In checking if this (newly moved) web site was coming up on search engines, I did a search for the title, C and the 8051. It was a surprise!

I have known for some time that my ex-publishers chose to (illegally) permit the third edition on Google books and that someone had scanned in the entire 4th edition (also illegally). After chafing for a bit and exploring what steps might be necessary to fight it, I decided it wasn’t worth the effort. Those who want to Xerox about 500 pages will find it costs as much or more than buying the official book and still leaves them without a cover or binding. Continue reading →