Convert PDB EBOOK to TEIXML

The PDB (Palm Database) file extension, associated with PalmDoc eBooks, is a format used for storing eBooks on Palm OS devices. Originating from AportisDoc, PalmDoc files are plain ASCII text compressed using Run-Length Encoding (RLE) to save memory space. These files are decompressed on the fly by PalmDoc readers, facilitating efficient storage and quick access. The PDB format, with its Creator ID and Type attributes, ensures compatibility across various Palm applications, making it a versatile choice for eBook distribution on Palm devices.

The TEIXML file extension refers to the Text Encoding Initiative XML (TEI XML), a standardized format for encoding texts in the humanities and social sciences. Developed in the 1980s, TEI XML facilitates the digital representation of texts, enabling detailed markup of structural, semantic, and presentational features. It is widely used for creating and sharing digital editions of texts, ensuring interoperability and preservation. TEI XML is an application of Extensible Markup Language (XML), that provides a flexible and robust framework for text encoding.