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Geek Culture / recommend books or magazines for nerds

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Phaelax
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Posted: 8th Jan 2012 19:32
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So I'm back at my physical therapy unit for the month and I have plenty of time to do nothing. I picked up a Wired magazine from the airport, but it's mostly rubbish these days, not worth it at all.

What's some junk I can buy to pass my time here? Any "good" tech magazines?

"You're not going crazy. You're going sane in a crazy world!" ~Tick
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MrValentine
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Posted: 8th Jan 2012 20:04
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PT...

what happened?

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Red Eye
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Posted: 8th Jan 2012 21:20 Edited at: 8th Jan 2012 21:24
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Well.. I really really really recommend this:

http://www.logicomix.com/en/

...I read it, and it is truly amazing!

And about magazines... I just read dutch ones, so ... sorry .

PS: If you want to read Logicomix please buy if you want it, u support some good friends. haha

Cheers,

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WLGfx
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Posted: 8th Jan 2012 21:30
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No tinterweb then were you're at?

I've spent all day today going through the code from scene.org

Mental arithmetic? Me? (That's for computers) I can't subtract a fart from a plate of beans!
Warning! May contain Nuts!
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CoffeeGrunt
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Posted: 8th Jan 2012 21:48
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Anything by Douglas Adams. The man fuses physics and comedy in impossible, (or improbable,) ways.

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Phaelax
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Posted: 8th Jan 2012 21:50
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Quote: "PT...

what happened?
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stress fracture in my hip a few months ago. I should be getting out of here in a few weeks though. I might be allowed to run finally after my follow-up in a few days.

Quote: "No tinterweb then were you're at?"

Every other day, and there's only a few PCs for the few dozen guys here. Plus, it's nice to have something to read when I'm on duty.

"You're not going crazy. You're going sane in a crazy world!" ~Tick
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bitJericho
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Posted: 9th Jan 2012 14:28
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I like CPU (computer power user) which is a magazine about hardware. It helps me keep up with what's coming out. The subscription is free.

There's also retro gamer which I totally want but can't afford.


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Jeku
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Posted: 10th Jan 2012 04:56
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I actually like Wired, and get the digital version for my iPad too. Also, Retro Gamer rocks (as has already been stated). Those are the only two that I subscribe to.


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Phaelax
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Posted: 10th Jan 2012 23:25
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CPU looks like an interesting magazine, i've wondered if there was a mag based more on hardware.


I ordered Necromancer and what I think is its sequel, mona lisa something.

Haven't looked at retro gamer yet, but I'll take a look.

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zenassem
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Posted: 13th Jan 2012 15:34 Edited at: 13th Jan 2012 15:38
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Anything from 'Make : technology on your time'

While the published mag can run $15.99, personally it's well worth it in substance. But any of their online links are worth checking out. Here are a few

Make Projects How-To Projects Library
Makezine Home
Make Magazine(US)
Make Blog
Make DIY
Make Podcasts Videos
Make Arduino

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Fallout3fan
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Posted: 15th Jan 2012 05:04
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Read the bible. They have them everywhere.

(Well if your not Christian or if you don't feel like reading it) Try reading a sci fi book by Issac Asimov,Phillip K Dick, and Arthur C. Clarke. I read Foundation and it was amazing.

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Fatal Berserker
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Quote: "Read the bible."

Whats the point if we all already know that Jesus dies at the end. Such a spoiler.

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tiresius
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Posted: 18th Jan 2012 02:34
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Quote: "Whats the point if we all already know that Jesus dies at the end. Such a spoiler."

If you think that's the end then you stopped reading too soon.


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SH4773R
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Posted: 18th Jan 2012 03:39
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PCWorld anyone?

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Quote: "Whats the point if we all already know that Jesus dies at the end. Such a spoiler."

I don't want to ruin it for you, but there's more. Turn's out it's a disney death. Very cunning how they pull it off.

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