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A list of 200 Free & Open Textbooks (cccoer.wordpress.com)
42 points by ph0rque on Jan 6, 2009 | hide | past | favorite | 9 comments



Thanks for the tip. I just added Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs to the open licensed textbook listing and added How to Design Programs to the copyrighted, non-open listing. Know of any other open textbooks that need to be added?


http://www.smallparty.org/yoram/quantum/

Quantam Microeconomics by Yoram Bauman

"The basic text, Quantum Microeconomics, is intended for use in introductory classes. A calculus-based version (unimaginatively titled Quantum Microeconomics with Calculus) is available for intermediate courses or math-intensive introductory courses, but it is much less polished. Both versions are covered by a Creative Commons license that establishes simple guidelines under which you (or anyone else) can freely use and/or modify the text for non-commercial purposes."


Great suggestion. I just added to our site's list of open textbooks. Thanks, Judy


How come books like "Quick Start to Windows XP", "Quick Start to Word 2002", "Quick Start to Work 1997" and "Quick Start to Excel" are filed under "Computer Science"?

"Windows Black Magic" or "Computer Relics With Little To No Historical Interest", at best.


Yep, these topics are pretty dated. However, some community colleges still offer courses on these topics.


Yes, but this is not compsci.


Those type courses are listed under Comp Sci at our community college. But, I like your suggestion, so I moved those textbooks to the Business - Basic Skills category. It fits there much better!


This looks great, bookmarked it, but I am surprised that neither Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs or How to Design Programs are there.


yeah, that is the first text I looked for too. Looks as if all lisp/scheme books aren't there (On Lisp, etc) - maybe since they aren't text books?




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