Re: Where to buy Elisp Ref manual?

[Tim Johnson <tim@johnsons-web.com>]

John W. Eaton wrote:
> Tim Johnson <tim@johnsons-web.com> writes:
> 
> 
>>Yesterday, I called the Free software Foundation and was told that
>>it was no longer being printed and there was no date set for a later
>>edition. Shucks!
> 
> 
> If you want to speed things up, then help in some way by providing code,
> documentation, funding, etc.
> 
> 
>>I then ordered version 18 (pub 1992) used from Amazon for $11.86 USD
>>(including shipping) and my local UPS store will print out the current
>>online manual for 5 cents per page. Between the two methods, I guess I
>>can get the same info (and more paper!) for the same price. Staples and
>>binder extra ...... I still like paper myself.
> 
> 
> If possible, it is best to buy printed manuals from the FSF, even if
> it means spending a bit more than it would cost to print it yourself,
> because then you are supporting the development of more free software
> and documentation instead of just supporting your local copy shop or
> toner cartridge manufacturer.
> 
> jwe
> 
I agree 100% - my business is built on GNU tools. GNU is really the 
foundation of what I do and I am deeply grateful. I I'm really quite 
disappointed that they have apparently discontinued the printing
of this manual. I do note that the introductory elisp book:
http://www.gnu.org/doc/intro-elisp-2.5.html is currently available, and
that is next on my shopping list.

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tj