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Kovidgoyal: I want to keep the documents in a format that implements a superset of the features offered by various formats. A simple, mundane example is quotation marks - some programs differentiate between left and right quotation marks. It's easy enough to downgrade the file to plain quotation marks when exporting to a format that does not differentiate (text, LRS/LRF).
I also want a format that is easy to manipulate because I plan on creating my own content. That's why I was thinking of using a database (Derby) with an object relational mapping package (Hibernate). So when I say "import" and "export" - I really do mean that.
As far as my goals for the first implementation - something very minimal, importing at least two formats (LRS and maybe PDF). Export one format (LRF?). A simple GUI that can display the catalog.
nairbv: I agree that there are lots of pieces but no complete solution. I looked at the two items you suggested. I don't like the approach that ekitaab uses, nor does it meet all of my needs. "ebook explorer" is a Windows only product and I am seriously considering making my next computer purchase a Mac.
I have to admit that I would rather contribute to a project than start my own - the synergy of a group effort can be powerful. However, I also want what I want and if nobody else is going in a direction that I like, I'll have to do it myself.
Ace
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