Message Forum: Re: Small, off-topic piece of advice

Re: Small, off-topic piece of advice

Posted By: Silon, on host 199.174.16.4
Date: Monday, July 2, 2001, at 06:25:52
In Reply To: Re: Small, off-topic piece of advice posted by Stephan on Monday, July 2, 2001, at 00:38:56:

> Hail Thee,
>
> > UNLESS it's from the ' For Dummies' series.
>
> I never EVER trust a book calling me a Dummy to begin with. One of the worst book ever, of all times : "C for Dummies" ! Horrible, mind numbing and the bane of modern times. The only books worse than that are books written by an author called (or more often cursed) "Shildt" and books with "21 days" strategically placed within the title.
>
> --
> Stephan

What I happen to prefer is the "Idiot's Guide" series. They're easier to read, and they have a lot of tips on the sides of the pages. "The Idiot's Guide to C" may be a little better.

Si"But everybody has their own opinions."lon