Efficient E-book Software for Organized Reading on Your Computer

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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.

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Hi, I have a couple e-books, some in .pdf some in .djvu format. I'm trying to find a good program that ideally can use both formats and that is specifically designed for people who want to read on their computers.

I just want to be able to add bookmarks and possibly make annotations, but with an interface that does not clutter the screen and is suited to reading and can easily move from page to page or scroll down.

Any suggestions?
 
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MathWarrior said:
Try checking out this:

http://www.blio.com/

Suppose to be good.

thanks but that is proprietary file format and is basically a front for selling e-books. I already have the books, I just want a good program view them with, I don't want to purchase new ones.
 
don't know if this is any help, but my iPod touch had iBooks, ths is great for reading pdf's It has bookmakrs and everything
 
You did not specify the OS, I assume it's Windows.
Why using a single program when you can have two specialized programs?
There once were a 'light' version of Adobe's Reader, perhaps it's still around.
As for djvu, I'd suggest Windjvu.
 
I think instead of using the program that uses both the files i would recommend to use a You can use Universal Document Converter for converting the files.
 

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