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Old 07-10-2012, 04:49 PM   #1
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Need help with calibre on Ubuntu

Hi,

I am trying to automate news download on a Ubuntu (12.04) based laptop using a script published here on the forum. It is harder than I thought, it probably exceeds my abilities.

It starts out with an error on calling ebook-convert:
Quote:
/opt/calibre/bin/ebook-convert: error while loading shared libraries: libcalibre-launcher.so: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory
I'd appreciate any help. The latest calibre is installed and works without problems from the app, news feeds can be downloaded and mailed, too.

Thanxx for any help,

Mixx

PS: I was thinking of trying to host calibre on a VPS (virtual private server) but gave up on that. I picked up an old laptop instead and installed ubuntu. Despite its age, I can wake the laptop and put it back to hibernation using
Quote:
rtcwake -m disk -t $(date -d 'tomorrow 08:00' +%s)
Here is the plan: The laptop wakes up everyday at 8am, does a news download and goes back to hibernation, a state in which it does not use power. Just what I need. I am planning to use this script: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=107722

Despite my lack of proper skills, I am determined to make this plan work. But I do need help, as you can see.
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