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Schneier on SecurityA blog covering security and security technology. « Sky Marshals on the No-Fly List | Main | Schneier Interviews » May 2, 2008Protect Your Macintosh Copies AvailableIn 1994, I published my second book, Protect Your Macintosh. You've probably never heard of it; it died a quiet and lonely death. Going through some boxes, I found a dozen copies of the book: first and, I think, only printing. I'm willing to send one to anyone who wants one for $5 postage. (That's in the U.S. If you're elsewhere, we'll figure out postage.) Please let me know via e-mail if you're interested. And I can assure you that, fourteen years later, there's absolutely nothing of practical value in the book. This offer should only interest collectors. And even them, not that much. I also have seven copies of my third book, E-Mail Security, from 1995, which also has nothing in it of any practical value anymore. Again, $5 for postage. EDITED TO ADD (5/3): Sold out; sorry. Posted on May 2, 2008 at 11:12 AM • 30 Comments To receive these entries once a month by e-mail, sign up for the Crypto-Gram Newsletter. Clive Robinson • May 2, 2008 11:32 AM Are you going to sign them before you send them? Signed first editions tend to be worth more especialy with a dedication ;) Eam • May 2, 2008 11:33 AM Not really interested in impractical books, but I'll gladly send over $5 if you mail me your ponytail. fracai • May 2, 2008 11:46 AM No, No, No. David, Phoenix, AZ • May 2, 2008 11:52 AM Actually I'd like one for someone I know. Tam at View From the Porch since she has a collection of old Macs. Let me find an postal address and I'll get back to you in email. initrd • May 2, 2008 12:06 PM Although I'm _not_ from the US, I am a big fan, nevertheless. I'd love to have a copy of Email Security, awesome if you could autograph it too :) Harry • May 2, 2008 12:11 PM @Clive wrote "Signed first editions tend to be worth more especialy with a dedication" FWIW, a first edition signed only with author's name is worth more than one with a dedication and author's name. Mark Mc. • May 2, 2008 12:13 PM Thanks, but I've already got a copy of "E-Mail Security" on the shelf. So you're saying it's time to retire it? Thomas hahn • May 2, 2008 12:24 PM I'd love copies of both. Put them next to my copies of Applied Cryptography and Beyond fear. Signing would be awesome, too. Miguel Almeida • May 2, 2008 1:12 PM They may not be much useful nor valuable these days, but still have an historical value. I mean, 14 years old in this business is ancient history, isn't it? : ) My suggestion is that you make a couple of PDFs from your sources, upload them to your site and broadcast it so we can all have our copies! I mean, if I was to send you those 5 bucks you ask, I'm sure the package would hit the customs here in Lisbon and I would still had to pay a lot of money to get them home... You know... one's got to be careful with those wicked things from the States.... ; ) Cheers! -- Miguel Kevin Blanchard • May 2, 2008 3:24 PM If there is still a copy of "Protect your Mac" I would love a copy. What do I need to do to get you the $5 and find out if you have a copy? Would you mind signing it too? Kevin James • May 2, 2008 3:44 PM I may be too late, but I would love to have a copy of this book. Just let me know if I am too late, or what I need to do to get one. Rich Wilson • May 2, 2008 3:58 PM Have you ever thought of offering autographed copies of any of your books for a premium price to be donated to the EFF? Or would that be more work than it's worth? Bruce Schneier • May 2, 2008 5:23 PM "Have you ever thought of offering autographed copies of any of your books for a premium price to be donated to the EFF? Or would that be more work than it's worth?" Now that's a good idea. I just didn't think about it. I have some first editions of Applied Cryptography that I want to give away next. I'll do that. Thanks. Brett • May 2, 2008 5:52 PM If there's a copy of Email Security left, I'd love to buy an autographed copy. Thanks! Adam C • May 2, 2008 8:16 PM I'll take a copy of each. Applied Cryptography (signed, please!) also whenever you're ready. Email sent. Island guy • May 3, 2008 8:55 AM "That's in the U.S. If you're elsewhere, we'll figure out postage." I'm living in the "elsewhere" (Hong Kong), what'd be the postage? Or the books were already sold-out? bradford • May 3, 2008 9:13 PM I'd like "Protect Your Macintosh". I'll throw in a MacPlus if you sign it (the book, not the mac). Too bad that you're sold out already. Bryan Geraghty • May 5, 2008 2:40 PM Hey Bruce, I sent an email about this on 5/2 but I didn't get a response. I was just curious if I made the list. Thanks! Bryan Thuktun • May 7, 2008 5:43 PM Amazingly, they appear to be available for purchase on eBay and Amazon.com.
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