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Maybe I misread originally, but I didn't expect to have to buy a new ebook to go from 1.5 -> 1.6.

I understand why the authors have decided to produce a new* book, but I don't think they've thought about the emotional impact from a customer's perspective.

*new for existing owners, who have to buy it all over again




I would check out the page for an explanation: http://twoscoopspress.com/products/two-scoops-of-django-1-6

Basically, the book is now 1.5x the size as it was before. To me, this totally justifies releasing a new book. Having taken a chance on the early release of the original book and having my mind blown, I give these guys the benefit of the doubt.

My biggest disappointment is the lack of eBook. That's how I read the first version, and that's how I would read this version. I'd be glad to pay the price for a physical book, but I definitely want to actually read it electronically.


> I didn't expect to have to buy a new ebook to go from 1.5 -> 1.6.

You don't, because there's no 1.6 ebook.


I feel that way, especially since I bought the 1.5 version last week, but what are $35 in the large scheme of things ;)

@pydanny Would have been cool to see an errata file for 1.5 since you mentioned some typos were fixed.




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