I note that one of the big online book stores has used copies available
for less than $10.00. Less than the cost of a CD. Less than a movie ticket
plus popcorn. Less than a stack of 50 blank CD-Rs.

There really is no excuse for NOT having a paper copy of the book.


On Mon, 24 Mar 2003 01:54:33 +0900, Gavin Sinclair wrote:
 
> Pickaxe is not a reference book, which mostly explains your frustration. 
> There's a difference between your expectation (find something quickly) and
> the reality (read it and learn).
> 
> I therefore suggest you read it chapter by chapter.  Obviously, you won't
> remember everything, but you'll remember vaguely where to find things for
> future ... er ... reference.
> 
> Gavin