgazette.com/iconic-computes-gazette-magazine-returns-after-35-years-expanding-focus-to-entire-retro-computing-community/ |website=Compute’s Gazette |date=April 11, 2025 |access-date=July 8, 2025}}</ref>


=== Revival (2025–present) ===
The magazine’s first new issue was published in July 2025. Editorial content includes interviews, reviews, community spotlights, type-in programs, and returning columns with both original and new contributors.<ref name="Legend2025">{{cite web |title=The Legend is Back |url=https://www.computesgazette.com/the-legend-is-back/ |website=Compute!'s Gazette |access-date=July 25, 2025}}</ref> Features in Issue #1 included an exclusive interview with the CEO of Commodore International, an in-depth review of the Commodore 64 Ultimate, and coverage of new software developed for legacy platforms.<ref name="Legend2025" />
On April 11, 2025, COMPUTE! Publications, Inc., based in '''Leander, Texas''', announced the revival of ''Compute!'s Gazette'' as a modern retro computing magazine.<ref name="Revival2025">{{cite web |title=Iconic Compute!’s Gazette Magazine Returns After 35 Years |url=https://www.computesgazette.com/iconic-computes-gazette-magazine-returns-after-35-years-expanding-focus-to-entire-retro-computing-community/ |website=Compute’s Gazette |date=April 11, 2025 |access-date=July 8, 2025}}</ref>
 
==== Editorial team ====
As of 2025, the editorial and contributor team includes:<ref name="Contributors2025">{{cite web |title=Contributors |url=https://www.computesgazette.com/contributors/ |website=Compute!'s Gazette |access-date=July 25, 2025}}</ref>
 
* '''Edwin J. Nagle''' – Founder and President 
* '''Marlena Nagle''' – Co-Founder and Vice President 
* '''Patrick Bass''' – Editorial Director and Columnist 
* '''Jerry Bonner''' – Columnist 
* '''Ray Carlsen''' – "Ask Ray Carlsen" column 
* '''Thomas Cherryhomes''' – "The FujiNet Report" 
* '''Chad Essley''' – Artist and Columnist 
* '''Andrew Fisher''' – "Everything Commodore" 
* '''Arto J. Heino''' – Columnist (TI/99) 
* '''Sellam Ismail''' – Columnist 
* '''Steve Lewis''' (Xiphod/voidstar tech) – Programmer 
* '''Dan Sanderson''' – "MEGA Horizons" 
* '''Jerry White''' – Columnist (Atari)
 
== See also ==
* [[Compute!]]
* [[Commodore 64]]
* [[List of computer magazines]]
* [[Retrocomputing]]


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* [https://www.computesgazette.com Official ''Compute!'s Gazette'' website]
* [https://www.computesgazette.com Official ''Compute!'s Gazette'' website]
* [https://archive.org/details/compute-gazette ''Compute!'s Gazette'' archive at the Internet Archive]
* [https://archive.org/details/compute-gazette ''Compute!'s Gazette'' archive at Internet Archive]
* [http://www.atarimagazines.com/compute/gazette/ Index at Classic Computer Magazine Archive]
* [http://www.atarimagazines.com/compute/gazette/ Classic Computer Magazine Archive]
* [http://commodore.bombjack.org/commodore/magazines/compute-gazette/ Scanned issues at DLH’s Commodore Archive]
* [http://commodore.bombjack.org/commodore/magazines/compute-gazette/ DLH’s Commodore Magazine Archive]


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Revision as of 04:50, 26 July 2025

'Compute!'s Gazette'
File:Compute's Gazette Premier Issue.png
Premiere issue, July 1983
CategoriesComputer magazine
FrequencyMonthly
FormatPrint and online
PublisherCOMPUTE! Publications, Inc.
FounderSmall System Services
Founded1983
First issueJuly 1983
July 2025 (relaunched)
Final issueFebruary 1995 (original run)
CountryUnited States
Based inGreensboro, North Carolina (1983–1995)
Leander, Texas (2025–present)
LanguageEnglish
Websitecomputesgazette.com
ISSN3067-5782 (print)
3067-5790 (web)

Compute!'s Gazette is an American computer magazine originally published from 1983 to 1995 and relaunched in 2025. It was dedicated to users of Commodore 8-bit computers, notably the Commodore 64 and VIC-20. The revived edition expands its scope to cover a broad range of retro computing platforms, including Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Amiga, Tandy, and MS-DOS systems.

History

Original run (1983–1995)

Compute!'s Gazette debuted in July 1983 as a Commodore-specific offshoot of the magazine Compute!.[1] It gained popularity for its monthly type-in program listings, technical columns, and utilities aimed at Commodore users.

Early issues featured software in BASIC and 6502 machine code. To aid users, the magazine introduced tools such as the Automatic Proofreader (October 1983) and MLX, a machine-language entry system. By May 1984, subscribers could order monthly disks containing all programs from each issue.[2]

Among its best-known contributions was SpeedScript, a free word processor first published in January 1984.[3] The magazine also ran recurring features such as "The VIC Magician" by Michael Tomczyk and the "CAPUTE!" reader Q&A section. It reached a peak circulation of over 200,000 and was reportedly profitable from its first issue.[4]

The stand-alone magazine ceased publication in June 1990. It was then folded into Compute! as a recurring section, continuing until the print edition ended in December 1993. The disk-only format persisted until February 12, 1995.[5]

Revival (2025–present)

On April 11, 2025, COMPUTE! Publications, Inc., based in Leander, Texas, announced the relaunch of Compute!'s Gazette with a broader focus on retro computing culture.[6]

The magazine’s first new issue was published in July 2025. Editorial content includes interviews, reviews, community spotlights, type-in programs, and returning columns with both original and new contributors.[7] Features in Issue #1 included an exclusive interview with the CEO of Commodore International, an in-depth review of the Commodore 64 Ultimate, and coverage of new software developed for legacy platforms.[7]

Editorial team

As of 2025, the editorial and contributor team includes:[8]

  • Edwin J. Nagle – Founder and President
  • Marlena Nagle – Co-Founder and Vice President
  • Patrick Bass – Editorial Director and Columnist
  • Jerry Bonner – Columnist
  • Ray Carlsen – "Ask Ray Carlsen" column
  • Thomas Cherryhomes – "The FujiNet Report"
  • Chad Essley – Artist and Columnist
  • Andrew Fisher – "Everything Commodore"
  • Arto J. Heino – Columnist (TI/99)
  • Sellam Ismail – Columnist
  • Steve Lewis (Xiphod/voidstar tech) – Programmer
  • Dan Sanderson – "MEGA Horizons"
  • Jerry White – Columnist (Atari)

See also

References

  1. ↑ Bagnall, Brian (2006). On the Edge: The Spectacular Rise and Fall of Commodore. Variant Press. p. 283. ISBN 9780973864908.
  2. ↑ "Disk Companion Debuts". Compute!'s Gazette. May 1984.
  3. ↑ "SpeedScript: A Full-featured Word Processor". Compute!'s Gazette. January 1984.
  4. ↑ Tuller, David (November 16, 1986). "ABC's Axe-Wielding Publisher: Robert G. Burton". The New York Times. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Compute!'s Gazette Disk Archive". Internet Archive. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  6. ↑ "Iconic Compute!'s Gazette Magazine Returns After 35 Years". Compute’s Gazette. April 11, 2025. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "The Legend is Back". Compute!'s Gazette. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Contributors". Compute!'s Gazette. Retrieved July 25, 2025.

External links

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