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:  mclearwater@gmail.com
  4. Winner for the week of August 23: vaudette@gmail.com
  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: jesseliberty@jesseliberty.com

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, is now available wherever you buy your books. 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. Kevin Van Haecke says:

    What is C#?
    Just kidding of course. 🙂

  2. Ola says:

    I’m currently brushing up on my C++ and I have been using one of your SAMS books. I sure would like to get into C# and writing a review when I’m done and recommending the book on would be no problem at all.

  3. Shail says:

    Pretty cool features in C# 4 like dynamic, args etc.. Would love to read more about it. Though, will leave unbiased review on Amazon and B&N.

  4. Shankar R says:

    Anything with C# in it is …mellifluous music embedded… in a lilting rhythm …wrapped in a maelodious symphony.

    I seek a private audience… to the Concerto 4.0 in C# by Maestros Griffiths,Adams & Liberty!!!!

  5. Jon says:

    Is it ok to do Jedi mind tricks on you to get this book?……..Send me this book you will.

  6. Definitely interested and will comment/promote!

  7. I love C# and I would love a copy of Programming C# 4.
    I love software communities and good work on this blog!

  8. Abhijit says:

    Is this closed? I can’t put a comment! Or am in Sector C??!!

  9. Abhijit says:

    Why can’t I see my comment??

  10. Abhijit says:

    Will love to own a copy of this book!

  11. Fabrizio says:

    I would love to have a copy of Programming C#, very very please ? 🙂

  12. MILBEN TAN says:

    I would like to get this book.

  13. Hemant Singh says:

    I am interested, send me a copy…… Is that all we have to write to get into the draw??

  14. Gus says:

    Hello I agree to your terms and would like to review your book

  15. Dinah says:

    I love to have this book. I haven’t gotten the feel of C#4 yet

  16. Vlad says:

    I would love to read this book. Already started telling my coworkers about it

  17. Fabio Soares says:

    I am very interested in reading this book and would be more than happy to provide feed back.

  18. vn says:

    Absolutely, will write a review and let coworkers and friends know about the book

  19. Luis Antonio Soler says:

    I agree with the terms, I am very interested on that book.

  20. I’m very interrested and will agree to the terms!

  21. Roger says:

    I agree with the terms and want to enter the draw!

  22. uiru says:

    I would love to have a copy ! And I agree to the terms !

  23. Tommi says:

    I agree to terms…

  24. Perttu says:

    Dear Sir!
    I would like to read the book as well as obey the terms.

  25. Robert Harrison says:

    Robert Harrison

    Need to learn C++ sooner or later. Now seems like a good time

  26. amar says:

    I am interested and would like to read the book and agree to the terms.

  27. Georgi Hadzhigeorgiev says:

    Looking forward to read the book!

  28. I’m in. I agree to all the terms. I would really like to read Programming C# 4.0.

  29. Stefano says:

    Hi Jesse,
    I’d really like to win this free copy, and I hope you’ll send it also to Italy (ok, I can pay the mail fee… deal? 😀 )

    /Stefano.

  30. Vince says:

    i NEED this book! will do everything you ask for.

  31. Juan L says:

    This book would be great, hope I get it!

  32. Definitely interested; will read and will comment.

  33. Manish Gorkar says:

    I will definitely read it

  34. KP says:

    interested and will agree

  35. Dave says:

    I read the first version cover to cover

  36. Frank Wu says:

    I still keep the 1st edition (for C# 1.0) you sent me with your signature. 🙂 I am very interested in reviewing your book and agreeing the terms. TIA.

  37. Bryan Ray says:

    Would definitely be interested in grabbing a book and agreeing to the terms! Much appreciated.

  38. Alex Jiang says:

    I would like to read this book, and agree to all terms.

    It’s your book which lead me to .NET programming …

  39. Lee says:

    Me, Me, Me…. I would like a copy and I agree to everything you have stipulated above 🙂

  40. I would love a copy of this book and I would definitely write a review for you.

  41. Sheldon says:

    I am very interested in reading this book and would be more than happy to provide feed back.

  42. Alessandro says:

    yes, I would like to try this too, and of course i can write a review

  43. Jim says:

    Best C# book series there is and O’Reilly no less. Would love a free copy but if it doesn’t happen I’ll likely buy & review it anyway. Thanks for hooking us up Jesse.

  44. Jesse

    The first book of yours that I read was Clouds to Code back in the late 90’s. I’ve been reading your work ever since. I would love a copy of Programming C# 4 and would be happy to write a review on Amazon, etc if I do get selected.

  45. Glen Deathridge says:

    Hi Jesse,
    Yes I’m very interested and would like to read this book.

  46. I would definitely write a review of the book for Amazon and B&N. I have been a follower of yours for a while, and am definitely interested in learning more about what C#4 has to offer. Thanks!

  47. arun.talkad@gmail.com says:

    I would love to have a copy of Programming C# and I will write a review for the book on amazon.com and bn.com.If I love the book I ll let everyone in my circle know about how good it is.. :)..
    boy would I love to read the book 😀

  48. Sidharth Deshpande says:

    Definitely interested and i agree to terms as well.

  49. Jaleel says:

    I would like to try this book ………..

  50. Deval says:

    I’d too like to have the book

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