25 April 2017












 






An eBook is an electronic version of a traditional print book that can be read by using a personal computer or by using an eBook reader. (An eBook reader can be a software application for use on a computer, such as Microsoft's free Reader application, or a book-sized computer that is used solely as a reading device, such as Nuvomedia's Rocket eBook Rocket .) Users can purchase an eBook on diskette or CD, but the most popular method of getting an eBook is to purchase a downloadable file of the eBook (or other reading material) from a Web site (such as Barnes and Noble) to be read from the user's computer or reading device. Generally, an eBook can be downloaded in five minutes or less.  http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/definition/eBook


Some eBooks can be downloaded for free or at reduced cost, however, prices for many eBooks - especially bestsellers - are similar to those of hardcover books, and are sometimes higher. Most eBooks at Barnes and Noble, for example, are comparable in price to their traditional print versions
http://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/definition/eBook






With the statement above, I am a bit concern about the future of Libraries.  E books are convenient for both scholars and non scholars, however I personally think that they should be limited, or there should be a control in place, my concern is with the budget for the libraries should the books be all available electronically, with the rapid growth of technology that is possible, not that is my only concern, also those prefer printed books than e-books.


Advantages and disadvantages of e-books in form of cartoons from Google images "have a good laugh"


  

 
 
 




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