Hi All,
Recently, I came across a very useful program run by some book
publishing houses. It is called a 'User Group' program. It is a partnership
program, where the publishing houses provides user groups with
pre-release/newly released book copies for review. They expect the user
group to review and send back and/or post reviews in sites like amazon. It
is a win-win.
The publishing house get to publicize the books, and as a user group, we
get access to cutting edge books.
In our case, we can also provide these books to deserving educational
institutions and raise awareness about technology. (I heard recently that
Richard Steven's Network Programming has been published again. Wont I love
to have a look at it?!)
But to do this, we need volunteers who will agree to review and post the
book's feedback.
So, am sending this email asking for volunteers, who can commit some
portion of their time in exchange for a chance to do their bit for lugc,
and also to enhance their own skillset.
Also, looking forward to feedback from the group. Please do send in your
comments.
PS: Bay Area LUG already does reviews like this - so this should be an
already well vetted program as far as LUGs go.
Regards,
--
Madan U S
call: +91-9840762326, email: [email protected]
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