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I really hope they don't get rid of printed editions but the truth is that, by the time a book is published, it might end up being outdated. Blogs are the new magazines, Websites are the new newspapers, and domains are the new resumes. Sounds good to me.

I really, really hope not.  I am, by no means, a literary snob, but as a lover of books, I cannot imagine enjoying books without the touch of the pages.  Also, I have a really hard time reading from a screen.

As with all technological advances, I am not sure the most accurate paradigm is "either/ or."  I hope we are not put in a position where we have to choose between ebooks and traditional books.  Rather, a more healthy and viable alternative would be to ensure that both mediums are present.  Speaking from a teacher's point of view, the reality is that students are assessed through paper and pencil, traditional book assessment.  Standardized state exams and the implications to go with it are still traditional based.  Due to this, students need to be skilled with both mediums.  We cannot sacrifice one at the altar of another.  If we seek to prepare students effectively, we must teach them skills at reading traditional books and ebooks, as both fluencies complement one another, making for stronger and more competitive students.

I hope that ebooks do not take the place of paper books, this thought reminds me of one of the themes that runs through Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.  Even though burning books is the main idea that drives the story, the reason that the books were burned was because the society and culture lost interest in the education process, books were useless and then demonized and possession of a book was a criminal offense.

The book details how society abandoned attendance at universities of higher learning and lost interest in reading.  Books then became a enemy of the state, used as a tool to differentiate members of society, which creates inequality which is strictly forbidden.

I hope that books are never lost to our society, it is a personal experience to hold a book, to read privately is a joy that I hope many generations to come will enjoy.

I don't think paper printed books will ever be completely phased out; at least not for many, many generations.  Too many people love the feel of a book.  Even when the younger generations all clutch their kindles and similar devices, there will be people who prefer paper (which never needs recharging or batteries).  We will not live to see kindles take over the printed word, thank goodness.  I doubt even our grandchildren will see the end of paper books.