I would like to use .NET platform to do this. I should be able to convert word documents, pdf files, assign a password and publish it to kindle, sony reader. Any ideas? Thanks!
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I'm not sure about word documents. I'd convert word documents to PDF's. There are libraries available to convert word docs to PDFs. The Kindle and Sony Reader both support PDF's. As for programatically publishing them to the reader. I have never tried.
Chuck Conway
2010-08-27 17:54:09
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Both the kindle and sony reader can read pdf's so you can use this directly. There are also several libraries for .Net which can programatically create pdf files.
Not sure how you want to publish. As I have only operated a kindle you can either save to it over USB or email it to [email protected] in order to transfer a file. I don't think you can push it yourself like Amazon does.
An alternative to pdf are the mobi file format. More information at http://wiki.mobileread.com/wiki/MOBI#Format
Mikael Svenson
2010-08-27 17:59:50
Thanks Mikael! Is there any security enabled around [email protected]? What if I send a pdf file to [email protected], even though it is not my account?
WinFXGuy
2010-09-03 19:19:56
You have to authorize the senders address, to prevent spam.
Mikael Svenson
2010-09-04 07:09:53
But, how do you that, say if I am using asp.net to send a ebook to [email protected]? Any documentation? Thanks!
WinFXGuy
2010-09-08 12:51:13
Take a look at http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1196059/itextsharp-sending-in-memory-pdf-in-an-email-attachment
Mikael Svenson
2010-09-08 17:49:46