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.
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