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    Lost User
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    No, I haven't read it *yet* :-O That's why I wanted to ask, do you guys remember the promotion on microsoft.com about 6 months ago where you could download the free ebook? Well, I never managed to get that to work, and forgot about it until now... Does anyone have it/know where I could get it? I've tried all the resources I could think of, so now I'm trying here :-) TIA :-D Paul ;) Homepage: pvdw.ath.cx
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      No, I haven't read it *yet* :-O That's why I wanted to ask, do you guys remember the promotion on microsoft.com about 6 months ago where you could download the free ebook? Well, I never managed to get that to work, and forgot about it until now... Does anyone have it/know where I could get it? I've tried all the resources I could think of, so now I'm trying here :-) TIA :-D Paul ;) Homepage: pvdw.ath.cx
      Sonork: 100.33943

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      Jorgen Sigvardsson
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      If you don't find it, don't panic :rolleyes:. It's not very expensive. The one I bought cost me something like €20, and that was the hard cover edition. -- Futue te et ipsum caballum.

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        No, I haven't read it *yet* :-O That's why I wanted to ask, do you guys remember the promotion on microsoft.com about 6 months ago where you could download the free ebook? Well, I never managed to get that to work, and forgot about it until now... Does anyone have it/know where I could get it? I've tried all the resources I could think of, so now I'm trying here :-) TIA :-D Paul ;) Homepage: pvdw.ath.cx
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        Ian Darling
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        Just get the paper version. You can get all 5 books in the trilogy in one volume now anyway :-) (Plus if you see a copy, get "Last Chance To See" as well)


        Ian Darling "The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell

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          Just get the paper version. You can get all 5 books in the trilogy in one volume now anyway :-) (Plus if you see a copy, get "Last Chance To See" as well)


          Ian Darling "The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell

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          A trilogy of five books. That's kind of funny. a two cent stamp short of going postal.

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            Just get the paper version. You can get all 5 books in the trilogy in one volume now anyway :-) (Plus if you see a copy, get "Last Chance To See" as well)


            Ian Darling "The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell

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            Wjousts
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            Actually there are six books. I had the one volume with the first five, but there is another book after that. IIRC it was called "So Long and Thanks for all the Fish"

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              A trilogy of five books. That's kind of funny. a two cent stamp short of going postal.

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              Ian Darling
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              Rick York wrote: A trilogy of five books. That's kind of funny. That's what happens when you release a trilogy of books, then add another book a couple of years later, and then another much later (subtitled "The fifth book in the increasingly inaccurately named HHGG trilogy") :-)


              Ian Darling "The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell

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                Actually there are six books. I had the one volume with the first five, but there is another book after that. IIRC it was called "So Long and Thanks for all the Fish"

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                Wjousts wrote: Actually there are six books. I had the one volume with the first five, but there is another book after that. IIRC it was called "So Long and Thanks for all the Fish" Nope, there's five - I've got each one separately: 1 The Hitch Hikers Guide To The Galaxy 2 The Restaurant At The End Of The Universe 3 Life, The Universe, And Everything 4 So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish 5 Mostly Harmless


                Ian Darling "The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell

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                  No, I haven't read it *yet* :-O That's why I wanted to ask, do you guys remember the promotion on microsoft.com about 6 months ago where you could download the free ebook? Well, I never managed to get that to work, and forgot about it until now... Does anyone have it/know where I could get it? I've tried all the resources I could think of, so now I'm trying here :-) TIA :-D Paul ;) Homepage: pvdw.ath.cx
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                  Paul Charles
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                  FYI The BBC has commisioned a new film of Hitchikers guide to the galaxy, Arthur Dent is to be played by Tim from "The Office"

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                    Actually there are six books. I had the one volume with the first five, but there is another book after that. IIRC it was called "So Long and Thanks for all the Fish"

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                    Wjousts wrote: IIRC it was called "So Long and Thanks for all the Fish" From memory this is the 4th book in the series. Worst case it is the 5th, definitely not the 6th. Have them in storage, haven't read them for ages, can't check to see what their called. Michael Martin Australia "I suspect I will be impressed though, I am easy." - Paul Watson 21/09/2003

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                      No, I haven't read it *yet* :-O That's why I wanted to ask, do you guys remember the promotion on microsoft.com about 6 months ago where you could download the free ebook? Well, I never managed to get that to work, and forgot about it until now... Does anyone have it/know where I could get it? I've tried all the resources I could think of, so now I'm trying here :-) TIA :-D Paul ;) Homepage: pvdw.ath.cx
                      Sonork: 100.33943

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                      I have the books, I got the first two when I was in grade 4 ( i.e. about 10 years old ). I am now 35, and I am reading them again. I think you won't be disappointed if you shell out and buy them. Christian I have drunk the cool-aid and found it wan and bitter. - Chris Maunder

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                        Actually there are six books. I had the one volume with the first five, but there is another book after that. IIRC it was called "So Long and Thanks for all the Fish"

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                        Christian Graus
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                        Nope, that's book four. Christian I have drunk the cool-aid and found it wan and bitter. - Chris Maunder

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                          Wjousts wrote: Actually there are six books. I had the one volume with the first five, but there is another book after that. IIRC it was called "So Long and Thanks for all the Fish" Nope, there's five - I've got each one separately: 1 The Hitch Hikers Guide To The Galaxy 2 The Restaurant At The End Of The Universe 3 Life, The Universe, And Everything 4 So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish 5 Mostly Harmless


                          Ian Darling "The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell

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                          Hello Ian, Yep, I must be the only ijit who bought each one separately and the omnibus with all five. the omnibus(The Ultimate Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy apparently has one additional story, Young Zaphod Plays It Safe that I don't know if any of you have read , but then I'm a terrible Douglas Adams fan and have read even the Dirk Gently series(anyone?). But I swear each individual volumes and all five differ slightly too and very DA ways, that you'd never figure out unless you'd read them side by side. I swear.

                          I come in peace. Please take me to your vodka bottle. Amit Dey

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                            FYI The BBC has commisioned a new film of Hitchikers guide to the galaxy, Arthur Dent is to be played by Tim from "The Office"

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                            Johann Gerell
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                            ;P I actually think he'll fit the role perfectly. -- Dad, how strange it is that the pig can speak.
                            *thoughtful pause* It must have lost its "oink".
                            (my 3-year old daughter Moa, while watching Babe) Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability
                            to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable
                            for their apparent disinclination to do so. (Douglas Adams)

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                              No, I haven't read it *yet* :-O That's why I wanted to ask, do you guys remember the promotion on microsoft.com about 6 months ago where you could download the free ebook? Well, I never managed to get that to work, and forgot about it until now... Does anyone have it/know where I could get it? I've tried all the resources I could think of, so now I'm trying here :-) TIA :-D Paul ;) Homepage: pvdw.ath.cx
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                              Gary R Wheeler
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                              DON'T PANIC


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                                Rick York wrote: A trilogy of five books. That's kind of funny. That's what happens when you release a trilogy of books, then add another book a couple of years later, and then another much later (subtitled "The fifth book in the increasingly inaccurately named HHGG trilogy") :-)


                                Ian Darling "The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt." - Bertrand Russell

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                                George Thoroughood used to call his band the original five-man trio and they had four guys. That was pretty good too. ;) a two cent stamp short of going postal.

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                                  No, I haven't read it *yet* :-O That's why I wanted to ask, do you guys remember the promotion on microsoft.com about 6 months ago where you could download the free ebook? Well, I never managed to get that to work, and forgot about it until now... Does anyone have it/know where I could get it? I've tried all the resources I could think of, so now I'm trying here :-) TIA :-D Paul ;) Homepage: pvdw.ath.cx
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                                  Corinna John
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                                  DON'T PANIC Get the paper version, and read it whereever you go! The eBook doesn't contain the real Hitchhiker's Guide by Megadodo Publishing Company, it's "only" the book _about_ the Hitchhiker's Guide. Microsoft doesn't even has a copy of the Encyclopedia Galactica... :laugh:

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                                    If you don't find it, don't panic :rolleyes:. It's not very expensive. The one I bought cost me something like €20, and that was the hard cover edition. -- Futue te et ipsum caballum.

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                                    I guess I can fork out the 20 for it :) Paul ;) Homepage: pvdw.ath.cx
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                                      I have the books, I got the first two when I was in grade 4 ( i.e. about 10 years old ). I am now 35, and I am reading them again. I think you won't be disappointed if you shell out and buy them. Christian I have drunk the cool-aid and found it wan and bitter. - Chris Maunder

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                                      Christian Graus wrote: if you shell out and buy them I think I will do just that :) Paul ;) Homepage: pvdw.ath.cx
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                                        DON'T PANIC Get the paper version, and read it whereever you go! The eBook doesn't contain the real Hitchhiker's Guide by Megadodo Publishing Company, it's "only" the book _about_ the Hitchhiker's Guide. Microsoft doesn't even has a copy of the Encyclopedia Galactica... :laugh:

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                                        :omg: I'll have to get the physical thing then... :) Paul ;) Homepage: pvdw.ath.cx
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                                          No, I haven't read it *yet* :-O That's why I wanted to ask, do you guys remember the promotion on microsoft.com about 6 months ago where you could download the free ebook? Well, I never managed to get that to work, and forgot about it until now... Does anyone have it/know where I could get it? I've tried all the resources I could think of, so now I'm trying here :-) TIA :-D Paul ;) Homepage: pvdw.ath.cx
                                          Sonork: 100.33943

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                                          Ted Ferenc
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                                          I much prefer the original BBC radio series, available on CD. Don't accept any copies!


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