Definition

An eBook is an //electronic// version of a traditional print book that can be read by using a personal computer or by using an eBook reader. Users can purchase an eBook on diskette or CD, but the most popular method of getting an eBook is to purchase a downloadable file of the eBook. Generally, an eBook can be downloaded in five minutes or less. Although it is not necessary to use a reader application or device in order to read an eBook, they are popular because they enable options similar to those of a paper book. Readers can bookmark pages, make notes, highlight passages, and save selected text.