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I love the idea. I want this to be a common thing. I don't like the use of adobe here though. It's a closed platform. It's controlled by adobe. And unless you
by unsafecast 4y ago
I love the idea. I want this to be a common thing.
I don't like the use of adobe here though. It's a closed platform. It's controlled by adobe. And unless you want to use a browser, you also need an adobe id.
I get that publishers are publishers, and they probably wouldn't approve of anything else. The Internet Archive is doing great things, and they're constantly pushing the limits. I'm thankful for it.
But I really hope the current state of the Open Library is seen as a stepping stone to something better.
- mekarpeles 4y agoInternet Archive is implementing readium LCP which is an open drm standard with many competing readers like Thorium. No adobe ID required.
- unsafecast 4y agoFrom the FAQ: If a BookReader edition is available, you can read it instantly online by clicking the "Read in Browser" link. You're done! Borrowing books in other formats will require Adobe Digital Editions or ebook software that works with Adobe authentication. You can read this FAQ entry for information on other ebook software. An Adobe.com account which you can get I must misunderstand something then. Is it not a choice between browser and adobe id?
- mekarpeles 4y agoReadium LCP will be an alternative to adobe ADE.
- unsafecast 4y agoAh, so _will_ be. Thanks a lot, looking forward to it!