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Originally Posted by BetterRed
FTR: some of calibre's major features are shipped as separate executables, e.g. the viewer, the ePub/AZW3 editor, and library server, and the library manager of course, see ==>> The Command Line Interface |
It's nothing to do with the command-line interface, though...
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Originally Posted by un_pogaz
But like KevinH, I hope it will be possible to install the ereader independently (or at least use it).
Personally, I am more in favour of creating several software that can be used independently, but that has a strong synergy between them, even if it means having to group them together in a single installer because they use a common code base (a software suite in short, like LibreOffice), rather than a big monster that makes all in one.
If Calibre points to this and separates each of its features, it will become even more perfect than it already has (but this is not the right forum for that  ) |
Just like LibreOffice, calibre is a suite of software with several programs that share a common codebase, and thus synergy... what this means is that, like LibreOffice, the calibre installer will install several application launchers to the Start Menu (or desktop files on Linux).
If I remember correctly, Apple's technology for distributing applications on the macOS platform does not permit developers to provide multiple entry points for a single .dmg installer. Something about being "simple and easy to use". Therefore macOS is the odd operating system out when it comes to advertising that calibre has multiple GUI programs available. But even so, I think you should be able to start the E-Book Viewer or the Editor from within calibre, and then pin the icons to the dock.
Other alternatives would be to use a professional operating system meant for real users with real needs... oh sorry, did I say that out loud?
*ducks and runs*