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Choosing an eBook Compiler
by
SomPurna
(C) SomPurna E-Com Solutions. All Rights Reserved
http://www.sompurnahomebusiness.com
If you're seriously interested
in knowing about ebook compilers, you need to
think beyond the basics. This informative
article takes a closer look at things you need
to know about ebook compilers.
How can you put a limit on learning more? The
next section may contain that one little
bit of wisdom that changes everything.
What is an eBook compiler?
You've written and revised your ebook, hired an
artist who has produced outstanding graphics,
and now you're ready to actually put together
your ebook. What you need to make an ebook is
software called an ebook Compiler.
There are many different compilers to chose
from, but first, you need to know exactly what
an ebook Compiler does. Here is the simple
explanation:
An ebook compiler is a software program that
converts either text pages or HTML text into a
single executable file or an ebook.
If you or someone you hired has created a file
with graphics in HTML, you will need an HTML
ebook Compiler. This type of compiler requires a
working knowledge of the HTML tag language. You
can also use software to do this for you, such
as Microsoft FrontPage or Macromedia Dreamweaver.
How do you choose an eBook Compiler?
There are a large number of ebook Compilers
available on the market, all with glowing sales
copy and tekkie language. It can get very
confusing and overwhelming very fast without
some simple guidelines to help you figure out
which compiler is right for you.
Choosing an ebook Compiler depends on a number
of factors:
1. How did you create your pages? Did you use
HTML or PDF format? There are many more
compilers available for HTML, but you can find
some very good compilers that will covert your
PDF files into an ebook.
2. Consider how easy the program is to use and
the thoroughness of the software's instruction
manual. It is absolutely necessary that the
compiler you buy have an instructional manual,
documentation, or online "wizards." If it
doesn't, your chances of figuring out how to
correctly use the program are compromised, and
the time required doing so is going to be
significant. Many manufacturers of compilers
offer a free trial version so you can play
around with it and see if it suits your needs.
Download the trial version and ascertain that it
actually does what it claims to do.
3. Security features. If you plan to sell your ebook, check out the security features of the
compiler software carefully. Security features
should include: prevention of the reader from
modifying text, access only to the pages you
assign or by entering a password, different ways
of generating passwords such as secure
passwords, user-friendly, and open passwords.
4. Supported scripting. Find out what scripts
the software supports. Scripting allows you to
create special effects, customize menus, and
create and modify other user interactivity.
Choose a compiler that permits you to include
graphics, search windows, hyperlinks, forms,
surveys, etc.
5. Pricing. This is a factor that is not always
easy to gauge. The highest priced compilers are
not automatically your best choice. Choose your
compiler based on the necessary requirements for
your Ebook. That means you need to know exactly
how you plan to use your Ebook and what
functions you require.
Let's look at some of these factors in more
detail. First of all, make sure you have the
correct browser to run the compiler. The
majority of HTML compilers use Microsoft
Internet Explorer or Netscape. Check out the
version that the compiler supports. Compilers
that require a browser will not run on a
computer that does not have the required browser
installed. However, there are ebook HTML
compilers that don't require you to have any
browser installed on your computer. These
compilers run on any Windows system.
If you choose a compiler that requires a
browser, check to ascertain that the browser is
installed correctly and that it is properly
configured to the specifications of the
compiler. Check to see if certain functions are
turned off or on, and make any adjustments
according to the compiler instructions.
Security is an essential element of any
compiler, regardless of whether you plan to sell
or give away your ebook. One of the main reasons
for using a compiler is to prevent the reader
from modifying the contents. A secure compiler
allows access only to the pages you want the
user to access unless they enter a correct
password.
To find out how secure an ebook HTML compiler
is, open
an ebook on it. While it is open, check the
temporary directory of your computer. This can
usually be accessed by typing in
C:\Windows\temp. If you see a bunch of files
when your ebook is open or running, it means
that your computer is decompressing the secure
data from your ebook before showing the ebook to
the viewer. This method is not secure! It means
that anyone with the knowledge of how to access
these temporary files can steal the secure data
and then they can fiddle with your ebook to
their evil heart's desire. Remember, one of the
main purposes of buying and using an HTML
compiler is to protect your property.
Next, let's discuss passwords. When trying to
choose an ebook Compiler, check out the type of
passwords that the compiler supports. Almost all
compilers offer some kind of password protection
that insures that the user can only access the
contents they have purchased from you. However,
the best compilers offer varied ways to generate
different types of passwords. Choose a compiler
that gives you the options of secure,
user-friendly, and open password generation.
Another important factor when it comes to
passwords is how the compiler generates them. A
compiler that has internal password protection
generation built into the software is more
secure than compilers that link to live Internet
password control systems.
Find out if the compiler generates passwords
online. If it has this option, it allows you to
choose any payment processing system you want or
to do the payment processing yourself.
Next, look into the size of 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 2 GB in size can easily support
6 GB 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 hardisk.
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 extremely 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 idea. 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 then consider
all the above issues and factors before choosing
an ebook compiler.
Personal Recommendation By SomPurna :
A good solution to package and sell e-books
online is eBookPro ! I've tried it and it's
really amazing!
WARNING.... If you currently
sell an eBook -- and you ARE NOT using eBook Pro secure publishing technology yet -- your
business may be at risk!
It's the oldest scam in the eBook business...
'Your "customer" buys your eBook, and then sends
you an e-mail 5 minutes later demanding a
refund!'
They've already downloaded your eBook and saved
it to their computer so they can read it (or
print it out) later.
They are simply taking advantage of you by
demanding their money back... so that they can
legally "steal" your product!
And -- until now -- there was nothing you could
do about this "legal loophole." With eBook Pro
, the joke's on them... Because YOU can
actually "deactivate" any eBook from right
inside the software!
If someone asks for a refund or puts a
"chargeback" on their credit card, you simply
"deactivate" their eBook so that, when the eBook
checks back with our server, it becomes
unavailable to that user!
For more details visit :
Ebook Pro - The #1 Secure Ebook Packaging
Solution
Don't limit yourself by refusing to learn the
details
about ebook compilers. The more you know, the
easier
it will be to focus on what's important.
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