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All4Fun · 05-20-2009, 06:41 PM

Why does there need to be a determination as to whether pdf is an ebook format or not? IMO, if I can read a digital file, then it's an ebook (electronic book). It's not a jpg, tiff, or gif file that we already know is an image file. Pdf's were intended to be read so IMO, it's an ebook.

Is there some kind of official meaning of an ebook format? Even if one exists, it's arrogant at best considering my notion that if I can read a file digitally, then it's an ebook.

I've quickly understood the differences between a pdf and an epub and appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of both formats. If I were to stand on a corner and ask 100 different people what electronic format they use for reading ebooks, likely the majority will say pdf.

Why must I continue to feel that it's being rammed down my skull that pdfs are not an ebook format?

Or perhaps I'm just a little sensitive.

05-20-2009, 06:41 PM	#180
All4Fun Zealot Posts: 149 Karma: 937 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: Kindle Paperwhite (10th Gen)	Why does there need to be a determination as to whether pdf is an ebook format or not? IMO, if I can read a digital file, then it's an ebook (electronic book). It's not a jpg, tiff, or gif file that we already know is an image file. Pdf's were intended to be read so IMO, it's an ebook. Is there some kind of official meaning of an ebook format? Even if one exists, it's arrogant at best considering my notion that if I can read a file digitally, then it's an ebook. I've quickly understood the differences between a pdf and an epub and appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of both formats. If I were to stand on a corner and ask 100 different people what electronic format they use for reading ebooks, likely the majority will say pdf. Why must I continue to feel that it's being rammed down my skull that pdfs are not an ebook format? Or perhaps I'm just a little sensitive.