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While I enjoy reading on my Kindle, I find that Kindle is not the best format for technical books with code samples, charts and tables. If you go electronic, it
by eliben 11y ago
While I enjoy reading on my Kindle, I find that Kindle is not the best format for technical books with code samples, charts and tables. If you go electronic, it's much better to just produce a PDF. FWIW I have the PDF-only version of this book (a digital purchase from O'Reilly) and it's great
- zerr 11y agoYes, I use Kindle DX for tech books. Sometimes I wish for a slightly larger screen tough.
- pjmlp 11y agoI went with the Kindle version, as e-ink is quite easier on the eyes. PDFs would be great, but so far I haven't seen a book reader on this part of the world that offers a proper experience.
- weavie 11y agoIt depends on the book. I just bought Peter Norvigs Paradigms of Artificial Intelligence and although it is available for Kindle I chose the print version. The book is a monster! Too big to fit in my bag so I can't take it on my commute. Wish I'd bought the Kindle version now..
- eliben 11y agoIt's an incredible book, though. Well worth the effort. I didn't try it on a Kindle, but I suspect any non-trivial code listing (and this book has many) will look back because it will have to be downscaled.
- zerr 11y agoNot sure. I mean, probably it is a good book for beginners, but when you have many years of experience, worked in various domains (AI, compilers, logic programming, etc..) - then this book just touches the surfaces of various these topics.