Calibre instructions

JRMcClure · 01-01-2011, 08:38 PM

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I lied in my registration.

I am NOT going to be polite.

WHAT idiot let a programmer write the instructions to using Calibre? They should NEVER be allowed to communicate (or I should say TRY to communicate) with real human beings!

"calibre is a free and open source e-book library management application developed by users of e-books for users of e-books..."

First, start your damn sentence with a capital letter and don't fricking tell me about open source. NO ONE but programmers cares about open source. I want to know what calibre will do and a "e-book library management application" tells me nothing.

*curses at programmers some more*

Lock them in a room with their monkeys and find an actual human being to communicate with us other real human beings. And if it happens to be a human being with minimal communication skills, that might be nice too.

I'm only using this (or going to) because I need to and kind of wanted to know what the damn thing will do.

desertgrandma · 01-01-2011, 08:45 PM

Well.

Welcome to MobileRead, JRMClure.

Did I hear a "I'm not understanding exactly why I should use Calibre and could someone explain it further to me please?"

Even at my age I took "ebook library management application" to mean its a way to manage all the ebooks I'm collecting without keeping them on my kindle.

It does a lot more, too.

Unfortunately, you aren't likely to find out with that attitude.

JSWolf · 01-01-2011, 08:48 PM

Wow! You sure are a rude person.

jgaiser · 01-01-2011, 08:50 PM

Well, I can tell I'm going to be helping you. You have such a nice attitude that how could I not. Let us know *exactly* what you need.

RockdaMan · 01-01-2011, 08:54 PM

This is a badly needed edit.

RockdaMan · 01-01-2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

Wow! You sure are a rude person.

Could it be a long lost relative of yours, JSWolf?

abookreader · 01-01-2011, 08:57 PM

You probably don't have enough tact in your entire body to muster up even a bit of embarrassment over that completely rude tantrum but don't worry about it too much ....

because I'm embarrassed for you.

kelliedn · 01-01-2011, 09:08 PM

Okay, how does HE have more Karma then me????? I've never ONCE been rude on this forum....

hmph...off to sulk in the corner.....

desertgrandma · 01-01-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelliedn

Okay, how does HE have more Karma then me????? I've never ONCE been rude on this forum....

hmph...off to sulk in the corner.....

Because some one seriously lacking in brains and judgement thought he was funny/accurate/post your own reason here.

Never mind....

kelliedn · 01-01-2011, 09:16 PM

Holy Canole, well, my above statement no longer stands...thank you.

And JRMcClure not sure why you think the mobileread forum members are the ones to take your frustration out on, but if you look around a little you will see that there is a Calibre subforum where I'm sure all your (not rudely put) answer will be able to be answered...

jezebel · 01-01-2011, 09:19 PM

I hope I can help counter the nastiness of JRMcClure's post by thanking the hardworking, brilliant and generous makers of FREE, continuously improving and abundantly USEFUL programs. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

RockdaMan · 01-01-2011, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelliedn

Holy Canole, well, my above statement no longer stands...thank you.

All you have to do is ask...

RockdaMan · 01-01-2011, 09:20 PM

Are there any competitors to Calibre, or is it in a class by itself?

desertgrandma · 01-01-2011, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kelliedn

Holy Canole, well, my above statement no longer stands...thank you.

And JRMcClure not sure why you think the mobileread forum members are the ones to take your frustration out on, but if you look around a little you will see that there is a Calibre subforum where I'm sure all your (not rudely put) answer will be able to be answered...

Ignorance and rudeness should never be rewarded.

Ignorance because the op doesn't know why 'open source IS important, and can't be bothered to watch the video to see what Calibre is about.

In other words, he won't even try to help himself before throwing himself on the floor, kicking his legs and yelling "I'm gonna tell!!!"

Rudeness is the post itself.

CWatkinsNash · 01-01-2011, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RockdaMan

Are there any competitors to Calibre, or is it in a class by itself?

Who knows? Once I started using it I never bothered looking for anything else. It's that sweeeet. But I bet there's nothing out there that can come close to doing what it does. Without Calibre my Kindle would only be half as enjoyable.

I see you visited his page too. Were you thinking about leaving a visitor message? I was. But I didn't. Because I didn't lie in my registration. So kudos to us for being polite.

01-01-2011, 08:38 PM	#1
JRMcClure Banned Posts: 1 Karma: 29 Join Date: Jan 2011 Device: kindle	Calibre instructions Moderator Notice As the OP joined with the self-specified intent in their first post of contradicting MobileRead Guidelines, the Moderator team have elected to ban them. We thank you for the several Reports we received from you, and the predominant degree of restraint shown in-thread. Cheers, Marc Moderator I lied in my registration. I am NOT going to be polite. WHAT idiot let a programmer write the instructions to using Calibre? They should NEVER be allowed to communicate (or I should say TRY to communicate) with real human beings! "calibre is a free and open source e-book library management application developed by users of e-books for users of e-books..." First, start your damn sentence with a capital letter and don't fricking tell me about open source. NO ONE but programmers cares about open source. I want to know what calibre will do and a "e-book library management application" tells me nothing. curses at programmers some more Lock them in a room with their monkeys and find an actual human being to communicate with us other real human beings. And if it happens to be a human being with minimal communication skills, that might be nice too. I'm only using this (or going to) because I need to and kind of wanted to know what the damn thing will do. Last edited by poohbear_nc; 01-02-2011 at 02:41 PM.

01-01-2011, 08:54 PM	#5
RockdaMan Banned Posts: 1,644 Karma: 213512 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: On the other side of over there Device: Pandigital Novel, Kindle G1 (broken), iPod Touch	This is a badly needed edit. Last edited by RockdaMan; 01-01-2011 at 11:07 PM.

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01-01-2011, 08:45 PM	#2
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Well. Welcome to MobileRead, JRMClure. Did I hear a "I'm not understanding exactly why I should use Calibre and could someone explain it further to me please?" Even at my age I took "ebook library management application" to mean its a way to manage all the ebooks I'm collecting without keeping them on my kindle. It does a lot more, too. Unfortunately, you aren't likely to find out with that attitude.

01-01-2011, 08:48 PM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,970 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Wow! You sure are a rude person.

01-01-2011, 08:50 PM	#4
jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,281 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	Well, I can tell I'm going to be helping you. You have such a nice attitude that how could I not. Let us know exactly what you need.

01-01-2011, 08:57 PM	#7
abookreader Wizard Posts: 1,516 Karma: 2567610 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindles - Keyboard, Fire, 2-US, iPhone, iPAD	You probably don't have enough tact in your entire body to muster up even a bit of embarrassment over that completely rude tantrum but don't worry about it too much .... because I'm embarrassed for you.

01-01-2011, 09:08 PM	#8
kelliedn Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 2840 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Device: Sony Touch Reader PRS-650	Okay, how does HE have more Karma then me????? I've never ONCE been rude on this forum.... hmph...off to sulk in the corner.....

01-01-2011, 09:16 PM	#10
kelliedn Enthusiast Posts: 47 Karma: 2840 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Michigan Device: Sony Touch Reader PRS-650	Holy Canole, well, my above statement no longer stands...thank you. And JRMcClure not sure why you think the mobileread forum members are the ones to take your frustration out on, but if you look around a little you will see that there is a Calibre subforum where I'm sure all your (not rudely put) answer will be able to be answered...

01-01-2011, 09:19 PM	#11
jezebel Fanatic Posts: 528 Karma: 131098 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: a ferry ride from Seattle Device: Kindle Fire (5th Gen), Nook Color	I hope I can help counter the nastiness of JRMcClure's post by thanking the hardworking, brilliant and generous makers of FREE, continuously improving and abundantly USEFUL programs. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

01-01-2011, 09:20 PM	#13
RockdaMan Banned Posts: 1,644 Karma: 213512 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: On the other side of over there Device: Pandigital Novel, Kindle G1 (broken), iPod Touch	Are there any competitors to Calibre, or is it in a class by itself?

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