Logos Needs to Move to the 21st Century

OK, maybe that’s a harsh statement to make for a great company like Logos? I am a long-time Logos user (I moved from QuickVerse to Logos when Logos was in version 2.0). Moreover, I am a big fan of Logos, and believe it is an indispensable tool for a pastor to have in his toolbox. I have one major request, however; when will Logos create a method that allows me to read MY books on a portable reader? With the introduction of two very capable e-readers (the Sony Reader and Amazon’s Kindle), the brilliant people at Logos should be able to come up with a way of protecting their DRM while allowing me to read MY books on some other device besides my computer. After all, I have purchased thousands of books from Logos over the last ten years and have invested heavily in learning their software. Doesn’t it make sense that I should be able to put a copy of one of MY books on a portable reader like the Sony Reader and enjoy the benefits of my extensive library away from my computer?To be honest, with the spotlight on e-books the last couple of weeks after Amazon’s big introduction of Kindle, it has to put pressure on companies like Logos who are pioneers in the e-book industry, but have yet to come up with a method of porting e-books to a dedicated e-book reader.This isn’t the first time I’ve stepped onto this soap box. I’ve submitted “suggestions” to Logos via their web site and e-mail; I’ve brought the topic up at the Camp Logos training seminar I attended. In fact, as I look at my decision to invest in e-books years ago, I would list this as my number one criticism. When I get into discussions with other pastors about technology and Bible software specifically, I list all of the many advantages to a program like Logos and e-books, but the one disadvantage is in the simple pleasure of reading a book. Logos is great for research; it leaves a lot to be desired when you want to snuggle up on a cold winter’s night next to the fire with a good book. Somehow juggling your cup of coffee and your laptop in front of the fire just doesn’t cut it.So, maybe someone at Logos will read this post and sense in me a kindred spirit. Maybe there is someone at Logos who has a great affection for books and would love to have access to their library on a portable reader. Maybe...