Why did CMP kill BYTE, which was founded in 1975 as the worlds second personal-computer magazine?
The chain of events started on May 27, 1998, when CMP acquired a group of magazines, including BYTE, from McGraw-Hill. Shortly afterward, I wrote this unofficial frequently-asked-questions (FAQ) document to explain what happened. I was a senior editor at BYTE for nearly six years and was laid off with the rest of the staff. This FAQ was not authorized or approved by either CMP or McGraw-Hill. Although this FAQ tells one person’s view of the inside story, it does not disclose any confidential information that would damage either company. — Tom R.
