[vox] More O'Reilly savings

Michael J Wenk vox@lists.lugod.org
Thu, 15 Jan 2004 16:58:21 -0800


On Thu, Jan 15, 2004 at 04:02:40PM -0800, Dave Margolis wrote:
> It seems like reviews of good Linux/Open Source books would be a good
> thing for the Web.  Since lugod.org is a Linux site, and lugod is in the
> business of evangelizing (spelling?) Linux, it might be a little more
> legit to put some helpful book reviews on the site itself, rather than
> pointing to the list archives.  Then we as members of the community might
> have a better idea (at least in some cases) about where to throw our
> technical-book money.  O'Reilly at some point probably wants something to
> look at in the way of public-accessible reviews if they're going to be
> giving out review copies.  But suggesting that anything be added to
> lugod.org is pushing more work on the Webmaster, so maybe it's not a good
> idea. :-)
> 
> Anyway, I'm always looking for something new to read, so count me in if
> there is a chance to get some books.  I could probably come up with a list
> of things I'd like to review, too, if it even works that way.

I would probably be interested in doing this as well, depending on the
logistics of course :) 

Mike