Softalk
Softalk | |
| Title | Softalk |
| Based In | North Hollywood California |
| Publisher | Softalk Publishing |
| Founders | [[Margot Comstock]] [[Al Tommervik]] |
| First Issue Date | September 1980 |
| Language | English |
Founding of Softalk
History
Softalk magazine was a beloved and influential publication of the early personal computing era. Launched in September 1980, Softalk chronicled the rapid growth of the microcomputer industry with a focus on the Apple II platform. Unlike many technical magazines of its time, Softalk struck a unique balance between professional journalism, hobbyist enthusiasm, and accessible writing, making it a must-read for both developers and everyday users.
From its first issue, Softalk became a window into the heart of the software revolution— covering not just products and code, but the people, companies, and culture that defined the computer boom of the early 1980s.
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People
Margot Comstock, Founder, Editor-in-Chief
Al Tommervik, Founder
John Haller, Investor
William V. R. Smith, Advertising Manager
William Depew, Technical Editor
