I found using ebooks on my computer to be pretty straightforward- no big challenges. I do not own a Kindle or other ebook reader device, so I have not had experience with such. I know those who do use them seem to enjoy them very much. I found it a little confusing trying to access a “free” ebook to read- I am not sure if it was operator error and I did something wrong or if it is tricky on some of the sites to figure out what is “free.” The Gutenberg page was easy to use.
I have mixed feelings about ebooks personally. I enjoy the variety of books that exist- the physical characteristics of books and the sense of “individualism” of books as they have traditionally existed. I am not sure I like the ideas, as presented in some of the articles, about users being able to change books so much through the use of technology. It seems to me that then the whole essence of a book is lost to this continually evolving creature. Perhaps it is just my old-fashionedness. I have not had a great deal of experience using ebooks- something that I am sure will change in time. I can see the advantage of one over the heavy textbooks that students currently have to lug around- certainly will help the back issues being suffered by children from heavy bookbags!!