_{Cover of the May 1993 issue of Byte}

Byte was probably the best multi-format computer magazines from the 1970s all the way until the early 1990s. Byte's coverage tended to be a little more technical that other mainstream magazines. The May 1993 issue includes:

Cover Story

• Intel Launches Rocket in a Socket - An introduction to Intel's new Pentium processor. At introduction, the fastest Pentium (66 MHz) was about twice as fast as the 486 DX2-66. The first systems would be announced in May but these would be mostly expensive workstation and server class machines. More affordable Pentium systems wouldn't really be available until 1994.

News

• Microbytes - Researchers build first general purpose optical computer, first Mac clones, British company develops 1 GB CDs, plug and play for ISA, and more.


• First Impressions: AutoCAD Draws on Windows - A look at AutoCAD Release 12 which was the first version for Windows (3.1).


• A Heavy-Hitting Unix for PCs - A first look at Solaris 2.1 for Intel based PCs.


• NetWare 4.0 - A look at the latest version of NetWare which was a network based OS. Windows and Linux server OS variants have since taken over the tasks NetWare used to do.


• Canon's NoteJet 486 - An interesting 486 based laptop that includes a built-in printer.
• HP LaserJet 4Si and HP LaserJet 4Si - Reviews of two network laser printers from HP.

_{Table of Contents from the May 1993 issue of Byte}

Features

• Oberon: A Glimpse of the Future - A look at an object-oriented operating system.

State of the Art

• Should Encryption Be Regulated - I always thought this was a dumb debate. The answer is obviously no. Otherwise encryption isn't very useful.


• Stealth Virus Attacks - A look at new viruses that use stealth to attack network computers.

Reviews

• Lab Report: Hands-On Testing 126 Printers - A massive survey of dot-matrix, laser, ink-jet, and portable printers.


• Making the MPC Upgrade - A look at ten different kits to make your PC multimedia compliant as well as complete multimedia systems. Upgrade kits generally included a sound card, CD-ROM drive and sometimes speakers.


• Personable PIMs - An overview of Personal Information Managers. These days, everybody uses Outlook and/or their phones for these tasks.


• Banyan's "StreetTalk for NetWare" - Software designed to simplify administration of multiserver NetWare networks.

_{Table of Contents from the May 1993 issue of Byte (continued)}

Hands On

• Under the Hood: Computing on Wheels - A look at the latest computer technology being used in cars.


• Some Assembly Required: The Power of Inheritance - A tutorial for using multiple inheritance in C++ programs.

Opinions

• User's Column: Once More into the Breach - Commentary on protectionism, plus a look at UPSes, Intel OverDrive processor, and more.


• Stop Bit: Losing the Human Edge - An article on how computers are getting better than humans at games.

_{Back cover of the May 1993 issue of Byte}

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