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Acorn User

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Other

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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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Acorn User

Issue 76

November 1988

Acorn User

Issue 81

April 1989

Acorn User

Issue 86

September 1989

Acorn User

Issue 91

February 1990

Acorn User

Issue 96

July 1990

Acorn User

Issue 77

December 1988

Acorn User

Issue 82

May 1989

Acorn User

Issue 87

October 1989

Acorn User

Issue 92

March 1990

Acorn User

Issue 97

August 1990

Acorn User

Issue 78

January 1989

Acorn User

Issue 83

June 1989

Acorn User

Issue 88

November 1989

Acorn User

Issue 93

April 1990

Acorn User

Issue 98

September 1990

Acorn User

Issue 79

February 1989

Acorn User

Issue 84

July 1989

Acorn User

Issue 89

December 1989

Acorn User

Issue 94

May 1990

Acorn User

Issue 99

October 1990

Acorn User

Issue 80

March 1989

Acorn User

Issue 85

August 1989

Acorn User

Issue 90

January 1990

Acorn User

Issue 95

June 1990

Acorn User

Issue 100

November 1990

Special Issues

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