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1. Has paper's time passed?

Author

Dipert, Brian

Subjects
*ELECTRONIC books, *ELECTRONIC publishing, *LAPTOP computers, *EDUCATIONAL technology, *INTERNET publishing
Abstract

Comments on the emergence of electronic books. Effects of electronic books on the popularity of printed book; Advantages of electronic books stored in laptop computers; Objections of librarians on electronic books.

Published
2003

2. The e-reader paradox.

Author

NICHOLLS, FRANCK

Subjects
*ELECTRONIC book readers, *ELECTRONIC books, *LIQUID crystal displays, *ELECTRONIC paper, *MICROPROCESSORS
Abstract

The article discusses the challenges faced by e-readers to be as quick as paper and as quick as LCD-based devices. It notes that high-performance microprocessors enables better usability and new use scenarios for e-readers who require a high-performance processor even for text only. It indicates the use of electrophoretic or electronic paper, displays (EPDs) by most e-readers which has more benefits over LCDs for reading e-books. It suggests that new e-readers will need high-end processors as speed becomes higher with physics remaining the bottleneck.

Published
2011

3. Virtual-assembly tome gets real update.

Author

Cravotta, Nicholas

Subjects
*ELECTRONIC books, *WEBSITES
Abstract

Reports on the availability of the paper version of Randall Hyde's "The Art of Assembly Language" from No Starch Press. Presentation of initial programming concepts in high-level assembly; Contents of the book; Information on an accompanying CD; Web site for the online version of the book.

Published
2003