Great magazine, carried by Barnes&Noble and countless other bookstores for $5 per issue. (4 issues per year)Use the savings for back issues... I've been reading 2600 the magazine since at least 1994, probably earlier. I don't know why I never purchased a subscription, but it probably had to do with the thrill of finding it in the various places bookstores tried to hide it, and the instant connection with that one like minded employee who knew exactly where it was buried. The point here is that 2600 provides an alternative view, one that I share...I love computers, and the freedom to explore my world. The editors and staff of 2600 have taken up the standard to defend freedom of speech, fair use, and open source technology. Support them, write a letter, submit a hack and don't concern yourself with the pricing on Amazon, you're found a like minded reviewer and we both know better.
I first came across 2600 magazine when it began to appear on the shelves of Barnes & Noble stores near me. Opened it up, found some useful articles, found some articles that tickled my funny bone and I've adored it ever since. This magazine isn't about "hacking", it's more a collection of stories by curious people that poking at things.