hmmm.......... don't know why you said that "I had the same shipping problem..."
I didn't read that in Chuck's post. However, on the same topic, I just got my copy yesterday. I bought mine from Pearson Education for $48.75 with $7.00 shipping ordinary mail to Canada. It took 2 weeks which was fine with me. Like Chuck I am immediately impressed by the authors/reviewers. All told - 9 - CCIEs. I am just getting through chapter one but I have perused the appendices and Chapter 18 (the timed labs). I'm excited with what "looks" like is there. Can't wait to devote more time to it. Kevin Wigle ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steven A. Ridder" To: Sent: Wednesday, 16 January, 2002 20:43 Subject: Re: First Impressions - CCIE Practical Studies [7:32237] > 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=32249&t=32237 -------------------------------------------------- FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
