Kindle v Sony E-reader - do either work with Linnux

Flat_Eric

Which is better the Sony E-reader or the Kindle ? and are either supported by the Linux Operating system or by using Windows on a virtual machine ?


I really can't make up my mind about them. I love my books and can't see that a piece of technology can ever replace the smell/feel etc of a real book.

I tried a sony e-reader this week and kept trying to turn the page
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I would welcome fellow poster's views both for and against and if anyone can tell me whether I would be ok with using Linux as the operating system then I would be very grateful

Darksun

Both are supported by Calibre, an excellent piece of open source software, so managing them under Linux shouldn't be a problem

I absolutely love my Kindle, I really can't recommend it enough

23n1th

Kindle definitely works with linux. Also I love the kindle, don't tell asbokid though he hates all readers especially the kindle.

Enterprise_1701C

I love my Sony, but then I did not want wireless or 3g on it. Would suggest you go and try a few out, get a feel for them, you can only decide if you have them in your hands. I know you've tried the Sony, go somewhere where you can try the Kindle too, then figure out what you want from a reader. I use my Sony for library books among other things, but I think libraries are going to start supporting the Kindle too soon.

asbokid

23n1th wrote: »

Kindle definitely works with linux. Also I love the kindle, don't tell asbokid though he hates all readers especially the kindle.

yup.. burn the lot of them..

Linbox

Darksun wrote: »

Both are supported by Calibre, an excellent piece of open source software, so managing them under Linux shouldn't be a problem

I absolutely love my Kindle, I really can't recommend it enough

Totally agree.

If you have a reader, especially a Kindle you might want to look for MakeUseOf.com_-_Open_Book_Calibre.pdf

sorry cant find the link at the moment but it will be on www.MakeUseOf.com