09-04-2012, 04:08 PM | #1 |
Wizard
Posts: 1,147
Karma: 1119516
Join Date: Aug 2009
Device: Sony: PRS 950 & T1, Kobo: Aura One & Forma
|
How exactly to get Kindle books for non-Kindle?
Can someone provide the exact sequence to access Kindle bargain/free ebooks without installing the Kindle (or other) software? NOTE: I already have Calibre and use it regularly, but never for Kindle...only for Sony.
How do I recognize KDP ebooks versus whatever other kind they have? Then what are the steps I follow to get the books for Calibre? Thank you! |
09-04-2012, 04:14 PM | #2 |
eBook Enthusiast
Posts: 85,544
Karma: 93383043
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6
|
You can't. You need to install "Kindle for PC" (if you have a Windows PC, that is).
You can't download Kindle books unless you have some form of Kindle - either a real Kindle reader or a Kindle app - registered with Amazon. |
09-04-2012, 04:17 PM | #3 |
Readaholic
Posts: 5,132
Karma: 89858112
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: South Georgia
Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"
|
The Kindle for PC is free and I only have it so I can download Amazon's books.
Apache |
09-04-2012, 04:19 PM | #4 |
eBook Enthusiast
Posts: 85,544
Karma: 93383043
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: UK
Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6
|
Yes, but since the OP states that he doesn't want to install it, he's out of luck .
|
09-04-2012, 06:12 PM | #5 |
Readaholic
Posts: 5,132
Karma: 89858112
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: South Georgia
Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"
|
Personally, it being free, I have no qualms about installing it.
Apache |
09-04-2012, 08:48 PM | #6 |
Surfin the alpha waves ~~
Posts: 24,279
Karma: 459220161
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: New Jersey
Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids
|
I bowed to necessity, but I resent it. It is free, but it takes up space in my computer for (what is essentially) their storefront, makes (yet another) redundant folder for itself in My Documents, communicates without necessarily asking me first, etc., etc.
Don't mind my griping. I had a lousy sleep last night. |
09-04-2012, 09:34 PM | #7 |
Wizard
Posts: 1,147
Karma: 1119516
Join Date: Aug 2009
Device: Sony: PRS 950 & T1, Kobo: Aura One & Forma
|
|
09-04-2012, 11:28 PM | #8 |
Audiophile
Posts: 452
Karma: 2470850
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Manitoba
Device: Nexux7 2nd Gen & Kobo Touch
|
|
09-05-2012, 12:06 AM | #9 |
Guru
Posts: 932
Karma: 15752887
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Norway
Device: Ipad, kindle paperwhite
|
Personally, I don't like kindle for PC either, especially since I like Linux better than Windows. I have a dual boot Windows/Linux, and I'm very restrictive about what gets installed on my ordinary Windows partition. But I use VirtualBox to create virtual Windows machines where kindle for PC and other crapware gets installed. In virtual machines, anything goes
|
09-05-2012, 12:09 AM | #10 |
Audiophile
Posts: 452
Karma: 2470850
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Manitoba
Device: Nexux7 2nd Gen & Kobo Touch
|
Goes right over my head...
|
09-05-2012, 12:30 AM | #11 |
Guru
Posts: 932
Karma: 15752887
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Norway
Device: Ipad, kindle paperwhite
|
Sorry. I'll try to explain better.
On an ordinary installation of Windows you have to format your drive and install all software when you need a fresh installation. if you install crapware/adware/spyware on purpose or by accident, you need an expensive anti-virus to remove it again. Once spy-ware is installed, someone can watch your every move. Virtualbox is a program that makes it possible to have a virtual machine, i.e. you start virtualbox, boot the virtual machine, and it runs separately from your ordinary installation. On the photo you see a Linux desktop with a Windows environment in a separate window; this is a virtual Windows machine. All crapware/dubious software can be installed on the virtual machine. If you get spyware on the virtual machine it doesn't affect your primary installation, and it is much easier also to delete an infected virtual installation and make a new fresh installation. It takes some work to set it up, learn to use it, and some space for virtual storage, but it's a great way for "sandboxing" dubious/unwanted software |
09-05-2012, 12:31 AM | #12 |
Surfin the alpha waves ~~
Posts: 24,279
Karma: 459220161
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: New Jersey
Device: Jetbook Lite & Mini, Nook STR, Kobo, Hanvon N516, Kindle 2, Androids
|
I have Kindle For PC on my (Windows XP) desktop, but find that the 20 inch widescreen monitor is less than ideal for extended reading.
I have an Ubuntu netbook that is a bit better for reading, and can come with me to the comfortable chair in the living room. It took me a lo-ooo-ong time, and a lot of tweaks, but I got K4PC working under Wine in Ubuntu. But, like a house of cards, I'm worried about making any changes that might unexpectedly cause it to crash. But, if it does get a problem, I documented my steps -- and I suspect it would be easier to wipe and reinstall than getting the Malware off my PC back in 2007 was! Last edited by cromag; 09-05-2012 at 12:35 AM. |
09-05-2012, 12:35 AM | #13 |
Guru
Posts: 932
Karma: 15752887
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Norway
Device: Ipad, kindle paperwhite
|
Wine can be a pain in the you-know-what. I don't want to advertise virtualbox too much here, but I have found that it makes it possible to run native Windows-programs in ubuntu flawlessly. The only drawback is that it requires quite a lot of resources
|
09-05-2012, 12:58 AM | #14 |
Audiophile
Posts: 452
Karma: 2470850
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Manitoba
Device: Nexux7 2nd Gen & Kobo Touch
|
Like a tech-brain to figure all this all out? I am not so nearly advanced.
Gave in and bought a Kindle, in addition to my Kobo, and no knowledge to even run Calibre. It's not all bad, being a simpleton, y'know...I get all the AMZ freebies |
09-05-2012, 01:11 AM | #15 |
Non-Techy
Posts: 4,454
Karma: 15499273
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: WV---USA
Device: Samsung Cell Phone & Amazon Fires & Kobo eReaders
|
You need the Kindle for PC or what even your computer is to recieve Any Amazon eBook! Then you need Calibre to Strip DRM to change the Formate! To install on your reader to read. Me I am not smart enought to figure out the Strip LOL So I now have Sony for ebooks I want to BUY & Kindle for ALL those Freebies LOL I hate that eReaders Lock you into Buying eBooks from 1 Store! I hoping my Sony gives me more Freedom of Who I want to do business with!
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
PDF Books/Stories transfered into Kindle for Computer and then into Kindle Device. | DramaQueenLucy | Amazon Kindle | 3 | 10-15-2011 03:32 PM |
Jeff Bezos on Kindle Fire presentation : Physical books vs. Kindle Books sold | Kris777 | General Discussions | 1 | 09-30-2011 01:15 AM |
Kindle on Xoom (HC 3.1) does not find books inside subfolders of /mnt/sdcard/kindle | robcohen | Devices | 6 | 07-09-2011 05:06 AM |