I've been reading the forums, and other blogs and stuff, including the Linux Desktop thread, other Linux threads and the FAQ, and I can't seem to find a clear answer.
If I want to buy a Kobo, and *never* connect it to Kobo (or indeed, anywhere else), nor use the desktop app (I'm running Linux and understand I *could* use the desktop .deb), some people often seem to state that you have to activate it once (and to do this, you either need a late model and use WiFi, or connect it to the app (Windows, Mac or Linux)). I don't want an account at Kobo, nor will it be of any use to me as I won't use it.
According to this blog:
http://www.darkcoding.net/misc/kobo-...-ubuntu-linux/
you don't actually *have* to activate it? I've played with one in the shop, and it didn't appear to be activated, and was in "Airplane Mode", and seemed to work just fine. I just want to hook it up via USB and either drop files on it, or use Calibre to do the management. I don't see myself ever buying any books from Kobo, and definitely don't want any of the recommendation stuff!
I am happy to not have the latest firmware (I plan to do those kinds of updates manually (I don't currently like the look of 1.9.16, plan to try 1.9.14 first).
Is this possible? What does activating get you, other than an account at Kobo and the latest firmware? (and presumably, stuff you don't want like the recommendations, and the more cluttered home screen? (and over time, useage tracking). Can you not activate and just start using it in "usb/airplane mode"? Does it nag you?
Any help most appreciated, as this isn't something I seem to be able to find a straight answer to, but is key to knowing before I buy (if I like it, I'll get 2,3 or 4 for the family).
Cheers,
Matt
