Post B8Iw7OX2kYBidmZbSS by FrankBlack78@social.tchncs.de
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 (DIR) Post #B8HlB15MZVzuQYBsLA by itsfoss@mastodon.social
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       It's $149, runs on an ESP32-S3, and skips DRM entirely and lets you skip the Kindle ecosystem.https://itsfoss.com/news/open-book-touch-crowdfunding/
       
 (DIR) Post #B8HlcWpkdnBWiA0UrI by bettina@mastodon.nu
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       @itsfoss If I should start using it, it needs to be compatible with my Murena /eOS/ phone and my Linux pc andmy tablet. I don't want to by new devices to be able to read. Also, where does the content come from? Will I be able to read kindle books...? Or how does it work.
       
 (DIR) Post #B8HltMuSn7HSr6F09A by itsfoss@mastodon.social
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       @bettina no you won't be able to read your Kindle books unless you remove drm from them. Which is nearly impossible as Amazon doesn't allow exporting ebooks to computer anymore.
       
 (DIR) Post #B8HqmkkwESEaYcRzma by NormanDunbar@mastodon.scot
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       @itsfoss @bettina I used to export books from my old Kindle mk 2 using just a USB lead. Obviously that doesn't deDRM them. Calibre can, I believe, do both, but it's been a few years since I used it.Might be worth looking into?
       
 (DIR) Post #B8HxNTPWHhHRCWKD6u by raymaccarthy@mastodon.ie
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       @itsfoss No ebook reader requires DRM on eBooks, not even the locked down Kindle.  Kindle can be used without Amazon.The Kindle is the only ereader that phones home & only if WiFi is on. Ebooks load via USB.Buttons for page turn are good & can be ignored. 4.2″ is too small for most people, though there are some smaller. There were 5″ ereaders, but they'll not be back. 6″ is OK and 7″ or 8″ are very good.480 × 800 is poor.CPU too cheap & slow.OS doesn't mean a free ride!
       
 (DIR) Post #B8I3xH2MMk44yVwjJI by FrankBlack78@social.tchncs.de
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       @itsfoss @bettina Some time ago (1 year maybe) I exported/downloaded my whole Amazon Library with Calibre. Removed the DRM with Calibre Plugins too. Since then I never bought from Amazon again so I can not say for sure if this still works.Since then I only used other eBook shops.This whole licence model is a pain. Not just eBooks but games as well.
       
 (DIR) Post #B8Iw7OX2kYBidmZbSS by FrankBlack78@social.tchncs.de
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       @itsfoss Would love to back it because the cause is worth it but I don't think I will like its small size. 6 inches and I am in.