eBooks [modified]
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Has anyone ever purchased a programming-related eBook? Can I put it on any machine and still read it? On the other hand, the ebook is the same price as the print version. I thought the whole idea behind ebooks was to realize a significant cost savings (and a lower eco-oriented footprint).
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001modified on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:25 AM
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Has anyone ever purchased a programming-related eBook? Can I put it on any machine and still read it? On the other hand, the ebook is the same price as the print version. I thought the whole idea behind ebooks was to realize a significant cost savings (and a lower eco-oriented footprint).
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001modified on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:25 AM
Yes, and depends who supplies it (I suppose). I've had no problems moving the ones I've bought from machine to machine.
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Has anyone ever purchased a programming-related eBook? Can I put it on any machine and still read it? On the other hand, the ebook is the same price as the print version. I thought the whole idea behind ebooks was to realize a significant cost savings (and a lower eco-oriented footprint).
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001modified on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:25 AM
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A lot of printed books now come with an eBook version. Printing an eBook for personal use would probably be 10x more expensive and then its not even bound yet!
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A lot of printed books now come with an eBook version. Printing an eBook for personal use would probably be 10x more expensive and then its not even bound yet!
Well, you know John. He's looking for man points. Killing a few trees, doing book binding himself... Marc
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Has anyone ever purchased a programming-related eBook? Can I put it on any machine and still read it? On the other hand, the ebook is the same price as the print version. I thought the whole idea behind ebooks was to realize a significant cost savings (and a lower eco-oriented footprint).
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001modified on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:25 AM
Yes. They have been in PDF format. The file can be copied anywhere. But I never liked reading an e-book. It does not work with my style of reading. In my opinion E-Books are more suited for reference.
You have, what I would term, a very formal turn of phrase not seen in these isles since the old King passed from this world to the next. martin_hughes on VDK
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Has anyone ever purchased a programming-related eBook? Can I put it on any machine and still read it? On the other hand, the ebook is the same price as the print version. I thought the whole idea behind ebooks was to realize a significant cost savings (and a lower eco-oriented footprint).
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001modified on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:25 AM
You lost man points for even thinking this. Real men read books. Ask Chuck. He's handing me the axe right now. Yo timber!!!!
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Has anyone ever purchased a programming-related eBook? Can I put it on any machine and still read it? On the other hand, the ebook is the same price as the print version. I thought the whole idea behind ebooks was to realize a significant cost savings (and a lower eco-oriented footprint).
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001modified on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:25 AM
I was once subscribed to books24x7 (not really ebooks, but quite the same idea). The price is quite high (499$/year), but you have unlimited access to many books. It is browser-based, so you can access it from any machine.
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You lost man points for even thinking this. Real men read books. Ask Chuck. He's handing me the axe right now. Yo timber!!!!
Bert delaVega wrote:
Real men read books. Ask Chuck.
Wrong! Chuck Norris doesn't read books. He stares them down until he gets the information he wants.
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Has anyone ever purchased a programming-related eBook? Can I put it on any machine and still read it? On the other hand, the ebook is the same price as the print version. I thought the whole idea behind ebooks was to realize a significant cost savings (and a lower eco-oriented footprint).
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001modified on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:25 AM
I've bought several books from Manning Press and read them on my computer. One of the reasons I like Manning is that they don't DRM the ebook. Also, if you only want the ebook, it's usually about half of the printed book. If you want both, it's the same price as the printed book (but only if you buy it through Manning). They also have (or used to, I haven't looked lately) where you could buy the ebook and then later, get the printed book for half off. Mike
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Has anyone ever purchased a programming-related eBook? Can I put it on any machine and still read it? On the other hand, the ebook is the same price as the print version. I thought the whole idea behind ebooks was to realize a significant cost savings (and a lower eco-oriented footprint).
"Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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"...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001modified on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 10:25 AM
Manning and aPress both allow you to read the book from more than one machine.
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