Doesn the fall of BYTE prove that people don care about other platforms?
No, it proves only that BYTE’s business plan was flawed. When BYTE folded, there were still half a million English-language readers and several hundred thousand foreign readers who needed or wanted the kind of multiplatform technology coverage that BYTE provided. Some people needed that kind of information to hold down their jobs. Others just liked reading about the latest technology. BYTE never attempted to be the kind of magazine that would appeal to everyone. BYTE readers were information-technology managers, engineers, programmers, college students, and others who are interested in computer technology. Many people within the computer industry read BYTE to keep abreast of new and emerging technologies. BYTE was not very relevant to the average PC user, any more than Popular Mechanics is relevant to the average car owner. Back to frequently asked questions Did BYTE’s competitors fill the gap? In terms of editorial content, BYTE had no competitors when it folded. The average computer
