Can we get rid of hard cover books yet?
Not if we want them to survive in a decent condition for more than a couple of decades, no.
Not at all.
Online DRMed or "streamed" books can be modified or deleted.
Its kinda hard (aka impossible) to edit or delete a hardbound book on my bookshelf remotely.
Not if we want them to survive in a decent condition for more than a couple of decades, no.