>Thanks for the suggestion. I had actually been thinking of different versions of the same idea. It doesn't take much peering to see the irony in this solution. As well as raising the question about copyright infringement. Not supposed to photocopy a copyrighted book. I also have considered sending the book back when it arrives. Not because I am angry but because it isn't useful to me and they might as well sell it to someone who can use the book.

Bruce - I don't want to be argumentative, but if you haven't tried the CHM version of the book, you really should check it out. When you're working on a piece of code and can't remember exactly how a particular function or command works, being able to use the book like the Help is really handy. (In fact, I know a number of people have the Hacker's Guide set up on their VFP Help menus, either in addition to or as a replacement for the VFP Help. I don't do that, but I have a shortcut to it on my desktop.)

To be honest, though, we expect that a lot of people won't have a use for the printed book. That's why it's possible to buy just the electronic version.

Tamar