Quill OS – an open-source, fully-functional standalone OS for Kobo eReaders

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Quill OS is an open-source, fully-functional standalone OS for Rakuten Kobo's eReaders. Here are some of Quill OS' features: Fully integrated KoBox X11 subsystem ePUB, PDF, picture and plain text display support Versatile configuration options for reading muPDF rendering engine for ePUBs and PDFs Wi-Fi support and web browser Encrypted storage with EncFS Fast dictionary & local storage search Dark mode Full factory reset option if needed Seamless update process VNC viewer app Search function 10 built-in fonts Auto-suspend Lock screen/passcode User-friendly experience

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