03-22-2009, 10:16 AM | #16 |
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I would say that is a bigger problem. If somebody see you leaving the computer unlocked (you do not have to log out, you can lock you computer) then they just request a new password or the old and go to your computer and get your account and can start buying books.
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03-22-2009, 10:21 AM | #17 |
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People use the same password for different websites. They shouldn't, but they do. So even if a person with malicious intent can't do much damage at BooksOnBoard, if that same password was also used for internet banking then oh-oh.
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I have compromised and use a high security and a low security password. Then I only have to remember two passwords. |
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03-22-2009, 11:43 AM | #20 |
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I keep all my passwords in PasswordSafe database, synchronized between computers by DropBox, like described here: http://www.joelonsoftware.com/items/2008/09/11b.html
This way I only need to remember the database password. |
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Either way, like the OP states, sending passwords in the clear is just plain bad policy. And it's a clear indication of sloppiness on part of the website creator.
Standard policy for most websites if you forget your password is they send a reset link or a temporary password to your email. Both methods require you logging on to the website and entering a new password immediately. If you're really worried about (in)security, just refer to the master. His blog makes interesting reading (or uncomfortable reading if you're one of those who has any illusions about the competance of TSA). |
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BooksOnBoard has replied to my email and the person who replied CC'd to two other personnel at the company. They all agree that the password should not be emailed. They're working on a fix.
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I want to respond to cerement's signature that says, "To manufacturers: Design an ebook reader for readers that focuses on design and typography."
I wholeheartedly agree with that one! Reading and books is not just about plain text. Plain text is the reason I shy away from .HTML files for digital readers. Typography and book design and layout is very important. Because of that, I generally favour formats that are Adobe Digital Editions or Adobe PDFs or variants thereof because they are not only concerned with plain text but also design and layout. In fact, I find the whole business of being able to change the font of a digital book to whatever you want rather "insulting". Okay, said in jest. But, the fact that some digital formats allow us to change to any fonts willy-nilly is suggesting that design and layout is merely secondary to plain text. Not so. Communication happens not just through text but through design and so forth. Last edited by thibaulthalpern; 03-22-2009 at 06:36 PM. |
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Not to mention that PDF and variants thereof allow for multiple kinds of fonts and charactersets (I think they're called charactersets) in the file without having to rely on the digital reader to already have the font. For instance, I have some files that are written in both Traditional Chinese, two-byte Roman Characters, and regular roman characters. I'm not sure if the other formats can handle those appropriately without my reader already having have those fonts.
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What is the intended formatting? Hardcover, trade and mass market paperback can have different formatting. Why should one of them be the intended formatting?
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03-22-2009, 08:12 PM | #28 |
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I prefer a good, readable font, with decent spacing between lines to some fancy font that some publisher thought looked pretty. I've had paperbacks that were hard to read due to the font. I'm perfectly happy with my single-font Kindle (I don't do Topaz).
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I really hope, that a universal ebook standard emerges, which would allow for the same design and typography, as on a printed page. Kind of like what pdfs do for electronic documents. I suppose ebooks will follow the web model, where initially plain, rather ugly text was the norm, while now much richer and sophisticated options are becoming available. P.S. On the password issue, I'd personally prefer that they send me the password. And in my experience, most e-tailers do. You have to balance convenience and security, and I'd rather not have to reset a password every time I forget the old one. (for something like a bank account, I can see the point, of course Last edited by Sonist; 03-22-2009 at 08:22 PM. |
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In general, I haven't encountered books where the layout was horrendous. Then again, the books I usually read are academic publishers and major general publishers so that could be a reason. Some of the smaller presses don't have staff with the skill set to do proper typsetting and layout.
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