Absolute OpenBSD to be rewritten/updated

[spiderpig]

Originally Posted by agshekeloh

If you use the ILUVMICHAEL coupon code from my page and buy from http://www.nostarch.com/openbsd2e, you'll get the physical book and the ebook for about $40, including shipping.

Do you know when orders will be shipping yet? Or are they shipping now? I placed my order on the No Starch site several weeks ago, and I haven't received anything yet...

[tls]

Originally Posted by spiderpig

Do you know when orders will be shipping yet? Or are they shipping now? I placed my order on the No Starch site several weeks ago, and I haven't received anything yet...

If you look at the main ordering page it is dated to be released in April. (although I thought it was May)

[mechanic]

Originally Posted by agshekeloh

If you use the ILUVMICHAEL coupon code from my page and buy from http://www.nostarch.com/openbsd2e, you'll get the physical book and the ebook for about $40, including shipping. I think that's a decent deal for a doorstop of professional knowledge. (Plus, the coupon code puts a couple extra bucks in my pocket, which I greatly appreciate.)

But shipping to the UK is quoted at $24.

[Carpetsmoker]

Originally Posted by mechanic

But shipping to the UK is quoted at $24.

You can also get it at amazon.co.uk ...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Absolute-Ope...1178681&sr=8-2

[J65nko]

For some European countries, Amazon UK will not charge shipping costs if your order for at least 25 UK pounds. See http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/cust...deId=200039400

You can also pre-order from Amazon Germany:http://www.amazon.de/Absolute-OpenBS...1182648&sr=1-1

Amazon Germany also offers free shipping (versandkostenfrei) for some European countries. See http://www.amazon.de/gp/help/custome...deId=200170100

[agshekeloh]

Unfortunately, I can't do anything with overseas shipping costs. Generally, once the book physically exists, local retailers will offer a better price.

Last I heard, the OpenBSD folks intend to carry the book. You can buy a copy with your release CD, save on shipping that way.

Would I like people to buy with the coupon? Sure. But I'd also like a winged pony. Buy it where it makes sense for you to buy it.

[agshekeloh]

There are now availability dates, for those who care: http://blather.michaelwlucas.com/archives/1599

[Overrider]

I personally own the first edition of this book - and even so i will absolutely buy the second and any subsequent edition as well. This book is what pushed me really into OpenBSD. It's a great read, very informative, and even funny. Have not regretted buying it ever. Hello? I actually read it more than once too. I also liked the font - it nice and easy on the eyes. This book i read when i visited my wife's hometown for the first time, in the midst of a snow catastrophe i remember clearly. Much nicer to hold an actual book in your hand that kind of follows some sort of structure than to spend relaxation time researching ./man command

[ocicat]

I received notice from No Starch Press stating that print copies of Absolute OpenBSD, 2nd edition will be shipped beginning the week of 22 April, & for those who ordered with Michael's magic coupon, the PDF version is available for download now.

I just downloaded my copy of the PDF, & this appears to be a very worthy update to the first edition! Congratulations & thanks both to Michael for his time, effort, & consideration of the OpenBSD community! Both veterans and newcomers to OpenBSD should seriously consider getting a copy!

Note that Absolute OpenBSD, 2nd edition can also be ordered from the project's Website:

http://www.openbsd.org/books.html#book10

However, note that purchasing there does not include the PDF version (as I understand...).

[bmk1st]

Originally Posted by ocicat

Note that Absolute OpenBSD, 2nd edition can also be ordered from the project's Website:

http://www.openbsd.org/books.html#book10

However, note that purchasing there does not include the PDF version (as I understand...).

It looks like the OpenBSD project do ship both the print and Ebook versions.

From OpenBSD Computer store

"Absolute OpenBSD 2nd Ed. Price: CDN $59.95
(PRE-ORDER, ETA late April 2013): Michael Lucas, Absolute OpenBSD 2nd Ed., a user's manual for everyone. Includes both E-book (sent immediately) and physical book."

I do not know if online stores from other countries do the same thing.

[CyberJet]

Greetings,

Does this book cover the most recent version of OpenBSD?

Thanks,

[CyberJet]

I found my answer!

[J65nko]

And the answer is ??????

[CyberJet]

The answer is yes, It covers OBSD 5.3 and then some, I will be purchasing this book as I'm a proud owner of the first edition.

[thomasw_]

Yes, I find it to be an excellent overview of OpenBSD in its current incarnation; a handy reference and guide to the current version … and I do have the 1st edition as well, which was a handy reference when I first started using OpenBSD over a decade ago.

[gpatrick]

There is a typo on page 1 in the first sentence:

I asked a psychiatric nurse practitioner about paranoia, and was told that "para-
noiais the feeling that people are after you."

[agshekeloh]

Ah, dammit!

I'm going to go throw myself under a bridge in shame. Or off a bus. Whichever.

[denta]

That is a bit funny, being in the first sentence and all

But I'd totally argue that its just a lack of space, instead of a typo!

[PrinceCruise]

Originally Posted by agshekeloh

I'm going to go throw myself under a bridge in shame. Or off a bus. Whichever.

Don't please.
We'd require a 3rd edition 5 years down the lane from the same author.

Regards.