Byte Me!: Computing for the Terminally Frustrated!

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Summary: One of the funniest books I've ever read.
Review: Byte Me! disproves the theory that computers and comedy don't go together. Just to be able to laugh at something I generally find so frustrating was a great relief--now I no longer have to take it out on random pedestrians. Robert Libbon is a very clever writer, who manages to convey real information while making you laugh. I look forward to his next work

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Summary: A very funny book mocking the computer industry as a whole.
Review: The first time I saw the book Byte Me! I thought it was another one of those 'For Dummies...' titles that helps newbies learn whatever subject they need in complete layman's terms. Not until I picked up the book to peruse the inside contents did I find out what a very funny book it was. Byte me is one of those rare humor books that manages to walk that fine line of good humor and being totally biting sarcasm that pervades most other humor writers of this genre. The author, Robert P. Lippon somehow manages to put in enough factual information with the humor in such a way that almost anyone who has dealt with a computer and it's problems can understand. Reading through most of the book, I saw a lot of things that he wrote that seems to be ironically true about the computer industry when you think about it, stuff like how some tech support lines manage to never answer your call until you finally decide to hang up. Overall this book is a very high reccomendation for anyone who has had to deal with the ups and downs that come with computers or has yet to. Plus if you're looking for a holiday gift or something that will be enjoyed by almost anyone for a special occasion it's almost certain that they'll enjoy this book. For me, this book is just the perfect read while waiting for that tech support guy at IBM to answer my call

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Summary: Takes the sting out of coping with computers when you're old
Review: We're a couple of seniors dragged kicking and spamming into the Computer Age. This book, Byte Me, helps to express the rage and confusion we have experienced, and produced great hiccuping gulps of laughter in between. Give it to all the computer friends you know