![]() This is one of the core principles underlying successful open-source companies like Red Hat. For $1.60, I can have that exact same book with everything pre-formatted for me. Line breaks aren't formatted for the Kindle, making the normally exceptional Kindle-reading experience.much less exceptional. The problem, however, is what happens once it's there. pdf (i.e., PDF can be converted into a supported format), and other file formats, it's easy to get free content like Northanger Abbey into the Kindle. This week I tried downloading Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey from Project Gutenberg. This is where my open-source experiment comes in. ![]() None of which matters, however, without good content. The only thing missing is a backlight for reading in low-light conditions, but it's already better than reading a physical book because the screen is comforting to view and the weight/feel of the product is exceptional. No, what I really like about the Kindle is the reading experience. ![]() I don't care about its wireless capabilities - downloading updates to blogs is a waste given that I don't like to read blogs unless I'm in an immediate position to comment on them, and the ability to buy directly from the device is not an earth-shattering advancement - and I find its menu interface a bit clunky. ![]() I've become a big fan of the Kindle in a short time. ![]()
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