Donating to calibre

J. Strnad · 07-05-2010, 10:39 PM

When I see what calibre is and does and compare that to what commercial entities offer, I'm just blown away. After a few weeks of free use, I threw a few bucks Kovid's way.

So, if you have been using calibre purely as a free program, I am now officially Holier Than Thou.

banjobama · 07-06-2010, 12:53 AM

You and me both! I threw down some coin after getting my mind blown by Calibre.

Worldwalker · 07-06-2010, 12:53 AM

A lot of us throw random handfuls of money at Kovid. If we keep it up, maybe we can even fund the purchase of an upper-case "C" for the name.

kovidgoyal · 07-06-2010, 09:15 AM

Much appreciated, as always

AndyfromVA · 07-06-2010, 09:26 AM

I know I could probably find this out if I wanted to search through the message board but could someone please tell me briefly why Calibre is worth using over what I currently have? I'm a new user of The Nook.

neilmarr · 07-06-2010, 09:30 AM

Thanks for reminding me, Jan. Straight into PayPal. A few bucks every month or two from regular users must come in pretty handy for Mr and Mrs Royal -- and they do us all proud. Cheers. Neil

neilmarr · 07-06-2010, 09:35 AM

Ahhh ... that feels better. Mille mercis, Kovid, for all you give us so generously. And here's Karma to you and to Jan for reminding me it was time to chip in. Cheers. Neil

itimpi · 07-06-2010, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyfromVA

I know I could probably find this out if I wanted to search through the message board but could someone please tell me briefly why Calibre is worth using over what I currently have? I'm a new user of The Nook.

You do not mention what you already have for comparison!

Calibre is probably the most powerful and flexible e-book management software around and is continually improving. It will probably be easier to appreciate what this means by trying it after you have used an alternative for a while.

AndyfromVA · 07-06-2010, 10:39 AM

I downloaded Adobe Digital Editions. Is Calibre a replacement for ADE?

Worldwalker · 07-06-2010, 01:40 PM

No. ADE is software that handles DRM -- Digital "Rights" (Restrictions) Management. You need it if you choose to buy DRM-locked ebooks (I'm one of the people who chooses not to; why vote with my wallet for something against my own best interests?)

Calibre is ebook management software. It lets you organize your ebook library, convert formats (those that are not DRM-locked), load books on your device, and so on. You can import ebooks you got from anywhere and everywhere into Calibre and tag them, sort them, and generally mess around with them. Think of it as your ebook library's card catalog and circulation desk.

Also, when you have a question, you should really start a new thread for it, not hang it on the end of an unrelated thread. Your question here doesn't have anything to do with donating to Calibre, and it won't be seen by a lot of people who could give you better answers.

DoctorOhh · 07-06-2010, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyfromVA

I downloaded Adobe Digital Editions. Is Calibre a replacement for ADE?

ADE is needed to be able to download the books you buy that are DRM restricted. But once you have the epub on your machine you can add it to Calibre to be managed like any other book.

Worldwalker laid it out well, Calibre can't view or convert drm ebooks but the program is so much more then that. Check out the Calibre about page and expand each item to get a full overview of what calibre does.

kovidgoyal · 07-07-2010, 02:55 PM

Here's a one line summary of the difference: ADE exists to sell you books, calibre exists to help you enjoy your books.

kc24zz · 07-07-2010, 06:25 PM

After downloading the latest version of calibre today, I kick in some cash also. I'm hoping it all adds up to a nice sum.

The program is outstanding!

07-05-2010, 10:39 PM	#1
J. Strnad Guru Posts: 915 Karma: 3537194 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Kobo, Kindle 3, Paperwhite	Donating to calibre When I see what calibre is and does and compare that to what commercial entities offer, I'm just blown away. After a few weeks of free use, I threw a few bucks Kovid's way. So, if you have been using calibre purely as a free program, I am now officially Holier Than Thou.

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07-06-2010, 12:53 AM	#2
banjobama Busy Read'n Posts: 980 Karma: 5039283 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Auburn, WA Device: Pocketbook Touch Lux 5	You and me both! I threw down some coin after getting my mind blown by Calibre.

07-06-2010, 12:53 AM	#3
Worldwalker Curmudgeon Posts: 3,085 Karma: 722357 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: PRS-505	A lot of us throw random handfuls of money at Kovid. If we keep it up, maybe we can even fund the purchase of an upper-case "C" for the name.

07-06-2010, 09:15 AM	#4
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,826 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Much appreciated, as always

07-06-2010, 09:26 AM	#5
AndyfromVA Zealot Posts: 127 Karma: 1002610 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook 1E, K3, K4, Paperwhite 2	I know I could probably find this out if I wanted to search through the message board but could someone please tell me briefly why Calibre is worth using over what I currently have? I'm a new user of The Nook.

07-06-2010, 09:30 AM	#6
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Thanks for reminding me, Jan. Straight into PayPal. A few bucks every month or two from regular users must come in pretty handy for Mr and Mrs Royal -- and they do us all proud. Cheers. Neil

07-06-2010, 09:35 AM	#7
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,216 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Ahhh ... that feels better. Mille mercis, Kovid, for all you give us so generously. And here's Karma to you and to Jan for reminding me it was time to chip in. Cheers. Neil

07-06-2010, 10:39 AM	#9
AndyfromVA Zealot Posts: 127 Karma: 1002610 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook 1E, K3, K4, Paperwhite 2	I downloaded Adobe Digital Editions. Is Calibre a replacement for ADE?

07-06-2010, 01:40 PM	#10
Worldwalker Curmudgeon Posts: 3,085 Karma: 722357 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: PRS-505	No. ADE is software that handles DRM -- Digital "Rights" (Restrictions) Management. You need it if you choose to buy DRM-locked ebooks (I'm one of the people who chooses not to; why vote with my wallet for something against my own best interests?) Calibre is ebook management software. It lets you organize your ebook library, convert formats (those that are not DRM-locked), load books on your device, and so on. You can import ebooks you got from anywhere and everywhere into Calibre and tag them, sort them, and generally mess around with them. Think of it as your ebook library's card catalog and circulation desk. Also, when you have a question, you should really start a new thread for it, not hang it on the end of an unrelated thread. Your question here doesn't have anything to do with donating to Calibre, and it won't be seen by a lot of people who could give you better answers.

07-07-2010, 02:55 PM	#12
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,826 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Here's a one line summary of the difference: ADE exists to sell you books, calibre exists to help you enjoy your books.

07-07-2010, 06:25 PM	#13
kc24zz Enthusiast Posts: 46 Karma: 318 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: northern calif Device: sony prs 505, galaxy tab	After downloading the latest version of calibre today, I kick in some cash also. I'm hoping it all adds up to a nice sum. The program is outstanding!

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