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* According to Wikipedia page [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-book E-book] - "An electronic book (variously: e-book, eBook, e-Book, ebook, digital book, or even e-edition) is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, readable on computers or other electronic devices."
* According to Wikipedia page [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-book E-book] - "An electronic book (variously: e-book, eBook, e-Book, ebook, digital book, or even e-edition) is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, readable on computers or other electronic devices."


= Lists =
== Using ==

There are several ways to put books on an XO laptop:
* adding books to the [[Library]] as [[Collections]] using [[OSBuilder]], then deploying to laptops en-mass, suitable for large deployments,
* adding books after install but before use with the [[Customization stick]], or [[Tiny Core Linux]], suitable for small deployments,
* using the built-in [[Software update]] feature,
* by portable media such as a [[USB drive]],
* by download from a [[School server]], appliance, or internet.

== Lists ==


During the early years of the project, before e-books were popular, we asked for a list of books, and the community responded. See our [[/List|list of books]].
During the early years of the project, before e-books were popular, we asked for a list of books, and the community responded. See our [[/List|list of books]].


= Readers =
== Readers ==


An e-book reader is software that displays the book for reading. The XO laptop includes readers, and other readers are available. See the early [[Books/Renderers discussion on readers]].
An e-book reader is software that displays the book for reading. The XO laptop includes readers, and other readers are available. See the early [[/Renderers|page on readers]].


= Formats =
== Formats ==


E-books come in different formats, for which a compatible reader is required. See the early [[Books/Formats discussion on formats]].
E-books come in different formats, for which a compatible reader is required. See the early [[/Formats|page on formats]].


= See also =
== See also ==


* [[Books/Spanish|Spanish]] (and [[Libros]]),
* [[Books/Spanish|Spanish]] (and [[Libros]]),
* early discussion on [[Book reader]], and [[Book reader feature set|feature set]],
* early discussion on [[Book reader]], and [[Book reader feature set|feature set]],
* early discussion on using [[Wiki as a book reader]],
* early discussion on using [[Wiki as a book reader]],
* [Deployment Guide]] for how books can be put on the XO laptop prior to deployment, or as downloads once classes start.
* [[Deployment Guide]] for how books can be put on the XO laptop prior to deployment, or as downloads once classes start.

Latest revision as of 02:37, 26 June 2014

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We are no longer asking for books for inclusion in the XO laptop. Thank you all for your contributions! --Quozl 01:07, 26 June 2014 (UTC)


  • According to Wikipedia page Book - "A book is a set of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of ink, paper, parchment, or other materials, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. A single sheet within a book is called a leaf, and each side of a leaf is called a page. A set of text-filled or illustrated pages produced in electronic format is known as an electronic book, or e-book."
  • According to Wikipedia page E-book - "An electronic book (variously: e-book, eBook, e-Book, ebook, digital book, or even e-edition) is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, readable on computers or other electronic devices."

Using

There are several ways to put books on an XO laptop:

Lists

During the early years of the project, before e-books were popular, we asked for a list of books, and the community responded. See our list of books.

Readers

An e-book reader is software that displays the book for reading. The XO laptop includes readers, and other readers are available. See the early page on readers.

Formats

E-books come in different formats, for which a compatible reader is required. See the early page on formats.

See also