OpenInkpot for the Cybook? - Page 2

quickhand · 01-25-2009, 04:17 PM

As previously stated, Cybook development is currently stalled because of a lack of Cybook-owning contributors. So, think of it like a download: if the rate is 0, the ETA is infinity

(though that doesn't mean it will never be done, of course!)

DDHarriman, I see that you also have a Sony PRS-505. The port for the Sony is advancing steadily (can be monitored at http://openinkpot.org/wiki/PRS505DetailStatus, though I don't know how often it's updated).

lunohod · 01-25-2009, 04:33 PM

this photo was taken by delphidb96 two(?) months ago. there was no progress since that.

DDHarriman · 01-25-2009, 04:45 PM

Thank you both, once more, for the clarification.

I’m keeping an eye on both platforms (Cybook and Sony) until I see something Hanlin (and clones) owners are enjoying.

Best regards,

tompe · 01-25-2009, 04:56 PM

I just tested the image. .mobi files are not displayed and .t2b files are displayed... I also see what you mean about the speed. The navigation was pretty slow sometimes.

I looked a bit on the Wiki. I did setup a Linux development environemnt for just testing applications on Linux a while ago. But then I got sidetracked with other things.

What I feel is missing is instructions how to build new images for and rootfs for the Cybook. Being able to do some changes and test on the Cybook would be very good in term of motivation.

I also tested using the irc channel a while back and I understand that it is good and motivational if you work everyday with this. But I kind of miss some framework for information spreading were you can work on it once a week or so. An updated wiki or a forum or a mailing list seems much more suitable for this.

Krystian Galaj · 01-26-2009, 06:36 AM

Thank you for the answers and the clarification. I didn't know the difference between 512MB and 64MB Cybooks was only storage memory - or rather, I think I read somewhere false information that it also means more operating memory for the 512MB Cybook.

Over · 02-17-2009, 04:04 PM

If I knew there was a developer seriously interested in the project, I would gladly contribute with a donation to help you guys get a Cybook to work with.

alehel · 02-17-2009, 05:10 PM

I would use paypal to donate money when I get my next paycheck, if there was someway that I could know that the money I was donating was going towards the cybook effort. If a cybook is actually aquired, will there be someone in the team who will actually start doing work on it, or will it just sitt gathering dust untill a new developer comes along?

Maybe you could start a chipin for the cybook just like you did with the sony 505.

delphidb96 · 02-17-2009, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Over

If I knew there was a developer seriously interested in the project, I would gladly contribute with a donation to help you guys get a Cybook to work with.

Just go here and click on the Donate button. When you get sent to Paypal for the donation amount, enter in the comments section that you want your donation to go to the purchase of a Cybook. Any money donated without a particular comment directing what it should be used for will be used to buy a Sony PRS-505 for development.

Given that we may well be seeing a Txtrdr and a Papyrus coming to market soon, I expect we may want donations for those (and a Kindle 2 - although just getting a 1st-gen Kindle may be sufficient) as well.

Derek

dottedmag · 02-18-2009, 01:32 AM

Actually we already overwhelmed by the devices to play with, including two cybook-like ones - our kernel guys just can't handle it all. So the best donation would be bringing kernel guru and linux distribution developers to the project

dottedmag · 02-18-2009, 01:34 AM

We've collected enough funds to buy device to tinker with to the kernel developer who wants to join the project (providing he/she has commits in Linux kernel - just to verify the identity).

alehel · 02-18-2009, 06:23 AM

Makes me wish I was a programmer. Unfortunately, my meager 1 year education only involves tech support

. Hoping to study programming at some point though.

dottedmag · 02-18-2009, 06:24 AM

Hey, you can help by spreading the word to the developers/sysadmins/hackers you know!

alehel · 02-19-2009, 05:48 PM

Don't personally know any developers, and I certainly don't know anyone who reads enough to spend time developing reading software.

I will look into translating the wiki to norwegian though. That should be ok. It's already been translated to danish, so the hard work is already done.

02-17-2009, 05:10 PM	#22
alehel Zealot Posts: 112 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Norway Device: Kobo Clara HD	I would use paypal to donate money when I get my next paycheck, if there was someway that I could know that the money I was donating was going towards the cybook effort. If a cybook is actually aquired, will there be someone in the team who will actually start doing work on it, or will it just sitt gathering dust untill a new developer comes along? Maybe you could start a chipin for the cybook just like you did with the sony 505. Last edited by alehel; 02-17-2009 at 05:17 PM.

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01-25-2009, 04:17 PM	#16
quickhand Connoisseur Posts: 54 Karma: 1202 Join Date: Oct 2008 Device: Hanlin V3, Sony prs-505, Hanwang n516	As previously stated, Cybook development is currently stalled because of a lack of Cybook-owning contributors. So, think of it like a download: if the rate is 0, the ETA is infinity (though that doesn't mean it will never be done, of course!) DDHarriman, I see that you also have a Sony PRS-505. The port for the Sony is advancing steadily (can be monitored at http://openinkpot.org/wiki/PRS505DetailStatus, though I don't know how often it's updated).

01-25-2009, 04:33 PM	#17
lunohod OpenInkpot developer Posts: 211 Karma: 5627 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Device: N516,V3,PRS505,iLiad,eSlick,E60,K3,K4NT,M90,PB912,KoboMini	this photo was taken by delphidb96 two(?) months ago. there was no progress since that.

01-25-2009, 04:45 PM	#18
DDHarriman Guru Posts: 860 Karma: 4380 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Almada, Portugal Device: Cybook Gen3, Sony PRS 505, Kindle DXG and Samsung Galaxy Note	Thank you both, once more, for the clarification. I’m keeping an eye on both platforms (Cybook and Sony) until I see something Hanlin (and clones) owners are enjoying. Best regards,

01-25-2009, 04:56 PM	#19
tompe Grand Sorcerer Posts: 7,452 Karma: 7185064 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Linköpng, Sweden Device: Kindle Voyage, Nexus 5, Kindle PW	I just tested the image. .mobi files are not displayed and .t2b files are displayed... I also see what you mean about the speed. The navigation was pretty slow sometimes. I looked a bit on the Wiki. I did setup a Linux development environemnt for just testing applications on Linux a while ago. But then I got sidetracked with other things. What I feel is missing is instructions how to build new images for and rootfs for the Cybook. Being able to do some changes and test on the Cybook would be very good in term of motivation. I also tested using the irc channel a while back and I understand that it is good and motivational if you work everyday with this. But I kind of miss some framework for information spreading were you can work on it once a week or so. An updated wiki or a forum or a mailing list seems much more suitable for this.

01-26-2009, 06:36 AM	#20
Krystian Galaj Guru Posts: 820 Karma: 11012 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Warsaw, Poland Device: Bookeen Cybook	Thank you for the answers and the clarification. I didn't know the difference between 512MB and 64MB Cybooks was only storage memory - or rather, I think I read somewhere false information that it also means more operating memory for the 512MB Cybook.

02-17-2009, 04:04 PM	#21
Over Wizard Posts: 1,462 Karma: 6061516 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cascais, Portugal Device: Kindle PW, Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2", OnePlus 6	If I knew there was a developer seriously interested in the project, I would gladly contribute with a donation to help you guys get a Cybook to work with.

02-18-2009, 01:32 AM	#24
dottedmag OpenInkpot co-founder Posts: 407 Karma: 845 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis	Actually we already overwhelmed by the devices to play with, including two cybook-like ones - our kernel guys just can't handle it all. So the best donation would be bringing kernel guru and linux distribution developers to the project

02-18-2009, 01:34 AM	#25
dottedmag OpenInkpot co-founder Posts: 407 Karma: 845 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis	We've collected enough funds to buy device to tinker with to the kernel developer who wants to join the project (providing he/she has commits in Linux kernel - just to verify the identity).

02-18-2009, 06:23 AM	#26
alehel Zealot Posts: 112 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Norway Device: Kobo Clara HD	Makes me wish I was a programmer. Unfortunately, my meager 1 year education only involves tech support . Hoping to study programming at some point though.

02-18-2009, 06:24 AM	#27
dottedmag OpenInkpot co-founder Posts: 407 Karma: 845 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Kindle Oasis	Hey, you can help by spreading the word to the developers/sysadmins/hackers you know!

02-19-2009, 05:48 PM	#28
alehel Zealot Posts: 112 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Norway Device: Kobo Clara HD	Don't personally know any developers, and I certainly don't know anyone who reads enough to spend time developing reading software. I will look into translating the wiki to norwegian though. That should be ok. It's already been translated to danish, so the hard work is already done.