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C:Amie - 2006-04-30 7:16 PM
There's yet more to be done though. Recognition by the powers at PPCM is a terrific thing, but it's a case of them reminding themselves of what we already know. What we need is for the readership to hear the message also.
Hmmmm - I feel a rant coming.....
I agree completely, but my personal experience in dealing with them doesn't breed optimism on this topic. There are many little things that they could have/can do to keep the HPC platform alive, but have not done.
Here are a few examples:
1. Through the years, there have been many PPC related software reviews which failed to mention that an HPC version of that software is also available.
2. They have had a regular column in each issue
(titled
)
What's Online but I have yet to see a single HPC website mentioned.
3. The
New Software and Accessories column in each issue does have a Handheld PC catogory, but the research on whether there is an HPC version available is a weak effort at best.
There are probably more examples but they don't come to mind at the moment.
I want to make something perfectly clear, I don't believe that any of the above actions on the part of the magazine are done to intentionally exclude HPC coverage...it's just a matter of catering to what they believe their readers want. There is no denying that the PPC market is much bigger than the HPC market ever was and after all they are in the business to make money....so I completely understand their predicament.
I believe that the management at PPC mag are very pro HPC, but their core readership is not and therefore they are not going to stay in business very long trying to cater to HPC users. The best we can expect is to have them throw us a bone once and awhile......in any case we will take whatever we can get.
[Shameless Plug] -When it comes to promoting and supporting the HPC platform, I have much more faith in HP:Factor and the other active HPC related internet websites then I do in what happens at PPC mag. I say this with all respect to the good people at PPC mag!
Done - now back to work...all of you