Brad Adrian
08-15-2002, 10:30 PM
<a href="http://knowbetter.com/ebook/surveys/2002spring_results.asp">http://knowbetter.com/ebook/surveys/2002spring_results.asp</a><br /><br />Jay Hartman, from KnowBetter.com, <a href="http://www.pocketpcthoughts.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2898">has let us know</a> that the results from their latest survey about eBooks have been published. The data, collected in March, April and May of 2002, was collected in order to provide a good overview of how eBooks are being used and to capture opinions about the eBook marketplace. About 31% of the respondents read eBooks using a special eBook device like the RCA REB1100, about 23% use a PC and about 42% use some form of PDA, so there's something for everyone here. <br /><br />Of course, one of the topics that sparked the most interest and comments from participants was digital rights management (DRM). Suffice it to say, the overwhelming concensus is that <i>something</i> better than the current DRM schemes has to be developed if eBooks are to ever enjoy greater adoption. But, read the report to get the rest of the details.<br /><br />By the way, KnowBetter.com is also launching another eBook survey that you can participate in. To learn more about it and take part in it, look <a href="http://knowbetter.com/survey.asp">here</a>.