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# Editorial

Editor reflects on the newsletter being very late and discusses the declining Sinclair/Timex world. Describes his personal transition to an IBM AT-compatible with VGA and hard drive, offering advice to those considering the switch. Announces the Cleveland Computer Society (CCS) formed August 1990 and a 35% book discount from Que Publications for CCS members; solicits articles about both T/S and PC topics.