SDK?

foo · 10-23-2007, 05:05 PM

Questions for whom might answer it:

Will there be a SDK released? If so, under what license? Similarly, will the source code of the application stack be available? And will there be a method for executing third-party code (from the SD for example)?

In short, how friendly will Bookeen be to - open source - third party developers?

delphidb96 · 10-23-2007, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by foo

Questions for whom might answer it:

Will there be a SDK released? If so, under what license? Similarly, will the source code of the application stack be available? And will there be a method for executing third-party code (from the SD for example)?

In short, how friendly will Bookeen be to - open source - third party developers?

That hasn't been finalized yet.

Derek

tompe · 10-23-2007, 06:29 PM

Will the policy in this regard be the same for NAEB and Bookeen?

delphidb96 · 10-23-2007, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by tompe

Will the policy in this regard be the same for NAEB and Bookeen?

I presume so. As with pricing and other issues, we're still working things out.

Derek

Adam B. · 10-29-2007, 09:25 AM

I'm curious as to the answer of this as well. It will probably determine if I am going to buy one or not...

mvoosten · 11-13-2007, 07:56 AM

I would say, get a Hanlin V3.. it has the SDK released

delphidb96 · 11-13-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mvoosten

I would say, get a Hanlin V3.. it has the SDK released

SUUUUuuuuurrrrreeee... And *how* many stores carry the Hanlin proprietary ebook format???

Nope. The way to go is buy the Cybook and just enjoy reading.

Derek

mvoosten · 11-13-2007, 01:13 PM

Why focusing on the proprietary format while it supports so much more (and more to come). I would never bet my money on 1 format especialy not in this technology genre.

delphidb96 · 11-13-2007, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mvoosten

Why focusing on the proprietary format while it supports so much more (and more to come). I would never bet my money on 1 format especialy not in this technology genre.

Exactly! Which is why the Hanlin is not the first choice for NAEB. Mobipocket is available from numerous outlets, while Hanlin's isn't. I like the idea of their V9, the dual-screen and color concept devices, but those aren't available right this second. ;-)

Besides, while having the SDK *is* important for developers, it's not something an *average* customer is going to want or need.

Derek

tompe · 11-13-2007, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by delphidb96

Besides, while having the SDK *is* important for developers, it's not something an *average* customer is going to want or need.

I always want a system to be open so anybody can develop application and that is important even if I am not going to do it myself and that is because it increase the probability that you will get good applications and fast bug fixes.

nekokami · 11-13-2007, 09:00 PM

The SDK is one of the reasons I bought the iLiad. Not so much because I want to develop applications for it, but because with an SDK you can have a lively developer community, and new enhancements become available that the vendor might never have the time or resources to address.

But I need my device to do more than display books -- I use it in my graduate work, and I need annotation and other features. Otherwise I would have stuck with my eBw 1150.

foo · 11-19-2007, 04:04 PM

Has things been finalized yet Derek?

I've also sent a e-mail to <contact@bookeen.com> with my questions.

delphidb96 · 11-19-2007, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by foo

Has things been finalized yet Derek?

I've also sent a e-mail to <contact@bookeen.com> with my questions.

Not yet. Still waiting on *ONE* thing - an account number so we can accept order payments - should have that by Wednesday.

Derek

tompe · 11-19-2007, 07:04 PM

The question was if a SDK will be released? That was the thing that in the beginning of the thread was claimed not to be finalized yet.

foo · 11-21-2007, 05:29 AM

tompe is correct, I was referring to the release of a SDK. I'm living in Europe so I'll order from Bookeen, not NAEB.

10-23-2007, 05:05 PM	#1
foo Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: None	SDK? Questions for whom might answer it: Will there be a SDK released? If so, under what license? Similarly, will the source code of the application stack be available? And will there be a method for executing third-party code (from the SD for example)? In short, how friendly will Bookeen be to - open source - third party developers? Last edited by foo; 10-23-2007 at 05:08 PM. Reason: Formatting.

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10-23-2007, 06:29 PM	#3
tompe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,452 Karma: 7185064 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Linköpng, Sweden Device: Kindle Voyage, Nexus 5, Kindle PW	Will the policy in this regard be the same for NAEB and Bookeen?

10-29-2007, 09:25 AM	#5
Adam B. Addicted to Porting Posts: 1,697 Karma: 7194 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Indianapolis, IN Device: iRex iLiad, Nokia 770, Samsung i760	I'm curious as to the answer of this as well. It will probably determine if I am going to buy one or not...

11-13-2007, 07:56 AM	#6
mvoosten Zealot Posts: 128 Karma: 41 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Hanlin V3	I would say, get a Hanlin V3.. it has the SDK released

11-13-2007, 01:13 PM	#8
mvoosten Zealot Posts: 128 Karma: 41 Join Date: Nov 2007 Device: Hanlin V3	Why focusing on the proprietary format while it supports so much more (and more to come). I would never bet my money on 1 format especialy not in this technology genre.

11-13-2007, 09:00 PM	#11
nekokami fruminous edugeek Posts: 6,745 Karma: 551260 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Northeast US Device: iPad, eBw 1150	The SDK is one of the reasons I bought the iLiad. Not so much because I want to develop applications for it, but because with an SDK you can have a lively developer community, and new enhancements become available that the vendor might never have the time or resources to address. But I need my device to do more than display books -- I use it in my graduate work, and I need annotation and other features. Otherwise I would have stuck with my eBw 1150.

11-19-2007, 04:04 PM	#12
foo Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: None	Has things been finalized yet Derek? I've also sent a e-mail to <contact@bookeen.com> with my questions.

11-19-2007, 07:04 PM	#14
tompe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,452 Karma: 7185064 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Linköpng, Sweden Device: Kindle Voyage, Nexus 5, Kindle PW	The question was if a SDK will be released? That was the thing that in the beginning of the thread was claimed not to be finalized yet.

11-21-2007, 05:29 AM	#15
foo Junior Member Posts: 6 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: None	tompe is correct, I was referring to the release of a SDK. I'm living in Europe so I'll order from Bookeen, not NAEB.