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   On Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:01:05 +0000, Aharon Robbins wrote:   
      
   > However, O'Reilly and other publishers are still publishing paper books,   
   > with the books being available in soft copy as well, which many people   
   > prefer.   
   >   
   > For instance, Pearson just published the second edition of my book on   
   > basic *nix programming.   
      
   Thank you for your books! I have several.   
      
   I started using UNIX in 1975, and your Shell Programming book is still   
   well thumbed. And I'm using the gdb pocket reference right now.   
      
      
      
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