Calibre - can there be only one?

Djehuty · 04-01-2009, 09:55 PM

I'm trying to set up my new Sony reader, and I have this odd feeling I'm going to have a bunch of library programs dueling for control. The Sony Library wants to run the show, of course. Calibre, as I understand it, is a more useful and sensible program. And I've also downloaded a DRM ePub book from Adobe Digital Editions, which will not allow me to copy it.

Is there a way to make sure Calibre wins, and use it as my only ebook library? Or will I be doomed to having to remember which book is controlled by which piece of software?

kovidgoyal · 04-02-2009, 12:10 AM

Once you download books using the other programs, just add them to your calibre library. calibre should be able to successfully send them to your device, though since they are DRMed you wont be able to view/convert them in calibre

Djehuty · 04-02-2009, 12:20 AM

Thanks! I didn't realize I could transfer files I can't view.

Djehuty · 04-02-2009, 01:58 AM

Update: I'm afraid it doesn't work. The file is an ePub file with Adobe DRM. It doesn't allow copying. The copy Calibre made for its library could be transferred to my reader, but not read.

Seabound · 04-02-2009, 02:11 AM

I use calibre a lot. For transferring secure ePub, PDF, or LRX files, I still use the Sony library software. Before plugging in the Sony, make sure the Sony library's sync function is turned off. Import the ebooks you want to transfer to the Sony library software, then connect the Sony reader to the computer. Then drag and drop the ebooks into the Sony icon on the left panel. Doing these minimal steps will not mess up the collections that were set up under calibre. And I don't usually use Adobe DE for anything.

oldlady · 07-24-2009, 03:00 AM

All this is helping me. I didn't even know the word 'import'. Turning the Sony sync off might help me. Is it like a trap?

slantybard · 07-24-2009, 10:14 AM

It might be easier for you to learn how to strip off the DRM from the book you purchased and then just use calibre. Added benefit is you know you will not have to worry when changing devices in the future.

04-01-2009, 09:55 PM	#1
Djehuty Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	Calibre - can there be only one? I'm trying to set up my new Sony reader, and I have this odd feeling I'm going to have a bunch of library programs dueling for control. The Sony Library wants to run the show, of course. Calibre, as I understand it, is a more useful and sensible program. And I've also downloaded a DRM ePub book from Adobe Digital Editions, which will not allow me to copy it. Is there a way to make sure Calibre wins, and use it as my only ebook library? Or will I be doomed to having to remember which book is controlled by which piece of software?

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04-02-2009, 12:10 AM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 45,251 Karma: 27110894 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Once you download books using the other programs, just add them to your calibre library. calibre should be able to successfully send them to your device, though since they are DRMed you wont be able to view/convert them in calibre

04-02-2009, 12:20 AM	#3
Djehuty Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	Thanks! I didn't realize I could transfer files I can't view.

04-02-2009, 01:58 AM	#4
Djehuty Connoisseur Posts: 63 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2009 Device: none	Update: I'm afraid it doesn't work. The file is an ePub file with Adobe DRM. It doesn't allow copying. The copy Calibre made for its library could be transferred to my reader, but not read.

04-02-2009, 02:11 AM	#5
Seabound Steerage Class Posts: 711 Karma: 505995 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pacific Northwest, USA Device: Won't fit here anymore, see sig for a list of liseuses.	I use calibre a lot. For transferring secure ePub, PDF, or LRX files, I still use the Sony library software. Before plugging in the Sony, make sure the Sony library's sync function is turned off. Import the ebooks you want to transfer to the Sony library software, then connect the Sony reader to the computer. Then drag and drop the ebooks into the Sony icon on the left panel. Doing these minimal steps will not mess up the collections that were set up under calibre. And I don't usually use Adobe DE for anything.

07-24-2009, 03:00 AM	#6
oldlady Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bognor Device: Sony PRS 505	All this is helping me. I didn't even know the word 'import'. Turning the Sony sync off might help me. Is it like a trap?

07-24-2009, 10:14 AM	#7
slantybard my parent's oops... Posts: 491 Karma: 1477572 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Vx->Handera->Clie-> Axim->505->650->KPW/Aura ->L2->iOS/CBW	It might be easier for you to learn how to strip off the DRM from the book you purchased and then just use calibre. Added benefit is you know you will not have to worry when changing devices in the future.

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