[Sigia-l] Texts in e-book (Microsoft/Adobe Reader) format

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"Tom Croucher" wrote:

> If I remeber right Steve Krug quoted users reading
> 15% slower on a monitor in "Dont make me think".

This is another dated urban legend.

I don't know what Steve Krug was quoting/testing but for a huge portion of
readers, especially over 40, it's *much much easier* to read online (and
that's from my book, "Don't make me squint" :-)

Why? Simply because you can 'zoom' text. While there are very few "larger
print" pubs in the physical world, virtually any digital text can be zoomed
on a PC (as long as you're on a Mac :-) whether you're using a web browser
or any other app that can print. Just convert it into a PDF in about 2-3
clicks and drag/zoom any portion of it, for variable magnification and
anti-aliased reading pleasure. Heck you can make it 50 pt text and read it
across the room on a couch!

Best,

Ziya