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Old 10-15-09, 10:44 PM   #4
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A rare occasion where Skybird and I are in complete agreement.

It comes down to this:

A printed book is a completely self contained, permanent copy that, if properly cared for, will remain fully usable for centuries.

An E-book is a fragile pattern of electrical impulses downloaded onto a soon to be obsolete gizmo that will almost certainly have to be replaced within a decade.
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