Byte Me! [Paperback]

Robert P. Libbon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1996

This hilarious, illustrated pseudo-manual shows you how the exciting phenomenon known as the Information Revolution is jerking your chain, explains how to remove the computer screws embedded in your forehead from pounding your head in frustration, tells you how to avoid vendors who advertise "Incredible Bait and Switch Deals!"--and much, much more.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

Our customers love this book! As one can tell from the legalese in its preface, any resemblance of this parody to the IDG For Dummies manuals must be purely accidental--although buried in the humor and cynicism are occasional actual facts worthy of the For Dummies series :-)

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Berkley Trade (December 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572972041
• ISBN-13: 978-1572972049
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,921,637 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the funniest books I've ever read., December 12, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Byte Me! (Paperback)

Byte Me! disproves the theory that computers and comedy don't go together. Just to be able to laugh at something I generally find so frustrating was a great relief--now I no longer have to take it out on random pedestrians. Robert Libbon is a very clever writer, who manages to convey real information while making you laugh. I look forward to his next work

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A very funny book mocking the computer industry as a whole., December 9, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Byte Me! (Paperback)

The first time I saw the book Byte Me! I thought it was another one of those 'For Dummies...' titles that helps newbies learn whatever subject they need in complete layman's terms. Not until I picked up the book to peruse the inside contents did I find out what a very funny book it was. Byte me is one of those rare humor books that manages to walk that fine line of good humor and being totally biting sarcasm that pervades most other humor writers of this genre. The author, Robert P. Lippon somehow manages to put in enough factual information with the humor in such a way that almost anyone who has dealt with a computer and it's problems can understand. Reading through most of the book, I saw a lot of things that he wrote that seems to be ironically true about the computer industry when you think about it, stuff like how some tech support lines manage to never answer your call until you finally decide to hang up. Overall this book is a very high reccomendation for anyone who has had to deal with the ups and downs that come with computers or has yet to. Plus if you're looking for a holiday gift or something that will be enjoyed by almost anyone for a special occasion it's almost certain that they'll enjoy this book. For me, this book is just the perfect read while waiting for that tech support guy at IBM to answer my call

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Since you have a computer, this book is NOT an option!, November 19, 1996

By A Customer

This review is from: Byte Me! (Paperback)

Comedy Central and Libbon have hit the nail on the head! Rarely will you find a book that will make you laugh out loud while reading in a room full of people. This book is full of great "bits" regarding the futile efforts to contact a human working for the Tech Support area of your favorite software company as well as a great section on how to exact your revenge from customer service. You will find yourself shaking your head in agreement while you hold your stomach with laughter. Have a good laugh at modern society as well as at yourself with this book. Kudos Libbon!!!!