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FREE "VirtualRPC in Use" 84 page E-book - Version 2 Now Available
From this page you can download a Free copy of the recently revised and expanded May 2011 version of the VirtualRPC In Use compilation booklet. This 84 page booklet replaces the two separate booklets as originally published by Archive Magazine. It also replaces the earlier versions of the booklet that were available from this page prior to May 2011. A fully updated printed and comb bound version of this booklet will be available shortly.
Although the overall contents of this Second Edition are similar to the 'January 2010' edition (which was available from this page until the 7th May 2011), there have been many sundry improvements and additions.
The original A5 booklet format is intentionally retained in this PDF so that, if you wish, you can print it out either in double-sided A5 format, or in single-sided, A4 landscape pages. The normal in house fonts have been changed to Homerton (Helvetica) and Trinity (Times), so that the file can be viewed in any PDF reader, including Colin Granville's freeware !PDF for RISC OS, which is supplied as part of all VirtualRPC disc builds.
All the URLs included in the text are live, so clicking on them should open the relevant web page. In order to decrease the time taken to download the book when using a slow connection it is provided inside a ZIP archive. Even zipped it's still nearly 3Mb in size.
Ordering a Printed and Spiral bound copy of 'VirtualRPC in Use'
You can now order a printed and spiral bound copy of 'VirtualRPC in Use' directly from the authors. Not only do get the full 80 pages, with full colour laminated covers, the authors will also send you a FREE printed set of all the Supplementary articles ready to be inserted into the spiral binding. All profits over and above printing and despatch will be donated to charity.
If you have downloaded a copy of this e-booklet prior to the 7th of May 2011 then please download the new version. It includes a lot of changes and amendments. For example all pages now include a clickable 'Return to Contents Page' option. The screen shots in the new version have been greatly improved and reproduce far better when printed. Many further amendments have been made based upon reader feedback. The section regarding Windows anti-malware has been overhauled. A full set of Bookmarks are now included, which can be used from RISC OS, Windows and Mac OS X. All details relating to software price, availability and URLs have been double checked and updated if necessary. In total there are hundreds of improvements, far too many to mention individually.
Supplements to VirtualRPC in Use
Since the original booklet was published in 2010 the authors have been collating topics for a series of follow on articles based on feedback from users who have read 'VirtualRPC in Use'. These supplementary articles are published monthly, starting January 2011. These supplements will be made available free of charge and expand on a number of topics featured in the original booklet as well as new topics that have not been covered previously.
The Small Print
The 'VirtualRPC in Use' e-book is copyright (c) T.O.M.S 2011. You may download, print and read this e-book. You may not distribute any copies of the e-book in any form, either electronic or printed without the express written consent of the copyright holder.
The authors have no commercial links with VirtualAcorn or 3QD Developments Ltd. All the views expressed are those of the authors. The e-book provided free of charge and without any warranty. Application of any of the suggestions contained in the e-book are carried out entirely at the risk of the user. All E&OE.
If you should spot any errors, or have any suggested improvements then the authors will be delighted to hear from you. Any other feedback will also be very welcome.
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