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orwell2k · 10-19-2009, 07:25 AM

Quick question on the LBook - it's not directly related to this thread, but I didn't think I needed to start a new thread for a simple question. A professor of mine once told me "there are no stupid questions, only stupid people." So at the risk of being categorised as such, here is my query:

I have a BeBook (Hanlin V3) and have primarily used the BeBook firmware, with the occaissional dabble into OI. For the most part, the BeBook firmware suits me, as I convert all books primarily to FB2 which uses the outstanding CoolReader engine in the BeBook firmware.

I have noticed a few new developments in the LBook firmware in recent times, and a lot of BeBook users seem to be using that. Now, I detest DRM and avoid it like the plague (or more accurately, "liberate" eBooks for fair personal use). In studying the LBook info pages in English and Russian I notice that in the formats area there are two notable omissions: ePub and Mobi.

My questions are these: (1) Does the LBook firmware read ePub and Mobi formats? (2) If so, does it support any DRM versions of these (ePub through ADE or Mobi)?

Thanks in advance...

As an aside:

I would not be at all surprised to learn that DRM is absent from this reader. The Russian language regions invented FB2, and their eBook stores are loaded with FB2 format books, non-DRM. They also have an extensive free online catalogue of Russian classics (some with English translations). I think this is how/why FB2 became so popular as a Russian format some years back.

My first handheld eBook device was an Acer n10 PocketPC loaded with Haali Reader - a Russian developed FB2 reader. I am an avid FB2 fan - honestly, it is far superior to any other available format. A sweeping statement I know, but I have tried many and keep coming back to FB2.

Purely my opinion, and there's no point trying to convince readers to use it - I could argue it's XML so it's easy to work with, portable, and there are a wide variety of tools/readers available for it. But those unfamiliar with it will not be easily convinced. Those who use it and love it need no convincing.

10-19-2009, 07:25 AM	#51
orwell2k Addict Posts: 357 Karma: 1112 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Euroland Device: PocketBook 360°, BeBook (Hanlin V3), iRex DR1000S, iPad	Quick question on the LBook - it's not directly related to this thread, but I didn't think I needed to start a new thread for a simple question. A professor of mine once told me "there are no stupid questions, only stupid people." So at the risk of being categorised as such, here is my query: I have a BeBook (Hanlin V3) and have primarily used the BeBook firmware, with the occaissional dabble into OI. For the most part, the BeBook firmware suits me, as I convert all books primarily to FB2 which uses the outstanding CoolReader engine in the BeBook firmware. I have noticed a few new developments in the LBook firmware in recent times, and a lot of BeBook users seem to be using that. Now, I detest DRM and avoid it like the plague (or more accurately, "liberate" eBooks for fair personal use). In studying the LBook info pages in English and Russian I notice that in the formats area there are two notable omissions: ePub and Mobi. My questions are these: (1) Does the LBook firmware read ePub and Mobi formats? (2) If so, does it support any DRM versions of these (ePub through ADE or Mobi)? Thanks in advance... As an aside: I would not be at all surprised to learn that DRM is absent from this reader. The Russian language regions invented FB2, and their eBook stores are loaded with FB2 format books, non-DRM. They also have an extensive free online catalogue of Russian classics (some with English translations). I think this is how/why FB2 became so popular as a Russian format some years back. My first handheld eBook device was an Acer n10 PocketPC loaded with Haali Reader - a Russian developed FB2 reader. I am an avid FB2 fan - honestly, it is far superior to any other available format. A sweeping statement I know, but I have tried many and keep coming back to FB2. Purely my opinion, and there's no point trying to convince readers to use it - I could argue it's XML so it's easy to work with, portable, and there are a wide variety of tools/readers available for it. But those unfamiliar with it will not be easily convinced. Those who use it and love it need no convincing.