Any Mac Publishers for Kobo?

Fabe · 12-09-2010, 03:52 PM

Are there any Macintosh Publishers creating books for Kobo on here? I have a problem. I cannot run Kobo software on my PowerPC Mac. It needs an Intel based Mac. Do you know of a solution? Thanks. - Fabe

La Coccinelle · 12-09-2010, 06:36 PM

Can you run Adobe Digital Editions or Calibre? You'll probably want to use those anyway. The Kobo software doesn't work very well.

taming · 12-10-2010, 08:18 AM

The Kobo desktop software is getting better (really), but I doubt that anyone will come up with a version that will run on a non-Intel Mac. I would use the Adobe/Calibre work around, but you re giving up the ability to use the dictionary and to sync.

Fabe · 12-10-2010, 09:17 AM

La Coccinelle & taming - Thanks for your responses. I've dug a bit of a hole for myself in my relationship with the Kobo people since I expressed how disappointed I was in their software not supporting Mac PowerPCs.

I will go back to them and ask if working through Calibre is a suitable work-around, and if so how to upload to their system. I will post their response and my progress.

Thanks again. Happy solstice. - Fabe

taming · 12-11-2010, 01:26 AM

You will not be uploading to their system, you will be downloading ePUB files (using Adobe Digital Editions) from Kobo and then importing them into Calibre to move them onto your reader or sending them to the reader from ADE. The Calibre demo gives you the basics. You should not have any problems. ADE is even easier, but you have fewer options in terms of organizing your library, using plug-ins, etc.

Fabe · 12-11-2010, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taming

You will not be uploading to their system, you will be downloading ePUB files (using Adobe Digital Editions) from Kobo and then importing them into Calibre to move them onto your reader or sending them to the reader from ADE. The Calibre demo gives you the basics. You should not have any problems. ADE is even easier, but you have fewer options in terms of organizing your library, using plug-ins, etc.

Taming, you misunderstand. I am a publisher. I make books available to readers (both human and machine). My problem is interacting with KOBO, because I use a Mac PowerPC running OSX 10.4.11. Their latest publisher software only works on Intel based Macs, OSX 10.5 and higher.

A member of the Kobo Customer Care Team sent me a private message on here, directing me to a web page where an older version of Kobo uploader (or whatever it is called) is available for 10.4.11 users. To date, I have not been able to access the page from their link. I am awaiting further instructions from them.

Thanks for your interest. - Fabe

zoran · 12-11-2010, 10:23 AM

I assure you you could build white box for about $200. Install linux or
win, to your liking. I thought you only had had to make a proper epub.
At least, having dedicated box is necessary for production, you cannot
avoid that.
I wasn't aware of application for upload. Is it the same app people use
to load their books to the reader?

taming · 12-11-2010, 12:49 PM

Sorry Fabe--I did misunderstand you. I hope you get it straightened out. And then I hope you are so wildly successful that you can buy a brand new Mac!

Fabe · 12-11-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by taming

Sorry Fabe--I did misunderstand you. I hope you get it straightened out. And then I hope you are so wildly successful that you can buy a brand new Mac!

Yes! That's my goal, along with paying the mortgage, feeding the kids, and buying groceries!

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoran

I wasn't aware of application for upload. Is it the same app people use to load their books to the reader?

I don't know if it is the same since I haven't been able to use it yet. And I have to admit, I have no idea what you mean by a 'white box'.

PeterT · 12-11-2010, 08:01 PM

I think by "white box" he means build a basic, generic, PC from components, OR even purchase a very basic PC.

zoran · 12-12-2010, 12:43 AM

Yep. "White box" means you go to store and get parts for computer.
Then take them home and put it all together. My stream server runs
for just above $150. If I'd live in states, it might go even lower.

Fabe · 12-12-2010, 09:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zoran

Yep. "White box" means you go to store and get parts for computer.
Then take them home and put it all together. My stream server runs
for just above $150. If I'd live in states, it might go even lower.

Interesting. I have never been a tool maker, only a user. I have a close personal friend who I would say is a white box builder. His 'white boxes' never seem finished or effective. If he had been alive during the stone age, we may never have moved into the tool age and become hunter-gatherers.

I like my friend, but I admire folks who can really make it happen. - Fabe

12-09-2010, 03:52 PM	#1
Fabe Dylanologist Posts: 200 Karma: 146754 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hanover, New Hampshire, USA Device: none/all/any	Any Mac Publishers for Kobo? Are there any Macintosh Publishers creating books for Kobo on here? I have a problem. I cannot run Kobo software on my PowerPC Mac. It needs an Intel based Mac. Do you know of a solution? Thanks. - Fabe

12-10-2010, 09:17 AM	#4
Fabe Dylanologist Posts: 200 Karma: 146754 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hanover, New Hampshire, USA Device: none/all/any	Kobo & Mac PowerPCs La Coccinelle & taming - Thanks for your responses. I've dug a bit of a hole for myself in my relationship with the Kobo people since I expressed how disappointed I was in their software not supporting Mac PowerPCs. I will go back to them and ask if working through Calibre is a suitable work-around, and if so how to upload to their system. I will post their response and my progress. Thanks again. Happy solstice. - Fabe

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12-09-2010, 06:36 PM	#2
La Coccinelle Connoisseur Posts: 67 Karma: 432 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada Device: Kobo (original)	Can you run Adobe Digital Editions or Calibre? You'll probably want to use those anyway. The Kobo software doesn't work very well.

12-10-2010, 08:18 AM	#3
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	The Kobo desktop software is getting better (really), but I doubt that anyone will come up with a version that will run on a non-Intel Mac. I would use the Adobe/Calibre work around, but you re giving up the ability to use the dictionary and to sync.

12-11-2010, 01:26 AM	#5
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	You will not be uploading to their system, you will be downloading ePUB files (using Adobe Digital Editions) from Kobo and then importing them into Calibre to move them onto your reader or sending them to the reader from ADE. The Calibre demo gives you the basics. You should not have any problems. ADE is even easier, but you have fewer options in terms of organizing your library, using plug-ins, etc.

12-11-2010, 10:23 AM	#7
zoran himself Posts: 576 Karma: 11226 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo	I assure you you could build white box for about $200. Install linux or win, to your liking. I thought you only had had to make a proper epub. At least, having dedicated box is necessary for production, you cannot avoid that. I wasn't aware of application for upload. Is it the same app people use to load their books to the reader?

12-11-2010, 12:49 PM	#8
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 4,012 Karma: 9455193 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mostly in Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	Sorry Fabe--I did misunderstand you. I hope you get it straightened out. And then I hope you are so wildly successful that you can buy a brand new Mac!

12-11-2010, 08:01 PM	#10
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,511 Karma: 78910202 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	I think by "white box" he means build a basic, generic, PC from components, OR even purchase a very basic PC.

12-12-2010, 12:43 AM	#11
zoran himself Posts: 576 Karma: 11226 Join Date: May 2010 Device: Kobo	Yep. "White box" means you go to store and get parts for computer. Then take them home and put it all together. My stream server runs for just above $150. If I'd live in states, it might go even lower.

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