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Moving Library from PC to Mac
The user manual and Google searching are pretty clear about switching computers but I wonder if there are any additional specifics about switching from Windows to Mac that anyone would like to share. I am a brand new MAC user which is adding another layer of stress to this migration. Also curious if the library files I am backing up contain what I need as far as bringing my custom columns, plugins, etc., over to the new computer.
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I would secure the default configuration data that the MAC install created first, in case something goes wrong or doesn't work. Then copy contents of the location that Preferences->Miscellaneous->Open calibre configuration directory on the Windows system opens, to the equivalent location on the MAC system. I've successfully copied the config data both ways - from Windows to Mac and Mac to Windows - IIRC I had to reconfigure the library locations. BR |
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![]() See: http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq....ter-to-another And: http://manual.calibre-ebook.com/faq....backup-calibre As BR said -- the config data *should* be compatible. As far as the actual library structure goes, I recommend always using Restore database (see first link) when switching OSes, just in case -- there can be subtle problems caused by e.g. filesystem/OS case sensitivity, and Restore will guarantee the database correctly points to all the ebook files. |
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