Giving away Programming C# 4 – one per week…

[ Weekly Winners Listed at the bottom of the message ]

Want a free copy?

If you’d like a free copy of Programming C# 4 direct from O’Reilly, just leave a comment indicating your interest and agreeing that after you read it you’ll…

(a) write a review on Amazon and BN.com, (good, bad or other) and, (b) if you like it, tell friends and co-workers (if not, tell me 🙂  )

Each week for the next 3 months I’ll draw a name randomly (each entry will be assigned a number and I’ll use a (pseudo) random number generator to pick one).

My Hidden Agenda

Programming C# was, for a while, the best selling book on C# and O’Reilly’s #1 .NET book.  I want that back.  The single best way I knew of to get it, was to ask Ian Griffiths, the smartest C# programmer I know, if he would rewrite the book; keeping what was best, removing the cruft and adding his extraordinary insight.  He and Matthew Adams (an extremely sharp (pardon) guy who I don’t know nearly well enough) have done an extraordinary job.

Quite Note on Rules

This is a fairly informal system, but to make sure no one is upset, here are some rules that I hope are fairly standard:

1. I will do my best to ensure that the selection is random
2. I will select a winner sometime during every week of August, September and October 2010, though we may extend.
3. Please put your name into the comments only once
4. I will announce the winners on this blog post,  and announce the update on twitter (@jeseliberty)

5. Winners must provide me with their full name, shipping address, contact phone and email. Unless you specifically ask otherwise, O’Reilly may add you to one or another of their mailing lists.
6. This is a promotional give-away from O’Reilly Media, please follow their rules and all local laws, customs and rites.
7. Void where prohibited, Your mileage may vary, Not available in sector C.



Weekly Winners

  1. …The first winner is Twitter Follower 0x666 – @Darenmay.
  2. Winner for the week of August 9: Mark Lewin
  3. Winner for the week of August 17:  [email protected]
  4. Winner for the week of August 23: [email protected]
  5. Winner for the Week of August 30: Shankar R.
  6. Winner for the week of Sept 7: Kevin
  7. Winner for the week of September 14: Niall D
  8. Winner for the week of September 21: Otsile Earl Kole
  9. Winner for the week of September 28: AxiomaticImpact
  10. Winner for the week of November 1: SilverArc
  11. Winner for the week of November 8: Graeme G
  12. Winner for the week of November 15: Robert.Waffles

Update: books will all go out the first week of January.

Winners: Be sure to email your full name and mailing address to me: [email protected]

About Jesse Liberty

Jesse Liberty has three decades of experience writing and delivering software projects and is the author of 2 dozen books and a couple dozen online courses. His latest book, Building APIs with .NET will be released early in 2025. Liberty is a Senior SW Engineer for CNH and he was a Senior Technical Evangelist for Microsoft, a Distinguished Software Engineer for AT&T, a VP for Information Services for Citibank and a Software Architect for PBS. He is a Microsoft MVP.
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510 Responses to Giving away Programming C# 4 – one per week…

  1. anthony C# says:

    I would like a copy of Programming C# 4. I agree to review the book after reading it

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  4. Artur says:

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  5. Victor Yew says:

    I hope I’m the lucky one.

  6. Nhut Thach says:

    Awesome! I’d love a copy.

  7. Julia says:

    Great.
    would like to read your book.

    Thank you.

  8. Julius says:

    Still hoping to get C# 4 book…

  9. Chan says:

    If still open, I want to write as… you are the best!!

  10. Christy John says:

    Hi,
    Today I got a copy of Learning C# 2005 as a Christmas gift from a friend. So starting to learn C#. I will tell you if I liked it after I read it. May be it will take a few months. 🙂
    About Programming C# 4.0. I don’t know if I can directly jump to it from Learning C# 2.0 (2005). Anyway getting 2 books of C# as gift may inspire me to do serious C Sharping 😉 (but I think the offer might have ended. no probs)
    Thanks
    Chris

  11. Radha says:

    Hi, I am started learning C#. It will be helpful for me if you are sharing your book on C#. I will give the feedback after i read the book.

  12. Nihal S says:

    Dear Jesse
    I am new to C# and I was looking for a book to read. From the web I got the idea, that you are the best author right now. People says that your books are easy to read.
    I would love to win a book too.

  13. Wes says:

    New to C# and would love to win a copy!

  14. It would be great to get a copy! Sign me in.

  15. Ajmal says:

    I am very interested in C# in general and would love to dive in for the new features in C# 4.

  16. Billy Koch says:

    I would love to get my hands on the book. And would definitely give constructive feedbacks on Amazon and BN. Thanks for promoting such an awesome product!

  17. TheJet says:

    Awesome, would love to win a copy!

  18. Hi Jesse, would love to win and read this book, would be willing to do a review too.

  19. I’m entering to win, would be a nice addition to my library

  20. Teresa says:

    I would love to read programming C# and give my feedback, post a review, and give you any insight I can offer.

  21. John McMahon says:

    Sign me up for the drawing! I loved your C# book and am very interested in checking out the updated version.

  22. I’m in Jesse, I will definitely spread the good word around if I was to win 🙂

  23. Beau Palmquist says:

    I’m primarily a silverlight developer, but I would definitely appreciate owning the latest .NET Framework C# book from O’Reilly. I agree to right reviews about the book after I’ve read it on B&N and Amazon.

  24. correction – > not in my pdf reader but in my library@Mehmet Sencer KARADAYI

  25. Robert says:

    Hi Jesse,

    As a student I would love the opportunity to get my hands on any free learning aid 🙂
    And as a Microsoft Student Partner I would love the opportunity to find out more awesome things to tell others about C#!

  26. Albert Rugel says:

    I would like a copy of Programming C# 4. I agree to review the book after reading it.

    Albert Rugel

  27. Hi Jesse,
    I just want you to know that I am all in and I want to see that book in my pdf reader! 🙂

  28. Dele O says:

    Hello Jesse,
    Thank you for this opportunity. Would love to get a copy of your book, and will gladly be leaving reviews on Amazon and BN.com.

  29. Othmani rabeb says:

    Hello !! didn’t know about that , i hope to win the book 🙂

  30. David says:

    Hello! That’s a great idea. 🙂 Please count me in too.

  31. Joel says:

    Hi Jesse, where are the links to your books?

  32. Some guy named Dave says:

    Would sincerely appreciate a copy!

  33. Jaime Cruz says:

    I would love to have a copy of your book.

    Thanks,

    Jaime

  34. Rossana says:

    Hello, I would really want to read this book.Thanks

  35. Sebastien Limoges says:

    I would like to review this version as I’ve read a wide selection of C# books and related technologies. I love O’Reilly books and usually look at their selection before I go to other sources.

  36. Sarika Agarwal says:

    I am aslo waiting for the winning mail from your side 🙂

  37. Kenny says:

    put my name in the proverbial hat.

  38. Najam says:

    Hello,
    I have always recommended O’ Reilly publication, due its clear and explanatory vision on subject matter. If get selected, will definitely write about this book….

  39. Hi,

    I am reading “Learning C# 3.0” now. I look forward to seeing the changed in the 4.0 edition.
    BTW, the book states that the code examples are on your website. Can you post the url? Thanks.

  40. Habib says:

    Would like a copy of Programming c# 4 as I’ve been told the previous versions have been one of the most authoritative books for those wanting to learn c#.

  41. Muzaffar Janjua says:

    Hello Jesse,

    Thank you for this offer. Please count me in also. I will write review on Amazon.com after reading it and tell my co-workers and friends if I like the book.

  42. Marlon says:

    Hi Jesse. I would love to win and read this book. Count me in! Thanks.

  43. Michael Kammer says:

    I would certainly read this book and write a review. Based on what I am reading in your book “Learning C#”, it will be a positive one!

  44. silverarc says:

    i just purged everything 2.0 and older. so need to fill up my bookshelf again…

  45. stu says:

    Great Contest!
    Count me in, I just learned how to read and need a new book!
    Good luck everyone!

  46. Julius says:

    I am still in. Jesse, I am still hoping to get a copy.

  47. Sangeetha says:

    Hi, I am new to C# & I would really want to read this book. I agree to write reviews and refer to friends and my team. Thanks

  48. Caski says:

    Hi Jesse, I am starting to learn C# and I would really love to read a good book with fresh new insights! I will give a feedback on amazon after reading it and share a talk with my IT friends regarding this book (both positive and negative if I find one).

  49. Eric says:

    Hello, I’m entering to win. I’m new to C# (coming from C++) so I’ll take whatever I can get.

  50. Fernando says:

    I’m feeling lucky!!! Thanks Jesse!!!

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