Electronic edition of 'The Standard Python Library'

Steve Williams sandj.williams at gte.net
Mon Jan 1 18:00:56 EST 2001


Fredrik Lundh wrote:

> "Tom" <NoSpam at NoSpam.com> wrote:
> > I tried to use my electronic copy of 'The Standard Python Library' today
> > (Jan 1), but was unable to.
>
> the fatbrain edition?  the mightywords edition?  the glassbook
> edition?  have you contacted customer support?
>
> > It is possible that I did something wrong - I have no idea - but I would
> > caution anyone else who might be considering buying this.  The book is fine,
> > but the format is a complete hassle.  You pay your money, but you don't
> > really get the book.
>
> well, nothing stops you from printing it...
>
> </F>

Well, no.  I have no working printer.  Plus, I prefer digital media to dead
trees--accessability, portability, searchability.  That said, the last time I
tried to open my fatbrain edition of your fine work, I received a message
complaining about some registry entry.  My loss. . .





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