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Originally Posted by JSWolf
Text with the correct markup can be converted back into a proper eBook for all the formatting. We see this done at PG all the time and it works. PDF on the other hand is a nightmare to convert. But, if it's just plain text with no markup, then forget it, it'll ruint he reading experience for sure. Storing in PDF is a really bad idea.
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I really have to disagree with the last. What method do you guys using? PDF2TXT for linux(sorry, but it's your choice) part of xpdf. I can't believe all the hating I'm hearing on pdf. Agreed, it still kinda sucks on the reader but we are talking about archiving. I have had very few complaints with the pdf format.
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Originally Posted by JSWolf
For storing purchased eBooks, I think the best thing to do is remove the DRM and then convert to HTML and save both the DRM free copy and the exploded copy. If you've converted to another format, store the converted copy as well.
I do agree that HTML or RTF would work for storing eBooks. A properly made ePub edition without DRM would do as well.
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I agree, I like HTML as well, that's why I like .lit, even though I hate DRM. I don't like the idea of ePub tho, because I'm trying to keep it
A) available to the widest range of devices/computers as possible.
B) As basic a format that can be converted to other formats easily.