EPUB version of "The Minimum You Need to Know to Be an OpenVMS Application Developer" available at Sony

[seasoned_geek]

http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/roland-hughes/the-minimum-you-need-to-know-to-be-an-openvms-application-developer/_/R-400000000000000570154

BN.com and kobo.com will come early next year.

The CD contents can be downloaded by visiting http://www.theminimumyouneedtoknow.com

[urbancamo]

Sorry for been a n00b, but can this file format be converted/viewed on
a kindle?

Thanks, Mark

[Roger Ivie]

On 2012-01-20, urbancamo <mwicke...@googlemail.com> wrote:
> Sorry for been a n00b, but can this file format be converted/viewed on
> a kindle?

Calibre is your friend: http://calibre-ebook.com/
--
roger ivie
ri...@ridgenet.net

[brendan welch]

On 1/20/2012 1:30 AM, Roger Ivie wrote:
> On 2012-01-20, urbancamo<mwicke...@googlemail.com> wrote:
>> Sorry for been a n00b, but can this file format be converted/viewed on
>> a kindle?
>
> Calibre is your friend: http://calibre-ebook.com/

I do not find it listed at calibre


$147 at Amazon
used paperback

[Bob Eager]

On Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:18:16 -0500, brendan welch wrote:

> On 1/20/2012 1:30 AM, Roger Ivie wrote:
>> On 2012-01-20, urbancamo<mwicke...@googlemail.com> wrote:
>>> Sorry for been a n00b, but can this file format be converted/viewed on
>>> a kindle?
>>
>> Calibre is your friend: http://calibre-ebook.com/
>
> I do not find it listed at calibre

You won't. Calibre is a book format converter. The author of the book
probably considers *that* the spawn of the devil, too.

> $147 at Amazon
> used paperback

Far more than it's worth. Probably about $146.99...



--
Use the BIG mirror service in the UK:
http://www.mirrorservice.org

*lightning protection* - a w_tom conductor

[seasoned_geek]

Kindle requires the proprietary Mobi format. Industry standard format
is EPUB. This is the VHS BetaMax wars all over and this time Amazon
is playing the role of Sony trying to force its chosen format on an
industry. This time Sony followed the heard when EPUB came out and
now they have quite possibly the largest ebook store on the Web.

You can obtain a information about the various formats here:
http://www.ask.com/wiki/Comparison_of_e-book_formats

You will need a modern EPUB capable reader or the free software from
either Sony or BN.COM so you can read the book on your computer. As
far as I know Calibre will not convert a file which has DRM and most
sites have DRM.

[seasoned_geek]

On Jan 20, 1:18 pm, brendan welch <w1...@uml.edu> wrote:
> On 1/20/2012 1:30 AM, Roger Ivie wrote:
>

> > On 2012-01-20, urbancamo<mwickens2...@googlemail.com>  wrote:
> >> Sorry for been a n00b, but can this file format be converted/viewed on
> >> a kindle?
>
> > Calibre is your friend:http://calibre-ebook.com/
>
> I do not find it listed at calibre
>
> $147 at Amazon
> used paperback

This link will always have the locations currently retailing both
printed and electronic forms.

http://theminimumyouneedtoknow.com/app_book.html

[urbancamo]

Unfortunately in Sony's infinite wisdom this book is not available to
purchase in Europe currently.
Their European/UK book store has been promised since before Christmas
but has yet to materialize.

In this case I feel sorry for anyone in the UK who has bought a Sony e-
book reader. They seem to be up to their old tricks of 'slight of
hand' when it comes to marketing them.

I guess I'll just have use my patience in the meantime...

Regards Mark

[Mike K.]

Does anybody know if this book is DRM-encumbered? While the book is
extremely expensive (it's clearly not priced for the hobby market), I
might consider a purchase if the book is DRM-free.

Mike

[seasoned_geek]

It should have DRM.

While DRM may be an issue for some, the simple fact of life is non-DRM
content is considered a "SITE LICENSE FOR THE NATION" in India, South
Korea, North Korea, and several other countries that don't do jack
**** to enforce copyright laws.

[seasoned_geek]

The beauty of EPUB is you can order from anyone. Both Kobo and Barnes
& Noble now have this book up for sale. I gave both of them world
wide sales rights, so you should be able to buy it for your Sony
reader even if Sony doesn't have a UK site.

[Paul Sture]

Back in the early 1990s that was the reason that many Arabic versions of
PC software needed a dongle.

--
Paul Sture

[Bob Eager]

On Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:52:26 -0800, seasoned_geek wrote:

It's a problem with anything that isn't worth what is charged for it.

[seasoned_geek]

Thankfully this book has glowing reviews from people who actually know
VMS and the software business. As to the rest, it is probably over
their heads.

[VAXman-]

In article <ade01e55-8c9d-430e...@iu7g2000pbc.googlegroups.com>, seasoned_geek <rol...@logikalsolutions.com> writes:

>On Feb 2, 1:39=A0pm, Bob Eager <news0...@eager.cx> wrote:
>> On Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:52:26 -0800, seasoned_geek wrote:
>> > On Jan 31, 10:13=A0pm, "Mike K." <madcrow.maxw...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> Does anybody know if this book is DRM-encumbered? While the book is
>> >> extremely expensive (it's clearly not priced for the hobby market), I
>> >> might consider a purchase if the book is DRM-free.
>>
>> >> Mike
>>
>> > It should have DRM.
>>
>> > While DRM may be an issue for some, the simple fact of life is non-DRM
>> > content is considered a "SITE LICENSE FOR THE NATION" in India, South
>> > Korea, North Korea, and several other countries that don't do jack ****
>> > to enforce copyright laws.
>>
>> It's a problem with anything that isn't worth what is charged for it.
>> --
>> Use the BIG mirror service in the UK:

>> =A0http://www.mirrorservice.org

>>
>> *lightning protection* - a w_tom conductor
>
>Thankfully this book has glowing reviews from people who actually know
>VMS and the software business. As to the rest, it is probably over
>their heads.

Published reviews? By whom? And where can these be read?
--
VAXman- A Bored Certified VMS Kernel Mode Hacker VAXman(at)TMESIS(dot)ORG

Well I speak to machines with the voice of humanity.

[Bob Eager]

On Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:40:43 -0800, seasoned_geek wrote:

> On Feb 2, 1:39 pm, Bob Eager <news0...@eager.cx> wrote:
>> On Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:52:26 -0800, seasoned_geek wrote:
>> > On Jan 31, 10:13 pm, "Mike K." <madcrow.maxw...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> >> Does anybody know if this book is DRM-encumbered? While the book is
>> >> extremely expensive (it's clearly not priced for the hobby market),
>> >> I might consider a purchase if the book is DRM-free.
>>
>> >> Mike
>>
>> > It should have DRM.
>>
>> > While DRM may be an issue for some, the simple fact of life is
>> > non-DRM content is considered a "SITE LICENSE FOR THE NATION" in
>> > India, South Korea, North Korea, and several other countries that
>> > don't do jack **** to enforce copyright laws.
>>
>> It's a problem with anything that isn't worth what is charged for it.

> Thankfully this book has glowing reviews from people who actually know
> VMS and the software business. As to the rest, it is probably over
> their heads.

It probably is. Thankfully, that doesn't include me.

[seasoned_geek]

On Feb 9, 8:54 am, VAXman- @SendSpamHere.ORG wrote:
>
> Published reviews?  By whom?  And where can these be read?

You can read a bunch of the reviews here:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-minimum-you-need-to-know-to-be-an-openvms-application-developer-roland-hughes/1007784093?ean=9780977086603

and you can purchase either the print or EPUB version while you are
there. Of course there is also the Dr. Dobb's recommended reading
list.
http://drdobbs.com/article/print?articleId=232500396

Some other links containing reviews:

http://www3.sympatico.ca/n.rieck/links/openvms_resources.html

http://www.readerviews.com/ReviewHughesTheMinimumNeedKnowArchitecture.html

http://www.bookreview.com/$spindb.query.listreview2.booknew.17153

http://www.bookideas.com/reviews/index.cfm?fuseaction=displayReview&id=3824
http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/General/Reg-Open-VMS-Developer/td-p/5288681