Looking at Kobo Aura One

cliver · 06-04-2017, 11:46 PM

As the title says, I'm looking at migrating from my Kindle paperwhite 2 to a Kobo Aura One.
On my Kindle I can but a book from Amazon, import it into calibre wich strips the drm and from there as it to my paperwhite device.
Can I do this as easily with the kobo book store?
To add to the complication I am doing it in Linux and at the moment don't need wine to do so. The threads and blood I have read seem to make it more complicated than setting up the de DRM plugin on caliber Erich is all I have had to do fur Kindle books.
I know I can continue to buy from the Kindle store and convert them in calibre for use on any device but if like to try other stores.
Linux send to be a limiting factor?
Any pointers appreciated.
Regards
Clive

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EowynCarter · 06-06-2017, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cliver

As the title says, I'm looking at migrating from my Kindle paperwhite 2 to a Kobo Aura One.
On my Kindle I can but a book from Amazon, import it into calibre wich strips the drm and from there as it to my paperwhite device.
Can I do this as easily with the kobo book store?
To add to the complication I am doing it in Linux and at the moment don't need wine to do so. The threads and blood I have read seem to make it more complicated than setting up the de DRM plugin on caliber Erich is all I have had to do fur Kindle books.
I know I can continue to buy from the Kindle store and convert them in calibre for use on any device but if like to try other stores.
Linux send to be a limiting factor?
Any pointers appreciated.
Regards
Clive

Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

Last I tried, using ADE on linux was a no-go (won't run on wine).

the un-drm plugin will work, the problem is downloading the file, because you need some adobe-licenced software for that. I use my android phone when I don't want to boot windows.

JSWolf · 06-06-2017, 09:16 AM

The problem is you have to jump through hoops to get ADE 2.0.1 to run under Wine.

Deskisamess · 06-06-2017, 03:41 PM

Why not continue to buy books from Amazon? Do what you normally do, then convert to Kepub, then put on the Kobo.

My experience with the Kobo store has been disappointing when compared with Amazon.

ottdmk · 06-07-2017, 11:44 AM

I have ADE running on Wine. It's actually gotten a lot easier to install thanks to improvements in the winetricks script (an essential tool for any Wine user IMHO.) Just follow the directions on the AppDB and you'll be fine.

JSWolf · 06-07-2017, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deskisamess

Why not continue to buy books from Amazon? Do what you normally do, then convert to Kepub, then put on the Kobo.

My experience with the Kobo store has been disappointing when compared with Amazon.

But you don't have to just buy from Kobo. You can buy from Google and any other shop that sells ePub. You can even borrow ePub from Overdrive. Also, not every eBook at Overdrive (US) has a Kindle version.

shalym · 06-07-2017, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSWolf

But you don't have to just buy from Kobo. You can buy from Google and any other shop that sells ePub. You can even borrow ePub from Overdrive. Also, not every eBook at Overdrive (US) has a Kindle version.

Yes...but if the point is that the person doesn't want to use ADE, then none of those places will work for DRM books either.

Shari

cliver · 06-07-2017, 03:27 PM

Thanks for the replies all. I can't seem to get ADE running on wine successfully. I had it running but when I downloaded a book from Google it wouldn't load. Think I'll stick to Amazon for the time as I know that works. I can always convert them in Calibre. The process of getting hold of an epub into ADE seems just to much trouble. Shame epub would be my format of choice.

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cliver · 06-07-2017, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ottdmk

I have ADE running on Wine. It's actually gotten a lot easier to install thanks to improvements in the winetricks script (an essential tool for any Wine user IMHO.) Just follow the directions on the AppDB and you'll be fine.

Interesting, I still can't get it to work.
What version of Linux are you running?
What version of Wine?
What version of ADE?
I have tried various combinations on my Ubuntu Mate machines but it either won't run at all or crashes at some point in set up.

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JSWolf · 06-07-2017, 04:53 PM

Either dual-boot Windows or run Windows in a VM.

As I've said for a LONG time. Windows is the better platform for eBooks.

cliver · 06-07-2017, 05:30 PM

So it seems but for other, various reasons I have decided to leave Microsoft behind.

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Deskisamess · 06-08-2017, 12:46 PM

I consider myself to be fairly tech savvy, but ADE is a pain in the neck. When I find a public library book that is only available in epub, I use the Overdrive app on my iPad mini.

I ran into problems getting ADE installed and registered. No matter what I did, it said I was already using another device. I stopped trying to figure it out. Online directions sent me in circles.

Using Calibre, I can borrow through Amazon, and read on whatever device I choose.

JSWolf · 06-08-2017, 01:32 PM

With Windows, ADE 2.0.1 is trivial to install and very easy to get registered. The problem comes in trying to get ADE 2.0.1 to run under Wine (Linux). It can be done, but it's not easy (from what I've read).

ottdmk · 06-08-2017, 02:35 PM

As a test, I just installed ADE 2.0.1 on this computer. Went pretty flawlessly.

winetricks -q dotnet35sp1
winetricks -q windowscodecs
winetricks -q corefonts
wine ${INSTALL_FILE}

The only additional step I required was installing the 32-bit version of nvidia's official driver. (I use nvidia graphics cards.)

This is on wine 2.0.1,1 on FreeBSD 11.0-RELEASE. It should work on any linux though.

cliver · 06-08-2017, 02:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deskisamess

I consider myself to be fairly tech savvy, but ADE is a pain in the neck. When I find a public library book that is only available in epub, I use the Overdrive app on my iPad mini.

I ran into problems getting ADE installed and registered. No matter what I did, it said I was already using another device. I stopped trying to figure it out. Online directions sent me in circles.

Using Calibre, I can borrow through Amazon, and read on whatever device I choose.

Pretty much sums up my experience as well. I have read a few blogs etc. that say it's easy but if it is I'm a numpty

I'm the same with Amazon at the moment. Getting books from them and loading them into calibre is simple. I thought doing the same with epubs would be to

06-04-2017, 11:46 PM	#1
cliver Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 700 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Android, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Aura	Looking at Kobo Aura One As the title says, I'm looking at migrating from my Kindle paperwhite 2 to a Kobo Aura One. On my Kindle I can but a book from Amazon, import it into calibre wich strips the drm and from there as it to my paperwhite device. Can I do this as easily with the kobo book store? To add to the complication I am doing it in Linux and at the moment don't need wine to do so. The threads and blood I have read seem to make it more complicated than setting up the de DRM plugin on caliber Erich is all I have had to do fur Kindle books. I know I can continue to buy from the Kindle store and convert them in calibre for use on any device but if like to try other stores. Linux send to be a limiting factor? Any pointers appreciated. Regards Clive Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Last edited by cliver; 06-05-2017 at 03:41 AM. Reason: Typo in title

06-06-2017, 03:41 PM	#4
Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,745 Karma: 45300001 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 13 Pro, iPad mini, iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8", Scribe 2022	Why not continue to buy books from Amazon? Do what you normally do, then convert to Kepub, then put on the Kobo. My experience with the Kobo store has been disappointing when compared with Amazon. Last edited by Deskisamess; 06-06-2017 at 03:45 PM.

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06-06-2017, 09:16 AM	#3
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,368 Karma: 145488914 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	The problem is you have to jump through hoops to get ADE 2.0.1 to run under Wine.

06-07-2017, 11:44 AM	#5
ottdmk Wizard Posts: 1,220 Karma: 3804496 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, Lenovo Tab M9	I have ADE running on Wine. It's actually gotten a lot easier to install thanks to improvements in the winetricks script (an essential tool for any Wine user IMHO.) Just follow the directions on the AppDB and you'll be fine.

06-07-2017, 03:27 PM	#8
cliver Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 700 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Android, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Aura	Thanks for the replies all. I can't seem to get ADE running on wine successfully. I had it running but when I downloaded a book from Google it wouldn't load. Think I'll stick to Amazon for the time as I know that works. I can always convert them in Calibre. The process of getting hold of an epub into ADE seems just to much trouble. Shame epub would be my format of choice. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

06-07-2017, 04:53 PM	#10
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,368 Karma: 145488914 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	Either dual-boot Windows or run Windows in a VM. As I've said for a LONG time. Windows is the better platform for eBooks.

06-07-2017, 05:30 PM	#11
cliver Connoisseur Posts: 58 Karma: 700 Join Date: Jan 2012 Device: Android, Kindle Paperwhite, Kobo Aura	So it seems but for other, various reasons I have decided to leave Microsoft behind. Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

06-08-2017, 12:46 PM	#12
Deskisamess Wizard Posts: 2,745 Karma: 45300001 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Ohio Device: iPhone 13 Pro, iPad mini, iPad Pro 12.9",Paperwhite 6.8", Scribe 2022	I consider myself to be fairly tech savvy, but ADE is a pain in the neck. When I find a public library book that is only available in epub, I use the Overdrive app on my iPad mini. I ran into problems getting ADE installed and registered. No matter what I did, it said I was already using another device. I stopped trying to figure it out. Online directions sent me in circles. Using Calibre, I can borrow through Amazon, and read on whatever device I choose.

06-08-2017, 01:32 PM	#13
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 79,368 Karma: 145488914 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	With Windows, ADE 2.0.1 is trivial to install and very easy to get registered. The problem comes in trying to get ADE 2.0.1 to run under Wine (Linux). It can be done, but it's not easy (from what I've read).

06-08-2017, 02:35 PM	#14
ottdmk Wizard Posts: 1,220 Karma: 3804496 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Libra 2, Lenovo Tab M10 FHD Plus, Lenovo Tab M9	As a test, I just installed ADE 2.0.1 on this computer. Went pretty flawlessly. winetricks -q dotnet35sp1 winetricks -q windowscodecs winetricks -q corefonts wine ${INSTALL_FILE} The only additional step I required was installing the 32-bit version of nvidia's official driver. (I use nvidia graphics cards.) This is on wine 2.0.1,1 on FreeBSD 11.0-RELEASE. It should work on any linux though.

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