[IPSUR-commits] r99 - www/book
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noreply at r-forge.r-project.org
Fri Dec 25 21:39:48 CET 2009
Author: gkerns
Date: 2009-12-25 21:39:48 +0100 (Fri, 25 Dec 2009)
New Revision: 99
Modified:
www/book/downloads.php
www/book/feedback.php
www/book/index.php
www/book/installation.php
www/book/topMenu.php
Log:
tidying up
Modified: www/book/downloads.php
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--- www/book/downloads.php 2009-12-25 08:05:06 UTC (rev 98)
+++ www/book/downloads.php 2009-12-25 20:39:48 UTC (rev 99)
@@ -36,33 +36,54 @@
</p>
<p>
-This page has the source code for the released version of IPSUR in a variety of formats.
+This page has the source code for the released version of <span class="name">IPSUR</span> in a variety of formats.
</p>
<p>
-You can get a PDF copy of the published edition of <span class="name">IPSUR</span> from CRAN, and you can get a PDF of the development edition from R-Forge; see the the <a href="installation.php">Installation</a> page for details. Note that the Sweave sources of both of those documents are stored alongside their PDF siblings.
+You can get a PDF copy of the published edition of <span class="name">IPSUR</span> from CRAN, and you can get a PDF of the development edition from R-Forge; see the the <a href="installation.php">Installation</a> page for details. Note that the <span style="text-decoration: none">Sweave</span> sources of both of those documents are stored alongside their PDF siblings.
</p>
<p>
-If you would like to print your own copy of the <strong>published</strong> edition of <span class="name">IPSUR</span> then you may want to use the following publication-ready PDF of the book. It has been typeset in black-and-white to optimize the display of the code and figures. All of the fonts have been embedded, so the printer should not have trouble with any of the symbols.
+If you would like to print your own copy of the <strong>published</strong> edition of <span class="name">IPSUR</span> then you may want to use the following publication-ready PDF of the book. It has been typeset in black-and-white to optimize the display of the code and figures. All of the fonts have been embedded so your printer should not have trouble with any of the symbols.
</p>
<p>
-You can try to print your own copy of the <em>development</em> version of <span class="name">IPSUR</span>, but I do not recommend it for several reasons. First of all, the electronic copy is in color which does not show up well on black-and-white paper. Second of all, the electronic copy is optimized for web viewing which means that not all of fonts are embedded - your printer may not render all of the symbols correctly. Finally, unless you have a very fancy printer you will be printing only on one side of the page - which wastes paper.
+<div align="center">
+ <strong>Publisher Quality PDF</strong><br />
+ <a href="downloads/IPSUR.pdf">IPSUR.pdf</a>
+</div>
</p>
<p>
-If you insist on printing your own copy of the development version then I recommend you download the LaTeX source (see below), compile your own PDF in black-and-white, and make sure to embed all of the fonts.
+You can try to print your own copy of the <em>development</em> edition of <span class="name">IPSUR</span>, but I do not recommend it for several reasons. First of all, the electronic copy is in color which does not show up well on black-and-white paper. Second of all, the electronic copy is optimized for web viewing which means that not all of fonts are embedded - your printer may not render all of the symbols correctly. Finally, unless you have a very fancy printer you will be printing only on one side of the page - which wastes paper.
</p>
<p>
-If you would like a transparent copy of the published edition of <span class="name">IPSUR</span>, then download the following .zip file. It contains all of the LaTeX source code, all of the figures (in .pdf and .eps), and the ancillary materials such as IPSUR.R and IPSUR.RData. This document can be used (in principle) to generate your own personal copy of the published edition of <span class="name">IPSUR</span>, and you are FREE to modify and distribute your own version of it under the constraints of the GNU-FDL.
+If you are determined to print your own copy of the <span class="name">IPSUR</span> development edition then I recommend you download the <span style="text-decoration: none">Sweave</span> source, compile your own PDF in black-and-white, and make sure to embed all of the fonts.
</p>
<p>
-Finally, you can download the LyX source file, IPSUR.lyx, which was used by the author to write <span class="name">IPSUR</span>. It is essentially the Sweave source code for the published edition, except that LyX conceals the intermediate step of generating the LaTeX source file and figures. This one text file will generate a PDF of the entire published edition of <span class="name">IPSUR</span>, with a single click. Enjoy. (I certainly have.)
+If you would like a transparent copy of the published edition of <span class="name">IPSUR</span>, then download the following <span style="text-decoration: none">.zip</span> file. It contains all of the LaTeX source code, all of the figures (in <span style="text-decoration: none">.pdf</span> and <span style="text-decoration: none">.eps</span>), and the ancillary materials such as <span style="text-decoration: none">IPSUR.R</span> and <span style="text-decoration: none">IPSUR.RData</span>. This document can be used (in principle) to generate your own personal copy of the published edition of <span class="name">IPSUR</span>, and you are FREE to modify and distribute your own version of it under the constraints of the GNU-FDL.
</p>
+<p>
+<div align="center">
+ <strong>LaTeX source, Images, and Ancillaries</strong><br />
+ <a href="downloads/IPSUR.zip">IPSUR.zip</a>
+</div>
+</p>
+
+<p>
+Finally, you can download the LyX source file, <span style="text-decoration: none">IPSUR.lyx</span>, which was used by the author to write <span class="name">IPSUR</span>. It is essentially the Sweave source code for the published edition, except that LyX conceals the intermediate step of generating the LaTeX source file and figures. This one text file will generate a PDF of the entire published edition of <span class="name">IPSUR</span>, with a single click. Enjoy. (I certainly have.)
+</p>
+
+<p>
+<div align="center">
+ <strong>Master LyX File</strong><br />
+ <a href="downloads/IPSUR.lyx">IPSUR.lyx</a>
+</div>
+</p>
+
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Modified: www/book/feedback.php
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--- www/book/feedback.php 2009-12-25 08:05:06 UTC (rev 98)
+++ www/book/feedback.php 2009-12-25 20:39:48 UTC (rev 99)
@@ -36,30 +36,29 @@
<blockquote>
<p>
-I would be happy to hear any (most?) comments, suggestions, problems, questions, or requests that you may have about <span class="name">IPSUR</span>. But if you would like to ask/say something, then please ask/say it on the <span class="name">IPSUR</span> mailing lists (or my personal address), and refrain from bogging down the already busy R-help mailing list. I have made two <span class="name">IPSUR</span> specific mailing lists for this purpose:
+I would be happy to hear any (most?) comments, suggestions, problems, questions, or requests that you may have about <span class="name">IPSUR</span>. But if you would like to ask/say something, then it would be better to ask/say it on the <span class="name">IPSUR</span> mailing lists (or my personal address) rather than bog down an already busy R-help mailing list. I have made two <span class="name">IPSUR</span> specific mailing lists for this purpose.
</p>
+</blockquote>
+
<p class="articleTitle">Mailing Lists</p>
<blockquote>
<p>
- If you have a question about how to use, install, download, or any other operation problem, then I invite you to use the <span class="name">IPSUR</span>-help list at <a href="mailto:ipsur-help at lists.r-forge.org">ipsur-help at lists.r-forge.org</a>. It is a moderated list, which means that you need to register to be able to post messages freely. If you are not registered then every message you send will need to be approved in advance (by me) before it will be posted to the list and stored in the archives. Visit here for registration instructions; don't worry, it is quick and painless.
+ If you have a question about how to use, install, download, or otherwise operate <span class="name">IPSUR</span>, then write to the <span class="name">IPSUR</span>-help list at <a href="mailto:ipsur-help at lists.r-forge.org">ipsur-help at lists.r-forge.org</a>. It is a moderated list, which means that you need to register to be able to post messages freely. If you are not registered then every message you send will need to be approved in advance (by me) before it will be posted to the list and stored in the archives. Visit <a href="https://lists.r-forge.r-project.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ipsur-help">here</a> for registration instructions; don't worry, it is quick and painless.
</p>
<p>
- Please note that <strong>questions about the exercises</strong> are <strong>intentionally deleted</strong> from the list of invited questions. I <strong>will not</strong> answer questions about the exercises (or other conceptual matters) unless you <em>happen</em> to catch me on a very, very good day. You should already have your own professor to teach you probability and statistics and (s)he is the one being paid to do it, not me.
+ Please note that <strong>questions about the exercises</strong> are <strong>intentionally deleted</strong> from the list of appropriate questions. I <strong>will not</strong> answer questions about the exercises (or other conceptual matters) unless you <em>happen</em> to catch me on a very, <em>very</em> good day. You should already have your own professor to teach you probability and statistics, and (s)he is the one being paid to do it, not me.
</p>
<p>
-If you find a mistake in the narrative, if you have a suggestion regarding the subject matter, or if you have <em>constructive</em> criticism of the book, then I invite you to use the <span class="name">IPSUR</span>-devel list at <a href="mailto:ipsur-devel at lists.r-forge.org">ipsur-devel at lists.r-forge.org</a>. This is also a moderated list; go here to register. Before writing please bear in mind that I do pledge to amicably listen, but I do not promise to agree, with you. Moreover, the fact that <span class="name">IPSUR</span> is FREE means that if you don't like something then you are FREE to fix it yourself. All that being said, I would be happy to hear about your experiences with the book, good or bad, in the classroom or elsewhere.
+If you find a mistake in the narrative, if you have a suggestion regarding the subject matter, or if you have <em>constructive</em> criticism of the book, then please let me know on the <span class="name">IPSUR</span>-devel list at <a href="mailto:ipsur-devel at lists.r-forge.org">ipsur-devel at lists.r-forge.org</a>. This is also a moderated list; go <a href="https://lists.r-forge.r-project.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/ipsur-devel">here</a> to register. Before writing please bear in mind that regarding subjective matters I do pledge to amicably listen to - but I do not promise to agree with - everybody about everything. Moreover, the fact that <span class="name">IPSUR</span> is FREE means that if you don't like something then you are FREE to rewrite it yourself. All that being said, I would be happy to hear about your experiences with the book, good or bad, in the classroom or elsewhere.
</p>
<p>
If you prefer to write a private message then you can reach me at <a href="mailto:gkerns at ysu.edu">gkerns at ysu.edu</a> (<a href="http://people.ysu.edu/~gkerns">home page</a>).<br />
</p>
-
-<p> </p>
</blockquote>
-
-</blockquote>
+
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Modified: www/book/index.php
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--- www/book/index.php 2009-12-25 08:05:06 UTC (rev 98)
+++ www/book/index.php 2009-12-25 20:39:48 UTC (rev 99)
@@ -36,11 +36,11 @@
<p class="articleTitle">What <span class="name">IPSUR</span> is:</p>
<blockquote>
-<p> <span class="name">IPSUR</span> stands for <em>Introduction to Probability and Statistics Using R</em>, ISBN: 99-9999-999-999, by G. Jay Kerns. It is a textbook written for an undergraduate course in probability and statistics. The approximate prerequisites are a couple semesters of calculus and some linear algebra in a few places. Typical students in my course include mathematics, engineering, and computer science majors.
+<p> <span class="name">IPSUR</span> stands for <em>Introduction to Probability and Statistics Using R</em>, ISBN: 978-0-557-24979-4. It is a textbook written for an undergraduate course in probability and statistics. The approximate prerequisites are a couple semesters of calculus and some linear algebra in a few places. Typical students in my course include mathematics, engineering, and computer science majors.
</p>
<p>
-<span class="name">IPSUR</span> is FREE, in the GNU sense of the word. Hard copies are (will be) available for purchase (coming soon) from the standard online retailers in the USA and EU. In efforts to keep the price at a bare minimum I have waived all royalties; the price of the book is exactly the manufacturing cost plus the retail markup (which still weighs in at around $50 because of the book's size). You can get it even cheaper by downloading an electronic copy and printing it yourself, but if you elect this route then be sure to get the publisher-quality PDF version from the <a href="downloads.php">Downloads</a> page.
+<span class="name">IPSUR</span> is FREE, in the GNU sense of the word. Hard copies are (will be) available for purchase (coming soon) from the standard online retailers in the USA and EU. In efforts to keep the price at a bare minimum I have waived all royalties; the price of the book is exactly the manufacturing cost plus the retail markup (which still weighs in at around $50 due to the book's size). You can get it even cheaper by downloading an electronic copy and printing it yourself, but if you elect this route then be sure to get the publisher-quality PDF from the <a href="downloads.php">Downloads</a> page.
</p>
<p>
@@ -50,33 +50,21 @@
<p>
I have been writing <span class="name">IPSUR</span> on and off since 2006, yet there are many important topics, examples, and exercises still missing from the book. I will add them as time permits. In the meantime, you can get the latest, greatest version (built daily) from <a href="help.php">R-Forge</a>. See the <a href="installation.php">Installation</a> page for details.
</p>
-
-<p> </p>
</blockquote>
-
-<p class="articleTitle">Contact Information </p>
-<blockquote>
-<p>
- <span class="name">IPSUR</span> questions, problems: <a href="mailto:ipsur-help at lists.r-forge.org">ipsur-help at lists.r-forge.org</a><br />
- <span class="name">IPSUR</span> mistakes, suggestions: <a href="mailto:ipsur-devel at lists.r-forge.org">ipsur-devel at lists.r-forge.org</a><br />
- G. Jay Kerns: <a href="mailto:gkerns at ysu.edu">gkerns at ysu.edu</a> (<a href="http://people.ysu.edu/~gkerns">home page</a>)<br />
-</p>
-<p> </p>
-</blockquote>
<p class="articleTitle">Also see the <span class="name">IPSUR</span> Plugin for the <span class="name">R</span> Commander:</p>
<table width="700" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tr>
<td width="700" align="center" valign="middle">
<a href="../rcmdrplugin/index.php">
- <img src="images/IPSURtitlePlugin.png" height="100" width="700" alt="RcmdrPlugin.IPSUR" border="0" />
+ <img src="images/IPSURtitlePlugin.png" height="75" width="525" alt="RcmdrPlugin.IPSUR" border="0" />
</a>
</td>
</tr>
- </table>
+ </table>
- <p> </p>
+<p> </p>
<p align="center">
R logo © the R Foundation,
Modified: www/book/installation.php
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--- www/book/installation.php 2009-12-25 08:05:06 UTC (rev 98)
+++ www/book/installation.php 2009-12-25 20:39:48 UTC (rev 99)
@@ -39,8 +39,8 @@
<div id="list">
<ol type="1">
<li>
- <strong>Download the latest version of <span class="name">R</span></strong>: click the link
- below to download the latest version of R for your operating system from CRAN:
+ <strong>Download the latest version of <span class="name">R</span></strong>: choose a link
+ below to download the latest version of R for your operating system from CRAN:
<div align="center">
<br />
@@ -52,9 +52,10 @@
</div>
<ul><br />
<li>
- <strong>Windows Installation Tip for <span class="name">R</span></strong>: click the .exe
+ <strong>Windows Installation Tip for <span class="name">R</span></strong>: click the
+ <span style="text-decoration: none">.exe</span>
program file to start installation. When it asks for "Customized startup options",
- specify Yes. In the next window, be sure to select the SDI (single-window) option.
+ specify <em>Yes</em>. In the next window, be sure to select the SDI (single-window) option.
</li>
</ul>
</li>
@@ -72,7 +73,6 @@
the closest you can get to a published copy without buying one.
To install directly from CRAN, launch R and type the following at the command prompt ">":
<br />
- <br />
<div align="center"><br />
<span class="name">install.packages("IPSUR", repos="http://cran.r-project.org")</span>
</div>
@@ -84,7 +84,6 @@
substantially from one purchased from retailers. To install directly from R-Forge, launch
R and type the following at the command prompt ">":
<br />
- <br />
<div align="center"><br />
<span class="name">install.packages("IPSUR", repos="http://ipsur.r-forge.r-project.org")</span>
</div>
Modified: www/book/topMenu.php
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--- www/book/topMenu.php 2009-12-25 08:05:06 UTC (rev 98)
+++ www/book/topMenu.php 2009-12-25 20:39:48 UTC (rev 99)
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
<div id="navMenu">
<table width="700" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0">
<tr>
- <td width="175" align="center" valign="middle"><div align="center"><a href="index.php">Home</a></div></td>
- <td width="175" align="center" valign="middle"><div align="center"><a href="downloads.php">Downloads</a></div></td>
- <td width="175" align="center" valign="middle"><div align="center"><a href="installation.php">Installation</a></div></td>
- <td width="175" align="center" valign="middle"><div align="center"><a href="feedback.php">Feedback</a></div></td>
+ <td width="175" align="center" valign="middle"><div align="center"><a href="index.php">Home</a></div></td>
+ <td width="175" align="center" valign="middle"><div align="center"><a href="installation.php">Installation</a></div></td>
+ <td width="175" align="center" valign="middle"><div align="center"><a href="downloads.php">Downloads</a></div></td>
+ <td width="175" align="center" valign="middle"><div align="center"><a href="feedback.php">Feedback</a></div></td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>
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