This could have gone in the "making me happy" thread also.
I found out recently that the suburban Chicago library system now allows you to borrow Kindle books. The selection isn't great yet, but I've gotten some worthwhile reading. I read #5 in the Dresden series last week, and I just started the first Game of Thrones book last
Free stuff. I love it.
Not free.
Your tax dollars paid for the library, the technology to distribute the book to you, indeed for the license to "loan" the "book" twenty-six times before they have to pay for another license.
Not free. Not an entitlement. You paid for it.
What can I think of that is "free"... not a lot.
Our local library also has such a lending option, and the Kindles are in demand.
It's a deal for anyone that might not afford a Kindle
It's a deal for anyone that might want to buy a Kindle
It's a deal for anyone that might want short term use of a Kindle
It's a great deal for anyone that might want to read a book... on a Kindle
Not free.
Your tax dollars paid for the library,
what if I don't pay taxes, is it free then?
:bolt:
My local library started Kindle lending last month. I've gotten one book, and am now NEXT IN LINE for A Dance with Dragons.
Little hint ... the book only leaves your device if the wifi/3G is turned on at or after the return date.
Not free.
Your tax dollars paid for the library, the technology to distribute the book to you, indeed for the license to "loan" the "book" twenty-six times before they have to pay for another license.
Not free. Not an entitlement. You paid for it.
True. But I have to pay the tax anyway. So...