Author Topic: "for dummies" books (Read 220 times)

Nilsen · « **on:** September 18, 2004, 03:28:32 AM »

Are they any good? I see them everywhere but never bothered to pick one up.

"Networking for dummies 7th editon" looks interesting.

Chortle · « **Reply #1 on:** September 18, 2004, 05:16:58 AM »

I bought DOS for Dummies some time ago. It was well presented and covered all the main subjects and suprisingly, the author was really quite funny so it wasn't a chore to read.

I think it boils down to books vs the internet, especially with 'geek' subjects because the '.....for dummies' series is probably covered somewhere out there in google land. Having it all in one place and able to read it in bed is nice, plus you dont have to browse through all the ****.

bigsky · « **Reply #2 on:** September 18, 2004, 05:26:32 AM »

try this one

Nilsen · « **Reply #3 on:** September 18, 2004, 05:38:44 AM »

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Originally posted by Chortle
I bought DOS for Dummies some time ago. It was well presented and covered all the main subjects and suprisingly, the author was really quite funny so it wasn't a chore to read.

I think it boils down to books vs the internet, especially with 'geek' subjects because the '.....for dummies' series is probably covered somewhere out there in google land. Having it all in one place and able to read it in bed is nice, plus you dont have to browse through all the ****.

Yeah. I know i can find most of what i need on the net but its so handy to have it in a book. You can enjoy it on the couch too without having to print it out. I really dont like reading long "documents" and stuff on my puter.

lol bigsky

icemaw · « **Reply #4 on:** September 18, 2004, 02:29:49 PM »

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Originally posted by bigsky

try this one

Wow that copy is well worn. Must have been read a few times.