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LibreOffice (for linux, if that matters) is dumb. You can save an epub file, but it will not open one without crashing. (On my system, with my installed version.)

Epubs are fantastic and I cannot wait for them to supplant PDFs as the ubiquitous mode of document format. More compact than even plain text, native reflow of text (if saved that way) and other dynamic formatting out of the box, all in an open source package that just ticks all the boxes.

#epub #superior #formatwars

Neigsendoig Cocules 5mo ago

You can just make something a PDF file and read it using a PDF reader (I like using Zathura or Evince on Linux).

Also, for that nonsense, it looks like either a Fresh or Still issue that needs to be fixed for your OS. I'd imagine it'll work just fine on CachyOS (my current daily driver).

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The Beave 5mo ago

I am avoiding creating new PDFs as much as possible. I now always ask people what format they would prefer, and I've gotten a few people interested enough to give an epub a try.

You may very well be correct about that. 🤔

purrs_for_Her 5mo ago

why do pdfs suck?

The Beave 5mo ago

Closed source, not as compact, and they expire, sort of. Adobe owns the IP and has obsoleted earlier versions, from what I recall. One of the features of epubs is compatibility, if memory serves. Better for digital archives.

purrs_for_Her 5mo ago

interesting.

pdfs are so common nowadays i forgot they are adobe's lol

The Beave 5mo ago

That's intentional. I never forget. I'm also old enough to remember how things were in before times.

purrs_for_Her 5mo ago

paper..?

The Beave 5mo ago

And pre-pdf ubiquity.

purrs_for_Her 5mo ago

for some reason i thought we were closer in age :P

The Beave 5mo ago