gphoto

[Rohde, Drew]

I have to agree with both Matt and Brian.  One of the best values of being a
part of a group like this is the ability to ask a question as it applies to
your immediate specific need, and get answers from a few different
perspectives.  The books often try to cover big topics in general (like
Linux, or Oracle, etc) and to touch on all areas, but leave the in-depth
details to other sources.
When I first saw the Dummies books coming out, I was also insulted and
wouldn't even look inside.  I was floored when I taught an intro to Unix
class at a community college in Denver and Unix for Dummies was the text!  I
have to admit that I was pleasantly surprised at the way it covered the
topics, and have since changed my opinion of them.  I still hate the name
(Complete Idiot books even more) but the content and presentation are good
for what they cover for the *total beginner*.  A good starting point, but
not enough by itself.

Drew

-----Original Message-----
From: Brian Densmore [mailto:DensmoreB at ctbsonline.com]
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 11:49 AM
To: 'kclug at kclug.org'
Subject: RE: gphoto

Why would anybody buy a book made for dummies? I certainly wouldn't want
anybody to think that I think of myself as a dummy! So what's the scoop on
Linux books? Anybody know where there's a compilation of reviews? I
generally buy the O'Rielly series. But, I was disappointed with the "Running
Linux" book. I get more from the Linux Exam 101 book.

Brian 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: crash3m at crosswinds.net [mailto:crash3m at crosswinds.net]
> Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 9:31 AM
> To: kclug at kclug.org
> Subject: Re: gphoto
> 
> 
> These guys are better to explaining stuff than the book "Linux for
> Dummies" I own a copy of it and it stinks....
> 
> Matt
> 
> mac ten wrote:
> 
> > Hey guys, I have the downloaded version of gphoto.
> > How on earth do I install it?
> > Just think of yourselves as authers to the book linux
> > for dummies.  lol, I really need help.
> > PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE.
> > Lots of details.
> > Thanks.
> >
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