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December 3, 2008

Stanza Partners with Fictionwise

JanePublishing Newsebook / ebook_formats / Fictionwise / Stanza4 Comments

http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com SB Sarah emailed this breaking news release to me.  Stanza has partnered with Fictionwise to provide DRM content via the Fictionwise store. It's brilliant and I really applaud Fictionwise for allowing its store to be partnered with Stanza because Fictionwise could have easily said, no thanks, we've got ereader.  Stanza ... more >

February 24, 2008

It’s Time to End the Format Wars in the Ebook Industry

JaneEbooksEbooks / ebook_formats31 Comments

In the 1980s, Sony and Matsushita engaged in a battle over VHS v. Betamax. Sony lost that battle but has emerged the victor in home entertainment fight club battle 2.0. Last week, Toshiba announced it would “no longer develop, make or market high-definition HD DVD players and recorders.” In the ... more >

June 20, 2007

Adobe’s New E-Reader Step in Right Direction

JanePublishing NewsAdobe / digital publishing / ebook_formats / IDPF / SonyComments Off on Adobe’s New E-Reader Step in Right Direction

Adobe released its Adobe Digital Editions 1.0 that had previously been released in beta form. I’ve tried out the beta form and with properly formatted pdfs, the books looked great. With older books, however, it struggles with the same issues of reflow and readability. Still, if the IDPF can convince ... more >

October 8, 2006

Ebookwise Conversion Issues

JaneEbooksebook technology / Ebookwise / ebook_formats27 Comments

If you have a pocket pc or a palm device, get  µbook. This post isn’t necessary for you to read. If you have an Ebookwise Reader, below are some answers to frequently asked questions on how to get the most of out of your unit. Q: Can I read secure ... more >

October 1, 2006

Good Things Come to Those Who Wait

JaneEbooks / Letters of Opinionebook software / ebook_formats / ereader device / Sony Reader15 Comments

This past week, Sony sent an email letting everyone know that its e ink reader is ready to ship. It’s now backordered, but it was ready to ship. E ink devices work kind of like sophisticated magna doodle boards. (In an unrelated riff, I had a MDB on my dorm ... more >

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