From: Joe Van Dyk <joevandyk@...>
Date: 2005-08-24T04:09:43+09:00
Subject: Re: what is the equivalent of "Effective Ruby"

On 8/23/05, Rob Sanheim <rsanheim@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 8/23/05, Robby Russell <robby.lists@planetargon.com> wrote:
> > Yeah, try this:
> >
> > http://poignantguide.net/ruby/
> >
> > ;-)
> >
> > Actually, to my knowledge, aside from the Pickaxe, there isn't a whole
> > lot to *pick* from. I'm sure that over the next year or two that will
> > drastically change.
> >
> > I've heard people mention, "The Ruby Way"
> >
> > http://rubyurl.com/Dq5
> >
> 
> I've already "done my time" with why's guide.  Its a fun read but I'm
> looking for something a little bit more "direct" (and not online).  I
> think why's guide would really benefit from a full book printing, as
> its layout and sidebars and what not don't translate well to a
> printout from the browser.
> 
> I'll also have to check out the Ruby Way.  Thanks.
> - Rob


http://poignantguide.net/ruby/print.html

Try printing it in Firefox.  Set the margins to 0 and turn off all
page headers/numbers/etc.

It looks and works great when printing that way.