[ubuntu-uk] OT Kindle

[steve]

On 22/03/11 10:41, Paul Sutton wrote:
> Hi
>
> this is slightly off topic but the answer could be useful to others.
>
> Looking at the amazon kindle it looks as if i can use it to open / 
> read normal pdf files such as the one for the ubuntu manual,  if this 
> is the case it would be useful.
>
> On another note, part of my Open uni studies requires me to read and 
> highlight text in book, if i could get hold of electronic versions can 
> i do this with kindle or other book readersl as in highlight text 
> adnthen some how save the file with the highlights so i can use it to 
> take notes, or perhaps there is other ways to attach notes to text.
>
> i amk looking at several books on LInux atm,  have very little shelf 
> space left and don't want to be a tree killer by printing out 
> documentation,
>
> i can also buy electronic books cheaper than paper, copies
>
> any suggestions or ideas
>
>
> paul
>
> --ha
> Paul Sutton Cert SLPS (Open)
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>
> 17th September 2011 - Software freedom day
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>
Do you have a Staples locally? Here in Plymouth they are selling both 
versions of the Kindle and they have a demo/display booth where you can 
try them out.

regards,

Steve