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Corrections
The following items contain minor corrections to the first printing of the textbook and the textbook CD. The second printing (January 2010) of the textbook and CD already include these corrections.
CORRECTIONS TO THE TEXTBOOK This text file lists the errors in the first printing of the textbook and provides corrections to the textbook itself. Please contact me if you find any additional errors.
CORRECTIONS TO THE TEXTBOOK RESOURCE DISK This text file lists the errors in files on the textbook resource disk that accompanied the first printing of the textbook. Please contact me if you find any additional errors.
MISSING FILE If your coursework/Chapter12 folder is missing incTravel.php, you can right-click this link to download this file.
CHAPTER POWERPOINTS (4.1MB). This zip file contains the Powerpoints for all chapters, including minor corrections.
README FILE FOR TEXTBOOK RESOOURCE CD. Includes minor edits to the README file for the textbook CD.
Windows: Help with Installation and Common Problems
Installation Problems Right-click the link to download a Word document listing common installation questions and fixes for different installation problems.
StandardWindowsInstallation.pdf. Repeats the installation instructions in Chapter 2.
WEB SERVER (52MB). This is the same software provided on your textbook CD, but contains minor updates and corrections. You do not have to download this file if you already have the software installed.
Macintosh: Help with Installation and Common Problems
Choose the Word or PDF version of installation and usage instructions for Mac OS X. Be sure to use this document to install your standalone server on a Mac instead of the directions provided in Appendix C of the textbook). The MAMP installation described here is quick and easy. This document is kept current, and walks you through the entire process. The document also expains how to use the server with this textbook.
Webtech folders (308KB). This zip file contains the textbook samples and coursework files and is an udpated version of the Webtech file that comes with the textbook CD (includes minor corrections). The Webtech folder must be unzipped and copied to the htdocs folder of your Mac OS X Web server installation.
Linux: Help with Installation and Common Problems
Linux users can download and install the Web server from the Apache Friends Web site: http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-linux.html. Given the difference in Linux installs, no additional support is provided here for Linux users.
Webtech folders (308KB). This zip file contains the textbook samples and coursework files and is an udpated version of the Webtech file that comes with the textbook CD (includes minor corrections). The Webtech folder must be unzipped and copied to the htdocs folder of your Linux Web server installation.
Additional Resources
BLOG. The textbook blog contains useful hints and suggestions as well as comments by instructors and students using the book.
FLASH TUTORIAL. Check this out! As you work through the textbook you may find this online interactive tutorial useful. You can choose a topic and step through small code samples to see the effect of each statement on variables and output!