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List:       apache-modperl
Subject:    Re: Thanks to Stas (this is a long one)
From:       Tom Lancaster <tom () cowman ! iqualify ! com>
Date:       1999-07-30 19:02:28
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I have the book, and wonderful it is!
I guess my point is that the "read a tome" approach is at odds with the way most unix \
users are accustomed to getting info: consult the relevant manpage for pithy and \
specific info (and, ideally, example code). I appreciate that mod_perl is a special \
case, and I've put down my detective novels for the Eagle book. There's no way around \
it at this point. It's nevertheless a little frustrating, as my application uses very \
little of mod_perl directly; mod_perl for me is more an environment than anything \
else.

Tom 

On Fri, Jul 30, 1999 at 10:04:07AM -0400, Chip Turner wrote:
> John D Groenveld <jdg117@elvis.arl.psu.edu> writes:
> 
> > > I have seen many responses by him to posts that many nameless others
> > > might have answered with a snide 'RTFM' where he has taken the time to
> > > point someone to the appropriate section of the online mod_perl manual.
> > 
> > Don't be offended by "snide" RTFM's and read the whole guide, not just the
> > section pertinent to today's problem. It will be worth your time.
> 
> I couldn't agree more with this.  If you're going to work with
> mod_perl, the eagle book is a definite must-read.  mod_perl isn't a
> trivial package!  It has nuances, subtleties, and great power.  Anyone
> who does any serious work with mod_perl (even if it's just
> Apache::Registry scripting) should get a copy of the book and read it.
> Besides, I'm sure Doug and Lincoln doesn't mind his book selling more,
> and what better way to say 'Thanks for mod_perl!' than to increase
> their sales :)
> 
> Chip
> 
> -- 
> Chip Turner                   chip@ZFx.com
> Programmer, ZFx, Inc.  www.zfx.com
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