Re: WebDNA Book?
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texte = What is 'wrox'? -DanOn Thu, 6 Feb 2003 17:46:34 Charles Kline
wrote: >or maybe wrox? i would be willing to work on this project if we got some funding. > >- ck > >On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 05:15 PM, Dan Strong wrote: > >>Brian, >> >>Hmmmm.... not happy to hear you're having such a hard time with it. >>While I wholeheartedly agree that at the current time, a 'WebDNA for >>Dummies' book might not find a large enough audience to feed the >>author(s), my thoughts were more along the lines of a 'build it and >>they will come' approach, hopefully with the blessing/funding of SM >>and/or the '...for Dummies' folks (IDG Books Worldwide?). >> >>A bona-fide 'how-to' book on WebDNA (particularly one that could share >>in the popularity and distribution channels of an existing brand (i.e. >>'...for Dummies')) would absolutely drive consumer interest in the >>product by the simple fact that it exists. If I wasn't familiar with >>WebDNA and I was wandering through the Dummies section in Borders >>Books (like I do from time to time -- I own Javascript and DOS for >>Dummies and I use them both all the time.. and I can remember picking >>up VRML for Dummies back in 1998...) and I saw WebDNA for Dummies -- >>A Reference for the Rest of Us! -- The Fun and Easy Way to Create >>Attractive, Effective Web Applications ... or whatever... I would >>DEFINITELY pick it up, and most likely buy it, if I was interested in >>webdev (which I am). Maybe even include a CD with the Developer >>Edition installers for each platform as well as the Onbline Command >>Reference (betadoc), and links to SM's website, etc. etc. >> >>But of course, maybe SM isn't interested in making more $$ ;) Why >>don't I write it? Maybe I will, maybe I will..... but I definitely >>couldn't do it alone, as I feel my current WebDNA skill level is >>'Advanced Intermediate' (some might beg to differ...). I would need a >>WebDNA knowledgeable editor... >> >>Anyway, this is my $0.02.... enough daydreaming for me... I took a >>look at the Forbes List of the Richest People in America this morning >>and noticed that my name wasn't on it -- I'd better get back to work. >>;) >> >>-Dan >>------------------------------------------------------------ >>http://www.StrongGraphicDesign.com >>(208) 319-0137 | Toll-free p/f 877-561-1656 >>------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> >>On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:59:10 >> Brian B. Burton wrote: >>>Actually, I think you'd be wrong :( >>> >>>I have written part of a book, but the response to date has been >>>underwhelming. I guess it's kind of like being a shareware author, >>>everybody uses shareware. 2-5% of people pay for shareware. >>> >>>The time investment in writing in a clear and concise manner, along >>>with the experience needed to write such a guide makes to limited to >>>a few people in this group. I'm not saying that to be arrogant, but >>>it is an accurate and true statement. On top of that, you have to >>>figure out how many copies you can sell to recoup your investment of >>>time. I estimate I could sell less then 100 copies. Some people think >>>they know everything, some people wouldn't spend the money (I >>>estimate it would have to be about $99 for a PDF to even get close to >>>break even vs. selling the same time being a programmer), and some >>>people will share, thus depriving yours truly of funds needed to eat >>>lunch, and I've already done the starving artist part of my life... >>> >>>But for all of that pessimism, I am still plodding along on my book, >>>adding and incrementing it. I'm up to about twice the content and am >>>just beginning the e-commerce functionality info now. I just don't >>>have the new content online anywhere at this time. >>> >>> >>>If you'd like to see what is public, please visit: http:// >>>webdna.burtons.com >>> >>> >>>Brian B. Burton >>>Burton Logistics >>>973-263-3036 973-296-6862 (cell) >>> >>> >>> >>>On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 01:28 PM, Dan Strong wrote: >>> >>>>Agreed. a 'WebDNA for Dummies' book, might make somebody rich... >>>>Otherwise, Marc, yes, this list and it's archive are excellent >>>>resources. >>>> >>>> >>>>On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 10:06:25 -0800 >>>>Sales wrote: >>>>> Are there any books out there for learning WebDNA? I'm sorry, but >>>>>I've found the documentation sorely lacking for beginners, >>>>>especially with the new XML styled syntax. I did a search on >>>>>Amazon, but found nothing. >>>>> >>>>> If there aren't any books available, how have others learned this >>>>>language? Trial and error? The documentation? This list? >>>>> >>>>> I realize this list is an excellent resource, but it would be nice >>>>>to have a good tutorial in hand.------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/
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What is 'wrox'? -DanOn Thu, 6 Feb 2003 17:46:34 Charles Kline wrote: >or maybe wrox? i would be willing to work on this project if we got some funding. > >- ck > >On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 05:15 PM, Dan Strong wrote: > >>Brian, >> >>Hmmmm.... not happy to hear you're having such a hard time with it. >>While I wholeheartedly agree that at the current time, a 'WebDNA for >>Dummies' book might not find a large enough audience to feed the >>author(s), my thoughts were more along the lines of a 'build it and >>they will come' approach, hopefully with the blessing/funding of SM >>and/or the '...for Dummies' folks (IDG Books Worldwide?). >> >>A bona-fide 'how-to' book on WebDNA (particularly one that could share >>in the popularity and distribution channels of an existing brand (i.e. >>'...for Dummies')) would absolutely drive consumer interest in the >>product by the simple fact that it exists. If I wasn't familiar with >>WebDNA and I was wandering through the Dummies section in Borders >>Books (like I do from time to time -- I own Javascript and DOS for >>Dummies and I use them both all the time.. and I can remember picking >>up VRML for Dummies back in 1998...) and I saw WebDNA for Dummies -- >>A Reference for the Rest of Us! -- The Fun and Easy Way to Create >>Attractive, Effective Web Applications ... or whatever... I would >>DEFINITELY pick it up, and most likely buy it, if I was interested in >>webdev (which I am). Maybe even include a CD with the Developer >>Edition installers for each platform as well as the Onbline Command >>Reference (betadoc), and links to SM's website, etc. etc. >> >>But of course, maybe SM isn't interested in making more $$ ;) Why >>don't I write it? Maybe I will, maybe I will..... but I definitely >>couldn't do it alone, as I feel my current WebDNA skill level is >>'Advanced Intermediate' (some might beg to differ...). I would need a >>WebDNA knowledgeable editor... >> >>Anyway, this is my $0.02.... enough daydreaming for me... I took a >>look at the Forbes List of the Richest People in America this morning >>and noticed that my name wasn't on it -- I'd better get back to work. >>;) >> >>-Dan >>------------------------------------------------------------ >>http://www.StrongGraphicDesign.com >>(208) 319-0137 | Toll-free p/f 877-561-1656 >>------------------------------------------------------------ >> >> >> >>On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 15:59:10 >> Brian B. Burton wrote: >>>Actually, I think you'd be wrong :( >>> >>>I have written part of a book, but the response to date has been >>>underwhelming. I guess it's kind of like being a shareware author, >>>everybody uses shareware. 2-5% of people pay for shareware. >>> >>>The time investment in writing in a clear and concise manner, along >>>with the experience needed to write such a guide makes to limited to >>>a few people in this group. I'm not saying that to be arrogant, but >>>it is an accurate and true statement. On top of that, you have to >>>figure out how many copies you can sell to recoup your investment of >>>time. I estimate I could sell less then 100 copies. Some people think >>>they know everything, some people wouldn't spend the money (I >>>estimate it would have to be about $99 for a PDF to even get close to >>>break even vs. selling the same time being a programmer), and some >>>people will share, thus depriving yours truly of funds needed to eat >>>lunch, and I've already done the starving artist part of my life... >>> >>>But for all of that pessimism, I am still plodding along on my book, >>>adding and incrementing it. I'm up to about twice the content and am >>>just beginning the e-commerce functionality info now. I just don't >>>have the new content online anywhere at this time. >>> >>> >>>If you'd like to see what is public, please visit: http:// >>>webdna.burtons.com >>> >>> >>>Brian B. Burton >>>Burton Logistics >>>973-263-3036 973-296-6862 (cell) >>> >>> >>> >>>On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 01:28 PM, Dan Strong wrote: >>> >>>>Agreed. a 'WebDNA for Dummies' book, might make somebody rich... >>>>Otherwise, Marc, yes, this list and it's archive are excellent >>>>resources. >>>> >>>> >>>>On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 10:06:25 -0800 >>>>Sales wrote: >>>>> Are there any books out there for learning WebDNA? I'm sorry, but >>>>>I've found the documentation sorely lacking for beginners, >>>>>especially with the new XML styled syntax. I did a search on >>>>>Amazon, but found nothing. >>>>> >>>>> If there aren't any books available, how have others learned this >>>>>language? Trial and error? The documentation? This list? >>>>> >>>>> I realize this list is an excellent resource, but it would be nice >>>>>to have a good tutorial in hand.------------------------------------------------------------- This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to the mailing list . To unsubscribe, E-mail to: To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to Web Archive of this list is at: http://webdna.smithmicro.com/
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