Convert PDB EBOOK to XML DOCBOOK

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.

DocBook XML, a subset of XML (Extensible Markup Language), serves as a markup language tailored for technical documentation. Developed in the early 90s, it was designed to standardize documentation across various software systems. Its uses include creating structured documents like books, articles, and manuals, ensuring consistency and ease of content transformation across different formats such as HTML, PDF, and EPUB. This standardization facilitates collaboration among developers and writers, enhances content reuse, and simplifies documentation maintenance.