I have finally decided to teach myself programming. i'm starting off with python. I downloaded some ebooks on python, most of which are more than 600pages, i'm thinking of printing it out but when I consider the cost, I withdrew.

My question is, did you print yours out when you were learning the stuff. Should I print them or read them on screen. Which one will benefit me most.

webcalculator: I have finally decided to teach myself programming. i'm starting off with python. I downloaded some ebooks on python, most of which are more than 600pages, i'm thinking of printing it out but when I consider the cost, I withdrew.

My question is, did you print yours out when you were learning the stuff. Should I print them or read them on screen. Which one will benefit me most.

Print them out my brother, you can't enjoy reading on the screen.

Personally, reading if off the screen to me is preferable.
1. You don't to worry about the cost associated with prints
2. You can easily search through pages with electronic copies
3. Search-able annotation/keynotes is easier with electronic copies
4. Ability to "copy and paste" code sample/selection from the book into you developing area...as against having to re-type it all from prints.
5. Electronic copies weigh nothing...just dump it on the machine you are working with.

It depends on the individual and the environment you find yourself. I use to prefer reading from hard copy but i use the screen nowadays because computer and power is always available in the office here. The screen seems more convenient for me but it may not be convenient for someone else-it depends on the individual and the environment you are in.