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What is an E-book? Differentiate between E-book and printed book.

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E-Book: An E-book is the electronic version of a book covering its full contents. It can be viewed on a desktop computer, laptop, and smart phone or e book reader.

Comparison between E-book and Printed book:

E-bookPrinted book
1) Reader can customize E book while reading as the size of the font or complete display may be changed.1) Customization is not possible as size and display is fixed.
2) Full text is searchable with the help of search engine of the e-book software2) Full text search is not possible but the index will help in searching the content.
3) The portability is very high. The reader can store hundred and thousands of books in laptop, smart phone, handheld device etc.3) The portability is very low as it has volume and weight both.
4) Multiple readers can read same copy of an E-book simultaneously if it is shared through network.4) Same copy cannot be read simultaneously.
5) Loss theft, degradation or damage in disaster is impossible.5) Can be lost, theft degradation, or in case of disaster can be damaged.



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