I do too, but for a novel. For a next-generation textbook, I'd rather have videos, animations, interactive materials. It sucks at sunlight, but again I study at my room and maybe that'll change in a few years.
> 8. Is this new format a lovely zip file we can extract and inspect?
Do you think that publishers that sell you a physical book for $119 would let you inspect their digital books and possibly re-sell them?
> 9. Is it possible to read iBooks on other devices/platforms?
It might be. I think it depends on what publishers want (DRM'ed or non-DRM'ed).
> 10. Am I allowed to share my iBooks with friends and relatives?
In the future, I'm sure you will.
> 11. Will my grandchildren be able to read my iBooks in 50 years time?
If YOU bought them, sure (that is, if Apple is still around). If your school bought them for you, probably not.
I do too, but for a novel. For a next-generation textbook, I'd rather have videos, animations, interactive materials. It sucks at sunlight, but again I study at my room and maybe that'll change in a few years.
> 8. Is this new format a lovely zip file we can extract and inspect?
Do you think that publishers that sell you a physical book for $119 would let you inspect their digital books and possibly re-sell them?
> 9. Is it possible to read iBooks on other devices/platforms?
It might be. I think it depends on what publishers want (DRM'ed or non-DRM'ed).
> 10. Am I allowed to share my iBooks with friends and relatives?
In the future, I'm sure you will.
> 11. Will my grandchildren be able to read my iBooks in 50 years time?
If YOU bought them, sure (that is, if Apple is still around). If your school bought them for you, probably not.