| "For these dead birds sigh a prayer." W.Shakespeare | ||
| A worldwide public ebook library in rb, pdf, lit and xdoc format. | ||
Newsgroups:
. phoenix.ebook
. phoenix.ebookformat
. phoenix.library
Questions:
1. What is Phoenix-Library.org?B - Reading:
2. Who can use the services of Phoenix-Library.org?
3. How do I become an associate?
3. How can I help Phoenix-Library?
5. How do I link to Phoenix-Library?
1. What do I need to read the ebooks?C - Contributing
2. Do I need to pay something to read the ebooks?
3. What am I allowed to do with the ebooks I download?
4. What is a Phoenix-Edition?
1. How do I upload ebooks to the library?D - Associates Categories
2. What type of ebooks can I upload?
3. What criteria does my ebook need to follow to be recognized as a Phoenix-Edition?
1. What is a "Reader" associate?E - How do I participate in the library community?
2. What is a "Member" associate?
3. What is a "Publisher" associate?
1. How can I actively participate in the library community?F - Other
2. How do I become a "member of the board" of Phoenix-Library?Answers:
A - Phoenix-Library1. What is Phoenix-Library:B - Reading
Phoenix-Library.org is a service of eBooksFrance, a non profit organization from Belgium. It is a place where one can read online and download/upload eBooks in a variety of formats.
2. Who can use Phoenix-Library?
Anyone surfing the web has access to the library, and can read books online. To download books from the library you must be an associate.
3. How do I become an associate?
By joining Phoenix-Library. Choose the type of associate you want to be and then simply fill in the registration form. You should first join Phoenix-Library as a "Reader" associate. As a "Reader" associate you are allowed to read and upload ebooks to Phoenix-Library. Later, you may want to become a "Member" associate or a "Publisher". But you don't have to.
4. How can I help Phoenix-Library?
First, join Phoenix-Library. Then, tell people and give out the URL. Then, become a "Member" associate. And, above all, participate in the Phoenix newsgroups, helping, with your suggestions and ideas to improve the library.
5. How do I link to Phoenix-Library?
You are allowed to link to any of the public sections of the library. To link to Phoenix-Library's home page, you need the url: www.phoenix-library.org. We will recognize the language the visitor is using and we will deliver the library in that language, if available. If you want to use Phoenix-Library logos in your links, click here.1. What do I need to read the ebooks?C - Contributing
- To read online, all you need is your browser.
- To read files with the extension *.rb, you need either the Rocket eBook, the REB1100 from RCA or, eRocket, a free software that you can download here.
- To read files with the extension *.prc you need a HandHeld and the MobiPocket reader.
- To read files with the extension *.lit you need a PocketPC or the MS Reader.
- To read files with the extension *.pdf you need the Acrobat eBook Reader or Acrobat Reader.
2. How much must I pay to read the ebooks?
You can read all available ebooks in the "public sections" of Phoenix-Library for free. Only "Member" and "Publisher" associates have access to Phoenix Editions.
3. What am I allowed to do with the ebooks I download?
If the ebook is in the public domain you can do anything you want, except change the author's content. You may download and read ebooks not in the public domain, but you may not be allowed to copy, print or modify those ebooks without the permission of the copyright owner. Please, read our legal Terms of Service.
4. What is a Phoenix Edition?
A Phoenix Edition is an eBook formatted following strict guidelines. These are the only ebooks for which Phoenix-Library guarantees the quality. For more on Phoenix Edition, click here.1. How do I upload ebooks to the library?D - Associates Categories
You can upload ebooks to the library as long you are a registered user. Just click on contribute and follow the online instructions. Please be aware that you and only you are responsible for the content of the ebookss you upload. Please, read our Terms of Service.
2. What type of ebooks can I upload?
Public domain ebooks and those for which you own the rights. We don't accept plain html, zip, txt, rtf.
3. What criteria does my ebook need to follow to be recognized as a Phoenix Edition?
We are in the process of writing some guidelines for this and they are being discussed in the Phoenix eBook newsgroup. You are invited to join the discussion.1. What is a "Reader" associate?E - Participating in the library community
A "Reader" associate is someone who wants to download ebooks from the Phoenix-Library. To become a "Reader" associate all you need to do is register. Once you receive your confirmation email, you can start to download ebooks and contribute your own to the library. It's free.
2. What is a "Member" associate?
A "Member" associate is someone more involved in the ebook Revolution, more concerned with ebooks standards and who wants to support the efforts of Phoenix-Library to remain a free source of eBooks for all Readers. As a reward for that deeper involvement, they are allowed access to all available collections at Phoenix-Library, including Phoenix-Editions.
3. What is "Publisher" associate?
A "Publisher" associate is someone involved at the highest level in the eBook revolution. He may be a self-publishing author who wants to sell his works, an ePublisher or an eBookseller. A "Publisher" associate has full access to all collections, and as a plus, can use the eBookStore at Phoenix-Library (a separate part of the site) to display samplers for public appreciation and, in the future, perhaps even sell eBooks directly.1. How may I actively participate in the library community?F - Other
You may, are invited and welcome to participate actively in every aspect of Phoenix-Library. It's your library. You can start by joining yours peers in the newsgroups. They are, like you, people who love ebooks, and enjoy talking about ebooks. There, for sure, you may even suggest improvements to the library.
2. May I become a "member of the board" of Phoenix-Library?
We, at Phoenix-Library encourage full participation of all Phoenix-Library users in all aspects of the library. If you are already an associate in the categories "Member" or "Publisher" and want to involve yourself even more in the management of Phoenix-Library, then please let us know.If you have any questions that have not been answered above, please, write to Phoenix-Library or post your question in the newsgroups.