Excuse the cross posting but felt this would be of interest to linux users across the country.
Kingsly ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2001 20:19:41 +0530 To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [blug-tech] Linux books at Fabmart All: Excuse this cross posting, but this is urgent. It may appear comemrcial, but it is not. I was talking to Fabmart (http://www.fabmart.com) about possible publicity for Linux Bangalore/2001 on their site (which they have no problem with), when they came up with a very interesting request. Fabmart is looking at improving the range of Linux (and related) books they can offer. They already have some 200+ books at http://www.fabmart.com/stores/Books/HeaderSearch.asp?oSelect=0&SearchString=linux but as you will see, many of them are really "gristmill" (you know, the "Linux Unleashed" and "s/Linux 2.2/Linux 2.4/g" kind of stuff). They would like to create a "Essential Linux books collection" that will go live around the time of Linux Bangalore/2001, and make that the focus for the month on their book section, as well as a ready resource to anyone looking for good, community recommended Linux material. Heck, they may even offer discounts, but don't hold me to that. I am discussing it. And they are sincere. Three months ago, searching for "linux" on their site would show up maybe a dozen books. Now they have 200+, and want more. This is a very easy one for the Linux Community to contribute to. All we need to do is send a list of really good Linux-related books we would like to see (you know, the O'Reilly kind, the Sendmail book, or books that really help new and evteran admins) to Fabmart. Nevermind if those books are already in their catalog, because it will allow them to filter and bubble the good stuff to the top. Not just Linux, but Linux-related (sendmail is Linux related, as is Mysql) as well, in fact any opensource book. This is a situation where everyone wins - Fabmart gets a more credible list of Linux-related resources to offer, while the Linux community gets a comprehensive list of resources to point at when that dreaded question comes up: "What book should I refer?" ;-) So either look at their list (search for "linux"), or just send in the list of books you know are really good. If they have it, they will highlight it, if they don't, they'll make sure they get it. Then send the name of the book, author and publisher (the last one is important!) to [EMAIL PROTECTED] This is not a con job to get you to visit their site - you dont have to go there if you dont want to - just send the list of books. If you are scared of divulging your email address, send your list to [EMAIL PROTECTED] instead, and we'll strip your addresses off, and forward the list. If you don't trust us, use a throw-away address, fake your return address or use an anonymizer. Do it now. Do it quickly. This is a chance that doesn't come along often (I sure haven't heard of something like this before) - let's grab it with both hands. It could set an example for other book shops and online places to emulate. Don't look at "what's in it for me?". No one is asking you to write a review for free, or slave away at something - all you need to do is make a list of Linux related books you can either recommend, or would like to see, and send it in. Apologies for this getting this long. And thanks in advance for helping to make this work. Atul -- ------------------------------------------- Atul Chitnis | [EMAIL PROTECTED] Exocore Consulting | http://www.exocore.com Bangalore, India | +91 (80) 344-0397 ------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ linux-india-help mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/linux-india-help
