Borrowing ebooks from Public Library - Page 2

diokdin · 11-18-2009, 01:03 AM

^Yes I did. I authorized my PP to ADE.

Another thing I observed is that ADE keeps on saying not responding and I have to close it. Then open it again. I uninstalled and installed it 3-4 times. I noticed it when I hook up my PP and my SD card is in it's slot. But if I just hook up my PP w/o the SD card it (ADE) wont crash. And it's slow transfering ebooks. Is it just me or someone else experience this too?

Is this because I'm using vista? or the system I'm using doesnt matter, really....I'm a newbie so please bear with me.

wpeace · 11-28-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by diokdin

^Yes I did. I authorized my PP to ADE.

Another thing I observed is that ADE keeps on saying not responding and I have to close it. Then open it again. I uninstalled and installed it 3-4 times. I noticed it when I hook up my PP and my SD card is in it's slot. But if I just hook up my PP w/o the SD card it (ADE) wont crash. And it's slow transfering ebooks. Is it just me or someone else experience this too?

Is this because I'm using vista? or the system I'm using doesnt matter, really....I'm a newbie so please bear with me.

ahhhhh.....

Might be a simple answer after all. I had the same problem when I first started using ADE (and still do as a matter of fact).

Problem is the clock on your computer. It has to be correct as ADE appears to want to sync so it can track your lending period.

[The clock on my computer is incorrect for reasons outside of this discussion] So before I start ADE up I set the clock.

Otherwise you get that error.

diokdin · 11-29-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by wpeace

ahhhhh.....

Might be a simple answer after all. I had the same problem when I first started using ADE (and still do as a matter of fact).

Problem is the clock on your computer. It has to be correct as ADE appears to want to sync so it can track your lending period.

[The clock on my computer is incorrect for reasons outside of this discussion] So before I start ADE up I set the clock.

Otherwise you get that error.

My clock is already set... I haven't tried borrowing books, I'm still reading a bunch of books I borrowed. I'll post soon after. Thanks for this. Will try it.

ThomasMcKean · 12-02-2009, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by wpeace

[The clock on my computer is incorrect for reasons outside of this discussion] So before I start ADE up I set the clock.

I can only think of one reason why someone might want to set the computer's clock incorrectly...

Heh heh heh.

omro · 12-02-2009, 11:12 PM

Can you borrow books only from libraries local to you or is there an online ebook lending library?

Leep · 12-02-2009, 11:30 PM

If you live in the US, you can borrow ebooks from many public libraries. Those libraries must use the Overdrive digital media service. If your local library does not have ebooks, you may be able to get a library card from another larger library in your State. As an example, if you live in California and have a California ID card, you can get a library card from many of the larger city libraries in California and have large ebook selections.

cheers

omro · 12-02-2009, 11:37 PM

Am in Ontario, and only recently moved here so it's something I need to look into

wpeace · 12-03-2009, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasMcKean

I can only think of one reason why someone might want to set the computer's clock incorrectly...

Heh heh heh.

You're not trying to say.....

Honestly, it's not what you think. My desktop just happens to be connected to a domain and the clock is set by an old server that can't seem to maintain the correct time. I've just not bothered to fix it.

KarenH · 12-05-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by omro

Am in Ontario, and only recently moved here so it's something I need to look into

Hamilton's library system does have ebooks (and they do have some ePUBs, although not very many yet). Here's a link: http://hpl.lib.overdrive.com

You can also check with them to see if they have reciprocal lending agreements with other library systems in Ontario. At http://search.overdrive.com/ you can find out which of Ontario's libraries have ebooks.

Javed · 12-05-2009, 01:35 AM

There are some ebook lending libraries listed here: libraries

jusmee · 12-05-2009, 03:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Javed

There are some ebook lending libraries listed here: libraries

Good link. I found this site http://www.libwise.com/ozebooks/ but they talk about mobipocket id. Does this mean it uses mobi drm and we can't use it on the PP anymore due to the change to Adobe?

Javed · 12-05-2009, 03:52 AM

@ Jusmee

That seems a good library. According to here http://www.mobipocket.com/en/Downloa...?device=Others it does BeBook and Jinke's Hanlin. This would seem it should work for PEZ.

Javed · 12-05-2009, 04:05 AM

I think your right Jusmee. I couldn't locate a Mobipocket PID number on my Pocket Pro. I think it may only work with the 6" devices that they mention.

kennyc · 12-05-2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jusmee

Good link. I found this site http://www.libwise.com/ozebooks/ but they talk about mobipocket id. Does this mean it uses mobi drm and we can't use it on the PP anymore due to the change to Adobe?

True. PP only displays non-DRM mobi.

omro · 12-05-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KarenH

Hamilton's library system does have ebooks (and they do have some ePUBs, although not very many yet). Here's a link: http://hpl.lib.overdrive.com

You can also check with them to see if they have reciprocal lending agreements with other library systems in Ontario. At http://search.overdrive.com/ you can find out which of Ontario's libraries have ebooks.

OMG what an awesome link! :-)

12-05-2009, 04:05 AM	#28
Javed Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,270 Karma: 1126878541 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Astak Pocket PRO, iPod Touch, PRS-650	I think your right Jusmee. I couldn't locate a Mobipocket PID number on my Pocket Pro. I think it may only work with the 6" devices that they mention. Last edited by Javed; 12-05-2009 at 04:40 AM. Reason: update in information

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11-18-2009, 01:03 AM	#16
diokdin Groupie Posts: 187 Karma: 46 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN, US Device: iPhone 4, Astak EZ Pocket Pro, Kindle 3 3G	^Yes I did. I authorized my PP to ADE. Another thing I observed is that ADE keeps on saying not responding and I have to close it. Then open it again. I uninstalled and installed it 3-4 times. I noticed it when I hook up my PP and my SD card is in it's slot. But if I just hook up my PP w/o the SD card it (ADE) wont crash. And it's slow transfering ebooks. Is it just me or someone else experience this too? Is this because I'm using vista? or the system I'm using doesnt matter, really....I'm a newbie so please bear with me.

12-02-2009, 11:12 PM	#20
omro Addict Posts: 374 Karma: 452000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hamilton, On Device: Kobo Aura HD	Can you borrow books only from libraries local to you or is there an online ebook lending library?

12-02-2009, 11:30 PM	#21
Leep Guru Posts: 739 Karma: 1018859 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Near Seattle Device: kindle1, K3, K3G (thanks MR), iTouch, Kindle Touch	If you live in the US, you can borrow ebooks from many public libraries. Those libraries must use the Overdrive digital media service. If your local library does not have ebooks, you may be able to get a library card from another larger library in your State. As an example, if you live in California and have a California ID card, you can get a library card from many of the larger city libraries in California and have large ebook selections. cheers

12-02-2009, 11:37 PM	#22
omro Addict Posts: 374 Karma: 452000 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Hamilton, On Device: Kobo Aura HD	Am in Ontario, and only recently moved here so it's something I need to look into

12-05-2009, 01:35 AM	#25
Javed Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,270 Karma: 1126878541 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Astak Pocket PRO, iPod Touch, PRS-650	There are some ebook lending libraries listed here: libraries

12-05-2009, 03:52 AM	#27
Javed Grand Sorcerer Posts: 10,270 Karma: 1126878541 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Astak Pocket PRO, iPod Touch, PRS-650	@ Jusmee That seems a good library. According to here http://www.mobipocket.com/en/Downloa...?device=Others it does BeBook and Jinke's Hanlin. This would seem it should work for PEZ.