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Free Printed Copies of "Version Control by Example"

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Re: Free Printed Copies of "Version Control by Example"

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Post by kailashbadu »

corin_ wrote: post #9
kleer0 wrote: post #6

Looks like an interesting book. Were you taken to another page when clicking "Request a book"? For me, the page was reloaded and my answers to questions 1-8 were deselected.

I got taken to a page saying: "Thank you for requesting a copy of "Version Control by Example". "Before your request can be processed, you will need to verify your email address. You will be receiving an email from us shortly with instructions to verify your request."

Was that surprising ?

Re: Free Printed Copies of "Version Control by Example"

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Post by bradfa »

cfn wrote: post #10

I submitted twice using different browsers and both times the form came back empty except for the address. No sign of any error or missing fields. The PDF will be then.

I had the same thing happen to me just now. Win 7 with Firefox 5.0.

Even after submitting again with the same info filled in, it comes back the same way. I don't get a confirmation. I'm behind a corporate proxy, if that might cause any issues (ie: multiple people at my company all asking for the book may look like lots of requests from the same IP).

Re: Free Printed Copies of "Version Control by Example"

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Post by bhamnav »

kleer0 wrote: post #6

Looks like an interesting book. Were you taken to another page when clicking "Request a book"? For me, the page was reloaded and my answers to questions 1-8 were deselected.

Same has happened to me, no matter what options I fill in, or whichever browser, it just redirects me back to the same page with the radio buttons deselected. Maybe it doesn't like the UK?

Re: Free Printed Copies of "Version Control by Example"

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Post by cfn »

bradfa wrote: post #12
cfn wrote: post #10

I submitted twice using different browsers and both times the form came back empty except for the address. No sign of any error or missing fields. The PDF will be then.

I had the same thing happen to me just now. Win 7 with Firefox 5.0. Even after submitting again with the same info filled in, it comes back the same way. I don't get a confirmation. I'm behind a corporate proxy, if that might cause any issues (ie: multiple people at my company all asking for the book may look like lots of requests from the same IP).

I am not behind a proxy.

Re: Free Printed Copies of "Version Control by Example"

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Post by prestia »

I'd love to request a copy, but the District of Columbia is not an option in the state field. I know we're not technically a state, but we're still people!

I actually have this problem more often than I should. It is especially painful when I'm trying to pay for a product. Tip to all web developers: Make sure DC is an option in your signup/order forms.

Re: Free Printed Copies of "Version Control by Example"

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Post by dspillett »

bhamnav wrote: post #14

Doesn't seem to work, no matter which browser I use. Maybe it doesn't like UK addresses?

It didn't seem to complain with my (UK) address, and I got the "confirm your email address" mail through and that link worked fine. This was one or two hours ago though, so there may be a new bug or the page (or the DB behind it) may be under sudden load if the link has hit high volume sites like slashdot.

I'd report it to them if I were you, though please make the bug report much more detailed than "it didn't work"...

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