The Perl CD Bookshelf: Perl in a Nutshell/Programming Perl, 2nd Edition/Perl Cookbook/Advanced Perl Programming/Learning Perl, 2nd Edition/Learning Perl on WIN32 Systems 1st Edition

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Perl programmers increasingly rely on the Web, online help, and other online information sources to cure information pain. Now O'Reilly's Perl CD Bookshelf gives you convenient online access to your favorite books from your CD-ROM drive.The Perl CD Bookshelf contains a powerhouse of O'Reilly Animal Guides. Included are complete, unabridged versions of Perl in a Nutshell; Programming Perl, 2nd Edition; Perl Cookbook;Advanced Perl Programming; Learning Perl; and Learning Perl on Win32 Systems. As a bonus, the hard-copy version of Perl in a Nutshell is also included.Never has it been easier to learn, or look up, what you need to know online. Formatted in HTML, The Perl CD Bookshelf can be accessed with any Web browser. The books are fully searchable and cross-referenced. In addition to individual indexes for each book, a master index for the entire library is provided.

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This review only needs four words. O'Reilly's Perl compendium is, without a doubt, the ultimate Perl resource.

Containing electronic editions of Perl in a Nutshell, Programming Perl (2nd Edition), Perl Cookbook, Advanced Perl Programming, Learning Perl, and Learning Perl on Win32 Systems, together with a hardbound edition of Perl in a Nutshell, this immaculate collection is a winner in terms of depth and value for the money. If you're looking for something to do with Perl, it will be here somewhere.

Releasing books on CD-ROM is an intelligent move for O'Reilly, since it means that hints, tips, and syntax guidance can be easily found, code snippets pasted straight into working documents, and multiple electronic bookmarks set and referred to within a couple of clicks.

Learning Perl's patient, leveled approach is perfect for the beginner, while the example-packed Perl Cookbook is an essential resource for intermediate users. True techies can cuddle up with Advanced Perl Programmingand the excellent Learning Perl on Win32 Systems. There's something for everyone here.

Besides the complete and unabridged text, the package contains fully hyperlinked, cross-referenced indexes, which are fully searchable, and an overall index that covers all six volumes in one easy-to-use file.

It's difficult to express just how good this package is. For this reviewer, nothing else on the market today can touch it. --Chris Russell, amazon.co.uk

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ O'Reilly Media; 1st edition (August 11, 1999)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1565924622
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1565924628
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.96 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.44 x 9 inches

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R. Johnson

The only perl reference purchase necessary!

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2000

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I can't think of a better reference for Perl than this searchable wonderful collection of 6 books. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced users can greatly benefit from this purchase alone. If you prefer hard copies when researching a problem, you can print out sections too, so don't discount this just because it's in electronic format. This package just makes it easier to find what you want to have for hard copy.

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BookLover

Indispensible to the serious Perl programmer

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 1999

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I own hard copies of all the O'Reilly books, and the hard copy books are good for reading about a topic at length, but when I need to find out how to do something, I reach for this CD. The search feature is awesome. I quickly get a list of articles relevant to the task I need to do.
I can't recommend this CD enough.

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Roger George Doss

Perl is great!

Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2017

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Perl is great and needs to be used more in a modern setting.

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Dmitriy Pavlov

Singing praises for awsome book

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2000

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This is the best Perl reference folks. Upon getting it I went from zero Perl programmer to intermediate one. It very easy to find what you are looking and just keep copying and pasting code into the code editor. The CD is replete with both references and excellent code samples. Comprare prego questo libro!

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Uh-Hum, That's 35 Stars- 5 ea.+ 5 for price & convenience

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 1999

If you are lucky enough to read this, BUY THE DARN THING. Seriously, five of the best PERL books at one low price with the ease & convenience of a search tool. Absolutely the fastest way to get what you need. I actually copied the CD onto my harddrive so I don't have to worry about taking in and out- it is always there.
Okay, Here's the plan. If you already know some PERL, you should have already added it to your cart. If you don't, go buy "Perl & Cgi: The Visual Quickstart Guide". This will introduce you to the syntax, the architecture, and other basics. Then buy this CD/ Book and go visit several PERL web resources. You will be a PERL expert in no time.

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Very useful

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 1999

The Perl books are arguably the best of the O'Reilly's, and these are the best of the Perl. For many subjects, an online reference might be clunky, but not here. It is tremendously useful to have all 6 books on one CD. I often use the meta-index to look up terms. It is useful to have different points of view - the cookbook and the traditional definitions. Good for beginner and expert.

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J Wong

Great Electronic Book

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2001

Great! You may have 6 best-selling O'Reilly books in 1 CD. Save time, save space and save money.
Before this, I owned another 3 Perl books for my web application. Sometimes when I forgot the syntax, I spend a lot of time to search it by finding the index and contents of the book. However, after buying this CD book, I can easily find it by the attached search engine and online index.
In addition, the bonus Nutshell book is a great reference book. If you think you are a Perl professional, I can say you still need this to save a lot of your programming time.

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Eric P. Medlock

Only Perl resource you need!

Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2003

This book and CD set will provide you with everything you need to work efficently in Perl. Its not good if you don't already know some Perl, but if you are looking for a good reference book then this is it.

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Second Pan

A Comprehensive Perl Resource; Look No Further.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 31, 2020

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Good condition for its age; complete with CD. Seems relatively easy to find aspects of Perl that a newcomer would struggle to find and understand usage. Have yet to explore the CD; as it contains complete books, it will take a while to derive benefit, but hopefully, not too long a time.

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