Book Log – Drawing Dynamic Comics

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Drawing Dynamic Comics by Andy Smith

This is a fine book on drawing comics.  It’s not much different than the other ones I’ve read, but Mr. Smith’s style is slightly different.

Despite the general sameness of these guides, I still find the subtle differences interesting and educational.  Perhaps even inspiring.

Not a complete beginner book, but not very advanced either.

Book Log – Beginning Linux Programming

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Beginning Linux Programming, 4th Edition by Neil Matthew and Richard Stones

I don’t think I’ve ever read a technical book from cover to cover.  Generally, I skim through, find the bits I’m interested in, read any other bits I need to in order understand the bits I’m interested in, and then put it on the shelf for future reference.

This one, I read cover to cover.

This book answered a lot of questions I’ve struggled with on understanding threads, processes, pipes, and other programming buzzwords I’ve only comprehended in vague, abstract ways previously.

What helped was also taking a 4 day class in Embedded Linux at work, which was awesome as well.  I’m totally writing some C apps, with GUI and everything.

The Linux teacher told us that he doesn’t really consider anyone a Linux guy unless they a) have a Linux machine at home and b) have successfully compiled a kernel.

I have another Linux class coming up in a couple weeks.  I plan on being able to call myself a Linux guy by then.