[ 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
- …The first winner is Twitter Follower 0x666 – @Darenmay.
- Winner for the week of August 9: Mark Lewin
- Winner for the week of August 17: mclearwater@gmail.com
- Winner for the week of August 23: vaudette@gmail.com
- Winner for the Week of August 30: Shankar R.
- Winner for the week of Sept 7: Kevin
- Winner for the week of September 14: Niall D
- Winner for the week of September 21: Otsile Earl Kole
- Winner for the week of September 28: AxiomaticImpact
- Winner for the week of November 1: SilverArc
- Winner for the week of November 8: Graeme G
- 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
My first programming book was C++ in 21 days by you. I’d love my most recent one to be as well. Cheers!
Want it so badly!
I love to have a copy of the book.
looking forward to reading the new book in c#. Been studying for my MCTS so definitely will be interested in looking at the new features.
I would be happy to give my thoughts on the book from a perspective view of a junior developer.
Hey not really interested in all the free give away shizer but just wanted to say thank you much for the silverlight local browser plugin…It really has helped me just establish some what of a base…im soo new to it all and im in overload but I thought that was a pimp ass hands on demo getting down to the rootsy fundamentals… I saw your picture, (recognized it from the demo).. wanted to say thanks, and I ended up at a give away,.. what do ya know 2 damn funny…anywho.. You’ve already hooked me up keep doin what you do.. thanks bud!! AL
Is a “do it your self” programmer/developer, this book will help me a lot. I promise to write a review.
Please put my name in the draw! I agree to reading the book and providing a review in Amazon and BN.com.
Jesse,
I would love the opportunity to read and review the book.
Jesse, I would be glad to read it and write a review or two. Thanks.
I am interested and will write a review. Thanks.
I’d appreciate a copy of the book. I’ve started with C# in 2001 whilst in beta, but moved into management. Now I’m coding again for various startup projects and need a refresher. I’ve reviewed papers and books for conferences and publishers on various occasions.
I’d like to win a copy. Count me in.
I’m beginning my .NET app dev program the beginning of October, a night class. I’d love to have my name thrown in the hat; it could be a good source of info to complement instructor’s resource(s).
I would love to have this book. Count me in please.
@Kevin
Kevin, your number came up a winner. Please be sure to send me your full name and address, etc.
I’d love to read it to compare it against the other C# book I’m reading by a certain Englishman working the small search engine company based in CA.
Sir,
You taught C#! I read the second edition of Programming C# for my primer. I must confess, I have never remained the same since then. Your approach to examples are wonderful: They are: 1) Detailed (more than simple); 2) Always paint the CONCEPT clear after.
You’re my mentor!
I’m IN!
.Net
I’ll gladly read it and publish a review.
I’d appreciate the opportunity.
would definitely love a copy and would totally read/review and post – and blog it…
thanks!
Kevin
Looking forward to add this book to my personal tech book collection. Am sure this would be a permanent fixture in my desk. Would definitely do a review and recommend this book to others
looking forward to add this book to my personal library 🙂
would review/recommend once I read through it.
Would really like a copy of this book and will write a review after reading it.
@Shankar R
And so you shall have one!
I pledge allegiance to the request of Jesse Liberty, and to the cause for which it stands, one programmer under .Net, immutable, with Liberty and enlightenment for all.
I promise, hand on heart, to write a pair of reviews and to tell my friends and coworkers about it (but only if I like it.)
Been looking for a good C# book. Be glad to read and review. Thanks.
I have been a Java developer for many years and have recently moved to .net and enjoying it and would like to continue learning. Hopefully this book would be a good resource. Thanks.
Love learning latest technologies and programming. Will be one of a handy reference if i get this book as a gift 🙂
Count me in please 🙂
I would love the book, thanks for the offer
I will read and comment on this book 🙂
I will read and comment on this book.
heck yah I’ll write it up!
I have used every version since the first edition in my programming jobs over the
years. I had to drop out of the workforce for health reasons for a while but I am
back now and would use version six to get back up to speed. I would review the
book in the light of someone using it to refresh old skills and pick up the latest
that have developed in the past few years.
I’m interested in this book, because I’ve found C# a very good language.
I will read/comment on this book.
I would love a copy of this book, and will review/comment upon it.
I’m in! If I get a copy, I will read it and write a review.
Jesse, thanks for the opportunity, and good luck with the book!
I’m in!
I will read/comment on the book
I need this book, simply because I love to upgrade myself with latest stuff and help my students upgrade themselves.
I am in!
I’m interested since i think this would help me expand my skillset in this area and I’ll post reviews and sing the praises to all 🙂 Well I’ll sing the bad parts too but that’s goes hand in hand with the good stuff right? 🙂
I’m interested in this book, and will write a review after reading it.
I’ll do it!
As a .NET developer, I need this book: it is the only way in my life to own an African crowned crane!
I would like to read the book and obey the terms.
What is C#?
Just kidding of course. 🙂
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.