Ajax For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))

Book Description

Ajax is short for “Asynchronous JavaScript+CSS+DOM+XMLHttpRequest.”

Even if you weren’t intimidated before, that tidbit is probably enough to make you reach for the Excedrin. Just reach for Ajax For Dummies instead. With screen shots, actual code and explanations, and live Web sites where you can see Ajax applications doing their thing, it will have you using Ajax to create Web applications that look an act like desktop applications in no time. With Ajax, you can speed up and clean up your Web applications. Shoppers at your online store can fill their carts without waiting for multiple page refreshes. Searchers on your sites can get instant results on the same page.

This guide takes you on a tour of how Ajax is used today, complete with examples of Ajax applications in action, such as an Ajax-enabled Yahoo! search or an Ajax-based chat application. Then it gives you basics on using JavaScript. After that you dive in and get info on:

Writing some Ajax, interactive mouseovers using Ajax, passing data to the server with GET or POST, and more
Connecting to Google for a live search
Using free Ajax frameworks so you don’t have to start from scratch, including Ajax Gold (written specifically for this book), AJAXLib, and grabbing XML with libXmlRequest
All kinds of Ajax techniques, such as using Ajax for drag-and-drop operations, pop-up menus, downloading images behind the scenes, and more
Using SACK (simple AJAX code kit), decoding XML with Sarissa, and creating visual effects with Rico
Handling XML int Ajax Applications
Working with cascading style sheets (CCS) in Ajax, including setting up the styles, displaying a menu, styling text, handling colors and backgrounds, and more
Working with Ajax and PHP

Complete with a companion Web site, free Ajax frameworks, and sample code you can use, Ajax for Dummies is your friendly guide to creating truly user-friendly Web sites!

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

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Create Web applications that act like desktop ones Brush up on JavaScript, use free Ajax frameworks, and make your sites rock What if shoppers at your online store could fill their carts without waiting for multiple page refreshes? What if searches produced instant results on the same page? With this book you won't have to wonder ""what if"" - you can use Ajax to make it happen! Get the scoop on all the technologies and start cranking out great applications. Discover how to Use CSS with Ajax Connect to Ajax communities Handle browsers that don't do JavaScript Tie Ajax into Google Work with XML DOM Connect Ajax to PHP and JSP

Customer Reviews:

Code Samples didn't work.......2007-08-30

Usually the "for Dummies" books are well, written, humorous and informative. This one, however, needed to go back for some serious editing.

The writing style was stilted and hard to follow, not to mention there were plenty of errors.

But I could overlook that if the content was valuable. Unfortunately, there were many problems with the content in this book.

First, the example code did not match the screen shots. Mostly it was some trivial wording changes, but things like that lower the reader's confidence in the veracity of the book.

Second, the way Holzer steps you through the code is both confusing and a waste of space. He shows a code snippet - but just the lines he's describing. Then the next snippet is the first snippet plus a few more lines (in bold), and on and on, so that you almost never see the entire code file in one piece, and in some cases he doesn't show the entire contents of the file at all.

That wouldn't be so bad, because of course you can download all the examples from the website. The problem is, about half of them don't work, and being an Ajax Dummy, I don't know how to debug them. I tried them in Firefox and Safari, and got the same results in both.

The author and publisher need to go back through this book and revalidate everything, and rewrite the code samples so they're more like every other programming book out there.

Ajax For Dummies.......2007-05-06

The material is great and gave me all I needed to very succesfully utilize Ajax as an add-on in a production application.

An well-rounded guide for beginners.......2006-08-29

This book is for people who know OF Ajax, but want to know more ABOUT Ajax. It walks through the layering of the different technologies that make Ajax what is, and in a very organized, logical, and effective way. The style and humor of the series is present as always, and there are lots of great examples and exercises included.

After completing the book and working on various projects, it becomes less useful and you'll probably want to switch to a more reference-oriented book. For beginners though, this book cannot be beat.

Holzner is one of the best tech writers.......2006-06-27

I admit to being a fan of Steve Holzner. The man is an excellent technical writer with a knack for communicating the most complex concepts in simple, concise language.

I had (and still have) no particular interest in Ajax, but because I try to stay conversant with all platforms, I felt that if anyone could explain Ajax quickly, it would be Holzner.

I am not disappointed.

I don't think this book, despite its being a "dummies" title, will do a neophyte much good. If you aren't at least minimally familiar with HTML, Javascript, XML, PHP, CGIt CSS and some other technologies, you'll get lost really fast.

On the other hand, for people who already possess at least some basic knowledge of these technologies, Holzner's book will quickl provide the conceptual framework you need for understanding Ajax.

Jerry

This book is SUPPOSED to be for dummies, not experts........2006-06-06

Having never touched any Javascript, XML, PHP, or Ajax, I assumed by the title of the book and the description on the back cover that this would let a complete beginner know everything that is needed to be known about these subjects.

It started out fine, but as the code got more complex, more and more typos started showing up in the code. This was not impossible to remedy, thankfully, since all the code is available as a download on their website. The real problem, however, was digging through each line of code, comparing it to the copy I downloaded from their site, trying to figure out whether the error was my fault or the book's.

Another nagging problem is that after the first couple chapters, the book stops giving you the complete code for each application, expecting you to already know what Javascript needs to be where after reading 100 pages of a "Dummies" book. Even worse, many times it only tells you WHERE to write said code, not WHY you write it; several lines are not explained at all, which makes remembering what goes where that much more difficult.

By the time I got to Chapter 4, the typos, assumptions, errors, and several other problems forced me to give up on the book, return it to the store, and resort to simply reading more in-depth tutorials online for free.

Sure, I could just copy the code straight from their download files and be done with it, but why bother copy/pasting something this complex without really understanding it, and paying thirty dollars to do so?

I'm giving it two stars because the first couple chapters really did help me to get a vague understanding of how all this works, as well as some rudimentary Javascript. After that, it's too infuriating to bother with as a complete beginner, which is who the book is SUPPOSED to be for.

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Quick Reference Version
Excellent reference
By my side at all times.
It just tells you what you want to know

JavaScript for Dummies Quick Reference
Emily A. Vander Veer
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Book Description

Tucking a few JavaScript statements in among the HTML code that makes up your Web pages makes a dramatic difference. Enhanced, more interactive navigation buttons, user input validation, and scrolling messages are but a few of the improvements that you can make with JavaScript.

Now, with JavaScript For Dummies Quick Reference, all the JavaScript statements and examples of how to use them are right at your fingertips. Internet technology expert Emily A. Vander Veer not only organizes all the relevant HTML and JavaScript topics for easy access but also points out potential pitfalls, offers neat tricks, and provides complete code for doing such things as interacting with cookies, displaying pop-up messages, and making your script compatible with JavaScript-challenged Web browsers.

Best of all, JavaScript For Dummies Quick Reference features handy cross-references to topics covered in greater depth in JavaScript For Dummies.

Customer Reviews:

How many stars??.......2001-04-13

Pain has a new name.

After looking at the rating for this book I had to look not twice but three times to make sure I was seeing the correct one; I did my best to get through this book but gave up after the author promised to go step by step and then dived into code and terminology without explanation; she would introduce an example, then surround it with code she did not explain or even refer to for the rest of the book! She tries to insert a bizarre sort of humor at strange times that makes you wince, again without explanation. Her explanations are hackneyed and incomplete; after giving up and reading Javascript Goodies, then several chapters of The Javascript Bible, I went back just to see if I could understand some of the code she laid out; I did, but with no thanks to the author; it only made it more clear that she did not adequately explain how the code worked and how it is used. Worse, the chapters do not build in any sense at all on previous chapters. Interesting that the worst reviews for this book seem to have disappeared in the last several months, raising the rating considerably. It was one of the lowest rated. (I thought all reviews were supposed to remain on this website...?) Avoid, or you too may give up learning JS for a year like I did.

Quick Reference Version.......2001-02-25

Note that this book is not THE JavaScript for Dummies book, but is instead the Quick Reference version of the book. Like a dummy, I accidently ordered this one for a novice friend when I meant to be ordering the original! After browsing the Quick Reference, I decided to keep it for myself, as it appears to be a qood reference work for a more experienced JavaScript programmer.

Excellent reference.......2000-10-20

I have found this to be my favorite Javascript reference book. It is organized and indexed far better than my larger and heavier tomes and seems to have more USEFUL information in it as well! An excellent book.

By my side at all times........2000-06-23

This book is practically indispensible. It is a fairly complete reference on core JavaScript. There is no banter, no unrelated quips or anecdotes... just the answers to my questions.

The sections are organized well: Overview, Objects, Functions, Methods, and Properties. In each section, all related functions, objects, etc. are listed alphabetically, with a concise explanation of its use and syntax, and an example.

I always keep this book within my reach when I need to verify syntax or usage of JavaScript.

The only drawback to the book is that the material is somewhat dated. It doesn't include any information on layers, mouse or keyboard events, or other DHTML features. However, everything in this book is fully cross-browser compliant, and well organized.

It just tells you what you want to know.......1999-12-23

This book is great to the new JavaScript user who is muddling through confusing codes. Usually the index points you to exactly what you are looking for. While this book is not to be used as a sole reference, it does a great job of cutting through the jargon and getting right to the point.

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Not for dummies
Very good even if you know nothing about EJB
Valuable introduction

Enterprise JavaBeans for Dummies
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Book Description

The development world is all abuzz with talk of Enterprise JavaBeans—and with good reason. For the uninitiated, an Enterprise JavaBean is a software component, or mini-program, that confers some unique functionality to the application, or container, it runs in—such as a shopping cart for an online retailer, or an account management service for a bank. The height of object-oriented programming, EJB technology tremendously streamlines the development process and makes it easier than ever to retrofit applications with powerful new features as needed.

Want to expand your professional horizons and give your career a boost by finding out about the cutting-edge of distributed computing? Enterprise JavaBeans For Dummies is a great place to begin. Is your employer planning to implement an EJB application and you need to play catch-up in a hurry? Look no further. In no time, this book gives you the knowledge and skills you need to:

Makes sense of EJB technology
Get a bead on EJB architecture and containers
Master the EJB API
Build and package session beans, entity beans, and message-driven beans
Implement EJB security features
Developing EJB solutions to any enterprise computing challenge

Author Mac Reinhart dispels common misconceptions about EJBs and explains how they work and how they can be put to work in your next development project. Combining straightforward explanations with scenarios, real-life case studies and working JavaBean examples, he covers all the bases—from EJB basics to advanced features and functionalities. Topics covered include:

Building stateless and stateful session beans
Creating entity beans with container-managed persistence
Using the EJB Query Language
Building entity beans with bean-managed persistence
Getting the most out of the Java Messaging Service
Building message-driven beans
Packaging JavaBeans using the deployment descriptor
The Java Naming and Directory Interface
Using application assembler to create applications with EJB components
Integrating EJB applications with client applications
EJB security features

Expand your professional horizons. Let Enterprise JavaBeans For Dummies put you on the fast track to developing your own EJB solutions, today.

Customer Reviews:

Not for dummies.......2004-03-10

An absolute waste of time. Its all very nice repeating what the EJB specification states but this is supposed to be for dummies.
Do not go near this book if you have not touched EJB's. Wait for or look for something like Visual EJB or similar.

Very good even if you know nothing about EJB.......2003-11-13

The book helped me to get to beans very quickly, I may need more prctice and another book, but this book gave me all I need to know as an EJB first-timer.

Valuable introduction.......2002-07-23

This text brings the accessible style of the Dummies series to a challenging subject. As a peer reviewer of the book, I was initially skeptical that EJB could be treated in a clear, simple manner. However, this guide successfully balances clarity and completeness.

The focus is appropriately on EJB 2.0 CMP. Particularly useful are the practical recipes and checklists for essential tasks. Some of these tasks are overlooked by other EJB texts, e.g. packaging the application, defining Serializable parameters and loading JNDI properties programmatically.

Some advanced topics such as SessionSynchronization are touched on, ensuring that "EJB for Dummies" will serve as a useful reference over time.

Book Description

Responding to reader feedback, the author has thoroughly revamped the book with more step-by-step coverage of JavaScript basics, an exclusive focus on Internet Explorer, and many complete sample scripts
Updated to cover JavaScript 1.5, the latest release of this popular Web scripting language
Using lots of examples, including a sample working Web site, the book shows how to create dynamic and interactive pages, build entire sites, and automate pages

Customer Reviews:

Good intro book!.......2007-09-19

This book is good for a quick introduction to JavaScript. There's lots of general tricks and techniques, plenty of ideas, and code snippets to reuse (on the CD). However, the descriptions of HOW the code worked I found lacking. There were various details about exactly WHAT the Js interpreter was doing to parse the code. The book left me feeling that I had lots of great ideas, but that when I sat down to apply them and make something original--there'd be lots of bugs based on details that I wasn't told about. Good starter, good reference--definitely not "text-book" quality--but it was fun to play with.

There are definitely better books out there........2007-08-01

I've been learning and using JavaScript for quite some time, and of all of the books I've used, this one has by far been the worst. The examples that the author uses are not very helpful, and often concepts are poorly explained. A lot of the code you will need to write will require you to creatively use the skills you've acquired to solve a problem; this book, however, likely won't equip you with the tools you need to be able to do this. If you're looking for a good place to start, I'd start with JavaScript: The Definitive Guide by David Flanagan. It does have flaws of its own, but it is a good place to start.

I'll Stick With the Moron's Edition.......2004-05-06

I have several complaints about this book. Firstly, the author assumes you don't even know how to turn on a computer. Who would be bothering to learn about JavaScript if they don't even know how to power up a PC? Come on! The author should spend less time detailing the basic boot up process on the PC and how to open your text editor, and more time explaining the way JavaScript works, and how it depends on the browser that the person visiting your website is using to work correctly. Also, a lot of the examples given in this book don't work. (Unfortunately, I've found that is common with JavaScript books.) Also, the book seems to waste a lot of time going on and on about useless nonsense. I know it's a "dummies" book, but this book expects its readers to truly be morons.

I'm only thankful I purchased the book at a discount bookstore for only $3.99.

A big disappointment.......2004-02-18

I bought this book with a basic knowledge of HTML but very little knowledge of Javascript. Being a fan of other "Dummies" books, I thought this would be a great place to start learning Javascript. Do I feel ripped off! In the Introduction, the author states the book is for those with little or no knowledge of Javascript, which I don't think at all to be the case. She claims to use "real-world examples", most of which I find to be fairly abstract and very poorly explained. She also claims that all the sample codes are contained on the CD-ROM, which is a flat out lie, the applications are similar but the coding is very different from the book, which combined with the author's hard-to-follow explanations leaves the reader very confused and frustrated. On top of all that there are several typos, one of which refering to Microsoft Windows as a word processing program, and poorly written HTML, missing several tags. The author definately knows Javascript, but how good she is as an author is questionable.

Missed it.......2003-05-20

Not to sound trite, but this book was written by Dummies.... the examples are not true to life, there are too many mistakes and the explaination of JavaScript is too complicated and overblown.

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Perl for Dummies
It's ok.
Let me get my hands dirty, already...

Perl for Dummies (Third Edition)
Paul Hoffman
Manufacturer: Hungry Minds
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The standard for Perl books is, of course, Perl founder Larry Wall's Programming Perl. But every journey requires a first step, and the assumption that everyone interested in learning Perl has a programmer's background can make other Perl books inaccessible to the absolute beginner. Enter Perl for Dummies, a book that presumes that the reader wants to know only how to master the mechanics of Perl.

Just because it starts at the beginning--and we're talking about the very basics--doesn't mean that Perl for Dummies doesn't head into more advanced topics. Paul Hoffman explains the programming terminology and mathematical concepts that programming in Perl requires. He also moves beyond basic file manipulation, discussing pattern matching and using regular expressions. He touches on good Perl style, as well as object-oriented Perl.

He's not averse to criticizing what he perceives as Perl's shortcomings, but he also counters with a section called "10 Reasons Why Perl Is Better Than Java." Hoffman takes great pride in demystifying Perl--a goal that fits in well with Larry Wall's own philosophy of promoting Perl's accessibility. As a way into the "duct tape" programming language, Perl for Dummies fulfills its mission. --Jennifer Buckendorff

Book Description

Perl is one of the most popular scripting languages in use today, a vital tool of experienced Unix system and network administrators and of web site developers.

"Perl For Dummies is surprisingly intelligentóhigh praise for any description of this arcane syntax". --MacTech Magazine

Perl for Dummies gives you all of the tools and instructions you need to begin programming in Perl immediately. The book includes hot tips on using Perl to integrate XML with existing Web data. CD-ROM includes hundreds of pre-written building blocks for creating your own Perl applications.

Customer Reviews:

ETEXASFISHING GUIDE SERVICE.......2007-07-17

I BOUGHT PERL FOR MY GRANDSON AND HE WAS VERY EXCITED ABOUT THIS BOOK. AMAZON WAS VERY CHEAP COMPARED TO OTHER COMPANIES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE BETTY WEEKS

Really Awful.......2007-02-06

This was my first book for PERL and let me tell you, it was the worst written piece of garbage I have ever read. This book lives up to its name - it makes you feel like a dumbass. This is due to the authors approach in showing you PERL. Rather than breaking down the structure and powerful commands (telling you what they are and what they can do), he instead takes the approach of just showing you countless examples of complex code that the reader hasn't been properly introduced to. To show an example of how to use the chomp command, he buries it within examples along with other commands that he hasn't even talked about. That is confusing for a beginner. If you knew how to read his code, you wouldn't need this book in the first place.

I recommend going with O'Reilly books instead. They tend to take a systematic approach, discussing and breaking down the structure and use of specific commands and then showing you small examples using only the code and commands they already discussed. Believe me, it is better than dummies approach of making you try to read a 50 line code example to see what a specific command can do.

Stay away from the dumies series. All these books do is make you feel like a dummy.

Perl for Dummies.......2007-01-21

I bought this book to 'fill in the gaps' after several years of perl programming. It is providing valuable insights into new areas as well as being easy to learn from. This is particularly true in the area of databases and what different language versions can do. Highly recommend.

It's ok........2005-09-20

I happened on this book while cleaning out an ex-employees cube. I gave it a speed read out of curiosity.

This book is a "baby steps" book. Don't look at it to learn how to write scripts for your job. It is a beginners book. Especially if you have never programmed and you have recently heard about Perl.

The scripts you will find in here are very very basic and not really usable for "serious" needs.

As I mentioned this is a "baby steps" book, there are some sections which I thought might be overkill and could cause confusion.

Part IV (the info link on the book shows what's there) probably could have been left for another book or simply left as a section for "stuff to look at."

The same for the section on Perl and CGI. There is far too much to do it justice in one chapter of a beginner book.

I was happy to see map and glob mentioned. They are two commands that are often overlooked and very very useful.

Again if you are new to programming and Perl then this book is ok for a light weight introduction.

If you understand programming concepts and want to learn Perl, I would suggest the Learning Perl book from O'Reilly or Beginning Perl by Simon Cozens over this book.

Let me get my hands dirty, already..........2005-07-25

This book provides a decent overview of Perl's capabilities, but has one fatal flaw...it doesn't really get you programming. I read the whole book, and got to the end having some ideas about the kinds of things Perl can do, but not really knowing how to do any of them. Get Perl by Example, instead. It gets you writing code from the get go, and goes farther in giving you an understanding of how Perl works.

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Lets be honest here.
Out of print? WHY????
Excellent Introduction
Too many syntax errors
This Perl book is my PERL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Perl 5 for Dummies
Paul Hoffman
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ASIN: 0764500449

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Perl is one of the easiest-to-learn (and use) programming languages - yet it is as powerful as the harder-to-learn languages. Perl is optimized for scanning text files, extracting information, and printing reports on that information. Perl is also a good language for many system requirement tasks. And, what's the language of choice for writing CGI scripts to use on your Web site? Perl -- and in particular Perl 5, the latest version of this portable, multi-platform language. Perl 5 For Dummies shows you how to use Perl to create neat programs and powerful CGI scripts -- even if you have minimal programming experience. Plus, on the book's accompanying bonus CD-ROM, you get tons of ready-to-use Perl programs that you can adapt and use on your own.

Customer Reviews:

Lets be honest here........2000-04-30

This book might be a little better if you know something about PERL. Let me explain my situation, I've setup enough scripts to know enough about UNIX so I'm not a complete idiot. I know the insides and out of HTML, and some javascript.

I think this book goes to much into useless commands for a begginer. It starts out with some commands that are utterly useless for a begginer like me. And it starts out by describing 2 scripts and ever part of it, which I don't find useful at all. I would not recommend it to a non-PERL intermediate.

Out of print? WHY????.......1999-09-28

I learned how to program perl with this book, having no previous experience in programming. I have since gone on to other languages, but I never would have gotten started if I hadn't read Perl5 for Dummies. Why, oh, why take it out of print?

Excellent Introduction.......1999-09-09

I never thought that learning Perl could be so simpl

Too many syntax errors.......1999-06-04

I bought this to learn CGI scripting and was very frustrated by the numerous syntax errors or even omissions from the code.

The CD had very little on it, it would have been better to knock $10 off the price and forget the CD. If the sample programs were on the CD, he might have bothered to actually try them. Instead it seems he wrote them off the top of his head and never bothered to test them.

I suppose the techinical editor is partially to blame for letting these by. If you a beginner, skip this book, it'll only frustrate you.

This Perl book is my PERL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......1999-03-25

This book is excellent, if they sold it as a necklace at a jewelry store for a million dollars I would still buy it. This book should be ranked #1 on your charts. The only draw back is that there wasn't enough chapters on CGI, so I had to go out and buy a seperate book on CGI. But I still love my "diamond" PERL FOR DUMMIES.

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Javascript For Dummies
Emily A. Vander Veer
Manufacturer: Hungry Minds Inc
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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A book for Dummies and Suckers

Netscape Visual JavaScript for Dummies
Emily A. Vander Veer
Manufacturer: John Wiley & Sons Inc (Computers)
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Even if you've never programmed before, you can use Netscape Visual JavaScript to enhance your Web pages and create your own zingy Internet or intranet applications. How's that? With Netscape Visual JavaScript For Dummies, of course, the fun and easy way to create distributed Web applications. You don't actually need to write any code with Netscape Visual JavaScript, but you do need to have a grip on basic programming principles -- which is what this book gives you. Author and Internet expert Emily A. Vander Veer gives you plenty of design tips and example code, and helps you discover how to Create exciting, effective Web pages visually Snap together prebuilt database and communications components to produce powerful, distributed Web applications Experiment with, debug, and publish your Web site easily Design your own reusable components Take advantage of the latest JavaScript features available in Netscape Navigator 4 and Netscape Enterprise Server 3 Plus, the bonus CD includes lots and lots of real-world example code, as well as these great programs: WinZip compression/decompression software Allaire HomeSite, a neat HTML editor Ant Tools, a set of HTML conversion utilities for Microsoft Word Acadia Infuse, a full-featured graphical JavaScript editor ModelWorks Software JPadPro, Super Mojo from Penumbra Software, and KAWA from TEK-TOOLS, Inc., three great Java Interactive Development Environments (IDE) IBM VisualAge for Java and VisualAge WebRunner Toolkit, a combination Java IDE and JavaBeans power-pack

Customer Reviews:

A book for Dummies and Suckers.......2003-02-23

oh well as the name suggests this book is really for dummies. i say it is a dumb book. it throws a lot of things at you.then leaves you with so very little to even go on with. And the java chapters in the book are definitely not enough for any serious reading.the CD-ROM contains too many software installations that dont even make any sense to me. good thing this book is cheap. I would have been really mad....( i bought a used copy of it)
i will be selling mine soon.

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