Remembering John C. Dvorak, a Passionate Chronicler of PC History
I was saddened to learn of the passing last week of John C. Dvorak, one of the most interesting computer journalists whom I ever had the pleasure (and sometimes pain) of editing.John was a mainstay of PC Magazine for many years, a columnist known for his often cantankerous, frequently funny, and usually insightful views on the computer industry. I first got to know John in 1985, when I joined InfoWorld and was tasked with editing his Inside Track column, a quick-moving compendium of industry rumors and observations.
- ▪I was saddened to learn of the passing last week of John C.
- ▪Dvorak, one of the most interesting computer journalists whom I ever had the pleasure (and sometimes pain) of editing.John was a mainstay of PC Magazine for many years, a columnist known for his often cantankerous, frequently funny, and usu
- ▪I first got to know John in 1985, when I joined InfoWorld and was tasked with editing his Inside Track column, a quick-moving compendium of industry rumors and observations.
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| Original publisher | PCMAG |
| Canonical URL | https://www.pcmag.com/opinions/remembering-john-c-dvorak-a-passionate-chronicler-of-pc-history |
| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 26 18:20:16 +0000 |
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I was saddened to learn of the passing last week of John C. Dvorak, one of the most interesting computer journalists whom I ever had the pleasure (and sometimes pain) of editing.John was a mainstay of PC Magazine for many years, a columnist known for his often cantankerous, frequently funny, and usually insightful views on the computer industry. I first got to know John in 1985, when I joined InfoWorld and was tasked with editing his Inside Track column, a quick-moving compendium of industry rumors and observations. I remember having to occasionally "remind" him that his column was due, but we were all upset when he went to PC Magazine in 1986, as the larger publication could pay more.
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