''Free Access Magazine'' is a free

computer magazine Computer magazines are about computers and related subjects, such as networking and the Internet. Most computer magazines offer (or offered) advice, some offer programming tutorials, reviews of the latest technologies, and advertisements. Hi ...

distributed through major Australian consumer electronics retailers such

Harvey Norman Harvey Norman is a large Australian-based, multi-national retailer of furniture, bedding, computers, communications and consumer electrical products. It mainly operates as a franchise, with the main brand and all company-operated stores owned ...

Dick Smith Electronics Dick Smith Holdings Limited (formerly Dick Smith, Dick Smith Electronics or DSE) was an Australian chain of retail stores that sold consumer electronics goods, hobbyist electronic components, and electronic project kits. The chain expanded succ ...

and

Myer Myer (stylised MYER, sometimes known as Myers) is an Australian mid-range to upscale department store chain. It trades in all Australian states and one of Australia's two self-governing territories. Myer retails a broad range of products a ...

. The magazine targets mainstream computer users and is designed to be easy to read. It covers PC and lifestyle technology.

History and profile

''Free Access Magazine'' was started by John Pospisil and Tom Crawley in 1997 in

Sydney, Australia Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the States and territories of Australia, state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and List of cities in Oceania by population, Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metro ...

. The first issue of the magazine was issued in July 1998. It was distributed through major retail outlets, including Harvey Norman, Dick Smith Electronics and Myer. The magazine became an online publication in October 2006.Blorge
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