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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 201

December 1998

Acorn User

Issue 206

April 1999

Acorn User

Issue 211

September 1999

Acorn User

Issue 216

January 2000

Acorn User

Issue 221

June 2000

Acorn User

Issue 202

Christmas 1998

Acorn User

Issue 207

May 1999

Acorn User

Issue 212

October 1999

Acorn User

Issue 217

February 2000

Acorn User

Issue 222

July 2000

Acorn User

Issue 203

January 1999

Acorn User

Issue 208

June 1999

Acorn User

Issue 213

November 1999

Acorn User

Issue 218

March 2000

Acorn User

Issue 223

August 2000

Acorn User

Issue 204

February 1999

Acorn User

Issue 209

July 1999

Acorn User

Issue 214

December 1999

Acorn User

Issue 219

April 2000

Acorn User

Issue 224

September 2000

Acorn User

Issue 205

March 1999

Acorn User

Issue 210

August 1999

Acorn User

Issue 215

Christmas 1999

Acorn User

Issue 220

May 2000

Acorn User

Issue 225

October 2000

Special Issues

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