Add 'Why this fork' section to README
Added a section explaining the purpose of this fork and its focus on improvements.
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This firmware is based on the [crosspoint-reader](https://github.com/crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader) for the XTEINK X4, a great piece of software by Dave Allie and others
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This firmware is based on the [crosspoint-reader](https://github.com/crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader) for the XTEINK X4, a great piece of software by Dave Allie and others
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# Why this fork
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Unfortunately the official repository suffers from too many good ideas floating around and a lack of clear governance how to deal
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Unfortunately the official repository suffers from too many good ideas floating around and a lack of clear governance how to deal
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with these contributions, so it's lacking fundamental fixes for a proper reading experience (rendering issues, sub-par sync
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with these contributions, so it's lacking fundamental fixes for a proper reading experience (rendering issues, sub-par sync
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capabilities with KOReader, a popular multi-platform open-source epub reader)
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capabilities with KOReader, a popular multi-platform open-source epub reader).
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Trying to contribute enhancements / fixes became increasingly difficult as the lack of progress effectively prevented further development.
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Therefore this branch focuses on real fixes and real improvements while trying to keep up to pace with developments in the main branch.
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Therefore this branch focuses on real fixes and real improvements while trying to keep up to pace with developments in the main branch.
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