10-25-2023, 04:21 PM | #1 |
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How to browse OPDS catalogs using a Pocketbook e-reader?
How do you discover new books to read using your e-reader (not a computer)? I am thinking of books out of the official library.
I was expecting to find an application that support browsing catalogs implementing OPDS. But I found almost nothing, see for example Awesome OPDS page. Is installing koreader the only option? Any pointer welcome. Regards, Matthias 2024-02-23: Thanks to Drummas we recently learnt that there's a native OPDS reader, see https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...72&postcount=1 Last edited by orontee; 02-23-2024 at 01:24 AM. Reason: Added link to Drummas post |
10-27-2023, 03:55 AM | #2 |
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I always use KOReader for that function, but I rarely read books from the public domain.
I usually browse GoodReads or LibraryThing to find recommendations similar to other titles I've enjoyed. I'd love an application that had that functionality though. Last edited by neil_swann80; 10-27-2023 at 03:57 AM. |
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10-27-2023, 04:00 AM | #3 |
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There is a free OPDS here:
http://pbchess.vlasovsoft.net/en/index.html |
10-27-2023, 04:36 AM | #4 |
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The vlasovsoft OPDS app doesn't work for me. I use other apps in the package fine, the file manger, text editor and games etc.
I can add the exact same OPDS details to KOReader and it works, but just get "ERROR!" with vlasovsoft. As ithe source isn't available I can't have a tinker to try and fix. Last edited by neil_swann80; 10-27-2023 at 04:39 AM. |
10-27-2023, 04:53 AM | #5 |
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VlasovSoft sources on bitbucket.org: https://bitbucket.org/vlasovsoft/free/src/master/ https://bitbucket.org/vlasovsoft/crengine |
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10-27-2023, 07:58 AM | #6 |
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Thanks! Whilst I managed to get it working for my preferred catalog (Feedbooks), the vlasovsoft version lacks a search function making the KOReader one superior.
The source may be useful to Matthias though. |
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10-27-2023, 05:39 PM | #8 |
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Thanks for your feedback but I must confess I am lost!
Does https://bitbucket.org/vlasovsoft/free/src/master/Opds/ contains the source of the application you are comparing to Koreader, @neil_swann80? AFAICT this is an application depending on Qt framework and the PocketBook SDK doesn't provide Qt. I don't understand... And @kaznelson what is crengine? Is it related to OPDS? Last edited by orontee; 10-27-2023 at 05:41 PM. Reason: Add one more question |
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It's a package/suite with a few games and apps. A launcher starts which lets you select the app to start.
You place a launcher.app file and a folder in the applications dir to use the suite. The folder contains a subdirectory called Qt, so I imagine it's incorporated somehow. Last edited by neil_swann80; 10-28-2023 at 12:53 AM. |
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