I'm trying to amass a list of programming books that are freely available on the Internet. The books can be about a particular programming language or about computers in general.
What are some freely available programming books on the Internet?
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Bill Gates has become a powerful influence on publishing. An endorsement from the philanthropist and Microsoft cofounder can cause tangible sales spikes, reminiscent of the golden ticket that once came with being picked for Oprah's book club. So just what does Gates read? Quartz manually compiled all 186 of the books recommended on his blog,...