[Fwd: Open Source Bundle of Books Sale] from Apress

[jkinz at kinz.org]

On Sun, Jan 11, 2009 at 10:32:40AM -0500
> From: 	Apress User Group Liaison <newsletters at apress.com>
..........
> Option A:
> Beginning Ubuntu LTS Server Administration: From Novice to Professional,
> Second Edition and Pro Ubuntu Server Administration for $45
> 
> Option B:
> Expert Oracle Database 11g Administration and Linux Recipes for Oracle
> DBAs for $60
> 
> Option C:
> Beginning CakePHP: From Novice to Professional and Practical CakePHP
> Projects for $45

Just for comparison purposes, those same bundles in PHYSICAL dead
tree books would each be $5 to $8 dollars more if purchased from
www.bookpool.com. 

Looks like most of these bundles would qualify for free shipping
from book pool at the Media rate which is slow, 10 days.

So a little cheaper, delivery a lot faster, 

       ....BUT...

Only an electronic copy, no print copy. 
(which may not matter to some)


Hmm.. just found out that their ebook format is a password
protected PDF file.   I hate browsing PDF's on my Linux boxen 
because I have yet to find a PDF viewer that isn't slower than
molasses on my systems. (literally, 3 - 10 seconds to open a new
page)

No reflection on Ted's good work in passing the info to the list.

My preferences are strictly mine and may or may not be shared by
others.  I just wish they would find better formats for e-books. 

(hmm - wonder if it can be used in a Kindle.. ? ) 

Jeff Kinz