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« Reply #50 on: September 10, 2009, 06:31:54 PM » |
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This is a screenshot of the font I installed, Georgia 2. This page has pictures of all the different fonts available. It's also the page with all of the actual font files and installation details. When I first found the font hack, I wasn't all that impressed with the screenshots and didn't think it was worth all the trouble. However, once I decided to go ahead and try the Georgia font install, I was THRILLED with the result. It really was a huge improvement. My wife could even tell the difference, and she is not a kindler... It was also EXTREMELY easy to do.
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« Reply #52 on: September 12, 2009, 01:59:53 PM » |
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I think that it has been stated before that no one really thought that the original font was bad...but almost everyone was wowed at the hack when attempted. The hack makes things SOOO much better when you never thought that it wasn't good!! It is so easy to install/uninstall, just try it and see for yourself!  |
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« Reply #53 on: September 14, 2009, 05:32:26 PM » |
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How do I uninstall the font hack? Never mind. It really helps to read the OP.  |
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« Reply #54 on: October 04, 2009, 03:21:36 PM » |
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 I think I did it. Thanks for the easy directions.
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« Reply #55 on: October 04, 2009, 03:56:56 PM » |
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Which font did you go with? Isn't it just so much better?!
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« Reply #56 on: October 04, 2009, 04:15:02 PM » |
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Which font did you go with? Isn't it just so much better?!
Yep I went with the Helvetica2. Now if I could only get rid of these icky screen savers. |
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« Reply #58 on: October 05, 2009, 05:05:47 AM » |
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Thanks. Though that makes me nervous. |
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« Reply #59 on: October 05, 2009, 06:22:03 AM » |
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I have installed both the font hack and the screensaver hack and both have been trouble-free. I formatted quite a few of our pictures and several I found on the internet and am very happy with the result. One oddity is the seeming transparency of my screensavers. I can see a bit of ghosting through some of them. As Microsoft would say, it's not a "bug," it's a "feature."
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« Reply #60 on: October 05, 2009, 11:59:42 AM » |
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« Reply #61 on: October 05, 2009, 04:33:00 PM » |
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One oddity is the seeming transparency of my screensavers. I can see a bit of ghosting through some of them. As Microsoft would say, it's not a "bug," it's a "feature."
Dave
I think it's just the nature of the e-Ink display. If you could do a refresh (alt-G) while on the screensaver, I think that would fix it... but just don't look too close and it won't bother you! =) |
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« Reply #62 on: October 06, 2009, 02:54:07 AM » |
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<snip>... but just don't look too close and it won't bother you! =)
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« Reply #63 on: October 08, 2009, 05:29:45 PM » |
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I did this on my mac and it never came up with the update your Kindle. It wasn't available to chose. Everything else on that menu was but not update. Why?
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« Reply #64 on: October 08, 2009, 07:00:09 PM » |
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I did this on my mac and it never came up with the update your Kindle. It wasn't available to chose. Everything else on that menu was but not update. Why?
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« Reply #65 on: October 08, 2009, 07:13:44 PM » |
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I have a mac and a DX. I put the font hack on tonight. It didn't work the first time, and I had to do it again. I just pulled up the web site that lists the font hacks (developers page link in OP). Then double clicked on the updated version of the one I choose (Georgian), on the mac it showed up in downloads box. I hit on that and saved it on my desktop. Then connected my kindle, opened the kindle icon and dropped and dragged it on to the kindle page. I didn't open anything once I opened the kindle, so what I saw was the document, audio, systems, but I didn't put it into any of them. Just put it next to them in the empty space. I waited about 5 seconds, then ejected the kindle. Then went to setting on the kindle menu, pushed the 5 way again, and the "Update" was no longer grayed, it was bolded as an option, hit that, and then it updated, this took about a minute. It now listed the version 2.1 (****bunch of #'s) then UFhack0.2. Hope this helps |
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« Reply #66 on: October 08, 2009, 07:27:14 PM » |
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So you posted the procedure Red, but what did you think about your new font?
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« Reply #67 on: October 08, 2009, 07:32:28 PM » |
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I like it, I didn't really have a problem on the DX, but I was reading the threads and wanted to try it. The advantage is that I like the style more and I am able to go down a font size without the reading being any more difficult. So I'm happy |
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« Reply #68 on: October 20, 2009, 09:12:34 PM » |
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Thanks, KindleKay. I used your directions for installing font hack to my new refurbished Kindle2 (arrived today!). I have the Helvetica 2 on my DX and now I have Georgia 2 on my K2. Haven't decided which I like best. I might try the H2 for the K2 because I think it's darker. But I will read tonight with the Georgia 2 to see how it is.
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« Reply #69 on: October 22, 2009, 08:20:21 AM » |
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I did the screensaver hack some time ago but was wary of doing the font hack...because I am not very tech savvy and was sure I would mess it up. I took the plunge this morning after adding a new picture to my screen saver and installed Helvetica2. Wowie! What a difference, I love it.
It was so easy to do yet I mess it up the first time. I put the font hack in the system file and it would not let me update. Once I moved it to the directory, I updated with no problems and now have a fantastic new font.
I never had any problem with the installed default font but boy, this makes it so much nicer to read. Thanks for taking the time to give such clear, easy to follow instructions.
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« Reply #70 on: October 22, 2009, 04:29:43 PM » |
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Yeah, it really makes the font nicer to read and seems to improve the contrast due to the heavier type. I used Georgia 2, but I might eventually give Helvetica a try as well... but I generally like serif fonts better.
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« Reply #71 on: October 23, 2009, 07:08:41 AM » |
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Hi all, I'm using a Mac and an International Kindle and cannot for the life of me make this work. The Update my Kindle is greyed out every time.
I'm extremely Mac/gadget savvy, not boasting just am, and this one has me stumped.
Must have tried it 8 times yesterday, deleted, restarted, looped (oops) after choosing Sync and Check for Items - but got it back.
I even used some UNIX/Terminal commands to delete the invisible files that OS X insists on creating, which didn't help.
Tried with Georgia and Helvetica BIN files.
The only thing I can say is that my firmware version is 2.2 (assume new firmware for Kindle International) and not 2.1 which some people seem to mention. Do the font hacks need to be updated or do they match a particular firmware version? I'm guessing yes.
Thanks. Really need my Helvetica!
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« Reply #72 on: October 23, 2009, 07:37:02 AM » |
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It's possible the underlying OS for the new Kindle is just enough different that the enhanced fonts can't be loaded. Best suggestion: contact the developer via the site where they're located and see if he has any insights.
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« Reply #73 on: October 23, 2009, 06:02:01 PM » |
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The only thing I can say is that my firmware version is 2.2 (assume new firmware for Kindle International) and not 2.1 which some people seem to mention. Do the font hacks need to be updated or do they match a particular firmware version? I'm guessing yes.
I would contact the guy who put up the font hack files: These files have been tested with versions 2.0.2 and 2.0.3 of the Kindle 2 firmware.
If you'd like to contact me, send email to ted at soleburymountain (dot com, of course). I don't see anything yet on the Mobileread forums or on the Font hack wiki page (which was last updated in June). I suspect as more people get their International Kindles and start playing with them, the guy who created the hack will upload a new version compatible with your firmware. Keep your fingers crossed! |
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« Reply #74 on: October 24, 2009, 04:53:31 AM » |
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Sent him an email. Will post back if I get any news. Thanks!
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