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Steve Weiss replied on September 29, 2009 13:49 to the question "ActionScript 3.0 Cookbook missing comment web page" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi, Michael,

Just to be clear, are you saying that what used to be a sub-page that showed comments for this book has now disappeared?

I've forwarded your comment/question regarding the Pen class to one of the book's authors for clarification.

Sorry for the hassles you're going through right hnow; we'll do our best to get them cleared up ASAP.

--Steve Weiss
O'Reilly Media

Steve Weiss replied on September 21, 2009 01:51 to the question "How can I get started writing articles for Oreilly.com?" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi, Luke,

If you thnk any of your expertise could be of benefit to the InsideRIA.com community, why don't you send me your resume or a bio?

Thanks,

--Steve Weiss
steve@oreilly.com

Steve Weiss replied on September 18, 2009 16:49 to the question "How it is possible to view online bonus chapters of "Flex3 Cookbook" ?" in O'Reilly Media:

ahh, I see. Forgive me for not actually opening the links!

As Allen indicated, then, it looks like we have a broken link. The content shall be tracked down and re-posted. Thanks for your patience with us...

--Steve

Steve Weiss replied on September 18, 2009 16:36 to the question "How it is possible to view online bonus chapters of "Flex3 Cookbook" ?" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi, debianjp,

When I click on the Examples link, I see these three files listed:

[ ] Flx3_Ckbk_Bonus_Chap..> 12-Aug-2009 09:40 18K
[ ] Flx3_Ckbk_code.zip 12-Aug-2009 09:40 109K
[ ] homesforsale.xml 12-Aug-2009 09:40 1.9K

Are you not seeing the same thing? If not, please let me know what you do see.

Thanks!

--Steve

Steve Weiss replied on September 18, 2009 15:40 to the question "How it is possible to view online bonus chapters of "Flex3 Cookbook" ?" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi folks,

You can access the bonus chapters fro the "examples" link:
http://examples.oreilly.com/978059652...

Meantime, just like Allen said, we're still making tweaks in the wake of the catalog code-base transition we've made. Sorry for the hassle this has caused you.
Cheers,

--Steve Weiss
O'Reilly Meda

Steve Weiss replied on September 04, 2009 18:02 to the problem "Update Needed for HTML Pocket Reference" in O'Reilly Media:

Back again, Pablo.

Turns out we fixed the issue and submitted an update to Apple over a week ago -- we're just waiting for them to approve it. I know there's a backlog on everything in the apps queue at Apple, but hopefully it won't be much longer until the update comes through.

I know my message doesn't help you right now, but if you send me your email address, I can send you the missing material in either Word format, or Word-converted-to-PDF. Just email me (steve@oreilly.com) and let me know.

Thanks,

--Steve

Steve Weiss replied on September 02, 2009 19:31 to the problem "Update Needed for HTML Pocket Reference" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi, Pablo,

I've asked one of our customer support specialists to look into this immediately. Sorry for the perception you have that no one at O'Reilly is doing anything to fix the issue, or that you find using Get Satisfaction a choice you'd rather not have to use when it comes to customer support queries. Actually, we'd hoped that Get Satisfaction would help more people, more efficiently, while also delivering a quicker and more personal support experience for our customers.

--Steve Weiss
Executive Editor, O'Reilly Media

Steve Weiss replied on August 26, 2009 14:01 to the question "Flair Builder should be in the RIA Awards" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi ShayneM,

Thanks for giving us the heads-up about FlairBuilder. @ccpascu is lucky to have such ardent support, and we've made note of your request.

Because we've tried to make InsideRIA as community-driven as possible, may I ask that you also post your comment/request to this page:
http://www.insideria.com/2009/08/new-...

We hadn't planned to have a third round of candidate consideration, but at least this way we can let more people in the community know about Cristian's work with FlairBuilder.

Take care, thanks again, and I hope to meet you at MAX!
--Steve Weiss
O'Reilly Media, site manager for InsideRIA.com

Steve Weiss replied on August 21, 2009 16:11 to the problem "Bad File On DVD In Photoshop CS4, Channels & Masks" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi, Ric,

We're sorry for the trouble this is causing you. The solution is here:

http://www.deke.com/content/channels-...

Let me know if this doesn't work for you, okay?

All the best,

--Steve Weiss, executive editor
O'Reilly Media / steve@oreilly.com

Steve Weiss replied on August 18, 2009 19:13 to the question "Why can't I do the second exercise in lesson 2, dynamic learning photoshop cs3" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi, Jeff,

I'm working through the same exercise along with you; are you sure you don't get *some* sort of border around your panoramic "work".psd image after you drag the bicycler image onto it? We're not talking about the dancing ants/moving dotted line-type border.... this is more subtle.
As for the Paste Profile Mismatch dialog /error message box, if you're not seeing it, you don't need to worry about it.... they included that instruction for the few people who might encounter it. It should be a nonissue for you if you're not seeing it.

When you *do* release your mouse after dragging the bicycler onto the panoramic "work" image, are you able to click on the bicyler and drag him over to the right side of the panoramic image? If so, you're fine and are doing everything right.

Hoping this helps; let me know.

--Steve Weiss
O'Reilly Media

Steve Weiss replied on August 04, 2009 14:07 to the question "Learning Flex 3 - where is the sample code?" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi, Nicky,

Can you try the site one more time? We should have the problem resolved.

Thanks,

--Steve

Steve Weiss replied on August 03, 2009 12:09 to the question "Learning Flex 3 - where is the sample code?" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi Nicky,

Sorry about the clearly serious problem this is causing you and others. We're working with the author to get his own site back up, and also to get all the files backed up onto O'Reilly's catalog page for the book
http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596517... .

I hope to have results for you in the next 24 hours.

--Steve Weiss
Executive Editor, O'Reilly Media, Inc

Steve Weiss replied on July 12, 2009 23:35 to the question "Any plans for a book on Swish? Maybe Missing Manual?" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi, Matt,
We've no plans at the moment to do a book on Swish, but let me ask you this: Would you be into buying learning resources on Swish in non-book formats? I ask because when a market is fairly small, as with Swish, the up-front investment in printing books can make it comparatively risky to publish. On the other hand--and given that more and more technology users are getting their self-learning materials from video, ebooks, web-searches and elsewhere--if we can create something of value for you in digital format, let us know.
Thanks,
--Steve Weiss, Executive Editor, O'Reilly Media

Steve Weiss replied on June 12, 2009 17:25 to the question "teach object oriented programming - where to start?" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi, Damon,
I'm sure you'll hear from a few others at O'Reilly, so mine will be just one voice in response to your query.

1.) As a fan of the Head First books, have you seen *Head First Design Patterns"? (Forgive me if this should have been obvious to me and that you were looking for something *beyond* that book....). http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596007...

2.) It sounds like your shop is not focused on Flash/Actionscript; that said, I'd still recommend your taking a look at *Essential ActionScript 3.0* by Colin Moock. It's a 900-page sumo master of a book, but the first section--19 chapters and ~500 pages--are a complete primer on OOP. Granted, the coverage is in the context of AS3, but it's still one of the absolute best primers on OOP you'll find anywhere. Colin wrote it with exactly the challenges in mind that you're facing right now.
http://oreilly.com/catalog/9780596526...

I'm hoping there's a bookstore reasonably nearby so that you can check each book out before considering a purchase....

Hoping this helps; please let us know if either suggestion helps at all?

Best of luck,

--Steve Weiss
Executive Editor, O'Reilly Media

Steve Weiss replied on April 09, 2009 13:01 to the problem "Update Needed for HTML Pocket Reference" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi, Carla,

Thanks for taking the time to share your assessment of this book's current utility. I've contacted the author to begin considering plans for a revision. So much changes in three, quick internet-years, doesn't it?

Just curious, speaking of the rapid state of change: would you use this (updated) book if it were in electronic format, such as for iPhone, Kindle, other devices, PDF?

Best regards,

--Steve Weiss
Executive Editor, O'Reilly Media

Steve Weiss started following the question "Digital edition" in O'Reilly Media.

Steve Weiss replied on March 29, 2009 19:50 to the question "Why kill the golden goose?" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi, Thomas,

I'm sorry about the disappointing experience you're having with *Getting Started with Flex 3*, but am grateful you're bringing it up with us. We've not heard any issues from any other readers, but that doesn't mean the issues you're having to deal with aren't genuine, obviously.

Can you give me specifics about the exercise that didn't work? And any other troublesome aspects of the book as you've encountered them?

I'll then be able to get together with author Jack Herrington and we can work together to get things ironed out for you.

Thanks for your help, and again, apologies for the hassle this is causing you...

--Steve Weiss
Executive Editor, O'Reilly Media

Steve Weiss replied on March 04, 2009 19:56 to the question "impossible to download examples" in O'Reilly Media:

And the direct URL to the author's site is this:

http://www.learningactionscript3.com/...

I tried the examples link just now, and it took my straight there, so perhaps it was a hiccup with the author's ISP.

--Steve Weiss
Executive Editor, O'Reilly Media

Steve Weiss replied on February 26, 2009 14:26 to the question "Flashpaint .fla file?" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi, Jerry,
Joey says you can download files from the book at this address:
http://person13.com/ascb/downloads/

Let us know if you need anything else or if this gives you any trouble, okay?

Thanks,
--Steve

Steve Weiss replied on February 26, 2009 13:33 to the question "Flashpaint .fla file?" in O'Reilly Media:

Hi, Jerry.

In your last message, it says "...t remember where I got it..." etc. Do you still need the file?
Thanks,
--STeve