Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Ebook Compilers, How To Choose One That Is Right For You

Look at the size of the ebook the compiler supports. The best compilers can create ebooks up to 2 GB in size without decompressing the HTML pages or images to your hard disk. Usually, ebooks that are 2GB in size can easily support 6GB of compressed data. The catch here is that only text files will generally be compressible.

You do not want a compiler that decompresses this amount of data when the user attempts to open your ebook. This would mean that anyone who purchases your ebook will have to wait for all the data to decompress before they can access your ebook right after downloading it. So look for compilers that only decompress temporarily files that are not HTML to the local harddisk. Non-HTML files include flash, word, and acrobat files. This type of compiler is more secure and certainly faster.

Make sure the compiler you choose is compatible with your system software. Check out what version of windows it requires, and make sure you have that version before buying your compiler.

Support issues are extremly important. Choose a compiler that includes an installation program. This program allows your user to choose a number of different places on their computer to install the ebook, To place a shortcut on their desktop, and to add the ebook if they choose, to the Start Programs menu.

You also want excellent and accessible vendor support. Make sure you can access quick technical support! At three o'clock in the morning, this factor will be very important. Also, check to see the terms of free technical support offered. Unlimited technical support is obviously the best option.

Check to see if the company that puts out the compiler software offers a service level agreement. This agreement is to assure you of their quality response to your questions or problems.

A good thing to consider is how long the compiler has been on the market. Usually, the version number will give you an ides. The longer the program is on the market, the higher the version number, the more bugs have been worked out.

When choosing an ebook compiler, do not be swayed by incredible promises and dazzling sales copy. Do your homework first, and than consider all the above issues and factors before choosing an ebook compiler.

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6 comments:

Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Dan & Deanna ..thanks for your useful post again .. I'm sure I'll be using a compiler in due course and so your reference source and knowledge will be very helpful.

Thank you
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Hilary Melton-Butcher said...

Hi Dan & Deanna .. This somewhat goes over my head .. but it's a really good source of information I need to be aware of when the time comes for me looking at a compiler ..

Thanks again for a useful post ..
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