Fictionwise Jumps in?

Mitchll · 11-15-2006, 07:14 AM

I received this response from an inquiry:

Hello,

Fictionwise is currently investigating the options for supporting an
eBook format compatible with the new Sony eReader.

Thanks!

Best Regards,

Lynn
Fictionwise Support Team

The more of us who ask them, the more likely this will happen.

Bob Russell · 11-15-2006, 08:27 AM

I really haven't looked much at Fictionwise in the past, even though they seem like a great e-book store. But this would sure get my attention if they follow through.

Xenophon · 11-15-2006, 10:49 AM

to my message. I noted that Baen's .rtf files work fine, so they really don't need support from Sony.

Xenophon

lensman · 11-15-2006, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xenophon

to my message. I noted that Baen's .rtf files work fine, so they really don't need support from Sony.

Would someone explain how this would work?
1. On the fictionwise site, I don't see RTF as a format available for multiformat books.
2. Is all fictionwise content from Baen?
3. What about fictionwise content that is secured?

NatCh · 11-15-2006, 01:53 PM

No, all Fictionwise content is not from Baen.

Baen sells their stuff on their webscriptions site in multiple, non-DRM formats, one of which is RTF. Basically, Xenophon was hinting that they should go with an RTF format (which would be very nice)

cfc · 11-15-2006, 04:16 PM

I would love it if they used RTF also, but nonDRM BBeB would be OK too. Actually some multiformat books on Fictionwise are also being sold by Sony Connect (i.e. some Darrell Bain books).

I don't think that Fictionwise could sell encrypted BBeB books directly, however they could possibly sell them through the Sony Connect store.

Unless Sony comes up with micropay accounts, I don't think they will be able to sell sub-dollar short stories very well.

NatCh · 11-15-2006, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfc

I don't think that Fictionwise could sell encrypted BBeB books directly....

I think the Reader uses Marlin encryption (the name represents my whole knowledge of the matter), though I couldn't even begin to guess how Fictionwise might be able to make anything of that datum.

atreis · 11-15-2006, 05:42 PM

Fictionwise has some stuff that Connect doesn't that I'm interesting in. Unfortunately, it's all DRMd at Fictionwise, which it seems likely means they would have to sell it through Connect...

scotty1024 · 11-15-2006, 06:25 PM

In my experience Lynn never says no, but then she never says yes either.

The BBeB format would undoubtedly require a license from Sony. FW would need to have an interface to the Sony Reader PC software to DL the ebooks into its library so the titles could then be DL'd and authorized for that Reader.

Has anyone tried password protected PDF's on the Reader? This would provide roughly the same security FW has at present for other titles.

lensman · 11-15-2006, 07:40 PM

Thanks for the explanations! It all makes sense now!

11-15-2006, 07:14 AM	#1
Mitchll Cave Dweller Posts: 220 Karma: 1986 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Ipad Sony reader prs-505 prs-900	Fictionwise Jumps in? I received this response from an inquiry: Hello, Fictionwise is currently investigating the options for supporting an eBook format compatible with the new Sony eReader. Thanks! Best Regards, Lynn Fictionwise Support Team The more of us who ask them, the more likely this will happen.

11-15-2006, 10:49 AM	#3
Xenophon curmudgeon Posts: 1,481 Karma: 5748190 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA USA Device: Kobo Aura HD, (ex)nook, (ex)PRS-700, (ex)PRS-500	I got a similar response to my message. I noted that Baen's .rtf files work fine, so they really don't need support from Sony. Xenophon

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Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	I really haven't looked much at Fictionwise in the past, even though they seem like a great e-book store. But this would sure get my attention if they follow through.

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NatCh Gizmologist Posts: 11,615 Karma: 929550 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Republic of Texas Embassy at Jackson, TN Device: Pocketbook Touch HD3	No, all Fictionwise content is not from Baen. Baen sells their stuff on their webscriptions site in multiple, non-DRM formats, one of which is RTF. Basically, Xenophon was hinting that they should go with an RTF format (which would be very nice)

11-15-2006, 04:16 PM	#6
cfc Member Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ashburn, VA Device: Kindle 2, Sony PRS-300, Sony PRS-350	I would love it if they used RTF also, but nonDRM BBeB would be OK too. Actually some multiformat books on Fictionwise are also being sold by Sony Connect (i.e. some Darrell Bain books). I don't think that Fictionwise could sell encrypted BBeB books directly, however they could possibly sell them through the Sony Connect store. Unless Sony comes up with micropay accounts, I don't think they will be able to sell sub-dollar short stories very well.

11-15-2006, 05:42 PM	#8
atreis Member Posts: 17 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: PRS-500	Fictionwise has some stuff that Connect doesn't that I'm interesting in. Unfortunately, it's all DRMd at Fictionwise, which it seems likely means they would have to sell it through Connect...

11-15-2006, 06:25 PM	#9
scotty1024 Banned Posts: 1,300 Karma: 1479 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peoples Republic of Washington Device: Reader / iPhone / Librie / Kindle	In my experience Lynn never says no, but then she never says yes either. The BBeB format would undoubtedly require a license from Sony. FW would need to have an interface to the Sony Reader PC software to DL the ebooks into its library so the titles could then be DL'd and authorized for that Reader. Has anyone tried password protected PDF's on the Reader? This would provide roughly the same security FW has at present for other titles.

11-15-2006, 07:40 PM	#10
lensman Member Posts: 16 Karma: 128 Join Date: Nov 2006 Device: Sony PRS-500	Thanks for the explanations! It all makes sense now!

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