birdperson

> Use a secure OS... A liveUSB of Tails is pretty idiot proof.

That implies Tails is very secure. Why is that? Is it because it has never been hacked before or has Tails been shown to be virtually hacker-proof? As someone non-technical I might be misunderstanding something. If so, can you clarify that?

Thanks.

I second this. This a phenomenal book. I didnt like it at first sight because I thought it looked kind of ugly, but the authors have a knack for clarifying some of the more arcane concepts in math in a very few words. It's not a cutesy bestseller that will end up teaching you jackshit, nor it's an intimidating monster like Lang's Algebra that's meant to put hair on your chest. This book is just right.

What are the prerequisites? Knowledge of computer architecture A to almost Z?

How likely is this situation in the rest of the world? Can one end up behind bars for teaching at an "unofficial" school?

> Blindsight is on my Kobo right now, but after reading Permutation City I'm scared to start reading it because I don't want to reach halfway and want to chuck it like I did Permutation City.

I read Blindsight before Permutation City. The way he describes the situations and the way his characters are often extremely confusing. But you get used to it at some point along the way. The story line itself and the Aliens are somewhat off the left field which makes the story very interesting. I personally liked it.

Permutation City is, on the other hand, simply boring as hell. Drier than ye olde Abstract Algebra textbook.

Nice list. The one by Nisan/Schocken is on my to read list.

Does anyone know of any lists full of new math books?