The Perl CD Bookshelf [With Perl in a Nutshell]

O'reilly has done it again!The PERL CD Bookshelf version 4.0 is what every Script writer, System Admin and Programmer needs to have in thereLibrary. It has a hardcopy of PERL in a nutshell 2nd edition and the following on the CD for your quick use.PERL in a nutshell 2nd edition, Learning PERL 3rd edition, Mastering Regular Expressions 2nd edition, Programming PERL 3rd edition, PERL Cookbook 2nd edition, Learning PERL objects, references, and Modules, and a bonus section of related materials from O'reilly's Network, Boy what a find this is. I can honestly say this CD will replace all of my other PERL books and with the master search tool provided I can quickly find what I am looking for. I wish all tech books where like this. Also noted These materials also cover the newer PERL 5.8.Brett HoffPensacola Linux User Group

A long time fan of O'Reilly books, the CD bookshelves are one of the best ideas I've seen from a publisher. If you don't mind reading onscreen these will save you money. If you do pick this up in addition to the hardcopy simply for the search capabilities. A great reference tool from any serious programmer.

I can't think of a better reference for Perl than this searchable wonderful collection of 6 books. Beginners, intermediate, and advanced users can greatly benefit from this purchase alone. If you prefer hard copies when researching a problem, you can print out sections too, so don't discount this just because it's in electronic format. This package just makes it easier to find what you want to have for hard copy.

If you are lucky enough to read this, BUY THE DARN THING. Seriously, five of the best PERL books at one low price with the ease & convenience of a search tool. Absolutely the fastest way to get what you need. I actually copied the CD onto my harddrive so I don't have to worry about taking in and out- it is always there.Okay, Here's the plan. If you already know some PERL, you should have already added it to your cart. If you don't, go buy "Perl & Cgi: The Visual Quickstart Guide". This will introduce you to the syntax, the architecture, and other basics. Then buy this CD/ Book and go visit several PERL web resources. You will be a PERL expert in no time.

I own hard copies of all the O'Reilly books, and the hard copy books are good for reading about a topic at length, but when I need to find out how to do something, I reach for this CD. The search feature is awesome. I quickly get a list of articles relevant to the task I need to do.I can't recommend this CD enough.