[Tutor] decisions, decisions

Lindsay Davies Lindsay@moonshine.co.uk
Wed, 4 Jul 2001 16:33:11 +0100


I can't comment on either of the two books you mention, but I would 
wholeheartedly recommend the 'Python Essential Reference', second 
edition, by David Beazley as a useful resource to complement any 
'Learning Python'-type book.

Best wishes,

Lindsay



On 4/7/01, Hermit wrote about '[Tutor] decisions, decisions':
>I am an advocate for buying and using manuals for learning new things.  I
>am a complete newbie to Python, but I have been lurking on this mailing
>list for a couple of months now, and I am excited about learning how to
>program with Python.
>
>I have been to local bookstores more than I can count and have settled on
>one of two books for Python beginners.  One by O'Reilly, of course, the
>other by the grandmaster, Mr. Alan Gauld (head bowed in reverence).  I
>would like to buy both, but at this time I have to settle for one.
>
>Could someone more knowledgeable advise me on my purchase?
>
>Regards,
>
>Dick Williams
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