I got my CCIE Practical Studies book via half.com yeaterday and I had the same shipping problem. I saved about $25 on the price of the book, but the delivery took over 3 1/2 weeks! I don't think there was even a stamp or postmark on the media mail package, so I have no idea how it arrived!!!! I'd just as soon pay Amazon's price and get normal shipping (plus my company re-imburses me for all books I buy anyways).
The book looks pretty good, but some people have told me that the book is still simple compared to the lab iteslf. But all in all, it does give you a blueprint of topics to study, then you can branch off in each subject for more in-depth studies in other books, etc. ""Chuck Larrieu"" wrote in message [EMAIL PROTECTED]">news:[EMAIL PROTECTED]... > Just got my copy. > > Reading the "About the Authors" section alone is impressive. All those > associated with the book are CCIE's. I look forward to discovering if there > are any errors in the book. One would hope not, given the credentials of the > writers and reviewers, one of whom was the Halifax Lab Proctor for several > years. > > So far I have browsed all of the first chapter "The Key Components for > Modeling an Internetwork" > > This chapter covers in good detail all those basic questions - the config > register, configuring a router as a frame switch, password recovery, show > and debug ( called "the big show" and "the big d" respectively, throughout > the book. ) building a terminal server, and much much more. This alone tells > me that this book might be a good investment for those just starting out, as > well as those prepping for the CCIE Lab. Sure, all of this information is > available elsewhere, but with this book, it is in one place, easily located, > and clearly explained. > > There is even a section about configuring networking on windoze computers. > Considering the number of raw beginners who are coming into the > certification process, this is helpful. > > I'll have more comments after I have had a chance to look at the "good" > stuff. > > Chuck Message Posted at: http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=32240&t=32237 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
