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Is it possible to self-publish ebooks with DRM?
I've created software to generate valid ebooks from HTML/XML and auxillary files (metadata, cover artwork, etc.) The software produces books in both the ePub and MobiPocket formats and does everthing except add DRM to the book.
My ebooks will be in…
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How well do ereaders typeset?
There are many aspects to good typesetting, such as
picking a good font,
kerning,
use of ligatures,
justification (flushed vs ragged) and
hyphenation.
Many interesting details can be found in e.g. Hans Peter Willberg's books.
Now, some of these…
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epubcheck error: mimetype entry missing or not the first in archive
I have an ePub that returns "mimetype entry missing or not the first in archive" error in epubcheck, even though the mimetype file is correctly placed.
How to fix that?
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What rights do I have to eBooks I purchase in the U.S.A. as a U.S. citizen?
Is there a government or industry site or document that specifies eBook rights? Examples of what I'd like to know include:
Can I duplicate the book onto multiple devices I own?
Can I duplicate the book onto devices of other members of…
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Is there any open standard for ebook notes format?
Is there any open or semi-open standard for ebook and notes/highlighting storage/format which is used by multiple ebook reader vendors and/or ebook reader software?
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How can I automate the creation of EPUB files from series of existing JPEG photos?
I have multiple sets of JPEG photos (not images/scans of books, but of e.g. my children), that I would like to turn into EPUB files, so I can take them along on my ebook-reader and view them.
Are there any command-line programs out there that allow…
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What is the correct term for eBook?
According to Wikipedia there are several variations of the term; e-book, eBook, e-Book, ebook, digital book, or even e-edition. Is there anyone that is most widely accepted or used?
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Do e-ink devices suffer from burn-in?
Back in the bad old days of CRT computer monitors, computer users were confronted with the problem of burn-in, in which a monitor that displayed the same image for too long would eventually have the image "burnt-in" - that is, the image would…
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How should you include illustrations in Kindle ebooks?
What is the most effective method for including illustrations in a Kindle ebook? And what is the preferred DPI and file format?
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Are there any rugged ebook readers out there?
The ebook readers that I have used are all somewhat flimsy. I am looking for a device I can take along when camping this summer, without having to fear too much for breaking it along the way. Not talking about dropping my backpack in a crevasse, but…
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How well is SVG (being a "pixel image" alternative) supported?
I didn't mention it in my previous question because it's an image format made of vectors, but would SVG provide a usable alternative for non-pixel images like illustrations?
If, how well is SVG supported by the mass of ebook readers… and is that…
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How to tell if a book from Kobo Store has DRM?
When shopping from Kobo Store, how can one determine if a book is encumbered with DRM? And also to determine what kind of DRM is used?
I.E., there is an italian publisher called Newton & Compton that uses a watermark social DRM. For example, if you…
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How can I left justify text on my Kindle?
I can't stand reading full-justified text, yet none of my Kindles seem to give me anything else! They all attempt to justify text even when the font size is too large and causes huge gaps between words and other kerning issues. Worse yet are…
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Can I get an ebook from the library in the United States?
I know Amazon has a program where, if you pay extra, you can borrow ebooks. Just about everyone in the USA pays taxes to support their local Library. Are there any programs that allow library books to be checked out, as ebooks?
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Conversion of djvu file into pdf file without increasing file size
Why does converting a djvu file to pdf increase the size of the file? How can we convert a djvu to a pdf without increasing the size?
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