Collaborating over Electronic Books
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In this position paper we argue that electronic book and document readers (H UHDGHUV) open new avenues for computer supported collaborative work. This position draws on our experience building and e-reading with the XLibris “active reading machine,” a portable pen-based computer specialized for the task of reading, critical thinking, and analysis.
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