The fact that users must have access to and the knowledge of how to use and operate computers, an e-reader, a smartphone, or a tablet in order to use this technology poses a limiting factor to the e-book technology ecosystem. On the other hand, print books do not require those hardware devices to read them. Another drawback to the e-book technology is the issue of digital rights management locks. (Grant and Meadows, 2014) These locks were once meant to prevent illegal file sharing, but they now limit the users’ access to the uploaded e-books if they decide to purchase a different device from the one they uploaded the files on originally. Not having access to a physical copy of the book is yet another drawback with this technology. Some users prefer the convenience of e-book uploads, while others may still prefer to have a physical copy on hand. For instance, a student may prefer print textbooks over e-books for taking notes and highlighting important topics that he or she will be tested on
The fact that users must have access to and the knowledge of how to use and operate computers, an e-reader, a smartphone, or a tablet in order to use this technology poses a limiting factor to the e-book technology ecosystem. On the other hand, print books do not require those hardware devices to read them. Another drawback to the e-book technology is the issue of digital rights management locks. (Grant and Meadows, 2014) These locks were once meant to prevent illegal file sharing, but they now limit the users’ access to the uploaded e-books if they decide to purchase a different device from the one they uploaded the files on originally. Not having access to a physical copy of the book is yet another drawback with this technology. Some users prefer the convenience of e-book uploads, while others may still prefer to have a physical copy on hand. For instance, a student may prefer print textbooks over e-books for taking notes and highlighting important topics that he or she will be tested on