08-29-2008, 12:41 AM | #1 |
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ABC Amber Free E-Book Converters Updated
The Process Text Group has updated a number of their free ABC Amber E-Book converters. Among them are:
Among the improvements to the Sony Converter is support for true (or curly quotes) that prior versions translated as an underscore ("_"). There is still no support for graphics extraction from an LRF file. Italic and bold formatting is not preserved in the Sony translation. There are additional converters available (for a price) such as one for extracting files from the old Rocket Book format. Plug: they also sell a full line of format converters. I have purchased and I do use their products. I am not associated with the company. |
08-29-2008, 05:54 AM | #2 |
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Due to some strange blocks, I'm not able to download the Sony converter from Rapidshare.
Do you know a mirror link for it? |
08-29-2008, 06:41 AM | #3 |
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Were did you see it was updated? When I look in the 'Latest Version' list I find: LIT Converter v2.05 (2007-11-16)
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08-29-2008, 08:20 AM | #4 |
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Only some of them have been updated. Not all.
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The author said he would be updating the Sony converter to handle graphics and styles. Total BS. We get an update and it still doesn't do what he said it would. What a load of rubbish.
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08-29-2008, 10:02 AM | #7 |
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Jon, his business is selling conversion programs. He has provided many converters -- some specifically for the ebook market -- free. He has made incremental improvements in the Sony converter. The first Sony converter I tried from him was six revisions ago. He never set a timetable for the enhancements you want. He also never said that it would be quick. When you run your own business you take care of the revenue side first and the pro bono side on a as time allows basis.
It seems that everytime someone mentions ABC Amber or the Process Text Group you sing the same refrain of rubbish or worse. I pointed out that the free Sony converter still did not meet your standards for a giveaway product. Many of us find their tools valuable and are thankful for the contributions that the Process Text Group has made to out community through the free tools. |
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