My New Adventure
As I've often said, I'm one lucky guy. In my position as editor in chief of PC World, I have one of the best jobs in technology journalism. I get to do work I thoroughly enjoy, and to be part of a remarkable team who serves an equally remarkable universe of online and print readers. PC World turns 25 this year, and I've been very proud to be associated with it for over half of that quarter century. When I joined the staff in October 1994 as an associate editor, I never, ever would have believed the ride would last this long.
I could happily do this job forever--but new challenges are good, too. And here's a bit of breaking news for you: After giving it a lot of thought, I've decided to step down as editor in chief and launch a technology site of my own--one that I'll build from scratch and launch this summer.
You can take the editor out of PC World; it's harder to take the PC World out of the editor. For one thing, my last day on staff here is June 2nd, so this isn't the last blog post you'll read from me. Even after I depart the staff, I'll be a contributing editor and my byline will likely show up from time to time.
PC World has lots of ambitious things in the works. Even though I won't be on staff, I'm looking forward to seeing all of them become reality in the coming months.
Before I sign off from this blog for the last time, I know I'll want to share more PC World thoughts and memories with you. But right now, it's time to get back to work...
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Looking forward to see where your next adventure takes you Harry. In case I miss the "good-bye" post, I'll say it now: best wishes in the endeavor and thanks for putting so much of yourself into your role at PC World all these years.
Congratulations. Can't wait to see your new technology site. By summer, do you mean June 21 : ) Keep us posted!
Harry, just wanted to wish you good luck with the new adventure, whatever it might be. I always enjoyed working with you on PC World, and I hope that our paths cross again.
Was it something I said?
;p
Seriously, though, Harry: You're one helluva guy (and no, I'm not saying that because I still report to you). We'll miss ya around here.
Good luck and lots of fun with the new adventure!
Before you leave, you need to let us know if you ever received your XO (OLPC) laptop. Yes? No?
Good luck and lots of fun with the new adventure!
Before you leave, you need to let us know if you ever received your XO (OLPC) laptop. Yes? No?
Thanks for everything Harry! It's been great working with you.
Thanks for all the kind words! I'm going to miss my coworkers and everyone who visits this site and contributes more than you can imagine...
--Harry
Good Luck. Does this mean the end of pc world? it will continue to print i hope.
Harry's the best EIC ever, if you ask me. And no, I'm not just sucking up to my boss. I wish you all the best, Harry, in your new adventures.
Yippee, is all I have to say. Having watched you rise to every EIC challenge that came your way, I can't wait to see what's next. Congratulations, Mr. McC.
Congrats and best wishes, Harry! Thanks for being a terrific editor -- especially when I needed one. If you ever want to test some ideas on a journalism class in Virginia, give me a shout...
Here's trusting the new site will be a lulu...
:-)
Dr. Bob
http://stepno.com
Good luck with the new site, Harry. You've done a great job at PCW.
-Jeff Bertolucci
I'm going to miss you! Good luck on your new project.
I cannot believe what I hear! McC's leaving PCW?!
I will miss your great personality, your knowledge, your insight and your help. And I wish you THE BEST THAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER! And I know you'll be successful wherever you go!
Adama
Awwww, MAN, ya mean I won't get to see "crackin' McCrackin" smilin' at me on the editorial page of my favorite technology mag every month any more???
Dang! You WILL be missed, Harry, but you herewith have MY permission to put me on your email list for your new blog... I'm eager to see what you're up to!
Jeff Hayes
JeffAHayes@aol.com
Good luck in your new venture.
When you get organized, please add my email address to your new blog.
Thanx