Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around finding efficient e-book software for reading on computers, specifically for handling .pdf and .djvu formats. Participants express preferences for features such as bookmarking, annotation capabilities, and a user-friendly interface that minimizes clutter.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant seeks recommendations for software that can handle both .pdf and .djvu formats with features like bookmarking and annotations.
- Another participant suggests Blio as a potential option, although it is later criticized for being proprietary and focused on selling e-books.
- A participant mentions iBooks on iPod touch as a good option for reading .pdfs, highlighting its bookmarking features.
- One participant questions the need for a single program and suggests using two specialized programs instead, mentioning a 'light' version of Adobe Reader and recommending Windjvu for .djvu files.
- Another participant proposes using Universal Document Converter to convert files instead of finding a program that supports both formats.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing opinions on the best approach to reading e-books, with some advocating for single software solutions while others suggest using multiple specialized programs or conversion tools. No consensus is reached on a specific software recommendation.
Contextual Notes
Some suggestions depend on the operating system, which has not been specified. The discussion includes various software options and their limitations, but no definitive solutions are agreed upon.