E-Book Age
Tutorial Questions
Case Study 1: Amazon’s Kindle e-reader Textbook, pp. 202-203 1. Will e-books, as read on a Kindle or other e-reader, eventually phase out the conventional print book? Why or why not? ANS: In my humble opinion, the answer is yes and no. Yes, because e-books will in a long run, dominate the market with their superiority in convenience and other consumer-friendly attributes, such as transferability, storability. However, the conventional print books will still be here to stay for those who prefer the feeling of papers and all those that come with physical reading.
2. Kindle is designed just for reading. Other tablet computers such as the Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy can perform all the other functions of a computer in addition to being an e-reader. Is there room for both in the market? ANS: Yes, from my point of view, there is room for both in the market. Apple Ipad and its counterparts do have powerful and versatile functionalities in them to offer. However, e-books reader like Kindle is dedicated only to develop its reader-friendly features that constantly upgrade itself to optimize the reader experience, for which they will rightly earn their share in the market.
Case Study 2: Softsource: Building green and staying ahead Textbook, pp. 230-231 1. What do you understand by carbon footprint and how can IT play a role in reducing carbon footprints? ANS: I think the best definition of carbon footprint is given by Championne, who refers it to "the total sets of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person.” IT can play a significant role in reducing carbon footprints by encouraging users to consumer much less carbon-generated products and still can get jobs done.
2. What is Green IT? What are the benefits of Green IT?
ANS: Green IT stands for Green Information Technology. Information Technology is essentially the design, implementation and management of computers that both individuals
Case Study 1: Amazon’s Kindle e-reader Textbook, pp. 202-203 1. Will e-books, as read on a Kindle or other e-reader, eventually phase out the conventional print book? Why or why not? ANS: In my humble opinion, the answer is yes and no. Yes, because e-books will in a long run, dominate the market with their superiority in convenience and other consumer-friendly attributes, such as transferability, storability. However, the conventional print books will still be here to stay for those who prefer the feeling of papers and all those that come with physical reading.
2. Kindle is designed just for reading. Other tablet computers such as the Apple iPad or Samsung Galaxy can perform all the other functions of a computer in addition to being an e-reader. Is there room for both in the market? ANS: Yes, from my point of view, there is room for both in the market. Apple Ipad and its counterparts do have powerful and versatile functionalities in them to offer. However, e-books reader like Kindle is dedicated only to develop its reader-friendly features that constantly upgrade itself to optimize the reader experience, for which they will rightly earn their share in the market.
Case Study 2: Softsource: Building green and staying ahead Textbook, pp. 230-231 1. What do you understand by carbon footprint and how can IT play a role in reducing carbon footprints? ANS: I think the best definition of carbon footprint is given by Championne, who refers it to "the total sets of greenhouse gas emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person.” IT can play a significant role in reducing carbon footprints by encouraging users to consumer much less carbon-generated products and still can get jobs done.
2. What is Green IT? What are the benefits of Green IT?
ANS: Green IT stands for Green Information Technology. Information Technology is essentially the design, implementation and management of computers that both individuals