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Post by sarossell on Dec 3, 2019 12:42:13 GMT -5
Does anyone know how I might obtain Alyce Watson's Liberty Basic 4 Companion ebook? I've left a message and emailed, but no reply. I don't know the history involved, or why a publication based on a current product would be made unavailable, so I apologize if I'm opening old wounds here. It's been listed as "NO LONGER AVAILABLE" on the website (http://alycesrestaurant.com/companion.htm) since late 2014. I have the zip file, but no password to unlock it. I'm not above paying for it, but if it's "abandonware"...? Thanks, -Scott :@)
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Post by Rod on Dec 3, 2019 14:03:43 GMT -5
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Post by sarossell on Dec 3, 2019 14:24:49 GMT -5
Sadly, no. This is the API book from the same author. I'm looking for the "Liberty Basic 4 Companion". Thanks all the same! :@)
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Post by Rod on Dec 3, 2019 15:44:40 GMT -5
I am pretty sure there is only one book. Alyce ported a lot to the LBPE but the book is a better read and covers more ground.
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Post by sarossell on Dec 3, 2019 16:22:46 GMT -5
I am pretty sure there is only one book. Alyce ported a lot to the LBPE but the book is a better read and covers more ground. I can assure you, that is not the case. The "Liberty Basic 4 Companion" is a much simpler book including subjects such as Turtle Graphics and Lesson Browser. The "APIs for Liberty Basic" focuses on much more advanced topics.
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Post by wexhammer on Dec 4, 2019 13:09:54 GMT -5
alycesrestaurant.com/companion.htmDoes anyone know why this is unavailable? It seems so useful and is password protected. Could do with purchashing it again... Is Alyce Watson still with us?
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Post by cundo on Dec 4, 2019 13:41:18 GMT -5
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Post by sarossell on Dec 4, 2019 14:17:04 GMT -5
This just gets weirder and weirder. The thread above doesn't include a single mention of the "Liberty Basic 4 Companion" ebook as described here: (http://alycesrestaurant.com/companion.htm). This thread discusses Alyce's OTHER book entitled "APIs for Liberty Basic" (http://alycesrestaurant.com/apilb/index.htm#contents) which she states at the time she had no interest in providing for sale again, but then six months later put up for sale at Lulu here: (http://www.lulu.com/shop/alyce-watson/apis-for-liberty-basic/ebook/product-18586977.html). Regardless, Alyce and her work are valuable assets to the community and should be preserved. Wait...that didn't sound right. Her WORK should be preserved. Hopefully, she's still happily alive and well out there. Alyce? Are you still with us, Dear?
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Post by Alyce Watson on Dec 13, 2019 16:17:59 GMT -5
I am here. I was persuaded to offer the API book again. I am retired now and other parts of life have interfered with my ability to provide support for my software and learning materials. I believe that offerings should be supported, even free ones, and it pains me that I cannot be as helpful as I once was.
Truly, any questions you have can be answered by the fantastic staff and members here. Any guidance you need can be provided. I have placed a static copy of LBPE on my site, since it has never found a home of its own since Wikispaces closed.
Thanks for your concern. Alyce
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Post by sarossell on Dec 13, 2019 16:41:48 GMT -5
I am here. I was persuaded to offer the API book again. I am retired now and other parts of life have interfered with my ability to provide support for my software and learning materials. I believe that offerings should be supported, even free ones, and it pains me that I cannot be as helpful as I once was. Truly, any questions you have can be answered by the fantastic staff and members here. Any guidance you need can be provided. I have placed a static copy of LBPE on my site, since it has never found a home of its own since Wikispaces closed. Thanks for your concern. Alyce Alyce! It's good to hear you are alive and well. Thanks for checking in.
I think I speak for everyone when I say you're Herculean efforts over the past decades hav been a God-send and a huge source of encouragement for us all.
As a fellow technical writer, I have taken it upon myself to be as helpful as possible in finding a new wiki and code repository home for all things LB, including the Encyclopedia archive on your site. I hope to have it re-wiki-fied very soon.
To that end, I believe the content of your LB 4 Companion book would also be a valuable asset to the community. I hope you will consider some option that is amenable to all involved in making that content available again soon. In fact, I have resolved myself to attempt to replicate the entire tome by reverse engineering from the table of contents if need be. But as you can imagine, I'd rather spend that time creating new content, particularly as it relates to LB 5 as it develops.
:@)
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Post by Alyce Watson on Dec 14, 2019 18:25:54 GMT -5
alycesrestaurant.com/lbpe/License.htmlIf you read the TOS and license, you'll find that you need permission from the organizers to publish the LBPE in another location. The staff here are the organizers. Thanks for caring so much about Liberty BASIC and the resources that support it. The active, helpful, knowledgeable and kind community has always been one of its great strengths. You are a wonderful example of the community of which I speak. 🙂
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Post by sarossell on Dec 14, 2019 18:40:40 GMT -5
alycesrestaurant.com/lbpe/License.htmlIf you read the TOS and license, you'll find that you need permission from the organizers to publish the LBPE in another location. The staff here are the organizers. Thanks for caring so much about Liberty BASIC and the resources that support it. The active, helpful, knowledgeable and kind community has always been one of its great strengths. You are a wonderful example of the community of which I speak. 🙂 Alyce.
I understand. I have been communicating with Carl to offer any assistance I may be able to provide to develop a new wiki for the LBPE content in accordance with any prior licenses or agreements. I've made some suggestions to him as well as provide some examples and stand ready to assist should he, or other responsible parties, accept my offer of help.
And thanks for the kind words!
:@)
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Post by neuropsychddx on Aug 20, 2023 11:55:46 GMT -5
Gentle request to Alyce Watson and other senior LB members to post a copy of LB4 companion.
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