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Re:Kobo unveils Sideload Mode to their e-readers by slim on Saturday January 22, 2022 @11:46AM (#30038254)
Why is transferring files to my device is called "side load" ? who's responsible for this propaganda ? is there a conspiracy ?
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Re:Kobo unveils Sideload Mode to their e-readers by 30002926 on Saturday January 22, 2022 @12:03PM (#30038474)
Because you are loading them from the side of the device (the USB port) instead of the front of the device, the screen.
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Re:Kobo unveils Sideload Mode to their e-readers by superkuh on Saturday January 22, 2022 @12:58PM (#30039079)
The concept exists because file systems confuse smartphone users and companies very much want to keep it that way.
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Re:Kobo unveils Sideload Mode to their e-readers by anotheryou on Saturday January 22, 2022 @11:48AM (#30038273)
I also have a kobo mini and been doing this for years. when did that disappear?
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