Which online eBook reference library do you use?

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Which online eBook reference library do you use?

I use Safari Books Online as a reference library and to evaluate book before I decide to buy a paper copy, but it doesn't include any Apress books. Is there a better alternative you would recommend?

Edit: Safari Books Online now includes Apress titles which makes it the most complete reference library on the web in my opinion.

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With my ACM membership, I get access to both Safari and Books24x7 (this includes Apress).

The selection is reduced from the total offering of those sites (600 in Safari only available to professional members and 500 in Books24x7 available to both student and professional members), but I find it's well worth the ACM annual membership, especially when you factor in the other benefits.

There is a discount for first year members: http://learnmore.acm.org/joinacm5.html

Our local library (nutrias.org) does have ebooks for free also, but I haven't looked to see if they have technical books. In addition, they are term-limited with DRM (yuk).

Cade Roux 2008-10-07 17:09:51

The ACM gets Safari too? I knew about Books24x7. I must check this out when I get home.

Thomas Owens 2008-10-07 17:12:49

Yep - it's two separate links from the members page.

Cade Roux 2008-10-07 17:13:42

...And I was already thinking about getting a professional ACM membership, but wow I didn't realize it got that much, hm.

Runevault 2008-10-07 17:27:46

If you are new to ACM you can join at a 15 percent discount.http://learnmore.acm.org/joinacm5.html

Paul Croarkin 2008-10-07 18:08:01

...Figures, I just signed up after seeing this, THEN you post that ;)

Runevault 2008-10-07 18:14:27

Wow, I've been a member for years and I didn't know about this. I'd mark this up twice if I could, thanks!!

Antonio Haley 2008-10-22 13:09:35

pd.acm.org is one of the primary reasons I maintain my ACM membership. In *almost* every instance where a title has been recommended, either through research online or training courses, I've found that they were readily available through either of the two book services provided by ACM. Also, don't forget about the Element K training classes and virtual labs, which is also available with ACM membership.

Jason Mock 2010-09-30 16:43:48

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I use paper books and use Amazon as a reference

2008-10-07 17:09:57

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Cade,

Not the answer you are looking for but if you are paying for Safari check around your local library systems and make sure you cannot get it for free.

Flory 2008-10-07 17:40:01

I assume you can only use it for free when you are in the library though, not from home...

Blend Master 2008-10-07 17:58:01

Thanks, I'll add that to the anser

Cade Roux 2008-10-07 18:19:52

Depends. I just looked into it for my county and it's available remotely, just requiring you to enter your library card #. Nice tip, Flory! +1

technomalogical 2008-10-09 02:14:03

Here in Santa Clara county, California, we can access the library e-resources, including Safari, from the library's website.

bog 2008-10-08 01:14:12

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