Two setup questions from new user...

radamo · 04-04-2009, 10:18 AM

First off, thanks for a very useful piece of software. Being new to the world of eBooks I am just settling into what I will use and how. Currently deciding between this and the supplied Sony software for managing my PRS-505.

Calibre has a lot of flexibility built into it and I am just scratching the surface of how to use it to manage my new, growing library. The fact that i can run both Linux and Windows versions is icing on the cake. With that said here are my questions.

1. Can I have the Windows and Linux versions share library / metadata setup. I have a dual boot setup with Ubuntu and Windows Vista (both 64 bit) and originally setup Calibre in Windows. I have just installed in Linux and was wondering if I can have the two installs share library info so I only have to set things up once. Can this be done?

2. I have setup Calibre to output conversions to LRF. Is that the best format to use for the PRS-505 or should I use epub?

Appreciate the help.

Regards,
Rich

kovidgoyal · 04-04-2009, 10:21 AM

1. yes.
2. EPUB

radamo · 04-04-2009, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

1. yes.
2. EPUB

Thanks for the quick (VERY) reply. I will look at the Calibre directory and see if I can figure out what file points it to the "library" info.
Regards,
RA

radamo · 04-04-2009, 10:37 AM

Is there a cfg file somewhere? I can't find it?
RA

kovidgoyal · 04-04-2009, 10:48 AM

Use the preferences dialog, there are very few config options not exposed by that dialog.

radamo · 04-04-2009, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

Use the preferences dialog, there are very few config options not exposed by that dialog.

DUH!!! My bad. Sorry to waste your time. Thanks for the quick response... That is exactly what I needed.
RA

04-04-2009, 10:18 AM	#1
radamo Addict Posts: 331 Karma: 175766 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Device: Oasis 9th Gen	Two setup questions from new user... First off, thanks for a very useful piece of software. Being new to the world of eBooks I am just settling into what I will use and how. Currently deciding between this and the supplied Sony software for managing my PRS-505. Calibre has a lot of flexibility built into it and I am just scratching the surface of how to use it to manage my new, growing library. The fact that i can run both Linux and Windows versions is icing on the cake. With that said here are my questions. 1. Can I have the Windows and Linux versions share library / metadata setup. I have a dual boot setup with Ubuntu and Windows Vista (both 64 bit) and originally setup Calibre in Windows. I have just installed in Linux and was wondering if I can have the two installs share library info so I only have to set things up once. Can this be done? 2. I have setup Calibre to output conversions to LRF. Is that the best format to use for the PRS-505 or should I use epub? Appreciate the help. Regards, Rich

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04-04-2009, 10:21 AM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,305 Karma: 27111242 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	1. yes. 2. EPUB

04-04-2009, 10:37 AM	#4
radamo Addict Posts: 331 Karma: 175766 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Device: Oasis 9th Gen	Is there a cfg file somewhere? I can't find it? RA

04-04-2009, 10:48 AM	#5
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,305 Karma: 27111242 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Use the preferences dialog, there are very few config options not exposed by that dialog.

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