Familiarization of electronic books

Siriginidi Subba Rao

Electronic library 2001 19 (4)247-256
(ReLIS:jul:fpcatt:y:2001:v:19:i:4:p:247-256)

Abstract:

Highlights the evolution and potentiality of electronic books (eBooks) and presents a comprehensive definition from the various definitions reported for eBooks and their types, the pros, cons and users. Available eBook hardware, such as Rocket eBook Reader, SoftBook Reader, EveryBook Dedicated Reader and Millennium eBook Reader; software, viz. Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Reader, Glassbook Reader, DocAble, SoftBook Reader, RocketLibrarian, PeanutReader, etc. is listed together with sources for eBook titles. Also briefly discusses eBook standards and copyright protection. Concludes that eBooks are rapidly becoming a viable alternative over the traditional medium and will continue to stay in one form or another.

Keywords: Documentos electrónicos ; Derechos de autor
Pages: 247-256
Volume: 19
Year: 2001
Issue: 4

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