When was Byte magazine first published and who founded it?
Byte magazine launched on the 25th of May 1975 when Wayne Green made a deal with Carl Helmers. The first issue arrived in September 1975 with an initial subscription price of $10 per year.
Questions about Byte (magazine)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to Byte magazine circulation and revenue by 1983?
Circulation reached 420,000 readers by the early 1980s making it the third-highest among all computer magazines. Revenue hit $36.6 million in 1983 while earning $9 million in profit.
Who sold Byte magazine to McGraw-Hill and when did that transaction occur?
Virginia Williamson sold Byte to McGraw-Hill in April 1979 for a significant sum. She remained publisher until 1983 before becoming a vice president at McGraw-Hill Publications Company.
Which artist created cover artwork for Byte from 1975 through 1990?
Robert Tinney created cover artwork from December 1975 through September 1990 making Byte visually distinctive. These covers featured illustrations rather than product photos except for major hardware introductions like the Apple Lisa or Commodore Amiga.
When did CMP Media cease publication of Byte magazine and what followed?
CMP Media ceased publication with the July 1998 issue after laying off all staff members. UBM TechWeb officially relaunched Byte as Byte.com on the 11th of July 2011.