[Bf-docboard] chapter_mesh_modelling

Mon, 30 Dec 2002 18:41:03 -0600

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Hey Bart

Bart Veldhuizen wrote:

>On Sat, 2002-12-28 at 20:06, Alex Heizer wrote:
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>>I'm all for having a high-res, high-bandwidth version, but this may be
>>a way of "encouraging" people to buy the book. Keep lo-res images to
>>show how to learn for those of us with no money, but that will help
>>give a valid reason to purchase the book when we do get money. 
>>
>
>I'm not sure that would work in an Open environment where everyone can
>just grab the sources and build a high-res version for himself :) Still,
>we can always ask a graphic designer to create a nice looking PDF
>version, burn it on a CD and let the Foundation sell it. That might make
>a couple of bucks!
>

It's all a matter of convenience. If there's a binary available, I won't 
build from sources. Likewise, if I need to spend my time downloading 
hi-res images, then blowing out black and color inkjet cartridges at $25 
each (while taking extra amounts of my time), it's better for me to make 
do with the okay online version and put the book (which comes bound with 
a nice glossy cover) on my birthday or Christmas list. :)

I like the CD idea. Especially if it can be all hyperlinked so you can 
go between sections very easily. I'd buy one.

Alex

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Hey Bart<br>
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Bart Veldhuizen wrote:<br>
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  <pre wrap="">On Sat, 2002-12-28 at 20:06, Alex Heizer wrote:<br><br></pre>
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    <pre wrap="">I'm all for having a high-res, high-bandwidth version, but this may be<br>a way of "encouraging" people to buy the book. Keep lo-res images to<br>show how to learn for those of us with no money, but that will help<br>give a valid reason to purchase the book when we do get money. <br></pre>
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    <pre wrap=""><!----><br>I'm not sure that would work in an Open environment where everyone can<br>just grab the sources and build a high-res version for himself :) Still,<br>we can always ask a graphic designer to create a nice looking PDF<br>version, burn it on a CD and let the Foundation sell it. That might make<br>a couple of bucks!<br></pre>
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It's all a matter of convenience. If there's a binary available, I won't
build from sources. Likewise, if I need to spend my time downloading hi-res
images, then blowing out black and color inkjet cartridges at $25 each (while
taking extra amounts of my time), it's better for me to make do with the
okay online version and put the book (which comes bound with a nice glossy
cover) on my birthday or Christmas list. :)<br>
    <br>
I like the CD idea. Especially if it can be all hyperlinked so you can go
between sections very easily. I'd buy one.<br>
    <br>
Alex<br>
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