Small grey page numbers on side of Kobo

[3d0g]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Whether you doubt it or not, it's true. There's no standalone Linux version of ADE, that's perfectly true, but the firmware of all eInk readers which read ePub files nonetheless uses an embedded version of ADE. But you don't have to take my word for it: I'm sure that the Kobo has some sort of "Legal" or "About" screen which shows the copyright information for its firmware. Look at that and see what it says.

Harry is of course correct. Kobo licenses Adobe ebook technology. It's clearly specified in the documentation, AND RIGHT ON THE SCREEN WHEN YOU TURN YOUR KOBO ON.

[DaleDe]

Originally Posted by HarryT

The creator of the book needs to leave a sufficient right margin such that the numbers don't overlap the text. A 13pt right margin is a good choice.

However Kobo adds its own margin and it is outside the range of the numbers so they still end up in the text from time to time unless you want huge margins. They need to fix this.

Dale

[MechR]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Whether you doubt it or not, it's true. There's no standalone Linux version of ADE, that's perfectly true, but the firmware of all eInk readers which read ePub files nonetheless uses an embedded version of ADE. But you don't have to take my word for it: I'm sure that the Kobo has some sort of "Legal" or "About" screen which shows the copyright information for its firmware. Look at that and see what it says.

Checked up on it. What's embedded is actually Reader Mobile, a distinct product. It's a stretch to call that ADE, considering the lack of UI and the fact that Adobe itself doesn't call it ADE anywhere. I'd be interested in Cyberman tM's clarification on which he meant when he said "IF (big if!) these numbers are from the ADE software".

Originally Posted by 3d0g

Harry is of course correct. Kobo licenses Adobe ebook technology. It's clearly specified in the documentation, AND RIGHT ON THE SCREEN WHEN YOU TURN YOUR KOBO ON.

It's Adobe tech, but they sure don't call it ADE. The boot screen's exact words are "Contains Reader Mobile® technology by Adobe Systems Incorporated." The Kobo User Guide says much the same.

[HarryT]

No matter what you want to call it (and "ADE" is what it's always been conventionally called), my point was that it is this software which displays those marginal page numbers. That's the important point here.

[3d0g]

Originally Posted by MechR

It's Adobe tech, but they sure don't call it ADE. The boot screen's exact words are "Contains Reader Mobile® technology by Adobe Systems Incorporated." The Kobo User Guide says much the same.

Of course they don't call it "ADE". As per Adobe:

Adobe Digital Editions is a free, lightweight desktop reading application for PC and Mac that allows eBook consumers to easily download and organize their eBooks easily. As I'm sure you realize, the kobo is neither a PC nor a Mac.

This PDF may help you better understand Adobe's eBook platform and how their products work together.

[MechR]

Originally Posted by 3d0g

Of course they don't call it "ADE". As per Adobe:

Adobe Digital Editions is a free, lightweight desktop reading application for PC and Mac that allows eBook consumers to easily download and organize their eBooks easily. As I'm sure you realize, the kobo is neither a PC nor a Mac.

Well, yeah. That's why I was puzzled when HarryT said "ADE is the software that displays the book on the Kobo."

That said, I didn't know Reader Mobile existed, so I did learn something new here!

[Cyberman tM]

Originally Posted by MechR

I'd be interested in Cyberman tM's clarification on which he meant when he said "IF (big if!) these numbers are from the ADE software".

Not quite sure what you mean, but here's a thread about what I meant:

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...light=ade+1024

[DaleDe]

Originally Posted by MechR

Well, yeah. That's why I was puzzled when HarryT said "ADE is the software that displays the book on the Kobo."

That said, I didn't know Reader Mobile existed, so I did learn something new here!

Technically they have different names but they are a set of tools. ADE on the desktop is like Kobo on the desktop while Adobe Reader Mobile edition is like nickel, the Kobo software on the device. They work together and a Digital Editions directory is placed on the Kobo to store books and other information. They are collectively the Digital Edition hence HarryT's use of the collective term like collectively we use the term Kobo when we really mean Nickel.

Dale