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varaonaid · 03-29-2016, 01:16 PM

Hello,

I'm trying to figure out how best to setup my ebooks to share with my family. I want to be able to access then online via any of my computer or reading devices. I currently use Calibre for all my ebook organizing but haven't yet taken it further.

My understanding is that the two basic ways of accomplishing this is either use something like Box.com which I have a 50gb free account with or using Calibre to run a server from a local computer. I already have a computer that stays on all the time as a local server at home for things like printing. So, this wouldn't be a change in use for me.

What I'd like to know is which one you think has the most advantages and why. If I'm going to set this up, I want to choose the right way the first time. I know I'll need to pay the $3.99 or so for Calibre Companion which is fine. But if there are advantages to my simply running a local server, I'd really love to hear it. Not having used either one, I just don't know the benefits and drawbacks of each method.

If there is another way I should be considering, please let me know that as well. Thanks so much!! I'm looking forward to learning from you knowledge and experiences.

03-29-2016, 01:16 PM	#1
varaonaid Enthusiast Posts: 45 Karma: 97490 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Win 10 PC, Android Smartphone & Tablet, Considering my first e-ink	Using Cloud Service with Calibre Companion vs a Local Calibre Server Hello, I'm trying to figure out how best to setup my ebooks to share with my family. I want to be able to access then online via any of my computer or reading devices. I currently use Calibre for all my ebook organizing but haven't yet taken it further. My understanding is that the two basic ways of accomplishing this is either use something like Box.com which I have a 50gb free account with or using Calibre to run a server from a local computer. I already have a computer that stays on all the time as a local server at home for things like printing. So, this wouldn't be a change in use for me. What I'd like to know is which one you think has the most advantages and why. If I'm going to set this up, I want to choose the right way the first time. I know I'll need to pay the $3.99 or so for Calibre Companion which is fine. But if there are advantages to my simply running a local server, I'd really love to hear it. Not having used either one, I just don't know the benefits and drawbacks of each method. If there is another way I should be considering, please let me know that as well. Thanks so much!! I'm looking forward to learning from you knowledge and experiences.