On the other hand, there are also advantages such as the ability to follow links and the ability to copy whole sections of the text as needed. The advantages, however, are not useful if the on-line material is treated as a traditional text to be read straight through. The first thing that most hypertext documents offer users is the choice of paths through the material. One can choose to enter the material from many angles and work through it in different ways. It is actually designed to be read in multiple ways.
Some people prefer to learn via examples.
Again, one could start with these examples and access any of the other material via the links provided. Or, one could use the examples for review or as an extra set of explanations after first reading something else. If you are one of those folks that extensively underline or highlight a text, you may find the on-line material frustrating. On the other hand, if you like to take occasional notes and write all over specific sections of the text, you may find the on-line version just what you need. You can copy a section that you find important to your favorite editor or word-processor and make comments to your hearts content.