Say google docs, then yes a cromebook will work fine.Scrivener 4 is going to be the latest iteration of the popular writing software for writers. Of course if you don't care to use Scrivner or Ywriter and just write on Lot longer with a lot more frustration than if you just got the saw in Sure you can do it, but it will take you a There is a old saying get the right tool for the job. Has the ability to install apps (which are like android apps), you stillĬan't run windows software without a lot of emmulation or other hacking.Īnd even then it is likely not going to give you the results you will Think just a web browser with a screen and keyboard. Perhaps a cromebook will work, but it is very basic in comparison. Install DOTNET frame work but other than that, you are good to go). Out of the box without any messing around (well ywriter *might* need to Just make sure that the netbook is running full windows. They are about the same price as a good tablet if you ![]() Graphics or processing power compared to full laptops but for writing Hacks or workarounds try to get it work somewhat) then get a real Other real windows software) with ease of use (you don't have to do ![]() yes I am a bit crazy lol).Īnyway I honestly think if you want to use scrivner or ywriter (or I am also doing Nano (and launching a book. Now if you had new chapters to add then yes you would want toĬreate a separate RTF file and import that later. That will allow you to reimport with the least amount of To use the chapter "export chapters for proofing" option for a novel But asĪs for rtf files, yes you can import them but again the best method is Time to do that often (upload files to computer, import to ywriter etc). Lately as I just found the converting etc process took too much precious Very reliable, full attached keyboard etc. Original tablet that ran on the Newton OS). I do have a old device eMate 300 that works well for writing (think the Still use pen and paper at times rather than loose a idea wheen there is Keyboard is better than pen and paper (that would drive me nuts). Hmm the ones I have seen don't have a good one built on (or at least myįingers didn't like them). Unless you are talking emergency then hey it is better then nothing I agree. Sure it works, but in long run you are going toīe much better off with the mop and bucket. Of course you can use them for such,īut my thought it is like using a toothpick to clean a bathroom instead Tablets (while this is debate able I know) are consuming devices notĬreative input devices by design. You don't have to mess with import/export later? Two pieces of equipment, wouldn't it be easier just to grab a laptop and Your tablet then ok yes that fixes the issue. Now if you get a decent keyboard that works with Handed on a flat panel is not great in the long term. REALLY going to do on a tablet? I don't know about you but typing one But lets be honest here, how much editing are you Personally I have a great editor (Open Office Pro) on my tablet, and it ![]() While I am sure it would also work, in my case it would probably be over Help and sync, there is a program mentioned in this thread to do that. Then after you are done, reimport them from GoogleĮither option I think is about the easiest. Then use your the web browser on your tablet to do the editing "in theĬloud". Something like Google documents (now just called Gdrive I think) and The other option is to upload the exported for proofing chapters to Tablet, send it back over to the computer, and reimport using the same Over to your tablet (however you like) then when done editing on a Work on with the "proofing" option under the chapter menu. The only thing I can suggest is say Open Office or similar. That's my area of expertise, and it's the reason I can develop something as complex as yWriter all on my own. I've been writing PC software - DOS and Windows - for over 20 years. Plenty of people have asked for yWriter Android/iPad/etc in the past, but the truth is I don't have the development tools (or the skillset) for such a thing. The current workaround is to export what you are working on, edit it in an RTF capable editor, and import it back into yWriter. > Unfortunately there is currently no way to actually run yWriter on a tablet. I have never heard of the "Dragon Touch" so I can't tell you what kind it is, but it is not Apple. The way to install an app for a tablet is through the some type of "app store" (Amazon for Kindle Fire, the Apple App store for iPad, Google Play for Android devices). Just to clear up some things, tablets have their own unique architecture (they use the ARM chipset rather than the x86 used in computers), so they will not install software written for computers.
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