Talk about judging a book by its cover...
For me, I'll use whatever the best tool available is, no matter if it is called "...
for Cretins, Nincompoops, and the Recently Lobotomized" or anything else. There are
many authors who write everything but titles well. If it helps me do my job better,
I'll even let them paint the cover a nauseating yellow.
-BobC
"Weber, John" wrote:
> Steve,
>
> I thought I would let you know that you are not alone on this one. I
> don't care how good the book is, I will not puchase a book in that title
> line.
>
> I am a person who is proud that I use my intellect to make a living. By
> purchasing a book in that title line, I acknowledge that I am "dumb". I am
> not dumb.
>
> I have browsed through several of the titles and the quality is variable.
> Some look like excellent resources while others are rush to
> market/superficial tree killers.
>
> The technical books maket has very strong competition. Combine it with
> internet resources like this one and I have plenty of alternatives. Yeah,
> it's only a title... it's also my money.
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Sabram [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Saturday, August 07, 1999 3:37 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Palm OS Programming for Dummies
>
> Frankly, I find the whole "For dummies" titles very insulting. I'll never
> put
> up a book and label myself as that.
