Will on-line publishing replace prinitng presses? -- poll

[fitzov]

I've heard several "experts" make claims on both sides of this issue. I'm just curious as to what you all think.

 

[FoBoT]

it will take a few to several generations, if it happens

 

[pontifex]

for me, nothing beats holding a book and reading it. there's just something special or personal about having the book right there.

 

[mugs]

Originally posted by: pontifex
for me, nothing beats holding a book and reading it. there's just something special or personal about having the book right there.

It's easier to read off paper than off a screen.

Edit: with current screen technology.

 

[SaturnX]

I can't stand staring at a monitor trying to read news, magazines, etc... and don't even get my started on eBooks.

--Mark

 

[Jzero]

I don't think paper will every be completely replaced.

 

[otispunkmeyer]

eventually, but theres nothin like readin the paper with your breakfast and a hot cuppa tea

 

[ironcrotch]

not until i can have the book uploaded to my brain

 

[ggnl]

Not until someone invents a book-priced, book-sized e-book reader.

I'm sure we'll have the technology eventually, but nothing available now (including notebooks, PDA's, and even UMPCs) comes close to matching the convenience of regular book or magazine.

 

[DnetMHZ]

Not in the near to somewhat distant future I think.

 

[jtvang125]

Sitting at a computer isn't the most comfortable position to be reading.

 

[JDrake]

I'm pretty sure the internet has a spell check :Q