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From: pcm@iwarpv.intel.com (Phil C. Miller)
Newsgroups: comp.os.minix
Subject: Re: THE BOOK in germany - (nf)
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Date: 2 May 88 15:53:18 GMT
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In article <31000006@nixpbe.UUCP> schro@nixpbe writes:
>I found the book "OPERATING SYSTEMS" by Andrew S. Tanenbaum in a library.
>[...] It arrived yesterday after 11 weeks. 

    It IS ridiculous the amount of time it takes for Prentice-Hall to
    respond to mail orders.  It took many weeks for my disks to arrive.

> [...] I paid about 65$.
>How much is it in the states?  29.95$ ?

    Prices in Portland, Oregon range between $44 and $47.
    The prices are also in that general range in Seattle, Washington.

>The cover says it's an "especially priced series" for students. What kind
>of student can afford this?

    Obviously, the kind who thinks it's worth $65.

>If Andy gets the extra bucks it's ok, but i doubt it.

    Me too.

>I learned my lesson. Next time i don't go to the bookstore, i'll go
>to the copier. A copy for private use only is legal in germany.

     Shame on you, though I can't say I blame you!

Phil Miller
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