09-08-2015, 09:08 AM | #1 | |
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Axis 360 now enforcing the use of their app for e-book reading
I noticed this morning that library books available through (Baker & Taylor) Axis 360 that last week were available in either EPUB (ADE) or Blio format are now showing as only available in "Axis360 eBook" format, accessible only via their apps.
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09-08-2015, 09:30 AM | #2 | |
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I checked a couple of my Axis 360 libraries, and they show the same thing. Only their format is available.
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09-08-2015, 09:41 AM | #3 |
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What an absolutely pissy thing to do. And you realize some libraries were stupid enough to completely ditch any other ebook system and go Axis360-exclusive?
I already hated them (libraries) for locking out Kindle owners, but I hope they will have the good sense to switch back now it seems they are locking out all dedicated ereaders in general... Last edited by eschwartz; 09-08-2015 at 09:46 AM. |
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09-08-2015, 11:32 AM | #6 |
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The ones who should be worried are Adobe. At one time they were the leader with all of the major e-book lending platforms (OverDrive, 3M, Axis 360, and Freading) using them. The recently introduced e-book lending platforms (Scribd, Oyster and Hoopla) have all gone with proprietary apps instead. Now Axis 360 may have dropped Adobe. Their high price and known vulnerabilities may be costing them business.
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09-08-2015, 12:38 PM | #7 |
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09-08-2015, 01:06 PM | #8 |
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I must be really stupid, I can't even figure out how to listen to an audio book.
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09-08-2015, 01:40 PM | #9 | |
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When my library switched to Axis 360 for new acquisitions, my phone's OS wasn't compatible. My newer smartphone works, but I really don't want to read on a 3.5 inch screen. Seems to me that libraries should be making materials more widely available, not restricting access to people who can afford to buy the latest devices. |
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09-08-2015, 02:14 PM | #11 |
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Pretty sure I've read that at least some of the app only stores are using a form of Adobe encryption (I'll look for a link later). They just choose not to also allow .ascm based downloads from the content server.
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09-08-2015, 02:23 PM | #12 |
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That's what I figured. Adobe's still going to get their piece of the pie. I just don't see all of these smaller outfits laying out the cash for their own proprietary DRM. If it was THAT easy or cheap to get out from under Adobe's thumb, ACS would probably be dead in the water already. Plus, I'm betting many of those apps are RMSDK based to boot.
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09-08-2015, 02:47 PM | #13 |
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I've downloaded the new Axis360 app. It's easier to browse than the older app. However it's very slow. Also I like the old app better. It was a pretty nice interface and had customization options. The new one is very limited. No more margin and line spacing. The page curl to change pages is annoying. The menu text is white and overlaps the book text making it illegible.
Disappointing that you can't download EPUBs anymore. This source will continue to be my last resort option of all my libraries. I sympathize for those who have to use it as their primary or only option. |
09-08-2015, 07:35 PM | #14 |
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I used the axis android app for an audiobook. It was pretty barebones. Not even a way to rewind/forward n seconds. Also it crashed every time I tried to check out a book.
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