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Byte Magazine Artist Robert Tinney, Who Illustrated the Birth of PCs, Dies at 78

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Robert Tinney, the artist behind Byte magazine’s iconic covers from 1975 to the late 1980s, passed away at 78. His surrealist-influenced illustrations, created using airbrushed Designers Gouache, helped define the visual language of personal computing for a generation. Tinney’s work, characterized by its non-technical metaphors, made complex computing topics accessible and memorable.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/02/byte-magazine-artist-robert-tinney-who-illustrated-the-birth-of-pcs-dies-at-78/

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When Computer Magazines Were Everywhere

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Paul Lefebvre reminisces about his passion for computer magazines from the 80s, owning nearly 700 issues, primarily Atari-related. He fondly recalls reading magazines like ANALOG and Antic, and how they served as a treasure trove of information, akin to the internet today. His collection includes many titles, and he expresses a desire to continue sharing details about them.

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Iconic Compute!’s Gazette Magazine Returns After 35 Years, Expanding Focus to Entire Retro Computing Community

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Compute!’s Gazette, a foundational magazine for Commodore 64 enthusiasts, returns after 35 years under COMPUTE! Publications, debuting in July 2025. Founded by Edwin Nagle, it will expand its focus to the broader retro computing community. Nagle, inspired by childhood memories and a desire to connect retro enthusiasts, aims to offer both digital and print editions monthly, emphasizing tangible experiences. Pre-orders for the first issue are now available at computesgazette.com.

https://www.computesgazette.com/iconic-computes-gazette-magazine-returns-after-35-years-expanding-focus-to-entire-retro-computing-community/

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