October 14, 2010 at 10:22 am
Brandie Tarvin (10/14/2010)
Am I the only one on this thread holding out because she believes the physical e-reader will be almost extinct in 5-7 years, giving way to platform-independent application e-readers that can work on any laptop, notepad, tablet or smart phone?
I think e-ink technology is what'll keep that from coming true.
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October 14, 2010 at 10:23 am
Brandie Tarvin (10/14/2010)
jcrawf02 (10/14/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (10/14/2010)
That last point is one reason I still don't have a Kindle. That and the fact that I can't get the SQL Server books I want on it.Here, I found them for you:
I'm writing my own Kindle SQL Server book. I'll give you a preview:
Brandie's SQL Book
Page 1 - Plug in the computerPage 2 - Scream every time a user asks you for data
Page 3 - Unplug the computer
Fini
Will you buy it? Will you buy it? @=)
I dunno, is it Celko approved?
(Please note the appropriate usage of "dunno". In an allegedly comedic statement made in a casual atmosphere.)
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When you encounter a problem, if the solution isn't readily evident go back to the start and check your assumptions.
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October 14, 2010 at 10:24 am
Brandie Tarvin (10/14/2010)
Am I the only one on this thread holding out because she believes the physical e-reader will be almost extinct in 5-7 years, giving way to platform-independent application e-readers that can work on any laptop, notepad, tablet or smart phone?
I was thinking along those lines too. I recently received a credit on my Amazon account and I thought this might be a good use for it.
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October 14, 2010 at 10:24 am
Brandie Tarvin (10/14/2010)
jcrawf02 (10/14/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (10/14/2010)
That last point is one reason I still don't have a Kindle. That and the fact that I can't get the SQL Server books I want on it.Here, I found them for you:
I'm writing my own Kindle SQL Server book. I'll give you a preview:
Brandie's SQL Book
Page 1 - Plug in the computerPage 2 - Scream every time a user asks you for data
Page 3 - Unplug the computer
Fini
Will you buy it? Will you buy it? @=)
Page 3 isn't very exciting.
Smashing while plugged in, especially with something that may shower sparks or is conductive, might generate more interest.
Greg E
October 14, 2010 at 10:32 am
Greg Edwards-268690 (10/14/2010)
Page 3 isn't very exciting.Smashing while plugged in, especially with something that may shower sparks or is conductive, might generate more interest.
I admit, it needs more work. I was thinking of adding in the whole beavers and mad gerbils misconception in chapter 5. Maybe I'll move that up to the introduction. Give the book a little more punch.
October 14, 2010 at 10:35 am
OP Question:
I have to import the data from excel to .dat file. But it is like I have to have the csv file but with .dat file extension. Is it possible?
Can people be that clueless? It boggles the mind, eh?
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October 14, 2010 at 10:40 am
Brandie Tarvin (10/14/2010)
Am I the only one on this thread holding out because she believes the physical e-reader will be almost extinct in 5-7 years, giving way to platform-independent application e-readers that can work on any laptop, notepad, tablet or smart phone?
I'll go with that, sounds better than "cheap" 😀
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October 14, 2010 at 10:50 am
Don't they come with solar cells on the back ... euhm top ...:alien: ????
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October 14, 2010 at 10:57 am
I'm kinda leaning towards an iPad for a light-weight eReader/pdf reader/etc. It does pdfs very well )friend of mine has one), there's a kindle app for it and there's a wordpress app for it so it's good for more than just reading. Only thing it, it's a little on the expensive side.
Still just in the consideration stage...
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October 14, 2010 at 10:58 am
jcrawf02 (10/14/2010)
Brandie Tarvin (10/14/2010)
Am I the only one on this thread holding out because she believes the physical e-reader will be almost extinct in 5-7 years, giving way to platform-independent application e-readers that can work on any laptop, notepad, tablet or smart phone?I'll go with that, sounds better than "cheap" 😀
ditto, add to that the fact that I have a hard time making time to read. My biggest concern would be that I'd buy this couple of hundred dollar e-reader that I'd turn on a few times a month and would have a dead battery so I'd be less likely to turn it on etc... and it would sit around and collect dust. Also, besides the SQL books, the last few books I've read don't come in e-book format... That and I can't see many authors autographing my kindle...
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October 14, 2010 at 11:00 am
Grant Fritchey (10/14/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (10/14/2010)
Kit G (10/14/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (10/14/2010)
They have color e-ink now, it just isn't in commercial devices yet. There was a Sci-Am article about it a year or so ago.
Neato! Guess I'll be replacing my Kindle when that comes out. That is one of the draw backs of the Kindle, no color. They also need to work on the bookmarking system.
Well, you could always get one of these.
One side is e-ink like a Kindle, the other is a full color screen like an iPad. If you're reading something on the Kindle-like side and there's an illustration or something you want to see in color, you just flick it over to the other screen and violla! There it is in full color.
It even backfolds so it isn't as wide as when it is fully open.
Holy crap! That is sessy! Very sessy!
Desire. Need. Want.
Of course, it's probably built on some proprietary system that will be rendered obsolete or non-functional about a week after I buy one.
Sure - burst my bubble. I still want one.
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October 14, 2010 at 11:00 am
ALZDBA (10/14/2010)
Don't they come with solar cells on the back ... euhm top ...:alien: ????
What? OPs? 😛
If they did I'd recommend a heavy duty umbrella for some. 😀
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October 14, 2010 at 11:06 am
Alvin Ramard (10/14/2010)
jcrawf02 (10/14/2010)
Stefan Krzywicki (10/14/2010)
That last point is one reason I still don't have a Kindle. That and the fact that I can't get the SQL Server books I want on it.Here, I found them for you:
http://www.amazon.com/Joe-Celkos-Analytics-OLAP-ebook/dp/B001GNC9OA
http://www.amazon.com/Joe-Celkos-Programming-Style-ebook/dp/B0014EUCC2
ROFLMAO!!!!
I was going to say that Amazon seems to have a good selection of SQL books for the Kindle.
Those are very good books and any half-whit should be extremely appreciative of the books.
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October 14, 2010 at 11:06 am
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Steve Jones - SSC Editor (10/14/2010)
Doesn't bode well for lots of jobs, and I hope that some level of "bookstore" still remains in the future.
Other than the nostalgia factor, why? Certainly not more convenient, and with everyone becoming more and more comfortable with electronic formats for everything, where would be the purpose? Especially if you have the ability to add highlighting/notes to an existing file?
I like books, but what I like about them is getting to read them, not moving them from shelf to lap to shelf. (or shuttling to and from the library)
I should blog this, but for the last few years I've bought the majority of my books, over 100, electronically. That means for the most part I get recommendations from friends, Amazon, etc. and grab those books.
However I have still gone to bookstores a few times, or the library, and to me, there's something different there. There's a randomness that I don't get online. It's easy to get locked into looking at trees, and miss the forest when you just deal with electronics. I don't see what's on display. My amazon front page is so customized, that I miss something catching my eye that I might like. I can't easily move from book to book, checking out a few pages or a description online as easy as I can in the bookstore or library. I don't hear what other people talk about, or remember an author that I haven't read in years because I see their book.
I know that it's hard to reconcile e-books and a bookstore or library, but I think there is something special about being in the real world, with all of it's randomness and inefficiencies.
I certainly
October 14, 2010 at 11:11 am
RE: Dead Tree versioning
There's something to be said for a fireplace, a cup of cocoa, and a dead-tree edition in the middle of a miserably cold or rainy day.
Especially if the power's gone out and you don't want to waste your batteries. @=)
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