On Tue, 31 May 2011, Graeme Geldenhuys wrote:
On 31/05/2011 09:05, [email protected] wrote:
Well, there has been some debate about this. The plan was to have one, but
the German editor made objections to this, so now it is no longer sure what
will happen.
Thanks for the info. It would be sad if there isn't going to be an ebook
version. As I have told you in private, using the iPad on my desk as a
reference book (instead of a pile of printed books) is pretty awesome. I
have successfully converted my whole technical library of 30+ books to
their digital versions, and my library includes the FPC documentation of
course. Now I'm never without a book. The iPad screen size is also
perfect for reading A4 (or A5) PDF books (without requiring zoom and
scrolling).
Just some of the eBook advantages:
- All books can be loaded on one single device.
- eBooks never go out of print
- Saves (physical) space - on the bookshelf or on my desk.
- eBooks are searchable
- Cheaper to produce (no printing involved)
- Good for the environment (no chopping down of trees)
- Books stay in perfect condition, even after long usage
- Quicker to purchase (no shipping required). Here in SA, books take
4-6 weeks for delivery when they come from the USA, UK or Europe.
- Revised/Corrected versions are instantly available, and without
having old stock lying around.
The main argument contra - as I recall it - was that PDFs can be illegally
copied, and this was used to wipe away all the possible advantages.
But I do not exclude that it will still happen.
Michael.
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