11-10-2007, 06:23 PM | #61 |
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I think another possible consideration is that people who buy ebook readers are not a typical cross-section of the population, at this point. I would venture to guess they are generally more technical than the population at large, which may affect which OS they use. (Of course, it could also affect how many systems they might have access to-- at this point, probably most people who have Linux running on a machine have a license for some flavor of Windows on that box-- but it could be pretty old. How new does the version of Windows have to be to support Connect?)
I'm not trying to get into the whole Mac vs. PC thing, just speculating on how the usual demographic numbers might or might not fit the ebook reader population. |
11-10-2007, 07:26 PM | #62 |
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I run Linux on all my machines. I happens to have Windows XP on the laptop I am writing this on but this is only for emergencies and buying a book is not an emergency worth rebooting the computer for.
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11-11-2007, 04:59 AM | #63 |
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As for using Windows Only Software ...
... anybody tried to use Mobipocket Reader and Sony's Software (Connect?) with Wine?
Been using Wine under Linux sucessfully to even play games and as far as I know Wine should also work for Apples running OSX+ (it's Unix after all). So maybe anybody can give it a shot. |
11-11-2007, 11:54 AM | #64 | |
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Being one of those with a Windoze household, this isn't a problem for me. Although I'm just about ready to buy an iMac to test out for myself. Derek |
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11-11-2007, 12:00 PM | #65 | |
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11-11-2007, 12:14 PM | #66 |
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The problem for wine may be USB support.
In any case, I think MobiPocket should pay CodeWeavers to port their Windows Reader to OSX and Linux under wine. This would most likely only provide a Desktop solution (not a Linux handheld device solution), but would greatly improve their image for (probably) not much money. |
11-11-2007, 12:25 PM | #67 | |
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11-11-2007, 12:32 PM | #68 |
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11-11-2007, 12:47 PM | #69 |
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I'll second that!
I guess that, as a third party, Bookeen have access to enough Mobipocket info to develop Mobi support on their device, but to develop a concurrent Mobi reader software would be a breach of contract. Now, I do hope Mobipocket is paying attention to the input from us Cybook buyers who who would like to have a Mobipocket reader software compatible with their Apple or Linux personal computer... |
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11-11-2007, 02:19 PM | #71 |
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But what I meant to express was that since they *have* signed a contract with Mobipocket *and* they already know how the Secure Mobi format works, as well as how Linux works, what's to prevent them from doing the port *FOR* Mobipocket? Other than Mobipocket's desire to do so in house?
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11-11-2007, 05:21 PM | #73 | |
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Updating firmware
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11-11-2007, 06:06 PM | #74 |
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Someone mentioned using Ebook Library under Wine. Nothing to do with the Gen3's firmware updates.
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11-12-2007, 04:11 PM | #75 |
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So has anyone been contacted about purchase details or possible ship dates? I signed up on the list but I'm wondering if I just somehow got overlooked. Any word on if we're going to have to wait until December?
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