maemo.org - Talk
Page 10 of 41 « First 89 10 111220 Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

maemo.org - Talk (https://talk.maemo.org/index.php)
-   Applications (https://talk.maemo.org/forumdisplay.php?f=41)
-   -   New FBReader build in Extras-Devel (https://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=36857)

twaelti 2009-12-18 10:34
Re: New FBReader build in Extras-Devel
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by bigbrovar (Post 433085)
I really enjoy fbreader and its one of the first app i will install on my N900 ( when i get it) I just wish that kenetic scrolling can be added to it because that would make its usage even much more a pleasure.
You will not need kinetic scrolling, it's just a fancy and very impractical for reading a book (finger swipe covering the text...).

The way to do it is how it works now: Simply hold the N900 in portrait mode in your left hand, then your index finger will naturally rest on the volume/zoom buttons. With just a slight click the page turns... minimum movement action needed, reading flow is undisturbed :-)

akincisor 2009-12-19 11:42
Re: New FBReader build in Extras-Devel
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by twaelti (Post 433179)
You will not need kinetic scrolling, it's just a fancy and very impractical for reading a book (finger swipe covering the text...).

The way to do it is how it works now: Simply hold the N900 in portrait mode in your left hand, then your index finger will naturally rest on the volume/zoom buttons. With just a slight click the page turns... minimum movement action needed, reading flow is undisturbed :-)
Two things :
  • I prefer to read in landscape mode
  • I prefer not to use the hardware buttons as far as possible (since they can wear out)

I think it would be ideal if the app would flip forward a page when the right half of the screen was tapped, and back on the left half.

Also please optify the package. It's taking up valuable root partition space.

GeneralAntilles 2009-12-19 15:40
Re: New FBReader build in Extras-Devel
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by akincisor (Post 434309)
I prefer not to use the hardware buttons as far as possible (since they can wear out)
You can't be serious. . . . I've read hundreds of books on my N800 and the zoom rocker works just as well as I did on the day I took it out of the box. Besides, touchscreens wear out too. :)

GeneralAntilles 2009-12-19 15:42
Re: New FBReader build in Extras-Devel
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by twaelti (Post 433179)
You will not need kinetic scrolling, it's just a fancy and very impractical for reading a book (finger swipe covering the text...).
zlib's rendering is too slow to handle kinetic anyway.

Quote:
Originally Posted by twaelti (Post 433179)
The way to do it is how it works now: Simply hold the N900 in portrait mode in your left hand, then your index finger will naturally rest on the volume/zoom buttons. With just a slight click the page turns... minimum movement action needed, reading flow is undisturbed :-)
Or with your right and your thumb can scroll. :)

cgarvie 2009-12-19 16:58
Re: New FBReader build in Extras-Devel
 
ok im definitly missing something, and ive got confused by the guys having to unisnatll and reistall.


yeah i know being a basic linux user i probablly shouldnt install from the testing area, but man i need an ebook reader. Unless i keep carrting my Axim round till it gets promoted. But that seems silly.


saying that ive no idea how i do install it.
any one point me to how i do instrall it. Its in testing isnt it? not the really dangerous area?

cheers

cgarvie 2009-12-20 11:33
Re: New FBReader build in Extras-Devel
 
ahhh ok ive worked out how to install. But in the process realised this is in the Deleopment area. possible a bit risky for my Experience. So is there even a rough time lime for it hitting the testing area. As id be much more comfortable installing at that level.

Not sure how long i can live without an ebook reader though

sierrafoxtrot 2009-12-20 12:02
Re: New FBReader build in Extras-Devel
 
it's actually very stable and completely usable, i'm not sure when it'll get pushed to testing, but i've been using it for almost a week now and am more than satisfied with it.

so my recommendation would be ... to use it :)

tirtawn 2009-12-21 07:38
Re: New FBReader build in Extras-Devel
 
cgarvie: Not risky at all, as long as you only install certain applications and not keep trying it out.

For FBReader, I fully recommends it. Its very stable and completely usable (like sierrafoxtrot said).

fms 2009-12-22 20:36
Re: New FBReader build in Extras-Devel
 
All right, the latest version of FBReader (0.10.7_9) should update normally via HAM. I have promoted it to Extras-Testing. Make your votes, ladies and gentlemen!

cgarvie 2009-12-22 20:47
Re: New FBReader build in Extras-Devel
 
excelent. I'll look at installing this tommorow


All times are GMT. The time now is 00:12.
Page 10 of 41 « First 89 10 111220 Last »
Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

vBulletin® Version 3.8.8