PBC Features Ten Issues for 1994

On January 22, 1991, Nicholas Baran and Jonathan Erickson quickly identified the upcoming paradigm shift that would come to represent the new age of wireless, pen-based computing. The premier issue of PBC welcomed everyone to an exciting new world that represents as significant a change in the way people perform their work and live their lives, as the introduction of personal computers in the mid 70’s.

Starting this issue, the torch has passed to a team with a new name, while retaining some of the old familiar faces. In the way of formal introduction, my name is John Jerney, and I will be assuming the pleasurable task of editing and publishing Pen-Based Computing.

Current subscribers should recognize me as a long-time Contributing Editor to the newsletter. As the new editor, I would like to welcome you and let you know that we have ambitious plans for the coming year.

The new year of 1994 will be pivotal for this industry as wireless communications and other advanced technologies will become inextricably bound to mobile computers. We will be there to cover every step of this exciting industry, and more importantly, we’ll help you understand what each of these events mean as they happen.

Reflecting the increased activity in this industry, especially since the introduction of PDAs, Pen-Based Computing will add four issues for next year. Starting in January 1994, Pen-Based Computing will be published ten times a year with the goal of becoming a true monthly in 1995.

I would like to thank Nick and Jon for their many pioneering contributions to this nascent industry, and congratulate them for their keen vision of pen computing.

As always, we encourage you to send any suggestions and recommendations to the editor. Welcome aboard everyone!