I have PMBOK with me all the time on my tablet, with highlight and notes like a regular paper copy. I can search my comments rapidly. I also have a softcover version that I can carry when needed.
I have advise PMI of this problem with some other PMI references documents.
PMBOK version 5 let you put highlight or notes, it let you print
Version 6 prevent printing (GOOD), prevent COMMENTING (BAD), prevent Content copying (I can retype, time consuming), plus that diagonal watermark (Overkill).
Is PMI culture change? Do PMI want to facilitate usage and diffusion of PMI knowledge?
I not clear on what is serve to block PMI member from adding comments to their PDF copy. Is the print copy in a material that prevent highlighting?
Other organization such has PMI let you HIGHLIGHT! They realize that their document are reference material.
Do we need to purchase PMBOK at Amazon, can it be highlighted? Other book (specially reference book) can be highlighted!
I rely on my PDF copy of the PMBOK since I can quickly search it on my tablet. I can live with the annoying watermark on the 6th ed. but losing the ability to highlight and add my own notes is beyond frustrating!
I own a printed version of the PMBOK 6th edition, but I have no desire to carry it with me on a daily basis. The whole idea of a PDF is "portability". I hope PMI changes it mind and permits the ability to at least highlight!
Ezara,
From what I found in the comments on Amazon, the ebook (PDF) version can be highlighter and commented
Not the free version you can have from PMI if member!
PMI want your good, PMI is gone get your good (read $$$$$), like one of the comments on Amazon Saving Changes...
I wouldn't really lay the blame at PMI's doors here. They are responding to an exploit that is rampant in the world today and, quite understandably, are worried about their IP.
The PDF version seems to have been published with an ultra-lock mode so as not to give even an inch to people who try to pirate versions and share. It seems excessive - but even now it isn't so.
It sucks as a PMI member, I agree. I maintain an MS OneNote page with all the notes I need (with reference to the PMBOK page as well as the PDF page).
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1 reply by Vincent Guerard
Jun 25, 2018 7:02 AM
Vincent Guerard
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Karan,
Thanks for your feedback.
I have most of my reference book on my tablet so to easily carry them and reference them.
an additional notebook seems less effective solutions.
To me, it is the first reference book that is lock, except other Complemental books from PMI.
Second I know about piracy, not too new of a fact. I don't see Highlighting to be anywhere close to piracy or impacting IP
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Manoj LalwaniProject Manager| RAKBANKDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Why not PMI provides KINDLE version of PMBOK?
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1 reply by Vincent Guerard
Jun 25, 2018 7:05 AM
Vincent Guerard
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Hi Manoj,
There is a Kindle version that you get to paid for, PMI member have have access to a free lock version for years that you could hightlight.
It is not clear that you can highlight the Kindle version!
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Michael DelaneyPartner| Delaney Management LLCWest Chester, Pa, United States
I agree the highlight and comment capability is a strong need
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1 reply by Vincent Guerard
Jun 25, 2018 7:06 AM
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Thanks Michael,
Yes if it is a reference material it need that
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George MonnatTechnical Delivery Manager| Kapsch TrafficCom North AmericaAustin, Tx, United States
I hope they make it into a useful tool and not just an annoying headache.
Hope someone at PMI is listening, but I don't think so. I have sent a message concerning other reference books when they started to release them fully lock.
All I can say is membership is the revenue source for PMI, and we don't need to be a member to maintain certifications!
Hi. I find it really difficult to read a book online. After downloading PMBok 6Ed I noticed that print option was disabled. This is quite disappointing for PMI members. I am curious to know how the PMI board allowed this for PMI members since they pay adequate fee to join.
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1 reply by Vincent Guerard
Jun 25, 2018 7:13 AM
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Srikana,
Good point see my reply to Kevin
"All I can say is membership is the revenue source for PMI, and we don't need to be a member to maintain certifications!"
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Moushumi JaniDar Es Salaam, Ilala, Tanzania, United Republic Of
Not being able to bookmark is very annoying - they should allow it for quick references
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1 reply by Vincent Guerard
Jun 25, 2018 7:16 AM
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Thanks, Moushumi,
Yes, Bookmark, Highlight Comments are the main things
I agree with most of the comments here. The lockdown of the PDF seems very much a knee jerk reaction to piracy, and I'm wondering if any actual analysis was done on how much revenue is lost due to piracy and how much reputation damage is done by having such a limited pdf copy available.
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