Re:Ironic (and moronic also) (Score 2)

An article about Open Source software and the article itself isn't viewable except by members.

A bit ironic, I agree, but I wager it is available in the library of every university in the world with engineering or comp sci.

/. provides pointers to interesting articles I wouldn't otherwise see. Surely this goes double for member-only publications, and you might just look out for it next time you are in the library.

I was once a member of IEEE, the organization itself sucks like hell, at least here in Mexico. I really regretted shelling out the money to subscribe, specially being a hungry student at the time (and their "computer" mag was always late on everything, playing catch-up to byte, etc).

I couldn't disagree more. For students IEEE is incredible value for money. Last year I paid US$46 for 30 issues of 3 high quality technical publications - $1.50 each! Plus other member benefits. Full membership is more expensive, but try hitting up your employer for a "technical development" cost.

IEEE Computer is not trying to compete with Byte, it has a lot more technical and theoretical detail, it's not a consumer mag.