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Michael Dexter PLUG Volunteer On 7/20/15 12:55 PM, Ali Corbin wrote: > I registered for a hall pass and will soon be seen haunting the halls. > And will stop by to check out the benefits. However, to avoid > confusion, I'm actually not Scott M (the author), but Ali C (the > reviewer). > > Ali > > On Sun, Jul 19, 2015 at 9:15 PM, Michael Dexter <dex...@ambidexter.com> wrote: >> >> Dear PLUG Members, >> >> The Second-annual OSCONtest for a sessions pass received three entries: >> >> Docker: Up and Running (Paperback) >> David A Gibbons >> http://www.amazon.com/review/R1KLWZ4HAJGTGA >> >> Effective Modern C++: 42 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of C++11 and >> C++14 >> Scott Meyers >> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1326437454 >> >> Docker: Up and Running (Paperback) >> Scott Bigelow >> http://www.amazon.com/review/R3I23O2HMIQ6AX >> >> The panel of judges was disappointed by the small number of entries but >> was very impressed by the thoughtfulness of the reviews and were >> surprised that two were about the same timely book. >> >> Kudos to David for mentioning use of Docker at work and less-obvious >> things like Kindle highlighting. >> >> Kudos to Scott M. for recognizing the humor and clarity of the book, >> culminating with the ever-important "And now, after all these years, can >> finally say that I understand." >> >> And finally, kudos to Scott B. for the detailed list of key points and >> weaknesses and the poetic reference to the title, "...outlines what it >> takes to get Docker not just up, but running in production." This >> attention to detail even got the attention of the author, even though >> both he and David both pointed out small errors: "Thanks for the review, >> we really appreciate the feedback. We're on the typos and apologize for >> them slipping through." >> >> All things considered, the pass goes to Scott Bigelow for the structure >> and thoughtfulness of his review. >> >> David and Scott, M, if you attend the Expo Hall, please find me for a >> few on-site benefits. >> >> Great work and see you at OSCON! >> >> Michael Dexter >> PLUG Volunteer >> _______________________________________________ >> PLUG mailing list >> PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org >> http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > _______________________________________________ > PLUG mailing list > PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org > http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug > _______________________________________________ PLUG mailing list PLUG@lists.pdxlinux.org http://lists.pdxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug
