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Re: O'Reilly book news
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lugnet.robotics
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Thu, 10 Aug 2000 07:55:34 GMT
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In lugnet.robotics, Todd Lehman writes:
> > Although I can see where this would
> > be disconcerting, its hardly a reason to get upset with Lego.
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> I'm not sure 'upset' is the right word. Disappointed and uncomfortable are
> closer to the right word. LEGO is sending the wrong message to people who
> stop by.
(The above is from April.)
I just stumbled across this at the official LEGO Mindstorms website...
http://lego4.legomindstorms.com/webx?14@119.40wPawM8ax6^33@.ee6e227/2
It's worth adding a link to it just for posterity since it refers to
specific articles on this thread by their URLs.
Anyway, I'm not sure who "little horn" is, but he speaks with the
defensiveness of someone who works for LEGO. I don't get the impression
that he "gets it" (i.e., why the coat-tailing sends the wrong message).
http://www.legomindstorms.com/home/books/index.asp
I can't help but notice the notice at the bottom of that page --
"...These links are provided for your convenience only..."
What they really mean is something else, but the double-meaning is humorous.
:)
Oh well. At least they're linking to the books, which helps support the
community.
--Todd
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| (...) That's certainly their choice. I just hope they realize it's sending a mixed message. If you don't know how to recognize an Amazon.com associate ID when you see one, it looks as though TLC is finally (yay) supporting these two wonderful books, (...) (25 years ago, 8-Apr-00, to lugnet.robotics) !
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