I've never seen MV books in any bookstore. We've been a pretty well-kept secret.
MV is hard to illustrate with words and/or drawings as itself is DOS-like and character based. Perhaps that's a stumbling block on create a book that's easy to read. Most books that I've come across are similar to the reference manuals with not a whole lot of "this is better than that". It seems to present everything on a equal basis. My 1 cent. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thomas Derwin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org> Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2007 3:00 PM Subject: [U2] Re: Why are there no MV books? > Hi Gabe, > > Some quick thoughts: > > The Internet has dramatically reduced the need for printed materials, > especially on fast-changing technical subjects. Even PC Magazine is a > fraction of its former size. > > In the late '80s - early '90's (what I'd consider the heyday of Pick / > MV so far), there were several books in print. Someone posted this link > to Jonathan Sisk's Pick Publications Database not long ago: > www.jes.com/picklist.html > > Many Pick / MV database installations are a "behind the scenes" part of > software packages, so end-users might not feel the need for reference > books. > > Hopefully others can comment on the state of the MV market. > > Regards, > Tom > > >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 05/10/07 11:30 AM >>> > Can I ask a silly question--why are there no MV books in bookstores in > print? > > Anyone want to write one? ;-) > > Is the MV market expanding, shrinking, or staying stagnant? Does IBM > plan > to really start promoting U2 or is it just something they acquired to > get a > few large customers? Anybody? > > Gabe > ----------------------------------------- This e-mail and any attachments may contain CONFIDENTIAL information, including PROTECTED HEALTH INFORMATION. If you are not the intended recipient, any use or disclosure of this information is STRICTLY PROHIBITED; you are requested to delete this e-mail and any attachments, notify the sender immediately, and notify the LabCorp Privacy Officer at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call (877) 23-HIPAA / (877) 234-4722. > ------- > u2-users mailing list > u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org > To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/ ------- u2-users mailing list u2-users@listserver.u2ug.org To unsubscribe please visit http://listserver.u2ug.org/
