On Mon, Mar 24, 2003 at 04:53:06AM +0900, Tim Hunter wrote:
> 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.

I don't buy CDs, I've never bought a stack of 50 blank CD-Rs, I almost 
never go to the movies and I absolutely never buy popcorn

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

Oh, there is.  If someone is not satisfied with it that is a good reason 
not to buy it.

I'm sure that many people (most?) like PickAxe best.  But I don't.  Maybe 
it's not the style of book I like, who knows?  But this is a good reason 
for not having it.

-- 
Daniel Carrera
Graduate Teaching Assistant.  Math Dept.
University of Maryland.  (301) 405-5137
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