Who's done more than anyone to get the Sony Reader accepted by e-book vendors?

NatCh · 03-23-2008, 03:59 PM

I ask this question in all sincerity, but it seems to me that the answer can only be Kovid Goyal.

At last count, his libprs500 tool has been used by two different e-book vendors (Fictionwise, and Baen) to make their offerings available in LRF format. Seems to me that he's been more successful in getting the BBeB format out there in just over a year than Sony has in the several since they came up with the thing.

I think even for folks who don't use the application, that's worth noting, and perhaps a word of thanks. For those so inclined, note that he has a tip jar up on his site.

Also note that Kovid has no idea I'm posting this, it's all my own thoughts and idea. I know I'm running the risk of embarrassing the poor guy, but I thought his achievement ought to be specifically pointed out and recognized.

So thanks, Kovid, you rock!

zelda_pinwheel · 03-23-2008, 04:07 PM

at the very least that's worth some karma...

NatCh · 03-23-2008, 04:12 PM

Indeed.

kovidgoyal · 03-23-2008, 05:19 PM

I'm just happy I can contribute to the cause of e-books, but the karma and the appreciation is much appreciated.

madamos · 03-23-2008, 09:03 PM

I have to say, as a new owner, that the application Kovid Goyal developed did a lot to help me decide. I wanted to have a good way to manage the device on my linux and windows boxes (home and work) and it fit the bill.

So you have my thanks for an extremely useful tool and it seems like I bought at the right time since Baen started using it!

=X= · 04-08-2008, 04:55 PM

This is definitely an awesome application. This application is the difference between making the SONY Reader an okay reader to an excellent reader.

So how does it feel to have created a far superior product, on your spare time than that provided by the SONY corp. (Those are some serious bragging rights)

__
=X=

kovidgoyal · 04-08-2008, 06:53 PM

It feels good :-)

wmrawls · 04-10-2008, 11:48 AM

Well I am a fan of your product and thank you and hold you in high esteem for your efforts and willingness to help all of "US" less technically inclined to profit and enjoy the benefits of your knowledge.

Kingston · 04-24-2008, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NatCh

I ask this question in all sincerity, but it seems to me that the answer can only be Kovid Goyal.

For those so inclined, note that he has a tip jar up on his site.

I just got a PRS-505 and my converted files look ever so much better when converted on his program vs. any other. Mobicreator takes out the clickable TOC or pictures or both, etc. etc. Not so with Kovids program.

I want to second Nat's nudge about the 'tip jar'. I sent Kovid some PayPal dough today and hope others will too!

It's here: https://libprs500.kovidgoyal.net/

kovidgoyal · 04-25-2008, 10:15 PM

Thanks

dordale · 04-26-2008, 11:38 PM

Just wanted to add my sincere thanks Kovid. I'm a newbie here--and a newbie to my PRS505--just received it yesterday. Your program is awesome!!!

Thanks!

dordale

HarryT · 04-28-2008, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingston

Mobicreator takes out the clickable TOC or pictures or both, etc. etc.

It most certainly does not - you must be using it incorrectly. Take a look at all the Mobi books I've uploaded - they're done with Mobi creator and have a TOC, pictures, etc.

carlosarranz · 04-28-2008, 08:43 AM

Kovidgoyal and libprs500 are noted even here, in Spain. Cheers and congratulations for all his efforts.

Gameboy213 · 05-01-2008, 11:55 PM

Just got my 505 and this program is fantastic! Thank you for the hard work.

03-23-2008, 03:59 PM	#1
NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	Who's done more than anyone to get the Sony Reader accepted by e-book vendors? I ask this question in all sincerity, but it seems to me that the answer can only be Kovid Goyal. At last count, his libprs500 tool has been used by two different e-book vendors (Fictionwise, and Baen) to make their offerings available in LRF format. Seems to me that he's been more successful in getting the BBeB format out there in just over a year than Sony has in the several since they came up with the thing. I think even for folks who don't use the application, that's worth noting, and perhaps a word of thanks. For those so inclined, note that he has a tip jar up on his site. Also note that Kovid has no idea I'm posting this, it's all my own thoughts and idea. I know I'm running the risk of embarrassing the poor guy, but I thought his achievement ought to be specifically pointed out and recognized. So thanks, Kovid, you rock!

04-08-2008, 04:55 PM	#6
=X= Wizard Posts: 3,671 Karma: 12205348 Join Date: Mar 2008 Device: Galaxy S, Nook w/CM7	I second the montion that Kovid Rocks! This is definitely an awesome application. This application is the difference between making the SONY Reader an okay reader to an excellent reader. So how does it feel to have created a far superior product, on your spare time than that provided by the SONY corp. (Those are some serious bragging rights) __ =X=

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kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,850 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	I'm just happy I can contribute to the cause of e-books, but the karma and the appreciation is much appreciated.

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madamos Junior Member Posts: 4 Karma: 10000 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona, better known as "The Devils Own Oven" Device: PRS-505, Kindle Fire, Nexus One, Viewsonic Gtab(CM7)	I have to say, as a new owner, that the application Kovid Goyal developed did a lot to help me decide. I wanted to have a good way to manage the device on my linux and windows boxes (home and work) and it fit the bill. So you have my thanks for an extremely useful tool and it seems like I bought at the right time since Baen started using it!

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kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,850 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	It feels good :-)

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wmrawls Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 20 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Rock Hill,SC Device: Sony PRS 505, Dell Axim X50V	Well I am a fan of your product and thank you and hold you in high esteem for your efforts and willingness to help all of "US" less technically inclined to profit and enjoy the benefits of your knowledge.

04-25-2008, 10:15 PM	#10
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,850 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Thanks

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dordale Wizard Posts: 1,731 Karma: 3472866 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony PRS-650 & 350; Kindle Voyage; Kobo Aura HD, Aura One, and Forma	Just wanted to add my sincere thanks Kovid. I'm a newbie here--and a newbie to my PRS505--just received it yesterday. Your program is awesome!!! Thanks! dordale

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Gameboy213 Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 1024 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA Device: Onyx Boox Note 2 , Kindle Oasis 2018	Just got my 505 and this program is fantastic! Thank you for the hard work.

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