Liza Daly
iPad and ebooks: Lots of unanswered questions
An iPad simulator isn't the same as the real device, and that's going to slow things down
Liza Daly says a host of unanswered questions about the iPad's ebook functionality coupled with the disconnect between simulators and hardware, will delay publishing innovation. But one upside: the iPad's hardware will ultimately benefit both native apps and web-based apps.
Slides from "What Publishers Need to Know about Digitization" Webcast
Slides from the "What Publishers Need to Know about Digitization" webcast.
The Analog Hole: Another Argument Against DRM
No matter how strong the encryption, digital rights management can't block "analog hole" piracy.
Publishing Lessons from Web 2.0 Expo
A collection of publishing-centric takeaways from the recent Web 2.0 conference in New York City.
How to Read any Type of Document on the Kindle (Almost)
With a little work and help from some undocumented features, it's possible to read PDFs with their native layout on the Kindle.
Optimizing Web Content for the Kindle Browser
Distribute ebooks on your Web site? Make sure Kindle users can get what they're looking for.
Processing the Deep Backlist at the New York Times
At OSCON, Derek Gottfrid explained how the New York Times is using Amazon cloud computing services to make the paper's historical archive viewable on the Web.
ALA 2008: Librarians and Patrons Want More Openness
Librarians and publishers debated a host of e-publishing issues at the 2008 American Library Association conference.
Exploring DIY E-Reader Platforms
Don't like any of the e-readers currently available? Here are some ideas on building your own.
Release Early, Release Often: Agile Software Development in Publishing
Agile software development has transformed online product development. Can it do the same in publishing?