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Acorn User

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Magazine focus:

Other

Year started:

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Year finished:

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Launch editor:

Jane Fransella

Number of issues:

267

Acorn User was one of the leading UK-based computing magazines for users of Acorn Computers, primarily covering the BBC Micro, Acorn Archimedes, and later the Risc PC. First launched in 1983, it became an essential resource for Acorn enthusiasts and educators, offering reviews, programming tutorials, and hardware advice. Aimed at hobbyists, teachers, and professionals, Acorn User provided a platform for the vibrant Acorn community to connect and explore the capabilities of their systems. The magazine ran until 1998 and was a key publication during the height of Acorn’s popularity in the UK.

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Succeeding Magazine:

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Acorn User

Issue 226

November 2000

Acorn User

Issue 231

March 2001

Acorn User

Issue 236

August 2001

Acorn User

Issue 241

Christmas 2001

Acorn User

Issue 246

May 2002

Acorn User

Issue 227

December 2000

Acorn User

Issue 232

April 2001

Acorn User

Issue 237

September 2001

Acorn User

Issue 242

January 2002

Acorn User

Issue 247

June 2002

Acorn User

Issue 228

Christmas 2000

Acorn User

Issue 233

May 2001

Acorn User

Issue 238

October 2001

Acorn User

Issue 243

February 2002

Acorn User

Issue 248

July 2002

Acorn User

Issue 229

January 2001

Acorn User

Issue 234

June 2001

Acorn User

Issue 239

November 2001

Acorn User

Issue 244

March 2002

Acorn User

Issue 249

August 2002

Acorn User

Issue 230

February 2001

Acorn User

Issue 235

July 2001

Acorn User

Issue 240

December 2001

Acorn User

Issue 245

April 2002

Acorn User

Issue 250

September 2002

Special Issues

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