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Byte (May 1993)

Byte was probably the best multi-format computer magazines from the 1970s all the way until the early 1990s. Byte's coverage tended to be a little more technical that other mainstream magazines. The May 1993 issue includes:

Cover Story

Intel Launches Rocket in a Socket - An introduction to Intel's new Pentium processor. At introduction, the fastest Pentium (66 MHz) was about twice as fast as the 486 DX2-66. The first systems would be announced in May but these would be mostly expensive workstation and server class machines. More affordable Pentium systems wouldn't really be available until 1994.

News

Microbytes - Researchers build first general purpose optical computer, first Mac clones, British company develops 1 GB CDs, plug and play for ISA, and more.

First Impressions: AutoCAD Draws on Windows - A look at AutoCAD Release 12 which was the first version for Windows (3.1).

A Heavy-Hitting Unix for PCs - A first look at Solaris 2.1 for Intel based PCs.

NetWare 4.0 - A look at the latest version of NetWare which was a network based OS. Windows and Linux server OS variants have since taken over the tasks NetWare used to do.

Canon's NoteJet 486 - An interesting 486 based laptop that includes a built-in printer.
HP LaserJet 4Si and HP LaserJet 4Si - Reviews of two network laser printers from HP.

_{Table of Contents from the May 1993 issue of Byte}

Features

Oberon: A Glimpse of the Future - A look at an object-oriented operating system.

State of the Art

Should Encryption Be Regulated - I always thought this was a dumb debate. The answer is obviously no. Otherwise encryption isn't very useful.

Stealth Virus Attacks - A look at new viruses that use stealth to attack network computers.

Reviews

Lab Report: Hands-On Testing 126 Printers - A massive survey of dot-matrix, laser, ink-jet, and portable printers.

Making the MPC Upgrade - A look at ten different kits to make your PC multimedia compliant as well as complete multimedia systems. Upgrade kits generally included a sound card, CD-ROM drive and sometimes speakers.

Personable PIMs - An overview of Personal Information Managers. These days, everybody uses Outlook and/or their phones for these tasks.

Banyan's "StreetTalk for NetWare" - Software designed to simplify administration of multiserver NetWare networks.

_{Table of Contents from the May 1993 issue of Byte (continued)}

Hands On

Under the Hood: Computing on Wheels - A look at the latest computer technology being used in cars.

Some Assembly Required: The Power of Inheritance - A tutorial for using multiple inheritance in C++ programs.

Opinions

User's Column: Once More into the Breach - Commentary on protectionism, plus a look at UPSes, Intel OverDrive processor, and more.

Stop Bit: Losing the Human Edge - An article on how computers are getting better than humans at games.

_{Back cover of the May 1993 issue of Byte}

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