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Originally Posted by Katsunami
Many of the people recommending to run Linux seem to forget that running an OS is not a target in itself. One chooses the OS that supports most, or preferably, all the applications needed. Most often, this is Windows. Maybe the poster needs Windows (or even, XP specifically) to run applications that are (more) important to him than Calibre.
It would be a much better suggestion if you'd suggested to run Linux in a virtual machine, and use that installation for Calibre newer than 1.48. At least, that is what I would do.
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Indeed, that is why I suggested it as a
possibility.
And then questioned the blanket statement "linux is a bad idea".
I have no problem with the idea that it might not be for everyone, e.g. specialized software.
I do have a problem with people dismissing the mere idea because of pure bile.
Note: In the same post where I suggested linux, I also suggested running from source
on Windows to overcome selected incompatibilities.
NOTE2: Most home users will find that linux runs most or all of their applications as well, so long as they are willing to trade IE for Chrome/FF cf. Chromebooks.
Add libreoffice rhythmbox and calibre from full OSes, and you've got most peoples' use-cases nailed.