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krjrs · 05-22-2010, 08:23 AM

@kacir - the problem is - that I have specific needs; I have certain materials for outer public readings, where "un-ordered list" formating is rather required/better, because it is easier to use, especially if you are a visually impaired person (you know where you are in your topic by finding the list markers). Besides if I pay around 240 euro (or more; it doesn't change anything) for a device, I expect that it will be more than a toy. As an (other) example - when I bought iriver h140 multiplayer device, I downloaded unofficial rockbox firmware (because of musepack and lossless support), configured it once, and since several years - I'm using it, and I'm happy that I don't need to digg inside everyday to change something.

@Logseman - I disagree. The "future" is "now". "Now" you buy the ebook devices, and "now" you pay for them. "Now" you use them, because "now" you have your needs. You are "here and now". My opinion is, that the "market" means, that you agree to be a tasty sheep between hungry wolves. Maybe the fb2/epubg is a good idea for the unknown future. It depends on people who are willing to write a good software and to expand it (and on people who are willing to make limitations, like DRM). Many years ago, when I was creating my own digital library, I had thoughts about my own standard for books. but after some attempts (I'm not a software writter) - I came to a conclusion, that the best way seems to stay with the basic html and multiple files philosophy. Besides - we don't have regular market for ebooks in my language, and most what is now ebooked - is useless "trash" so to speak.

p.s.: my journey with ebooks began in 1999. Since then - I'm waiting, and waiting, and waiting; hopes, promises, ilusions of better future. Since then - no major changes. Now we have 2010. Do you think, that 2020 will change something? (will I live for so long?) ;-)

05-22-2010, 08:23 AM	#11
krjrs Member Posts: 16 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: pocketbook 360	@kacir - the problem is - that I have specific needs; I have certain materials for outer public readings, where "un-ordered list" formating is rather required/better, because it is easier to use, especially if you are a visually impaired person (you know where you are in your topic by finding the list markers). Besides if I pay around 240 euro (or more; it doesn't change anything) for a device, I expect that it will be more than a toy. As an (other) example - when I bought iriver h140 multiplayer device, I downloaded unofficial rockbox firmware (because of musepack and lossless support), configured it once, and since several years - I'm using it, and I'm happy that I don't need to digg inside everyday to change something. @Logseman - I disagree. The "future" is "now". "Now" you buy the ebook devices, and "now" you pay for them. "Now" you use them, because "now" you have your needs. You are "here and now". My opinion is, that the "market" means, that you agree to be a tasty sheep between hungry wolves. Maybe the fb2/epubg is a good idea for the unknown future. It depends on people who are willing to write a good software and to expand it (and on people who are willing to make limitations, like DRM). Many years ago, when I was creating my own digital library, I had thoughts about my own standard for books. but after some attempts (I'm not a software writter) - I came to a conclusion, that the best way seems to stay with the basic html and multiple files philosophy. Besides - we don't have regular market for ebooks in my language, and most what is now ebooked - is useless "trash" so to speak. p.s.: my journey with ebooks began in 1999. Since then - I'm waiting, and waiting, and waiting; hopes, promises, ilusions of better future. Since then - no major changes. Now we have 2010. Do you think, that 2020 will change something? (will I live for so long?) ;-) Last edited by krjrs; 05-22-2010 at 08:40 AM.