question about ebooks (416 hits)
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Submitted by Hairy Coup <hairy_coo1.at.hotmail.com> (View user info) at 2008-05-11 12:51:19 EDT
I know this isnt probably the most popular place ask this question, being a serious writers forum and all - but does anyone know of somewhere on the inet where i can 'borrow' ebooks still in copyright?
friggin sony store wont let me join as im not a US resident...
Alternatively if anyone wants to give me their and credit card number linked to that address, that would be pretty useful as well
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Submitted by mitchmarron (user info) at 2008-05-12 12:24:25 EDT (#)
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even people 5 years ago who liked to own the cd and flick through the pissy little book that comes with it rather than going digital.
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Small clarification... CD's do contain digital data. EPs/LPs/cassette tapes all contain analog data.
That being said, anyone who puts down technology with their sole argument being "I just love to sit down with a book" is small-minded egocentric douche.
The world is moving fast and it's a threatening thing to those who can't handle it.
Submitted by Berty (user info) at 2008-05-12 04:07:57 EDT (#)
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John Dies at the End
Submitted by bart (user info) at 2008-05-11 17:06:03 EDT (#)
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Submitted by ilikesteak (user info) at 2008-05-11 14:05:27 EDT (#)
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You know what could entirely eliminate your problem?
Ctrl + Alt + Left
Kindle has only got the advantage in its wireless internet being everywhere, but it can't get the entire internet. Also, they ARE planning to go international in the coming months. Look into it before you shit yourself.
Submitted by hairycoo (user info) at 2008-05-11 13:31:11 EDT (#)
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yeh i remember cunts back in the 90s who would refuse to get a mobile phone because they were only for business wankers - even people 5 years ago who liked to own the cd and flick through the pissy little book that comes with it rather than going digital.
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2008-05-11 13:24:59 EDT (#)
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I don't see it taking off over here for a damn long time. I think that only wankers business men in London would want one; personally I love sitting down and reading a book, and I wouldn't want to lose that. As for Apple making a reader, sounds great, but they should shoot Steve Jobs so he can't give a fucking keynote about it, obsequious prick that he is.
Submitted by GangsterSquid (user info) at 2008-05-11 13:22:06 EDT (#)
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Submitted by hairycoo (user info) at 2008-05-11 13:20:48 EDT (#)
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well it supports pdf, thus my question about a place to steal books... the reader is shit - no search functionality, no highlighting and notes but its better than a backpack full of heavy books
apple better hurry the fuck up with their reader
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2008-05-11 13:17:01 EDT (#)
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Huh, once again Sony has created something with shitey proprietary file formats and it's on PC only. I can really see why you'd want one of these.
Submitted by hairycoo (user info) at 2008-05-11 13:05:05 EDT (#)
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was making sure i didnt get confused by your name
Submitted by hairycoo (user info) at 2008-05-11 13:04:36 EDT (#)
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http://www.ubersite.com/m/88845 hahahahaha
Submitted by hairycoo (user info) at 2008-05-11 13:03:09 EDT (#)
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thanks for the offer jamie..
Submitted by hairycoo (user info) at 2008-05-11 12:59:16 EDT (#)
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does a computer screen work with no power?
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2008-05-11 12:56:56 EDT (#)
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http://crave.cnet.co.uk/handhelds/0,39029444,39195579,00.htm
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I understand the technology, and I could be wrong, but that looks like a fucking screen to me.
Submitted by hairycoo (user info) at 2008-05-11 12:55:55 EDT (#)
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not a computer screen - have a look and eink technologies then youll understand - sony book reader etc.
problem with kindle is that its the same as sony... US residents only
Submitted by HurtByTheSun (user info) at 2008-05-11 12:54:27 EDT (#)
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Why the fuck would you want to read a book off a computer screen?
Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2008-05-11 12:54:14 EDT (#)
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you could use a card of mine if you paypal me the cash, I've got a shitty card with a $300 limit on that I used to build my rating when i first got here.
you know my email.
Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2008-05-11 12:53:32 EDT (#)
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how's the dyslexia working out for you?
I bought a kindle, that's ace.
Only buy though not rent.
Submitted by hairycoo (user info) at 2008-05-11 12:52:30 EDT (#)
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hmm i probably should have read this before i sent it