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silkshadow · 07-07-2010, 02:18 AM

I wanted to wait a couple days of use before I gave you feedback. I haven't been able to use it as much as I would've liked over the last couple of days, but what time I have spent it was to test Freda (as opposed to actually reading

).

Overall, it works very well. I have run into only 1 crash bug and its not even really a crash and its obscure so I doubt anyone would experience it. I had a book open, with auto open enabled, and I removed the source (I was refreshing the library as I removed a book and added one), then closed Freda by accident. When I reopened Freda it opened, gave me the blue screen and closed it self after a couple seconds. When I opened it again, it opened to the freda welcome screen and all my settings were reset to the default.

Of course, I just loaded a preset and I was back. So, its not really much of an issue. It was the only real crash-type bug I encountered and I have been trying to crash Freda (pre-release Q&A style). So I would say, this version is more stable than the previous beta.

You fixed the calibre content server problem! I can see books now and load books with no problem.

Thank you for adding the source drop down in the library. I really appreciate it! However, its not working right for me. I have two local import paths:

\Storage card\EBooks\News
\Storage card\EBooks\Books

When I choose "source contains", it seems both import paths are listed in the right-hand box. However, when I choose either of them, Freda doesn't list anything.

So far, that's it for my couple days feedback. If there is anything specific you might like me to test, I would be happy to. I will continue to put the new beta through its paces. I have an old WM5 device somewhere. I will see if I can dig it up, and if it works, I'll test out Freda on it.

Thanks!

Edit: Out of curiosity, what are people using for text settings? I'm actually just using white background and black text. I tried black background and white text and it gave me a headache. I have a real lack of imagination or any artistic eye for colors and such.

How about textures? Anyone find anything that works well for them? I am embarrassed to admit, the ones that come included with Freda I don't like.

07-07-2010, 02:18 AM	#343
silkshadow Member Posts: 14 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2010 Device: HD2	I wanted to wait a couple days of use before I gave you feedback. I haven't been able to use it as much as I would've liked over the last couple of days, but what time I have spent it was to test Freda (as opposed to actually reading ). Overall, it works very well. I have run into only 1 crash bug and its not even really a crash and its obscure so I doubt anyone would experience it. I had a book open, with auto open enabled, and I removed the source (I was refreshing the library as I removed a book and added one), then closed Freda by accident. When I reopened Freda it opened, gave me the blue screen and closed it self after a couple seconds. When I opened it again, it opened to the freda welcome screen and all my settings were reset to the default. Of course, I just loaded a preset and I was back. So, its not really much of an issue. It was the only real crash-type bug I encountered and I have been trying to crash Freda (pre-release Q&A style). So I would say, this version is more stable than the previous beta. You fixed the calibre content server problem! I can see books now and load books with no problem. Thank you for adding the source drop down in the library. I really appreciate it! However, its not working right for me. I have two local import paths: \Storage card\EBooks\News \Storage card\EBooks\Books When I choose "source contains", it seems both import paths are listed in the right-hand box. However, when I choose either of them, Freda doesn't list anything. So far, that's it for my couple days feedback. If there is anything specific you might like me to test, I would be happy to. I will continue to put the new beta through its paces. I have an old WM5 device somewhere. I will see if I can dig it up, and if it works, I'll test out Freda on it. Thanks! Edit: Out of curiosity, what are people using for text settings? I'm actually just using white background and black text. I tried black background and white text and it gave me a headache. I have a real lack of imagination or any artistic eye for colors and such. How about textures? Anyone find anything that works well for them? I am embarrassed to admit, the ones that come included with Freda I don't like. Last edited by silkshadow; 07-07-2010 at 02:27 AM.