Apple are keen (for whatever annoying reason) to prevent use of the iPhone or iTouch as a flash drive, so no direct sharing is allowed. The only directory a comp. can recognise via USB is the DCIM folder for photos. App makers have been setting up a subfolder in DCIM to allow USB sharing, which is against the App original terms, rather than an extension or sub-war of the MacMillan thing.

Of course, it’s no less annoying for that reason.

The way around it, of course, is to continue with WiFi sharing using dropbox.com or something similar.

I had an update come through for Stanza (a great book reader app for the iPhone as recommended by your good self). The update simply said ‘Update to prevent USB sharing of books as required by Apple.’

They’re already protecting their ebook investment.