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John Jerney

b. 1963
Editor and Publisher
Editor and Founder
Contributor/Contributing Editor
Stylus Publishing · 1992-1993
President
Volksware, Inc. · 1992-present

John Jerney started as a Contributing Editor to Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems in 1992, and published and edited the journal from 1993 through to its final issue in 1998.

Jerney also launched mobilis: the mobile computing lifestyle magazine in early 1995 — a web-exclusive, ad-supported consumer monthly covering the then-emerging mobile wireless lifestyle.

Jerney founded the Pen-Based Computing History Museum in the early 2010s to preserve the brief but fertile period that created the direct precursors to today's smartphones and touch tablets.

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Person Details

Roles
Editor and Publisher Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems · 1992-1998
Editor and Founder mobilis: the mobile computing lifestyle magazine · 1995-1998
Contributor/Contributing Editor Stylus Publishing · 1992-1993
President Volksware, Inc. · 1992-present
Known For

Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems

Citizenship
United States, Canada, Hungary/European Union
Born
1963

Artifacts

46 artifacts in the collection

EO, Incorporated 1993
EO, Inc. - Personal Communicator 440 Order Form Letter (John Jerney)

EO, Inc. – Personal Communicator 440 Letter and Order Form (John Jerney)

General Magic, Inc. 1996
General Magic Visitor's Badge (John Jerney, 10/25/96)

General Magic Visitor’s Badge (John Jerney, 10/25/1996)

Stylus Publishing 1993
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 3, Number 2 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – April, 1993 – Volume 3, Number 2

Volksware, Inc. 1994
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 4, Number 3 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – April, 1994 – Volume 4, Number 3

Volksware, Inc. 1995
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 5, Number 4 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – April, 1995 – Volume 5, Number 4

Volksware, Inc. 1996
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 6, Number 4 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – April, 1996 – Volume 6, Number 4

Volksware, Inc. 1996
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 6, Number 5 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – April, 1996 – Volume 6, Number 5

Stylus Publishing 1991
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 1, Number 4 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – August, 1991 – Volume 1, Number 4

Stylus Publishing 1992
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 2, Number 3 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – August, 1992 – Volume 2, Number 3

Volksware, Inc. 1994
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 4, Number 7 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – August, 1994 – Volume 4, Number 7

Volksware, Inc. 1995
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 5, Number 8 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – August, 1995 – Volume 5, Number 8

Stylus Publishing 1993
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 3, Number 4 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – August/September, 1993 – Volume 3, Number 4

Stylus Publishing 1992
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 2, Number 5 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – December, 1992 – Volume 2, Number 5

Volksware, Inc. 1993
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 3, Number 6 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – December, 1993 – Volume 3, Number 6

Volksware, Inc. 1994
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 4, Number 10 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – December, 1994 – Volume 4, Number 10

Volksware, Inc. 1995
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 5, Number 12 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – December, 1995 – Volume 5, Number 12

Stylus Publishing 1992
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 2, Number 1 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – February, 1992 – Volume 2, Number 1

Stylus Publishing 1993
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 3, Number 1 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – February, 1993 – Volume 3, Number 1

Volksware, Inc. 1995
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 5, Number 2 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – February, 1995 – Volume 5, Number 2

Volksware, Inc. 1996
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 6, Number 2 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – February, 1996 – Volume 6, Number 2

Volksware, Inc. 1994
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 4, Number 2 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – February/March, 1994 – Volume 4, Number 2

Stylus Publishing 1991
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 1, Number 1 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – January 22, 1991 – Volume 1, Number 1

Volksware, Inc. 1994
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 4, Number 1 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – January, 1994 – Volume 4, Number 1

Volksware, Inc. 1995
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 5, Number 1 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – January, 1995 – Volume 5, Number 1

Volksware, Inc. 1996
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 6, Number 1 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – January, 1996 – Volume 6, Number 1

Volksware, Inc. 1994
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 4, Number 6 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – July, 1994 – Volume 4, Number 6

Volksware, Inc. 1995
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 5, Number 7 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – July, 1995 – Volume 5, Number 7

Stylus Publishing 1991
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 1, Number 3 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – June 20, 1991 – Volume 1, Number 3

Stylus Publishing 1993
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 3, Number 3 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – June, 1993 – Volume 3, Number 3

Volksware, Inc. 1994
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 4, Number 5 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – June, 1994 – Volume 4, Number 5

Volksware, Inc. 1995
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 5, Number 6 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – June, 1995 – Volume 5, Number 6

Volksware, Inc. 1995
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 5, Number 3 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – March, 1995 – Volume 5, Number 3

Volksware, Inc. 1996
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 6, Number 3 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – March, 1996 – Volume 6, Number 3

Stylus Publishing 1991
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 1, Number 2 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – May, 1991 – Volume 1, Number 2

Stylus Publishing 1992
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 2, Number 2 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – May, 1992 – Volume 2, Number 2

Volksware, Inc. 1994
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 4, Number 4 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – May, 1994 – Volume 4, Number 4

Volksware, Inc. 1995
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 5, Number 5 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – May, 1995 – Volume 5, Number 5

Stylus Publishing 1991
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 1, Number 6 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – November 11, 1991 – Volume 1, Number 6

Stylus Publishing 1991
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 1, Number 5 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – November, 1991 – Volume 1, Number 5

Volksware, Inc. 1994
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 4, Number 9 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – November, 1994 – Volume 4, Number 9

Volksware, Inc. 1995
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 5, Number 11 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – November, 1995 – Volume 5, Number 11

Stylus Publishing 1992
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 2, Number 4 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – October, 1992 – Volume 2, Number 4

Volksware, Inc. 1995
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 5, Number 10 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – October, 1995 – Volume 5, Number 10

Stylus Publishing 1993
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 3, Number 5 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – October/November, 1993 – Volume 3, Number 5

Volksware, Inc. 1995
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 5, Number 9 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – September, 1995 – Volume 5, Number 9

Volksware, Inc. 1994
Pen-Based Computing: Volume 4, Number 8 (Cover)

Pen-Based Computing – September/October, 1994 – Volume 4, Number 8

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Journal

Artifacts

  • EO, Inc. – Personal Communicator 440 Letter and Order Form (John Jerney) History ×3 This artifact is a cover letter and accompanying order form that EO, Inc. mailed to John Jerney on March 22, 1993, inviting him — as "an active member in the PenPoint community" — to pu …
  • EO, Inc. – Personal Communicator 440 Letter and Order Form (John Jerney) Description Original letter and order form from EO, Inc. sent to John Jerney, Editor of Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems, containing an early-purcha …
  • EO, Inc. – Personal Communicator 440 Letter and Order Form (John Jerney) Title EO, Inc. – Personal Communicator 440 Letter and Order Form (John Jerney)
  • General Magic Visitor's Badge (John Jerney, 10/25/1996) History This visitor's badge was issued to John Jerney for an October 25, 1996 visit to the Sunnyvale, California headquarters of General Magic, …
  • General Magic Visitor's Badge (John Jerney, 10/25/1996) Description … ge to General Magic’s Sunnyvale headquarters on North Mary Ave. The badge was assigned to John Jerney, Editor of Pen-Based Computing newsletter and Publisher of mobilis: the mobile computing …
  • General Magic Visitor's Badge (John Jerney, 10/25/1996) Title General Magic Visitor's Badge (John Jerney, 10/25/1996)
  • GO Corporation - PenPoint Introduction Program of Events (Handout) Oral History … ction, as it appeared in the journal, here. The complete premier issue is available here. John Jerney Editor and Publisher Pen-Based Computing
  • Palm Computing for Dummies (Book) Oral History … the Dummies series continues to educate and entertain millions in a wide range of fields. John Jerney Editor, Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems Curator, Pen-Based Computing H …
  • Palmtop - Issue 25 Oral History … e magazine. Steve and his team are undoubtably an important part of the history of PSION. John Jerney Editor and Publisher Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems mobilis: the mobi …
  • Palmtop - Issue 27 Oral History … e magazine. Steve and his team are undoubtably an important part of the history of PSION. John Jerney Editor and Publisher Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems mobilis: the mobi …
  • Palmtop - Issue 28 Oral History … e magazine. Steve and his team are undoubtably an important part of the history of PSION. John Jerney Editor and Publisher Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems mobilis: the mobi …
  • Palmtop - Issue 29 Oral History … e magazine. Steve and his team are undoubtably an important part of the history of PSION. John Jerney Editor and Publisher Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems mobilis: the mobi …
  • Palmtop - Issue 30 Oral History … e magazine. Steve and his team are undoubtably an important part of the history of PSION. John Jerney Editor and Publisher Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems mobilis: the mobi …
  • Palmtop - Issue 32 Oral History … e magazine. Steve and his team are undoubtably an important part of the history of PSION. John Jerney Editor and Publisher Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems mobilis: the mobi …
  • Palmtop - Issue 33 Oral History … e magazine. Steve and his team are undoubtably an important part of the history of PSION. John Jerney Editor and Publisher Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems mobilis: the mobi …
  • Palmtop - Issue 34 Oral History … e magazine. Steve and his team are undoubtably an important part of the history of PSION. John Jerney Editor and Publisher Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems mobilis: the mobi …
  • Palmtop - Issue 35 Oral History … e magazine. Steve and his team are undoubtably an important part of the history of PSION. John Jerney Editor and Publisher Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems mobilis: the mobi …
  • Palmtop - Issue 37 Oral History … e magazine. Steve and his team are undoubtably an important part of the history of PSION. John Jerney Editor and Publisher Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems mobilis: the mobi …
  • Palmtop Journal - Issue 20 Oral History … e magazine. Steve and his team are undoubtably an important part of the history of PSION. John Jerney Editor and Publisher Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems mobilis: the mobi …
  • Portable 100 - September 1987 Oral History … ectronics Flea Market in Silicon Valley. It's still a beautiful machine to view and hold. John Jerney Editor, Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems Curator, Pen-Based Computing H …
  • Worldwide PenPoint Developers Organization - Available Videotapes (July 8, 1993) History … mastered tapes.1 AI generated using primary sources referenced in the footnotes Edited by John Jerney, Curator, Pen-Based Computing History Museum Footnotes Worldwide PenPoint Developers Orga …
  • WPDO Meeting Improvement Questionnaire (February 11, 1993) Oral History … was the one who first invited me to Worldwide PenPoint Developers Organization meetings. John Jerney Editor, Pen-Based Computing: The Journal of Stylus Systems Curator, Pen-Based Computing H …
  • WPDO News - Volume 2, Number 3, May 1993 History ×2 … coordinators.1 Brad Wist edited the newsletter as managing editor, with Marco Accardo and John Jerney among its contributing editors.1 Membership cost $95 a year for individuals, $300 for cor …

Organizations

  • Stylus Publishing Description … onthly publication. The newsletter was published and edited by former contributing editor John Jerney.