how to make my ebooks read only mode

Simplicity · 07-02-2015, 03:10 AM

please how can i make my collections (ebooks) on calibre to be on read only mode and not downloadable. that is people can only view the content but cant download it. thanks

HarryT · 07-02-2015, 03:34 AM

Calibre questions belong in the Calibre forum, to where I'm now moving this.

Simplicity · 07-02-2015, 04:58 AM

please can one prevent people from downloading you ebook via the internet but still allow them view total collection you have in your calibre library i.e. they cant be able to download books by just clicking on GET BOOK. thanks

mbovenka · 07-02-2015, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simplicity

please can one prevent people from downloading you ebook via the internet but still allow them view total collection you have in your calibre library i.e. they cant be able to download books by just clicking on GET BOOK. thanks

I don't know why you ask essentially the same question twice in the same thread, but use the right tool for the job.

theducks · 07-02-2015, 10:31 AM

No
Think about it

You need to download this topic page to see it. Right?

So how can they see your work if you won't let the download it?

DRM is what you want, but YOU can't afford to DIY. You need a BPH or large distributor like Amazon that adds it a author $ervice.

Note This (DRM) is mostly the first thing Calibre users defeat so they can reformat the work their way.
You want security like you state, then put the manuscript in your safe and spin the dials, keeping FAR, FAR, away from the internet

HarryT · 07-02-2015, 10:34 AM

You could do it by having a Calibre content server serving a library that contained nothing other than a catalogue of your books.

theducks · 07-02-2015, 10:43 AM

Harry

Or create a Calibre Catalog that you could download
click the ARROW on Convert Icon: Create a Catalog...

Restrict the list to the books you want to ONLY include in the Catalog .
This also applies to the Content Server approach . Preferences: Sharing over the net: Virtual Library to use

HarryT · 07-02-2015, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theducks

Harry

Or create a Calibre Catalog that you could download
click the ARROW on Convert Icon: Create a Catalog...

Restrict the list to the books you want to ONLY include in the Catalog .

Yes, that's exactly what I meant.

GERGE · 07-02-2015, 11:46 AM

I don't know what OS you are using but there is something called file permission. On Linux and OS X, 744 would do.

eschwartz · 07-02-2015, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GERGE

I don't know what OS you are using but there is something called file permission. On Linux and OS X, 744 would do.

The OP is extremely confusing, but I think ultimately the question doesn't have anything to do with edit permissions.

DiapDealer · 07-02-2015, 12:19 PM

Considering that it's called the calibre content server, it's an odd choice to want to use it in a situation where you don't want to serve the content, no?

theducks · 07-02-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Considering that it's called the calibre content server, it's an odd choice to want to use it in a situation where you don't want to serve the content, no?

The Content server CAN serve an Empty books (behaves as a catalog) Library.

Or it could serve a 'sample chapter' copy
It all depends on what/how it is populated

Turtle91 · 07-03-2015, 08:28 AM

Hmmm...methinks the intent is to show the list of books but without the "download now" function. This creates a catalog of all the books in your library without allowing them to be downloaded... perhaps displaying ones pride and joy library without violating copyright.

Kovid mentioned there is a re-write of the content server planned (in the works??). A checkbox could be added: "Disable downloading of content".

cybmole · 07-03-2015, 11:35 AM

Display to who, and why. Who wants or needs to see a catalogue of stuff they cannot download ? Is this some "look what I got but you can't have it" game ?

Turtle91 · 07-03-2015, 03:07 PM

Who knows? That's the interpretation I got from the OP.

I try not to get into the game of judging someone else's uses based on my own needs. I just ask, 'Is it possible to do without too much difficulty and Will it fulfill a need?' The answer to both of those is "yes". The next question is whether someone wants to take the time and effort to add the coding...

07-02-2015, 03:10 AM	#1
Simplicity Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Abuja, Nigeria Device: None	how to make my ebooks read only mode please how can i make my collections (ebooks) on calibre to be on read only mode and not downloadable. that is people can only view the content but cant download it. thanks

07-02-2015, 04:58 AM	#3
Simplicity Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Abuja, Nigeria Device: None	how to prevent people downloading your ebook on calibre via the internet please can one prevent people from downloading you ebook via the internet but still allow them view total collection you have in your calibre library i.e. they cant be able to download books by just clicking on GET BOOK. thanks

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07-02-2015, 03:34 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Calibre questions belong in the Calibre forum, to where I'm now moving this.

07-02-2015, 10:31 AM	#5
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,062 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	No Think about it You need to download this topic page to see it. Right? So how can they see your work if you won't let the download it? DRM is what you want, but YOU can't afford to DIY. You need a BPH or large distributor like Amazon that adds it a author $ervice. Note This (DRM) is mostly the first thing Calibre users defeat so they can reformat the work their way. You want security like you state, then put the manuscript in your safe and spin the dials, keeping FAR, FAR, away from the internet

07-02-2015, 10:34 AM	#6
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	You could do it by having a Calibre content server serving a library that contained nothing other than a catalogue of your books.

07-02-2015, 10:43 AM	#7
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,062 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	Harry Or create a Calibre Catalog that you could download click the ARROW on Convert Icon: Create a Catalog... Restrict the list to the books you want to ONLY include in the Catalog . This also applies to the Content Server approach . Preferences: Sharing over the net: Virtual Library to use

07-02-2015, 11:46 AM	#9
GERGE Guru Posts: 733 Karma: 5797160 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Istanbul Device: Kobo Libra	I don't know what OS you are using but there is something called file permission. On Linux and OS X, 744 would do.

07-02-2015, 12:19 PM	#11
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 28,574 Karma: 204127028 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Nexus 7, Kindle Fire HD	Considering that it's called the calibre content server, it's an odd choice to want to use it in a situation where you don't want to serve the content, no?

07-03-2015, 08:28 AM	#13
Turtle91 A Hairy Wizard Posts: 3,355 Karma: 20171571 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charleston, SC today Device: iPhone 15/11/X/6/iPad 1,2,Air & Air Pro/Surface Pro/Kindle PW & Fire	Hmmm...methinks the intent is to show the list of books but without the "download now" function. This creates a catalog of all the books in your library without allowing them to be downloaded... perhaps displaying ones pride and joy library without violating copyright. Kovid mentioned there is a re-write of the content server planned (in the works??). A checkbox could be added: "Disable downloading of content".

07-03-2015, 11:35 AM	#14
cybmole Wizard Posts: 3,720 Karma: 1759970 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: none	Display to who, and why. Who wants or needs to see a catalogue of stuff they cannot download ? Is this some "look what I got but you can't have it" game ?

07-03-2015, 03:07 PM	#15
Turtle91 A Hairy Wizard Posts: 3,355 Karma: 20171571 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Charleston, SC today Device: iPhone 15/11/X/6/iPad 1,2,Air & Air Pro/Surface Pro/Kindle PW & Fire	Who knows? That's the interpretation I got from the OP. I try not to get into the game of judging someone else's uses based on my own needs. I just ask, 'Is it possible to do without too much difficulty and Will it fulfill a need?' The answer to both of those is "yes". The next question is whether someone wants to take the time and effort to add the coding...

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