Re[2]: [epub] ON - Line eZines vs. Email versions

[Stardancer <elcafe_music@xxxxxxxxx>]

Dac> How is PDF not the same as clicking on a link to HTML? I think
Dac> PDF is worse. People who don't have Adobe Acrobat are less likely
Dac> to stop everything and download a program than click on a simple
Dac> HTML link.

It  is the same. And worse because of the size. :( And I also heard of
the  first  VBScribt virus integrated into PDF (this goes to Pamela, I
hope she forgives me).

BTW,  I did not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed and I had to spend
some  time  to  download  it.  And  it is only today that I opened the
currentissue  by  David Hallum. But you know what? I will never regret
it, because the ezine is just GREAT! I don't know where David gets the
inspiration and time, but he is doing a terrific job. And I truthfully
wish  his ePublishing prognosis is right - because he is worth it. And
he has also gotten me as a subscriber.

And  there  is  one  more thing. It relates to what Mark Brownlow said
recently: users are not used to recieving issues in PDF format. In the
early  days people were "not used" to flying airplains or working with
a computer. Time shows that those who challenged the stereotypes, won
the game. David is challenging this stereotype this very time. Why not
try to help him and see how it works out?

Assuming http:// works in any e-mail program is not oversimplification
(I  agree with John here). It SHOULD work in all email programs. It is
only  assuming  your  subscribers use a NORMAL e-mail client, which is
the  same  thing  as  to assume they have a computer. This may sound a
little  bit tough, but this is the way things are. There are standards
in  this  world,  and  whenever a user refuses to follow them, it is a
problem  of  his  own. Am I not democratic enough? Well, I guess I am.
But  this  non-democracy  differs  from  that  of AOL or Microsoft. By
making  HTML or PDF the only format for your zine you don't force your
subscribers  into  buying  expensive  software packages - you are just
asking them to do a little bit of extra work.

And, of course, you pay for it. David pays for it - and this is one of
the reasons I respect him and support his point of view. He pays by
loosing a great number of subscribers and maybe potential clients. But
I suggest we wait and see.
-- 
Regards,
Stardancer


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