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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." |
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== Using == |
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There are several ways to put books on an XO laptop: |
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* adding books to the [[Library]] as [[Collections]] using [[OSBuilder]], then deploying to laptops en-mass, suitable for large deployments, |
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* adding books after install but before use with the [[Customization stick]], or [[Tiny Core Linux]], suitable for small deployments, |
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* using the built-in [[Software update]] feature, |
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* by portable media such as a [[USB drive]], |
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* by download from a [[School server]], appliance, or internet. |
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== Lists == |
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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]]. |
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= Readers = |
== Readers == |
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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 [[ |
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]]. |
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= Formats = |
== Formats == |
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E-books come in different formats, for which a compatible reader is required. See the early [[ |
E-books come in different formats, for which a compatible reader is required. See the early [[/Formats|page on formats]]. |
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= See also = |
== See also == |
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* [[Books/Spanish|Spanish]] (and [[Libros]]), |
* [[Books/Spanish|Spanish]] (and [[Libros]]), |
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* early discussion on [[Book reader]], and [[Book reader feature set|feature set]], |
* early discussion on [[Book reader]], and [[Book reader feature set|feature set]], |
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* early discussion on using [[Wiki as a book reader]], |
* early discussion on using [[Wiki as a book reader]], |
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* [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. |
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Latest revision as of 02:37, 26 June 2014
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:
- 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 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
- Spanish (and Libros),
- early discussion on Book reader, and feature set,
- 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.