Everyone in the thread used the word "bought" in conjunction with the word "kindle". When you mention books do you mean the ones people photocopy at the library?
Not sure if I understand your post, frater. I have to pay for the books I download to my Kindle; they're just less expensive than the paper versions (and much more portable).
That's why I haven't bought it. is there much more info in the books than what is free online. I have a very low income these days, so have to think about such things.
I read his book. It's true that some of the info is here. But it's easy to read his book cover to cover and it includes everything. It's a really good book for beginners though.