JavaSpec.org/Doug Dunn

JavaSpec.org · 03-29-2008, 10:04 PM

Java Lobby Members,

My name is Doug Dunn. I was a very early Java Lobby member (under a different member name) back when Java Lobby first started. This is a courtesy announcement for the opening of JavaSpec.org. Both volumes of my Java fundamentals books are being republished as a wiki. You can read something of the history of my work on Java fundamentals at About JavaSpec.org.

Regards,

Doug

rick · 03-29-2008, 10:14 PM

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Java Lobby Members,

My name is Doug Dunn. I was a very early Java Lobby member (under a different member name) back when Java Lobby first started. This is a courtesy announcement for the opening of JavaSpec.org. Both volumes of my Java fundamentals books are being republished as a wiki. You can read something of the history of my work on Java fundamentals at About JavaSpec.org.

Regards,

Doug

Looks like a really neat project, Doug. Thanks for sharing it here, and I'll read your story and do a writeup to help spread the word a bit. We'd have loved to publish this with you here at Javalobby. If that is of interest, just get in touch with me.

Best,
Rick

JavaSpec.org · 03-29-2008, 10:37 PM

Rick, I think a Java Lobby writeup is just what the doctor ordered. Growth is steady. People seem to like the new website, but having to build from scratch a second time requires a lot of patience. The offer to host the site (which is what I assume you meant) is especially generous. I am truly honored and thank you, but if you read the footnotes at the bottom of my main page you will see I am trying to form an association of independent computer book authors, so I need to go it alone, to serve as a model for them. It's a long shot, but at the very least it introduces the idea that it is finally time for computer book authors to completely abandon the old publishing models.

Regards,
Doug

rick · 03-30-2008, 08:57 PM

JavaSpec.org: Making Java Accessible to Everyone | Javalobby

There you go, Doug. I hope it helps your cause. Good luck!

Rick

jsugrue · 03-31-2008, 06:39 AM

Great initiative Doug. I really hope it works out
James

JavaSpec.org · 03-31-2008, 07:47 AM

I honestly had no idea someone could do this for me.

They just keep pouring in from all over the world, including two translation offers. I am so grateful to the Java community for giving me another shot at this. I will do my best not to squander the opportunity this time...I want to know where you buy your pens, Rick. I got very little sleep last night. She has a class to teach this morning, but I nevertheless had to wake her up three times in the night. A moment ago, I asked her to pinch me, which she did (on the cheek). Then I told her I got to go thank this guy. We're all smiles in Arkansas today. Thank you!

JavaSpec.org · 04-01-2008, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rick

We'd have loved to publish this with you here at Javalobby. If that is of interest, just get in touch with me.

Best,
Rick

Rick, My server went down yesterday, and I am getting reports of problems again today. I suppose I should expect as much for $7/month. Can you please email me so that we can talk about moving it to JavaLobby, if your offer is still on the table. -Doug

03-29-2008, 10:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
JavaSpec.org Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	Java Lobby Members, My name is Doug Dunn. I was a very early Java Lobby member (under a different member name) back when Java Lobby first started. This is a courtesy announcement for the opening of JavaSpec.org. Both volumes of my Java fundamentals books are being republished as a wiki. You can read something of the history of my work on Java fundamentals at About JavaSpec.org. Regards, Doug
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03-29-2008, 10:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
JavaSpec.org Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	Rick, I think a Java Lobby writeup is just what the doctor ordered. Growth is steady. People seem to like the new website, but having to build from scratch a second time requires a lot of patience. The offer to host the site (which is what I assume you meant) is especially generous. I am truly honored and thank you, but if you read the footnotes at the bottom of my main page you will see I am trying to form an association of independent computer book authors, so I need to go it alone, to serve as a model for them. It's a long shot, but at the very least it introduces the idea that it is finally time for computer book authors to completely abandon the old publishing models. Regards, Doug
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03-30-2008, 08:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
rick Administrator Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 38	JavaSpec.org: Making Java Accessible to Everyone \| Javalobby There you go, Doug. I hope it helps your cause. Good luck! Rick
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03-31-2008, 06:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
jsugrue Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 24	Great initiative Doug. I really hope it works out James
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03-31-2008, 07:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
JavaSpec.org Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 4	I honestly had no idea someone could do this for me. They just keep pouring in from all over the world, including two translation offers. I am so grateful to the Java community for giving me another shot at this. I will do my best not to squander the opportunity this time...I want to know where you buy your pens, Rick. I got very little sleep last night. She has a class to teach this morning, but I nevertheless had to wake her up three times in the night. A moment ago, I asked her to pinch me, which she did (on the cheek). Then I told her I got to go thank this guy. We're all smiles in Arkansas today. Thank you!
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