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Somqe people jump right into ebooks quick and easy. For others, downloading content from the internet, especially for the first time, can be wrought with anxiety. eBook Rapture is dedicated to just those online ebook-anxious types. We assume you already know the many benefits of ebooks; they're more portable, they save paper, blah blah blah. You're sold on the concept and you're ready to download, but you don't know where to start.
Following are some FAQs we've put together that may be of assistance
How do I get started?
To get started you need a desktop or laptop computer and the proper software to read digital content (ie: an ebook). Your best bet for software is Adobe's free digital reader. Once you've downloaded the software, try out a test ebook here. Microsoft also has a free reader available as well. Once you set the MS Reader, you can "get your feet wet" by downloading one of our free microsoft reader titles AT THE BOTTOM. You might also consider Adobe's Digital Editions software - It's robust and accommodates ePub as well as regular Adobe pdf ebooks.
Should I buy one of those hardware ebook readers like kindle, nook or iPad?
With the new e-ink technology and back lighting options, they can enhance the ebook experience, but "No", hardware readers are not a pre-requisite. If you do choose to purchase a reader, stay away from the kindle and the iPad. They are proprietary and essentially lock you into their device and ebook store. If you buy a Kindle, you HAVE to buy all of your ebooks from Amazon. Goodbye freedom, hello Amazon slavery. Same goes with the Ipad, Get yourself one of those open android tablets like the Samsung Galaxy or Motorola Xoom. You'll be free to choose your own book store.
I see several different formats of ebooks like Mobipocket, MS Reader, Adobe, ePub, etc..... Which should I use?
Each format has its strength and weakness, but if you pinned us down and make us pick one it would probably be ePub. The ebook industry has agreed on ePub has the official standard for ebooks. That means publishers and authors will issue new work in ePub before any other format and all the hardware and software people will create new technology first for ePub.
What is DRM?
DRM stands for "Digital Rights Management" and it's what helps authors like Dan Brown sleep at night knowing his prized work is in the easily duplicated digital form. DRM put access controls over the content. Otherwise, you could buy Da Vinci Code and forward it to everybody in your address book via email or post a copy for download on your personal site. Unfortunately, DRM can create frustrations, because it requires that the software "authorize" the purchase. If your javascript, cookies or firewall settings are off, this can block the authorization and consequently your download.
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