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Re: More Tailscale tricks for your jailbroken Kindle

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Post by dizhn »

j45 wrote: post #28
timvdalen wrote: post #20

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What makes it so good for you? I'm very comfortable with installing stuff like this in general, but I've never felt the need to install KOReader since I don't experience any issues with the basic software. The only thing I'd maybe like is syncing reading progress with TheStoryGraph, but I can't imagine what else I might want.

The overwhelming thing I hear about KOreader is once people use it for their way of reading (including doing things they coudlnt) they can't use an ereader any other way again.

The interface is a bit complicated. Maybe their brains get rewired after figuring it out. :)

Re: More Tailscale tricks for your jailbroken Kindle

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Post by slau »

timvdalen wrote: post #34
dizhn wrote: post #22

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You can read epubs directly. Cloud storage. It's got like everything so you should check out the features list.

What does directly mean? I can read epubs directly now (but more importantly, kepubs)

Going from EPUB to KEPUB requires conversion (I believe KEPUB has XHTML directly embedded into it, right?). It's Kobo's proprietary format to "support" fast scrolling with preview, reading time estimates, etc.

Yes, Kobo can potentially read EPUBs natively, however the support is intentionally gimped to try and push you towards KEPUB/their own store.

Re: More Tailscale tricks for your jailbroken Kindle

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Post by kioleanu »

timvdalen wrote: post #20
benterris wrote: post #15

KOReader (mentioned in the article, an alternative OSS interface you can install on most ereaders) is really a marvellous piece of software. I was not sure about setting it up at first, fearing it would drain battery out of my Kobo and whatnot, but I never had any issue with it. The amount of stuff you can customize to your liking has no limit and I feel I have reached the endgame of reading comfort. If you own an er…

What makes it so good for you? I'm very comfortable with installing stuff like this in general, but I've never felt the need to install KOReader since I don't experience any issues with the basic software. The only thing I'd maybe like is syncing reading progress with TheStoryGraph, but I can't imagine what else I might want.

I’ve only just installed it this week, but for me:

- DRM support (via a Plugin)

- Dark mode on an older device

- SSH Server

- Custom dictionaries

Next on my list is to find a plugin that can transform imperial to metric for when I’m reading American books

Edit: oh and also something that syncs my progress on books not bought from Amazon on multiple devices

Re: More Tailscale tricks for your jailbroken Kindle

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Post by kioleanu »

timvdalen wrote: post #35
globular-toast wrote: post #27

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A few things I like: - More frontlight options. Ability to toggle on/off easily using corner taps, - More page layout and typography options e.g. custom fonts, - Ability to load from Calibre over WiFi (I never plug mine in via USB). Worth nothing that KOReader doesn't replace the default Kobo firmware. It's easy to install and you launch it from the Kobo firmware so it's easy to quit and go back to normal.

> Worth nothing that KOReader doesn't replace the default Kobo firmware. It's easy to install and you launch it from the Kobo firmware so it's easy to quit and go back to normal. Ah, that's definitely something I missed, sounds like a good reason to give it a try!

Same for Kindle. Nothing changes, you just have a link to open KOReader and you can still use your device as before, if you choose to

Re: More Tailscale tricks for your jailbroken Kindle

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Post by ZeWaka »

eddythompson80 wrote: post #31
benterris wrote: post #15

KOReader (mentioned in the article, an alternative OSS interface you can install on most ereaders) is really a marvellous piece of software. I was not sure about setting it up at first, fearing it would drain battery out of my Kobo and whatnot, but I never had any issue with it. The amount of stuff you can customize to your liking has no limit and I feel I have reached the endgame of reading comfort. If you own an er…

I don’t know man. Maybe it’s a great reader for those who really need to customize everything. However, I found it very hard to use. I can never find settings where I’d expect them to be. Is font or margins or hyphenation under the Gear symbol or the Document symbol or the Wrench symbol or the long-press book settings? Is it then under Typography, Display, Style, Text or Miscellaneous? I had it on my ereader to check…

> I don’t like the “file explorer” view

Exact reason why despite having a jailbroken Kindle, I stick to the stock book browser. It's so tough to navigate on an old-gen Kindle with a low refresh rate.

Re: More Tailscale tricks for your jailbroken Kindle

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Post by timvdalen »

dizhn wrote: post #40
timvdalen wrote: post #34

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What does directly mean? I can read epubs directly now (but more importantly, kepubs)

I think I assumed you have a Kindle. Sorry.

Ah, no worries! I keep forgetting that KOReader does more than Kobo!

Re: More Tailscale tricks for your jailbroken Kindle

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Post by timvdalen »

slau wrote: post #42
timvdalen wrote: post #34

Earlier quoted context omitted.

What does directly mean? I can read epubs directly now (but more importantly, kepubs)

Going from EPUB to KEPUB requires conversion (I believe KEPUB has XHTML directly embedded into it, right?). It's Kobo's proprietary format to "support" fast scrolling with preview, reading time estimates, etc. Yes, Kobo can potentially read EPUBs natively, however the support is intentionally gimped to try and push you towards KEPUB/their own store.

Ah, I had not considered that the limitations of epubs were due to the device rather than the format. Having said that, Calibre does does the conversion on the fly when I upload my books, so I don't really experience any issues there

Re: More Tailscale tricks for your jailbroken Kindle

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Post by floam »

dizhn wrote: post #41
j45 wrote: post #28

Earlier quoted context omitted.

The overwhelming thing I hear about KOreader is once people use it for their way of reading (including doing things they coudlnt) they can't use an ereader any other way again.

The interface is a bit complicated. Maybe their brains get rewired after figuring it out. :)

Pretty sure that’s what happens after adapting to Dvorak. Still not sure why ascended beings bother communicating with us though.

Re: More Tailscale tricks for your jailbroken Kindle

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Post by farfatched »

peter_retief wrote: post #25

Any suggestions for an ancient Chromebook? Have one that is managed by a school from 10 years ago and they failed to release the device. I am a fan of alpine Linux which i think may work well on an old Chromebook. Any suggestions/links welcome

If you still want ChromeOS, try https://chromeos.google/intl/en_au/products/chromeos-flex/

If you want to boot a Linux distribution, try https://docs.mrchromebox.tech/

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