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==Introduction==
An E-book is simply a book that is stored in a computer and read on a computer screen. It is entirely data and does not include any application. This last point is stretched somewhat by recent versions of Adobe Acrobat's [[PDF]] reader which can handle embedded Javascript applications in a PDF document. But for the purposes of the OLPC we should restrict ourselves to the simpler, pure data E-book.


We are no longer asking for books for inclusion in the XO laptop. Thank you all for your contributions! --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 01:07, 26 June 2014 (UTC)
==Ebook Formats==
===DejaVU===
The [[DJVU]] format was developed in order to provide a much higher level of compression for scanned paper books, than existing formats like JPEG and TIFF can provide.
===PDF===
The [[PDF]] format is a simplified form of the Postscript programming language that only includes the commands necessary to paint ink on the page. It is easy to create since one only needs to use the Print function of a word processing or drawing application.
===XML and HTML===
These are not really E-book formats but they have been used to store E-books, both for special purpose E-book readers and for simply reading through a web browser. The OLPC does include a web browser.
===LOUT and LaTeX===
powerfull and easy to read!


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==Ebook Readers==

===Evince===
* According to Wikipedia page [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book Book] - "A book is a set of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of ink, paper, parchment, or other materials, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. A single sheet within a book is called a leaf, and each side of a leaf is called a page. A set of text-filled or illustrated pages produced in electronic format is known as an electronic book, or e-book."
The [[Evince]] E-book reader is part of the OLPC project. Currently it supports [[DJVU]], [[PDF]], Postscript and DVI. The OLPC project will likely include only DJVU and PDF as well as an XML/HTML based format. It will also likely have a modified UI targetted to kids.
* According to Wikipedia page [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-book E-book] - "An electronic book (variously: e-book, eBook, e-Book, ebook, digital book, or even e-edition) is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, readable on computers or other electronic devices."
===Plucker===

A popular E-book reader for Palm. It could be ported to OLPC.
===FBReader===
== Using ==

And open source E-book reader.
There are several ways to put books on an XO laptop:
==OLPC Features==
* adding books to the [[Library]] as [[Collections]] using [[OSBuilder]], then deploying to laptops en-mass, suitable for large deployments,
There are some pages already discussing how Ebook formats and Ebook readers could be specially adapted to the OLPC.
* adding books after install but before use with the [[Customization stick]], or [[Tiny Core Linux]], suitable for small deployments,
*[[Discussion of eBook feature set]]
* using the built-in [[Software update]] feature,
*[[Wiki as an ebook reader]]
* by portable media such as a [[USB drive]],
* by download from a [[School server]], appliance, or internet.

== Lists ==

During the early years of the project, before e-books were popular, we asked for a list of books, and the community responded. See our [[/List|list of books]].

== Readers ==

An e-book reader is software that displays the book for reading. The XO laptop includes readers, and other readers are available. See the early [[/Renderers|page on readers]].

== Formats ==

E-books come in different formats, for which a compatible reader is required. See the early [[/Formats|page on formats]].

== See also ==

* [[Books/Spanish|Spanish]] (and [[Libros]]),
* early discussion on [[Book reader]], and [[Book reader feature set|feature set]],
* early discussion on using [[Wiki as a book reader]],
* [[Deployment Guide]] for how books can be put on the XO laptop prior to deployment, or as downloads once classes start.

Latest revision as of 02:37, 26 June 2014

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We are no longer asking for books for inclusion in the XO laptop. Thank you all for your contributions! --Quozl 01:07, 26 June 2014 (UTC)


  • According to Wikipedia page Book - "A book is a set of written, printed, illustrated, or blank sheets, made of ink, paper, parchment, or other materials, usually fastened together to hinge at one side. A single sheet within a book is called a leaf, and each side of a leaf is called a page. A set of text-filled or illustrated pages produced in electronic format is known as an electronic book, or e-book."
  • According to Wikipedia page E-book - "An electronic book (variously: e-book, eBook, e-Book, ebook, digital book, or even e-edition) is a book-length publication in digital form, consisting of text, images, or both, readable on computers or other electronic devices."

Using

There are several ways to put books on an XO laptop:

Lists

During the early years of the project, before e-books were popular, we asked for a list of books, and the community responded. See our list of books.

Readers

An e-book reader is software that displays the book for reading. The XO laptop includes readers, and other readers are available. See the early page on readers.

Formats

E-books come in different formats, for which a compatible reader is required. See the early page on formats.

See also