OverDrive Automates Download Audio Book Collection for Libraries

Ebook Publisher: OverDrive announced its Download Standing Order Plan, which enables libraries to automatically add frontlist audio books from several popular publishers on or before their release dates. OverDrive, a provider of download media to libraries with 75,000 audio book, eBook, music, and video titles and 5,000 library partners worldwide, made the Download Standing Order Plan available earlier this week. Libraries that participate can ensure that their digital media collections include the latest frontlist releases without spending time each week researching new titles. Libraries select a desired amount of titles from publishers of their choice to be automatically added to their collection monthly.

Harry Potter Set to Transfigure to Digital

Ebook Publisher: Harry Potter and his wizarding
chums may be about to make a digital publishing leap. Online bookseller Amazon has plans to unveil a wireless electronic book reader, a kind of literary iPod, which already has UK publishers scrambling to digitize their entire range of titles. The device, which sources claim could be launched as early as next month, would follow the recent U.S. launch of the Sony eBook Reader, a machine the size of a hardback that stores digital copies of up to 80 books and lasts 7,500 pages on a single charge.

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A career in information technology usually has its share of ups and downs. Download this Internet.com eBook to learn where the jobs are in IT, how to negotiate a salary, and helpful advice on job security and how to deal with a layoff.

SCO Group Files Chapter 11 to Protect Assets as It Addresses Potential Financial, Legal Challenges

Ebook Publisher: The SCO Group, Inc., a leading provider of UNIX software technology and mobile services, today announced that it filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. SCO's subsidiary, SCO Operations, Inc., has also filed a petition for reorganization. The Board of Directors of The SCO Group have unanimously determined that Chapter 11 reorganization is in the best long-term interest of SCO and its subsidiaries, as well as its customers, shareholders, and employees. The SCO Group intends to maintain all normal business operations throughout the bankruptcy proceedings. Subject to court approval, SCO and its subsidiaries will use the cash flow from their consolidated operations to meet their capital needs during the reorganization process."We want to assure our customers and partners that they can continue to rely on SCO products, support and services for their business critical operations," said Darl McBride, President and CEO, The SCO Group.