The Calibre conversion tool can convert
from various formats (including CHM) to many ebook formats (including epub).
You have to use a fairly recent version of Calibre, however. Many of the
version supplied as standard in Linux repositories (such as Ubuntu) are
very back-level.
For the specific question of which version
I use, I like having the PDF version available, but for quick and easy
(interactive) reference I prefer the XHTML version, or an epub version
for local / offline emergency reference use.
Thanks,
Adrian
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From:
Kristen James Eberlein
<
kris@eberleinconsulting.com>
To:
dita@lists.oasis-open.org,
Date:
09/12/2012 04:34 PM
Subject:
Re: [dita] Which
version of the DITA 1.2 spec do you use, and why?
Sent by:
<
dita@lists.oasis-open.org>
I use the CHM file primarily. Once saved,
it's available on-line and has a search and index view. I can search across
the entire spec. I also can print out a topic collection.
I use the XHTML files (online from OASIS) when I want to send a link to
someone.
I do not use the PDF.
I would be interested in having an ePub or other mobile format for easy
use on my iPhone and iPad.
Best,
Kris
Kristen James Eberlein
Principal consultant, Eberlein Consulting
Co-chair, OASIS DITA Technical Committee
Charter member, OASIS DITA Adoption Committee
www.eberleinconsulting.com +1 919 682-2290; kriseberlein (skype)
On 9/12/2012 11:02 AM, Chris Nitchie wrote:
I use the XHTML on the OASIS
website for two main reasons.
1. I
can quickly Ctrl+F and find the topics I’m looking for in the front-page
TOC.
2. I
can easily e-mail links to relevant sections to people.
Chris
From:
dita@lists.oasis-open.org [ mailto:
dita@lists.oasis-open.org ]
On Behalf Of Kristen James Eberlein
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2012 10:29 AM
To: DITA TC
Subject: [dita] Which version of the DITA 1.2 spec do you use, and
why?
The DITA 1.2 spec was delivered in the
following formats:
XHTML hosted on the OASIS Web site
CHM
PDF
DITA source
ZIP of XHTML file that can be used
locally (late addition, available from TC home page, probably no one knows
about it) Which format do
you use? If you use multiple formats, when and why?
--
Best,
Kris
Kristen James Eberlein
Principal consultant, Eberlein Consulting
Co-chair, OASIS DITA Technical Committee
Charter member, OASIS DITA Adoption Committee
www.eberleinconsulting.com +1 919 682-2290; kriseberlein (skype)
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