"We don't consider simply adding or removing a few upstream applications, modifying the language, wallpaper, or adjusting the application layout to be a genuine version update of an operating system.
I've always felt that Linux Magazine was geared toward the beginner. Thats just my opinion from what viewed from flipping through the pages. Personally, I would save my money and just use google and ...
I used to prefer the euro mag Linux FORUM, but it was pretty expensive as a result of importing it (I guess...) I just re-upped for Linux Journal myself.