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Write a Book Dummies

Alright, audiophile nerds. Out of work? Can't support the audio habit? Solution is at hand!
Write A Dummies Book!!!
Yes, lots of greying, tech-challenged old farts like me have a little, but not comprehensive, electronic/software skills but need information that has been "dumbed" down. Dummy Books flourish; write, find a publisher, heck even publish online with bright yellow background.
I am about to venture into the world of musical HD server; invest in a dedicated Mac, Drobos or Glyph backup, FW Dac; big investment for me. I read the threads on "gon, Asylum, Audiophile Computer, AV Guide, etc. but still have unanswered basic ???'s that hold my venture up. Get busy, fortune and fame await. Sign the title page and I'll buy the first copy, but it has to be 1. good 2. readable 3. simplistic but comprehensive.
farmdoc
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
Seriously, it is true all the information is on the web. the problem is FINDING IT. for all it's benefits, Google and the rest of the search engines just do not have the right system.
Wikipedia is in the right direction, but has it's own issues. So a book is still the right medium.
UNLESS: online books for tech issues. They could be updated regularly by the publishers.. Paid fee to 'buy' the book, the unlimited access?download for XXX time. (you could Keep the old book, or opt to by current stuff)
Some sites are the real form the old book has become.
The best example of this I know of is "ALL MUSIC GUIDE" which had fabulous book reviews.. now pretty exclusively on the web at allmusic. com.
farmdoc OP
45 posts
 
4est, thanks for the offer. I will probably have to take you up on the offer as I move into full gear in 4 - 6 weeks.
I agree; I've tried the electornic medium of reading newspapers/novels/history and keep coming back to the hard copy. It's just right. Probably a generational thing, but hey, I can deal with that.
Didn't offend me, Liz. While getting my instrument pilots rating a few years ago, I searched high and low for a Dummies in that area. A bit too esoteric I'm afraid. How about "How to apply for, and get Gov't Stimulus $$$ for Dummies".
rickmac
43 posts
 
Here is a web site that I often refer those seeking info to:http://justfuckinggoogleit.com/
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