[PLUG] We have an OSCONtest winner!

[Ali Corbin]

I registered for a hall pass and will soon be seen haunting the halls.
And will stop by to check out the benefits.  However, to avoid
confusion, I'm actually not Scott M (the author), but Ali C (the
reviewer).

Ali

On Sun, Jul 19, 2015 at 9:15 PM, Michael Dexter <dexter at ambidexter.com> wrote:
>
> Dear PLUG Members,
>
> The Second-annual OSCONtest for a sessions pass received three entries:
>
> Docker: Up and Running (Paperback)
> David A Gibbons
> http://www.amazon.com/review/R1KLWZ4HAJGTGA
>
> Effective Modern C++: 42 Specific Ways to Improve Your Use of C++11 and
> C++14
> Scott Meyers
> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1326437454
>
> Docker: Up and Running (Paperback)
> Scott Bigelow
> http://www.amazon.com/review/R3I23O2HMIQ6AX
>
> The panel of judges was disappointed by the small number of entries but
> was very impressed by the thoughtfulness of the reviews and were
> surprised that two were about the same timely book.
>
> Kudos to David for mentioning use of Docker at work and less-obvious
> things like Kindle highlighting.
>
> Kudos to Scott M. for recognizing the humor and clarity of the book,
> culminating with the ever-important "And now, after all these years, can
> finally say that I understand."
>
> And finally, kudos to Scott B. for the detailed list of key points and
> weaknesses and the poetic reference to the title, "...outlines what it
> takes to get Docker not just up, but running in production." This
> attention to detail even got the attention of the author, even though
> both he and David both pointed out small errors: "Thanks for the review,
> we really appreciate the feedback. We're on the typos and apologize for
> them slipping through."
>
> All things considered, the pass goes to Scott Bigelow for the structure
> and thoughtfulness of his review.
>
> David and Scott, M, if you attend the Expo Hall, please find me for a
> few on-site benefits.
>
> Great work and see you at OSCON!
>
> Michael Dexter
> PLUG Volunteer
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