Let’s say I wanted to create a web site to sell ebooks (not really, but for the sake of this question). I want to let people upload these ebooks to my site and propose a price for the product. If someone browsing the site wants it, they can purchase it and download it from my site for the proposed cost. I would take a commission from it, but most of the profits would go to the provider of the ebook. I would like to have a program that allows people to view a sample of the ebook as well.
My question is: what programming languages would I need to learn, and what software would I need? I already have Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, can I make my site with that? also, would I be able to go with a domain provider like godaddy or would I have to go through a special domain provider because of the payment methods. I would really like to pay and receive payment through paypal? How long do you think a site like this would take to set up for someone who is new to web programming?
PS I am familiar with some programming languages like C++ and Matlab (useless for this topic), but no web-based languages.
Any input is appreciated and thanks in advance!
i feel like I should add this… I am very much a DIY person so you will be wasting your time when suggesting that I get someone else to do this. There is a lesson to be learned in everything you do for yourself. Besides, I’m sure knowing a few more programming languages when it’s complete won’t hurt.

actually i need books thats belonging to software programming
like books in C
books in java etc…

i sow most of sites selling e books after we pay money they send us a link to download that e book.That domain address always related to the main domain .If we know that address we can download it directly.My question is is their any software we can find all sub domains and other links to related the main domain when we input the main domain name to the software.
answer me please

I want to offer an ebook to my customer and it requires unique username and password to access it. I already have a list of unique combinations (username and password) generated from my ebook software and it is stored in a .csv file on my website. After order is processed successfully by any order processing system, I want to trigger a process.
Here is the total process:
– After the order is processed successfully, it will capture that customer’s data (like name, email, etc) from the order processing form or it can use any other method to capture customer’s data.
– It will retrieve the first unused combination of unique username and password from the .csv file.
– It will deliver the retrieved information (unique username and password) to that customer by generating a mail or a autoresponder.
– The whole process works automatically so that once it is up it will work again and again without my intervention for each of my new customers.

How do I code the total process?
I’ll not allow the customers to edit or delete the record or change the field information (user name) and (password), which is kept in .csv file – The reason is - it is a list of say 1000 unique combinations of username and password and that have already generated by a third party ebook software. The unique username and password is required by a unique user to access this ebook. Anyone or I are not permitted to change it. I just need to read the latest unused record from the file and send it by a mail to a new customer, who purchases my ebook.

For better performance, MySQL database can be used.

A cgi script made with perl can solve my purpose.

where can i fine ebooks related to flash software and actionscripting in flash for gaming
for free…. ebooks

I have an ebook that is called MS Visual Basic Game Programming for Teens. The other ebook that i have required you to buy a software for $700 which was ridiculous!! So im hoping you don’t need to purchase anything for this ebook! Do i also need directX? please help!

I would like to develop a full fledged software which will be an e-version of a book which is a big volume with texts in two languages

does anybody know where i can download one of those html ebook, where i can add links to pictures and stuff into my ebooks, some free html ebook software would be nice too!

I am desperately looking for simple appointment booking/calendaring software, so that customers can view my available times/locations and schedule themselves in online.

I have found a couple of good online booking systems, but for some odd and inexplicable reason they are both ‘USA only’ products!! Who makes a user-friendly booking system for small business that’s more generic - i.e. Usable by anyone, anywhere, like most software??

Thanks! Just to clarify…
- Free is not important, but inexpensive is.
- I don’t need a calendar (that’s easy); I need software for managing online customer bookings for a service/appointment-based business.

My idea is to to offer digital products(ebooks, softwares etc.) services as an affiliate. The programs that give moneyback guarantee, free trial so that my visitor is asssured about the credibility of my products services. Who can help me develop my site in a reasonable budget?
Do you have some other Idea?