iLiad Software 2.11 to be Released Sept. 26th & Feature List - Page 3

Mambo · 09-27-2007, 02:43 AM

Any ideas what CHM support means?
I just can't figure out...

HarryT · 09-27-2007, 02:49 AM

CHM files are compiled "Windows Help" files. It's a format used for quite a lot of technical books.

Mambo · 09-27-2007, 05:23 AM

Thanks HarryT!

My question was actually to find out how can I open CHM files with Mobipocket reader.
All of my CHMs has an X icon and do not seem to work on the iLiad.

tribble · 09-27-2007, 05:27 AM

They need to be converted with the mobiipocket desktop reader and then copied to the iLiad.

thebohemian · 09-27-2007, 09:53 AM

If you haven't found out already. The developer package is now available for the sw release 2.11. Shell access, hooray.

yokos · 09-27-2007, 10:07 AM

Oh, 2.11 is installed, shell acces of course, too.
Time zone switcher is nice.

Attention: Please remove your CF just for safety before downloading the update. Some iLiads [my one, emkay's] didn't boot [no moving prgress bar] when the iLiad reboots after finished download.
I got a nearly heart attack, because my iLiad didn't boot.
This has happened:
After the download my iLiad restarted, but didn't boot [progress bar didn't move]. Ahh!!! Because iLiad wanted to load/reflash whatever from the inserted not prepaired for reflashing CF card. I removed CF card, nothing, still no progress. Then I waited 15 minutes, still trapped, no progess. I got panic. I reset my iLad and hoped all will be fine after turning it on again; my iLiad booted, I got the "updating software" screen. Yamp. Uhh, this was close.
I hope that this doesn't happen on all iLiads with inserted CF card. [-> not all, but some]

[EDIT I]: Only I had a problem, who knows why. This seems to be a private scenario.
[EDIT II] Mmmh, I am not alone: emkay had the same problem. Odd.

HarryT · 09-27-2007, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yokos

I hope that this doesn't happen on all iLiads with inserted CF card.

I updated my iLiad with a CF card in it. No problems at all.

yokos · 09-27-2007, 10:24 AM

This is odd. I had severe moments when all seems to be very despaired.

emkay · 09-27-2007, 01:36 PM

Same thing happened here, progress bar didn't move. (CF card was in.) I just reset it without taking the CF card out, and it booted up ok after that.

DeGodefroi · 09-27-2007, 03:39 PM

I had this kind of problems with previous upgrades. Cause: CF. It might be the brand/chips/controller/whatever of the CF having the effect.
I am now using a 1 gig MMC card, you know those small ones for cellphones? I have it for the Iliad, it does not noticably degrade batterypower and all reboots work fine. (and a nice CF available for reflash and such hehe)

yokos · 09-28-2007, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeGodefroi

I had this kind of problems with previous upgrades. Cause: CF. It might be the brand/chips/controller/whatever of the CF having the effect.

Interesting, for me this was the first time. Did I have this CF inserted during last upgrade? I don't know.

I have marked my above attention red/bold again, because I'm not alone with this.

DigiDirk · 09-28-2007, 12:49 PM

And I thought it was a known fact?

Upgrade the iLiads firmware

- fully powered and plugged in

- with all external memory / cards removed

- reboot manually if the device did not do it by itself

- connect again to get the updated manuals (if any)

- reinstall all community supplied applications

I am the first person to take a shortcut here, but it always got me into
some or another trouble...

Recently I stick to the above route and all goes well.

Dirk

Now waiting for a new FBReader port to resolve that registry / XML thingy
before updating to 2.11...

haasiesoft · 09-28-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DigiDirk

And I thought it was a known fact?

- reinstall all community supplied applications

it is possible to install the full-screen pdf viewer after the 2.11 update ?

haasiesoft

DigiDirk · 09-28-2007, 07:32 PM

Sorry, I have not enough information collected here on MobileRead
or in the iRex forum to answer that question.

I'd like to know the answer too, but it must be given by someone who tried...

I restrain from upgrading to 2.11 for some more time.

Dirk

Now this looks promising...

haasiesoft · 09-29-2007, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DigiDirk

Sorry, I have not enough information collected here on MobileRead
or in the iRex forum to answer that question.

I'd like to know the answer too, but it must be given by someone who tried...

I restrain from upgrading to 2.11 for some more time.

Dirk

Now this looks promising...

funny ...tested on os 2.11

i think the manifest for the installer are not correct - (for deinstallation ...not install) and the function for the button was changed !?

09-27-2007, 10:07 AM	#36
yokos Pac-Man caught my iLiad. Posts: 807 Karma: 3595 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany; next to Baltic Sea Device: Boox Max Lumi, iRex iLiad (RIP)	Oh, 2.11 is installed, shell acces of course, too. Time zone switcher is nice. Attention: Please remove your CF just for safety before downloading the update. Some iLiads [my one, emkay's] didn't boot [no moving prgress bar] when the iLiad reboots after finished download. I got a nearly heart attack, because my iLiad didn't boot. This has happened: After the download my iLiad restarted, but didn't boot [progress bar didn't move]. Ahh!!! Because iLiad wanted to load/reflash whatever from the inserted not prepaired for reflashing CF card. I removed CF card, nothing, still no progress. Then I waited 15 minutes, still trapped, no progess. I got panic. I reset my iLad and hoped all will be fine after turning it on again; my iLiad booted, I got the "updating software" screen. Yamp. Uhh, this was close. I hope that this doesn't happen on all iLiads with inserted CF card. [-> not all, but some] [EDIT I]: Only I had a problem, who knows why. This seems to be a private scenario. [EDIT II] Mmmh, I am not alone: emkay had the same problem. Odd. Last edited by yokos; 09-28-2007 at 06:41 AM.

09-28-2007, 12:49 PM	#42
DigiDirk Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 156 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: iLiad	And I thought it was a known fact? Upgrade the iLiads firmware - fully powered and plugged in - with all external memory / cards removed - reboot manually if the device did not do it by itself - connect again to get the updated manuals (if any) - reinstall all community supplied applications I am the first person to take a shortcut here, but it always got me into some or another trouble... Recently I stick to the above route and all goes well. Dirk Now waiting for a new FBReader port to resolve that registry / XML thingy before updating to 2.11... Last edited by DigiDirk; 09-28-2007 at 12:50 PM. Reason: spelling

09-28-2007, 07:32 PM	#44
DigiDirk Connoisseur Posts: 73 Karma: 156 Join Date: Dec 2006 Device: iLiad	Sorry, I have not enough information collected here on MobileRead or in the iRex forum to answer that question. I'd like to know the answer too, but it must be given by someone who tried... I restrain from upgrading to 2.11 for some more time. Dirk Now this looks promising... Last edited by DigiDirk; 09-29-2007 at 07:12 AM. Reason: Added link

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09-27-2007, 02:43 AM	#31
Mambo Gadget fan Posts: 147 Karma: 3968 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Device: RM Tablet PC, iLiad, PRS 505, iPod Touch	Any ideas what CHM support means? I just can't figure out...

09-27-2007, 02:49 AM	#32
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	CHM files are compiled "Windows Help" files. It's a format used for quite a lot of technical books.

09-27-2007, 05:23 AM	#33
Mambo Gadget fan Posts: 147 Karma: 3968 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London Device: RM Tablet PC, iLiad, PRS 505, iPod Touch	Thanks HarryT! My question was actually to find out how can I open CHM files with Mobipocket reader. All of my CHMs has an X icon and do not seem to work on the iLiad.

09-27-2007, 05:27 AM	#34
tribble iLiad Maniac Posts: 1,382 Karma: 2369 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Device: Bookeen Opus (i love that thing) and iPad (what an irony)	They need to be converted with the mobiipocket desktop reader and then copied to the iLiad.

09-27-2007, 09:53 AM	#35
thebohemian Junior Member Posts: 5 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2007 Device: Neo1973	If you haven't found out already. The developer package is now available for the sw release 2.11. Shell access, hooray.

09-27-2007, 10:24 AM	#38
yokos Pac-Man caught my iLiad. Posts: 807 Karma: 3595 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany; next to Baltic Sea Device: Boox Max Lumi, iRex iLiad (RIP)	This is odd. I had severe moments when all seems to be very despaired.

09-27-2007, 01:36 PM	#39
emkay Zealot Posts: 103 Karma: 11 Join Date: Jul 2006	Same thing happened here, progress bar didn't move. (CF card was in.) I just reset it without taking the CF card out, and it booted up ok after that.

09-27-2007, 03:39 PM	#40
DeGodefroi Zealot Posts: 131 Karma: 11 Join Date: Jun 2007 Device: Kindle DX Graphite (had Illiad)	I had this kind of problems with previous upgrades. Cause: CF. It might be the brand/chips/controller/whatever of the CF having the effect. I am now using a 1 gig MMC card, you know those small ones for cellphones? I have it for the Iliad, it does not noticably degrade batterypower and all reboots work fine. (and a nice CF available for reflash and such hehe)

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