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Old 08-04-2009, 12:32 PM   #1
permutations
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problem with PDB file I created (Palm eReader, B&N)

Is there a validation tool somewhere for PDB files?

I created ebook versions of my book in a variety of formats for distribution through Ingram, and they are having problems with the PDB file.

At the risk of starting a firestorm, I will tell you that the problem is in encrypting the file. Their system just says it can't be encrypted, but gives no other error message so I don't know how to fix it.

DIGRESSION--

I put off releasing digital versions of my book for months because I couldn't decide what to do about the DRM-piracy issue. On one hand I don't like DRM, and on the other hand I simply can't afford to be ripped off.

What I finally decided to do was release it with DRM through the usual channels, and then offer it unprotected from my own Web site at some point in the future (after I finish writing the download code).

--END OF DIGRESSION

Back to the topic... I am concerned that there is something wrong with my PDB file - though it displays fine in both eReader and the B&N reader. It's handcoded. Is there a way to validate it? Why would Ingram be unable to encrypt it?

Thank you.
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