Internet vs Books

[rmillais]

Books all the way. You don't waste as much time searching around trying to find the information. Plus I find it tiring reading on screen for lengths of time. Once I've bought a book, im more likely to re-read it too, as I've paid money for it.

[Apollo]

What does everyone think. Is it better to use a book or the internet to learn about something computer related? For example I am just now starting to learn some HTML. I have learned a few basics without even visiting the bookstore. I am just using free online tutorials. On the other hand, for Java, i prefered to purchase a few books myself. What do you guys prefer and how do you think that the internet will change over the next 20 years. Will we have full blown books and tutorials available for free?

I began to learn HTML last summer in July. I started in mid July and by mid August I was fluent. There really isn't much to HTML, or CSS for that matter, but I had trouble picking stuff up at first. I then bought a book titled "HTML For The World Wide Web", by Elizabeth Castro. The book also covers XHTML and CSS. I found this book to be invaluable to my learning experience and couple with online tutorials, learning (X)HTML and CSS was a breeze. My advice get a thorough book, then use online tutorials for things not covered by the book.

[ticklu2deth]

Both, with books being primary and online secondary.