Comments on: First Publication

By: Dan Rubin

Dan Rubin — Wed, 09 Jun 2004 18:21:29 +0000

Good idea Jonathan, and I certainly agree — I’ll dig into the InDesign manual again and take a look at how that’s done (though I suppose it can be done easily in Acrobat after export, but what fun is doing something the easy way? ;-)

By: Jonathan Snook

Jonathan Snook — Wed, 09 Jun 2004 16:01:19 +0000

While I haven’t had a chance to read through it, I did have one quick comment: why not add bookmarks to the PDF? Making the table of contents clickable. It would certainly make for a more usable document. :)

By: Michael W

Michael W — Tue, 08 Jun 2004 10:40:25 +0000

Just finished reading, and i found it to be quite informative. Alot of good tips and useful information.

A Job Well done :D

By: Mark Newhouse

Mark Newhouse — Fri, 04 Jun 2004 02:07:11 +0000

I forgot to add that I really enjoyed the read as well. Since I am pretty much the lone web designer for our group, many of these tips will come in handy. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I will echo Elaine’s sentiments that the type is too light when printed in grayscale, and although it looks great on screen, the type is a bit small on large monitors.

By: Mark Newhouse

Mark Newhouse — Fri, 04 Jun 2004 01:58:43 +0000

I also experienced the link expired issue, then a few days later I thought I’d try again, and using the same address was able to download the file. It’s the same email I used for posting this comment, if that helps track down the bug. I can give you the ID numbers, too if that will help — though you probably already have those or can find them easily enough.

By: Dan Rubin

Dan Rubin — Thu, 03 Jun 2004 22:13:08 +0000

Download Problems, et al I'm finally back in town (my Monday return didn't happen, so I've been without 'net access since last Friday) and will be working on the download issue today and tonight. We tested quite a bit before making it live (and after making it live just in case), but initially it appears to be related to certain email addresses, though I'm not sure why... Because of the problems, we will extend the free download period (and if we can't immediately resolve the download issues, we'll just switch to a direct link to the file for the time being so everyone can get their hands on the PDF). Also, to respond to David G's comment: Our client is "NewsGator Technologies", a company that produces newsreader software (not the Gator corporation that is infamous for producing spyware). Thanks to everyone for your feedback and your patience! -Dan

By: david g

david g — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 17:53:35 +0000

looks like an interesting read, thanks very much for the efforts. one snark, though. you did work for the Gator corporation? yikes. you may want to read google's software principles.

By: NETSNOB

NETSNOB — Tue, 01 Jun 2004 06:42:12 +0000

For those who is dying to get a copy, try to sign up without using web-based email account like Yahoo Mail.

Initally I signed up using Yahoo Mail and I have problem downloading. I got “Sorry, the requested download has expired”

Frustrated, I try using email account of my ISP. It works! Hope this helps

By: Marko

Marko — Mon, 31 May 2004 14:57:56 +0000

Nice piece of reading! Very easy to follow and not overweighted by some non-understanding-tech-crap. Examples are perfect! Looking forward for your next publication.

By: David

David — Mon, 31 May 2004 13:50:24 +0000

Loved this e-book. Thank you. Too many times in ‘the early days’ did I get carried away with a project and move straight into making it look good … before having to go back and make a weeks worth of changes that should have been 1 days worth of preparation!

Thanks again.