The most open-sourced ebook-reader (SDK+extras)?

plisken · 09-11-2009, 11:44 AM

Hi,

I am looking for ebook-reader which has the best open-source attitude -- this would mean the OS is open-source (available for download), SDK (free as beer), bundled applications and so on. This availability is a sign for me that the device will live long because usually there is some community around to port this or that application.

Initially I am thinking about iRex DR100S because of the screen size, I need to see entire page at once without scrolling it.

I hope there is no some great Linux-based with KDE device on another side of the globe - only.

Thanks for your help! Cheers

wallcraft · 09-11-2009, 01:29 PM

The DR1000S has some proprietary components in its reading system, but it does allow 3rd-party Linux apps to run and also to interface via is SDK. If the DR800 (Mainstream iRex 8.1-inch reader for 400$) uses the same O/S and SDK, which I assume it will, then that will greatly expand the user-base and, hopefully, the developer base.

The only completely open-source option I am aware of is Open InkPot, which has its own forum here. It runs on the Hanlin V3, as a replacement for the standard firmware, and will also be the pre-installed firmware on the Azbooka 516. There are no 3rd party aps for this device, in part because most existing apps require a pointing device to function. The DR1000S's pointing device is its touch screen. The Azbooka 518 will have a touch screen and might be a good target for further open-source development.

plisken · 09-18-2009, 06:59 AM

Thank you for your help. I decided to buy DR100S after all and today... is a great day :-) It arrived. First impressions -- missing touchscreen, slow but beautiful reading. So far I am very happy :-)

Shaggy · 09-18-2009, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallcraft

If the DR800 (Mainstream iRex 8.1-inch reader for 400$) uses the same O/S and SDK, which I assume it will, then that will greatly expand the user-base and, hopefully, the developer base.

What I've heard is that applications will be easily portable between the two.

09-11-2009, 11:44 AM	#1
plisken Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Poland Device: iRex DR1000S	The most open-sourced ebook-reader (SDK+extras)? Hi, I am looking for ebook-reader which has the best open-source attitude -- this would mean the OS is open-source (available for download), SDK (free as beer), bundled applications and so on. This availability is a sign for me that the device will live long because usually there is some community around to port this or that application. Initially I am thinking about iRex DR100S because of the screen size, I need to see entire page at once without scrolling it. I hope there is no some great Linux-based with KDE device on another side of the globe - only. Thanks for your help! Cheers

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09-11-2009, 01:29 PM	#2
wallcraft reader Posts: 6,975 Karma: 5183568 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mississippi, USA Device: Kindle 3, Kobo Glo HD	The DR1000S has some proprietary components in its reading system, but it does allow 3rd-party Linux apps to run and also to interface via is SDK. If the DR800 (Mainstream iRex 8.1-inch reader for 400$) uses the same O/S and SDK, which I assume it will, then that will greatly expand the user-base and, hopefully, the developer base. The only completely open-source option I am aware of is Open InkPot, which has its own forum here. It runs on the Hanlin V3, as a replacement for the standard firmware, and will also be the pre-installed firmware on the Azbooka 516. There are no 3rd party aps for this device, in part because most existing apps require a pointing device to function. The DR1000S's pointing device is its touch screen. The Azbooka 518 will have a touch screen and might be a good target for further open-source development.

09-18-2009, 06:59 AM	#3
plisken Enthusiast Posts: 25 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Poland Device: iRex DR1000S	Thank you for your help. I decided to buy DR100S after all and today... is a great day :-) It arrived. First impressions -- missing touchscreen, slow but beautiful reading. So far I am very happy :-)

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