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seanbob · 01-11-2011, 03:45 PM

chaley: You are definitely right about the date/time issue!

As a test, I formatted the 650's internal memory again and loaded a single book, then disconnected. The author name was displayed incorrectly as "fn ln". I then reconnected and disconnected the 650, without making any changes (but using automatic metadata management). The author name was now correctly displayed as "ln, fn" using author sort.

I do sometimes use ADE to add borrowed library books, but do not create collections. If I continue to use automatic metadata management in Calibre, will I have a problem using ADE to load/read library rentals on my device? Or is it only a problem if I've created collections for them in ADE?

I tried to find an answer for myself, but it just led to more questions...
I added DRM'ed library books into Calibre, which added them to the Reader just fine, but with a different look. It appeared as if their DRM had been stripped out since it no longer showed the usual expiration countdown. Is there an explanation for this behavior? Could they still be DRM'ed, but not showing it? Can Calibre automatically create a custom collection based on books that are DRM'ed, such as library rentals?

There's no urgency to these additional questions, just mild curiosity at this point.

Thanks again for all your help!

01-11-2011, 03:45 PM	#6
seanbob Enthusiast Posts: 27 Karma: 52 Join Date: Jun 2009 Device: Sony PRS-650	chaley: You are definitely right about the date/time issue! As a test, I formatted the 650's internal memory again and loaded a single book, then disconnected. The author name was displayed incorrectly as "fn ln". I then reconnected and disconnected the 650, without making any changes (but using automatic metadata management). The author name was now correctly displayed as "ln, fn" using author sort. I do sometimes use ADE to add borrowed library books, but do not create collections. If I continue to use automatic metadata management in Calibre, will I have a problem using ADE to load/read library rentals on my device? Or is it only a problem if I've created collections for them in ADE? I tried to find an answer for myself, but it just led to more questions... I added DRM'ed library books into Calibre, which added them to the Reader just fine, but with a different look. It appeared as if their DRM had been stripped out since it no longer showed the usual expiration countdown. Is there an explanation for this behavior? Could they still be DRM'ed, but not showing it? Can Calibre automatically create a custom collection based on books that are DRM'ed, such as library rentals? There's no urgency to these additional questions, just mild curiosity at this point. Thanks again for all your help!