i'll try to answer a few of these, but if you need more info just email admin@scrapbook-bytes.com.
1. you're downloading a pdf file that will work independently. so you don't need to be online. but the elements are linked to the site and need to be downloaded separately. so you can read and view, but not download if you're not connected. if you'd like it all in one folder or on a cd, then i'd suggest downloading and saving the pdf. then download each of the elements and kits to the same folder. then burn them all to a cd. i download them into a folder labeled with the ezine issue and date.
2. i'm not sure on the archiving myself, but the old free ones are available now under downloads, free ezine previews. tho for the sept issue the link is wrong and you need to take out the t in sept. but as for the paid issues, i'm just not sure!
3. some people like to print it, some don't that's up to you. you can just print it yourself at home or take it to a printer. you can print it all or just your favorite parts. you could even have it spiral bound or whatever you want. i just read mine online. hth. Ü