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Liked It “A quick and lighthearted read about computers. Written in 1996, it is a little out-of-date, with brief references to floppy disks and longer references to Windows 95. But overall, I was surprised how relevant most of the book still is, in view of the fast-changing world of...” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“Features multiple smutty chunks that ought to be skipped. But very funny.”
Brendan Cannon wrote this review 9 days ago. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“A quick and lighthearted read about computers. Written in 1996, it is a little out-of-date, with brief references to floppy disks and longer references to Windows 95. But overall, I was surprised how relevant most of the book still is, in view of the fast-changing world of computers.
ghost of a rose wrote this review Saturday, January 31 2009. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Occasionally the humor seems a bit forced, but given the difficulty of writing an entire book of humor, I can forgive Barry for that. Most of the time it is funny.
If you have ever been frustrated with your computer - and who hasn't? - you'll laugh ruefully and your frustrations will be eased a bit by Barry's sense of humor about it.
(215 pages)”
“originally hilarious, but it didn't age well”
slamguy wrote this review Saturday, July 5 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It's always funny to have Dave Barry explain something he's clearly not an expert at, case in point "Dave Barry in Cyberspace". It's a great read as all Dave's books are.
Joshua wrote this review Friday, February 8 2008. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
As an interesting side note, this book exemplifies a new trend in books. Books that become obsolete. I didn't realize this is possible but of course it is. When you write about technology and the technology becomes obsolete the writings do also. In this book Dave makes references to paying hourly fees to dial up to AOL. Fees? Hourly Fees? Dial up? This adds an extra dimension to the book by opening a window to a very specific time in the American technological landscape.”
“Dave Barry explains computers and cyberspace. Oh yeah, you'll understand EVERYTHING when you finish this book! Well, you'll laugh a lot!”
booklady wrote this review Sunday, December 30 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A bit dated now, but still amusing.”
Salar_Shushan wrote this review Monday, October 29 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Did not enjoy this one at all...a big let down...”
Gourav wrote this review Monday, October 1 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“This book is HILARIOUS! Read it!”
sxbrown wrote this review Monday, October 1 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It is so funny to me, because even tho it is embarasing to admit it, I can relate to a lot of what he wrote about. (Sad isn't it?)”
TestyCatLady wrote this review Friday, September 28 2007. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
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