Author: Dzmitry
Kindle 2 Hacked to Run Ubuntu
Jesse Vincent who is responsible for a number of Kindle hacks in the past (such as Savory and tethering Kindle 2) managed to get Ubuntu Linux running on the Kindle 2. …
Kindle DX crashed when copying new dictionary file
I’ve come across yet another way to crash Kindle DX: connect it via USB cable to your PC and try copying over a dictionary file. After copying around 2MB of…
Kindle 2.0.4 (353720025) and Kindle DX 2.1.1 (351050064) updates
On the Kindle source code page two new packages recently appeared: Kindle 2.1.1 (351050064) for Kindle DX Kindle 2.0.4 (353720025) for Kindle 2 Some users have already reported receiving these…
Lions Gate Entertainment is Using the Kindle For Movie Scripts
As a great example of the Kindle being used in a professional application, Lions Gate has adapted the technology for reading and distributing scripts. Now, lucky employees no longer need…
Want to Compete With Amazon? Slate Has Some Advice
Slate has an article about the best way to beat the Kindle in the eBook market. Their arguments are fairly compelling. They compare the eBook market to mp3 players, as…
Dealing With a Stolen Kindle
Ars Technica has an article about how Amazon deals with stolen Kindles. Apparently, if you contact Amazon about a Kindle that has been stolen, they will de-register your account from…
Asus is Also Releasing an eReader
Asus has announced plans to release their own eReader device. Details are scarce at the moment, but the reader will be part of the eee line and will, at the…
David Byrne Reviews the Kindle DX
Reviews for the Kindle seem to pop up from some of the most unexpected people. One new response to the Kindle DX comes from David Byrne, the front man of…
iRex Reader Will Also Use Barnes & Noble’s Platform
It looks like Plastic Logic won’t be only company taking advantage of Barnes & Noble’s online book store. iRex Technologies has announced that their upcoming device will also be able…
Modding the Kindle For European Wireless
iReaderReview reports interesting piece of news. Someone has started a project to hack the Kindle for use with European wireless networks. It looks like they’ve already managed to switch the modem…