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Virtual Machines Love Windows 7

Chris — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:11:08 +0000

Virtual Machines Love Windows 7 is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Josh called in last week during live calls to talk with me about Windows 7. His general opinion at first was just that Windows 7 is a “great operating system”. I had to chuckle at that, because I of course agree. As we talked more, we got into a bit of a discussion about how much better Windows 7 runs on our Macs inside of Boot Camp. In my opinion, anyway, Vista never did run well on any type of virtual machine. It just plain stunk.

In a virtual machine environment, such as with VMWare Fusion, Windows 7 just – works. It runs clean, and it runs fast. When I used to try and run Vista in the same environment, with the same hardware and same configuration… it never worked. It was buggy. It would crash. It was slow. Things wouldn’t – work!

Don’t forget that I have an awesome Windows 7 eBook available for only $7.00! It’s filled with 70 excellent tips and tricks, to help you make the transition to Windows 7 even easier.

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My eBooks

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 02:58:41 +0000

My eBooks is a post from Chris Pirillo

You wanna learn? Cool. I wanna teach. Each one of my eBooks is $7 apiece and is available in PDF.

My Top 70 Windows 7 Tips (Add to Cart) (Buy Now)
My Top 200 Windows Tips (Add to Cart)
My Top YouTube Tips (Add to Cart)
My Top Weight Loss Tips (Add to Cart)

By the way, I’m using these guys to host my eBooks shopping cart. I’ll be writing more in the near future, depending largely on demand – and given the amount of questions I get asked on a daily basis, I’d say the demand is pretty darn high. So, why would you wanna buy one of my eBooks?

Each one of them will be quick and easy to read
You’ll save yourself time, energy, and money
The PDF files can be viewed just about anywhere
There are no DRM restrictions involved
I’ll throw in my pixieApps with every purchase
You’re doing your part to support the community
You’re looking to gain a little extra knowledge
Refunds actually become donations to charity
If just one tip helps you, isn’t it worth doing?

Oh, and if you tweet the following, I’ll send you a coupon for 50% off everything:

Hey @chrispirillo, thanks for sending me a 50% off coupon for your http://tips.pirillo.com/ eBooks!

Let me know what other knowledge I might be able to impart?

Diet eBook

Chris — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:13:17 +0000

Diet eBook is a post from Chris Pirillo

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If you’re anything like me, you’ve struggled with your weight at some point in your life. I’m intent on being on the slimmer side of life. A few years ago when I lost about 40 pounds, I posted my weight loss tips on my blog. I keep an eye on my calorie counts, and do my best to maintain a healthy weight for my age and height. Maybe you, too, are struggling with losing weight. A friend of mine and I just released a diet eBook to share our tips and tricks with you!

Are you taking advantage of your metabolism to lose weight? With all of the hype and often dangerous advice out there we’re committed to giving you the straight truth, the hidden tricks, and the most effective fat burning methods to trim your waistline and tighten your abs.

Right now, we’re throwing in a few free gifts, including two more excellent books: The Mental Truth Behind Dieting and Metabolism Boosting Workouts. You’ll also have a chance to win $1000.00 to the best weight-loss story that comes in! The price for all of this is only $39.00.

I’m not just endorsing this, guys – I’m living it every day.

You know my email address. Drop me a line if you are afraid to start, or unsure. I’d be happy to talk with you about it. I’ve had the struggle all my life, and I’m happy to say I’ve found the ways to overcome it.

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Is Amazon’s Kindle on Fire?

Chris — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:21:38 +0000

Is Amazon’s Kindle on Fire? is a post from Chris Pirillo

I’m still not ready to look beyond my iPhone for general reading needs.

Yes, the screen is smaller compared to Amazon’s Kindle, and the battery life is certainly shorter – but it offers a much more rich experience for me, and I’ll never forget it at home.

There are some who love their Kindle, some who don’t want it at all, and some (like me) who are still waiting for that killer feature. When I was first asked to look at the Kindle – before it had been announced to the public, mind you – I suggested a few tweaks to the hardware. Looks like one of my suggestions made it into the new product (charging by USB).

That didn’t score me any brownie points, as I’d have to buy my Kindle just like the rest of the galaxy does. Only thing is: I really don’t feel that compelled to buy a Kindle.

With the next iteration of the Kindle set to be released in a few weeks, I asked my Twitter followers what they thought. Within minutes, I received these responses:

sib1013: If they'd sell me a *very* cheap license to all the real books I already own, I'd go for it. As it is, very little motivation

about 5 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 23:14:04 +0000 2009

cwliner: I'm content with audible + my iPod. I'll get a book if I want to see the print.

about 9 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 23:10:19 +0000 2009

jodyreale: I AM sold on it, which, as a converted Luddite, means that pretty much the whole rest of the world is sold on it too.

about 9 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 23:10:02 +0000 2009

DanaDang: definitely not (yet). I still read a news*paper*. I like paper. I like words on paper. so very 17th century

about 11 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 23:07:40 +0000 2009

JasLucien: I use e-reader on my iPhone, but there is no Kindle in Canada. I find it handy to have a book whereever I roam.

about 12 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 23:07:09 +0000 2009

nwwaew: I'd rather use my laptop, Axim PDA, or get a tablet PC. More functionality than a Kindle provides.

about 13 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 23:06:27 +0000 2009

CPWestergaard: I try to use the library to satisfy my pleasure reading needs. For non fiction books that I want to own, I want to own them!

about 14 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 23:05:10 +0000 2009

biss13: Colleague got one and hates it. It looks like a prop from the Star Wars. Give it to Apple for redesign!

about 15 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 23:04:18 +0000 2009

PodWorx: If it allowed for access to *any* online blog/rss feed without $$, I'd be sold.

about 17 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 23:02:17 +0000 2009

nickusborne: I have the Sony Reader (can't use Kindle up here in Canada) Took some getting used to, but now LOVE it.

about 19 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 23:00:34 +0000 2009

estherschindler: I want a good friend to have a Kindle to let me play with. I'm sure I'd have fun with one but unsure if I'd keep using it.

about 19 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 23:00:13 +0000 2009

supahstah: if I'm going 2 read, I prefer to hold a book and turn pages. Last thing i need is more electronic media

about 20 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:59:29 +0000 2009

karebear006: There's something about holding a book and flipping pages that I would miss too much if I had a kindle.

about 20 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:59:24 +0000 2009

firespyer: same, was excited about google supporting iPhone's with mobilebooks

about 20 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:59:10 +0000 2009

brandontonio: negative ghost rider, I would simply prefer kindle reader software for the laptop

about 20 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:58:55 +0000 2009

SRasmussen: I'm not sold on the Kindle. I like books. Real books, the smell and feel of paper. I like the library, and going there.

about 21 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:58:35 +0000 2009

ChuckSmith: My girlfriend and I want one sooo bad, but they're not available outside the USA yet. :(

about 21 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:58:21 +0000 2009

andylevy: Not sold on the Kindle til there's a back light.

about 21 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:57:41 +0000 2009

thancrus: i like tangible books myself…. i read so few and far between its a waste for me

about 22 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:56:52 +0000 2009

mackney: just another screen to mess my eyes up after a full day and night in front of a TFT. Audio books FTW.

about 23 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:56:33 +0000 2009

Christyxcore: I can read on the iPhone. No need for a Kindle

about 24 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:55:36 +0000 2009

hamlesh: i like the constantly connected side of kindle, but no support in UK :( the sony is pop here, but rubbish imo.

about 24 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:55:30 +0000 2009

gurubrandon: I prefer an etch-a-sketch.

about 24 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:55:20 +0000 2009

wizardElite: I'm not sold on a Kindle yet either. For the price of $359 I would much rather buy a netbook. #kindle2

about 24 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:55:07 +0000 2009

einarhagen: Kindles are not in my near future at all.

about 24 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:54:59 +0000 2009

jeos80: me neither, i dont see the extra value in it that definitely makes me get one

about 24 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:54:49 +0000 2009

rawmeet: nope, not yet. not at this price. Make it 150 and I will pre-order :-) are you listening, #amazon?

about 24 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:54:37 +0000 2009

TeQ: Who needs another device to lug around? Give me an iphone/android reader any day.

about 25 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:54:33 +0000 2009

alwinter: Kindle and it's DRM formats = bleh.

about 25 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:54:29 +0000 2009

suraider2001: I bought a kindle for my bf at xmas and he loves it he a bookworm IT guy

about 25 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:54:25 +0000 2009

yenra: There is always a right time to buy something one wants, and if that is a Kindle, this is the time (as when iPhone went 3G).

about 26 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:53:35 +0000 2009

jrsmithers: no not really, the price point is still to high for me

about 26 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:53:03 +0000 2009

skyygirl5000: i would want to buy one, but think it's silly to spend that $$ now.

about 26 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:53:00 +0000 2009

pharbeson: Can't see myself carrying a Kindle around. iPhone readers fit in my pocket. And real books are cheap.

about 27 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:52:02 +0000 2009

sacgs: i'm not sold on getting a Kindle either. what would I use it for, i just don't see it paying off any time soon.

about 27 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:52:00 +0000 2009

harrysaxon23: Not in the slightest. Too expensive, too big, too restrictive. Convenience of Stanza on iPhone > paper-like screen.

about 27 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:51:57 +0000 2009

k1prd: I want one but $359 USD is still just too steep for a grayscale text display pad. macbook + free google books for me for now.

about 27 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:51:54 +0000 2009

bgramer: We ordered K 1.0 and are happy enough that we were upgraded to 2.0. Wife is a voracious reader, so it makes sense for us.

about 27 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:51:48 +0000 2009

johnpauldickie: it seems strange to me.

about 28 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:51:35 +0000 2009

willplatnick: I'm sold, getting rid of my PS3 to get it

about 28 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:51:18 +0000 2009

dewbie: Not yet I am waiting for a few more features

about 28 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:51:03 +0000 2009

mattyran: It's going to be a while before I get any ebook reader. I'm still fully sold on the tactile qualities of printed book 1.0

about 28 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:50:58 +0000 2009

tonysteward: sold on it, would love one, limited in resources at the moment though :)

about 28 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:50:57 +0000 2009

ihateclowns: my wife is sold on a Kindle, which makes the buying decision much easier for me :) I get to play with hers

about 28 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:50:57 +0000 2009

marinesetwas: i think i want a Kindle badly. But it simply is not out yet in Germany. Carrier seems to be missing. T-Mobile not willing?

about 28 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:50:53 +0000 2009

Tad: You know I love mine Chris… Just finished reading a book on it – looking forward to the next.

about 28 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:50:49 +0000 2009

brandonacox: Same feelings – I still like books with pages and paper. I like to dogear things – that damages kindles.

about 28 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:50:44 +0000 2009

RealTweeter: Until it smells like a paperback's pages, it's not happening for me.

about 28 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:50:42 +0000 2009

woodwindguy24: can't you read books on an iPhone too? Why not just buy an iPhone instead of a kindle???

about 28 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:50:41 +0000 2009

ahmedbaig05: Hard books ftw.lol

about 28 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:50:38 +0000 2009

TimBrazer: I have an iPod Touch. That's all need.

about 29 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:50:31 +0000 2009

Hawkee: Not at all, I'm quite happy with my iPod Touch!

about 29 minutes ago

Mon Feb 09 22:50:24 +0000 2009

How to Read eBooks on the iPhone

Chris — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:44:44 +0000

How to Read eBooks on the iPhone is a post from Chris Pirillo

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Ahh, reading the classics always makes me happy. I could spend hours just curling up with a good story on my iPhone. There is an App named Classics that allows you to listen to any one of several hundred different books on your iPhone. Escape into some of the greatest stories ever written and experience a revolutionary new reading platform, only for iPhone and iPod Touch.

We care deeply about these books. That’s why we’ve spent countless hours working on making them look just right on the screen, with included illustrations when available, and even our own, custom cover designs.
The best part? This collection will keep on growing. Just make sure to keep up with our free software updates!

Best of all, I’m giving away five of these Classics Apps to you! Yes – YOU! What you’ll need to do is to log into Twitter, and send out the tweet:

@chrispirillo I like this book (name the favorite story of yours) the most! go.tagjag.com/classics

Make sure you name the book you love to read, and add the link for the App! Otherwise, your entry won’t count! Get those tweets in quickly, and I’ll choose five of you to win the Classics App for your iPhone or iPod Touch!

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Free eBooks for Gnomedex Attendees!

Chris — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 19:47:55 +0000

Free eBooks for Gnomedex Attendees! is a post from Chris Pirillo

You have to be in the Gnomedex audience (or tuned in live) to get the coupon code. :)

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What are eBooks?

Chris — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:01:05 +0000

What are eBooks? is a post from Chris Pirillo

http://live.pirillo.com/ – An eBook is a book, or text put into a book format, that is in an electronic format which you can read on a mobile device or on your computer. Most eBooks nowadays are in the Portable Document Format (PDF), although some of them are still distributed as executable files.

If you're looking for free eBooks, you'll want to check out the Gutenberg project.

Why would you want to use an eBook as opposed to a physical book? Generally, it's much easier to search for information in an eBook format than searching through a bunch of index pages.

Is the eBook going to overtake the old physical book? Well, that remains to be seen: current eReaders are flawed in many ways and that will only help slow the adoption of eBooks.

What do you think? Will eBooks take over the world?

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Free eBook Novel

Chris — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 04:05:34 +0000

Free eBook Novel is a post from Chris Pirillo

I think Jake’s talking about arranging an eBook sale at some point in the near future. Until then, this offer will have to tide you word lovers over:

I’ve been a follower of Lockergnome for several years now, going back to when it was the single newsletter. I’m amazed at how you guys can still crank out quality info every day. I love it! I work in IT at a relatively low-end job, but it puts clothes on the kids, food on the table, and a roof over our heads. Best of all, I work nights and get to spend the days with the kids (sleep is something thats missing though). Along with technology and the kids, my real passion is writing (and reading). I’ve written one novel and I’m working on a second. I went the self publishing route using LuLu.com. I’m really happy with them; the books look great. My only two wishes are for an editor and marketing guru. What i’d like to do, if you are so inclined, is to offer the first twenty Gnomies to email me (gnomie @ jasontjohnson.com) the PDF for free. If you want to check it out first, I have the JasonTJohnson.com!”>prologue and first few chapters online.

Well, a free eBook is certainly better than no eBook at all. If only I wasn’t behind on my reading materials. Everybody, could you please not publish anything new this week? Thanks. I ‘preciate it.

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VMware and Parallels for Virtual Machines

chris@lockergnome.com (Chris Pirillo) — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 06:30:00 GMT

It doesn't matter if you're running on Windows or Mac OS X - every power user needs either Parallels or VMware (or both). There's never been an easier way to test software without destroying your primary operating system's stability. Think of how many times you wish you could press a 'reverse' button on your computer. Plus, there's no easier way to try new Linux distributions - see what all the fuss is about. Run Windows in OS X, run Linux in Windows, but the best way to do either is with VMware and/or Parallels.

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