Idea: FBReader - Limited iLiad Edition
I'm getting ready to start my port of FBReader 0.8.10 with epub support. I can easilly get this working on the iLiad, however I want to speed up the screen refreshes by using only native refresh calls. The problem is that in order to get these refreshes to work in the options dialog and FBReader library, a lot of time consuming manual test & check work is required.
I had a thought about limiting the features of FBReader and making it look and act more like a native iLiad viewer. I think that if I completely disabled the top navigation bar, set the appropriate key bindings, and forced the user to launch all books directly from the contentlister, it would actually significantly decrease the amount of time it would take to release the port.
I know that some users do like the Library function of FBReader, but for those who don't know or need it, this would be an ideal solution. I may also be able to decrease the size of the binary and libraries, to allow it to be installed on the internal memory of the iLiad.
I need to get Shell access back, and do some testing. But unless I hear too many complains, I'm going to go forward with this (at least until I can devote more time to a full port).
6 comments:
Cool, Adam! Go for it. - David
Further thoughts: I really value FBReader's bolding command. Would there be a way to keep it with the usual iLiad arrangement? Greatly helps perceived contrast. Probably you couldn't accommodate me, but I can dream, eh? Thanks again for your work, Adam! As Hadrien's comments in the TeleBlog show, I'm not the only one cheering you on! I just wish that iRex could help you financially to reward you for all the time you're spending. If that happened, could you do a full-strength port fairly soon? No prob if not. Thanks again. David
Hi Adam,
I think you should proceed with what you suggested.
Excellent work... keep it up.
Kind Regards,
Tarek
David,
It's really not a question of money at all. In fact, I don't think I'd accept it if it was offered. There are plenty of smarter people doing more work out there than me. All that I do, is take the work of others , and make it work on the iLiad. The original developers are really the one's deserving of praise.
I'll keep you all posted on my progress.
-Adam
It's OK with me if you disable the Library function, I always open my documents from the content lister.
FBReader is good enough for me currently but if you can make it even better would be great.
Thank you for your good work.
Sounds fantastic, except I read tons of html. Will that eventually be included?
Post a Comment