On 12/13/07, Dave Thomas <dave / pragprog.com> wrote:
> Ruby 1.9 is just around the corner, so it looks like a good time to
> create a new edition of Programming Ruby. So, I'm pleased to announce
> that the Third Edition of the PickAxe has just entered beta.
>
> The book's home page is at http://pragprog.com/titles/rails3


Ahem.. Is this a Freudian typo?  That URL just redirects to
http://pragprog.com/titles

The real url is
   http://pragprog.com/titles/rails3

> We're experimenting with something different for this book. With all
> our other titles, a fresh edition counts as a brand new book, and has
> to be bought again. With this edition, we're offering substantial
> discounts to owners of the existing second edition (if those books or
> PDFs were bought from us).
>
> To get these discounts (and, remember, you have to have bought the
> books directly from us to qualify) simply create an account (or log
> in to your existing account) on http://pragprog.com. You'll find
> buttons on your account page which let you buy at a discount.

Oh no!  My dog-eared copy of the 2nd edition was bought from a local
merchant of dead tree products.  Doesn't make me any less a loyal
customer. ;-(

-- 
Rick DeNatale

My blog on Ruby
http://talklikeaduck.denhaven2.com/