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Slashdot seems to be an outpost for Luddites. In every slashdot story about electronic books at least one person says "yeah, but you can't use it in the tub" or "i'll miss the smell of paper".
I have paper books I use specifically for the beach or when I know I'll be leaving my ebook device unattended. I've been working on a Clive Cussler paper book for about a year now a chapter at a time. When I'm done I'll give it to the local library. You don't have to use use the electronic reader for every application.
Do you take a desktop computer on a plane or do you use a laptop?
While the Sony reader isn't perfect, it isn't locked to sony formats. It also allows rtf, txt, and word doc formats. There's plenty of content out there in these formats or in formats that can be converted.
Each format, dead tree and digital, have their uses and advantages.
My palm screen looks great in the sun. I never understood the "reading in the bath" appeal, but a ziploc bag works fine. I can set bookmarks, make notes, copy and paste interesting items and if necessary remove the drm with plenty of easily available programs. (not advocating, just throwing it out there)
With ebooks I can fit an entire library in my pocket. I don't need to worry about good lighting at night. I can increase the size of the font if my eyes are tired. Start up autoscroll for effortless reading during a meal. My backpack is lighter without a bunch of heavy books. My shelves have more room to store other items.
I understand if you like paper better, but don't dismiss different formats as an excuse to "look cool" just because you don't like it.
Choice of format is good. What it comes down to is that the publishing company is selling the ideas in the book, not bundles of paper. Does it really matter how people access those ideas?
Ummm, if you had put up a link to your own store I wouldn't have put up mine. Several people posted replies saying they would be interested and wanted the shirt, so I decided to post it for them. Considering that this is a phrase I've seen posted before, I don't think you can claim ownership. If it really bothers you that much, make your own version and put up a link as a reply to your original post. Doesn't bother me...
Sorry for the dupe.
Ummm, if you had put up a link to your own store I wouldn't have put up mine. Several people posted replies saying they would be interested and wanted the shirt, so I decided to post it for them.
Considering that this is a phrase I've seen posted before, I don't think you can claim ownership.
If it really bothers you that much, make your own version and put up a link as a reply to your original post. Doesn't bother me...
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Finally, valid scientific evidence surfaces! The plague is spreading. Hurry over to IfYouWereAZombie.com to tell your loved ones how you feel before they become a walking corpse. Because once they're a zombie, it's too late to say you care...
Slashdot seems to be an outpost for Luddites. In every slashdot story about electronic books at least one person says "yeah, but you can't use it in the tub" or "i'll miss the smell of paper". I have paper books I use specifically for the beach or when I know I'll be leaving my ebook device unattended. I've been working on a Clive Cussler paper book for about a year now a chapter at a time. When I'm done I'll give it to the local library. You don't have to use use the electronic reader for every application. Do you take a desktop computer on a plane or do you use a laptop?
While the Sony reader isn't perfect, it isn't locked to sony formats. It also allows rtf, txt, and word doc formats. There's plenty of content out there in these formats or in formats that can be converted.
Baen offers their books in unencrypted rtf format which works fine on the Sony reader.
Each format, dead tree and digital, have their uses and advantages.
My palm screen looks great in the sun. I never understood the "reading in the bath" appeal, but a ziploc bag works fine. I can set bookmarks, make notes, copy and paste interesting items and if necessary remove the drm with plenty of easily available programs. (not advocating, just throwing it out there)
With ebooks I can fit an entire library in my pocket. I don't need to worry about good lighting at night. I can increase the size of the font if my eyes are tired. Start up autoscroll for effortless reading during a meal. My backpack is lighter without a bunch of heavy books. My shelves have more room to store other items.
I understand if you like paper better, but don't dismiss different formats as an excuse to "look cool" just because you don't like it.
Choice of format is good. What it comes down to is that the publishing company is selling the ideas in the book, not bundles of paper. Does it really matter how people access those ideas?
Ummm, if you had put up a link to your own store I wouldn't have put up mine. Several people posted replies saying they would be interested and wanted the shirt, so I decided to post it for them. Considering that this is a phrase I've seen posted before, I don't think you can claim ownership. If it really bothers you that much, make your own version and put up a link as a reply to your original post. Doesn't bother me... Sorry for the dupe.
Ummm, if you had put up a link to your own store I wouldn't have put up mine. Several people posted replies saying they would be interested and wanted the shirt, so I decided to post it for them. Considering that this is a phrase I've seen posted before, I don't think you can claim ownership. If it really bothers you that much, make your own version and put up a link as a reply to your original post. Doesn't bother me...
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