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shanghaichica · 09-05-2010, 11:27 AM

My local library only loans epub books so not compatable with my K3. Not that bothered as their collection is rather limited at the moment, but I suppose I'd be able to use my Sony if I found a book I wanted to read.

simplyparticular · 09-05-2010, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Everything's relative. I find it quite easy.

This is true. Amazon markets the Kindle for the computer-disinclined, but that doesn't mean all Kindle owners are computer-averse.

Frankly, once the correct software is installed and the script process is set up and you get in the swing of things, it is simple. It's getting the key part that was non-trivial for me (on a Mac). I can't speak to the Windows setup, and I suspect it varies slightly depending on what version you are running.

shanghaichica · 09-05-2010, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiersten

You'd have to go through a very large number of library book loans to warrant buying a second eBook reader just for that. If library books are important to you then you either buy a device like the Sony that supports it or use the workarounds available for the Kindle.

Well I had the Sony first. It now functions as a back up reader and I guess I can also use it for library books if I wanted to borrow them.

Alisa · 09-05-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by simplyparticular

This is true. Amazon markets the Kindle for the computer-disinclined, but that doesn't mean all Kindle owners are computer-averse.

Frankly, once the correct software is installed and the script process is set up and you get in the swing of things, it is simple. It's getting the key part that was non-trivial for me (on a Mac). I can't speak to the Windows setup, and I suspect it varies slightly depending on what version you are running.

I had to install python then install the stripping program. Now it's three clicks to strip an ePub and then I just convert it with Calibre. We're talking less than a minute of work and they convert beautifully. Mobis are even easier.

If you're comfortable with the legality, the technical issues shouldn't be a barrier. Seriously, I've had more difficulties with iTunes and you don't see people advising computer-averse people not to get an iPod because the software is poorly designed. I think more people are intimidated because it sounds like it would be really technical.

xmiyux · 09-05-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Alisa

I had to install python then install the stripping program.

I think more people are intimidated because it sounds like it would be really technical.

I think people are intimidated because pythons are scary.

wesleyer · 09-05-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by xmiyux

I think people are intimidated because pythons are scary.

They should think of Monty Python instead...that's where the language name came from.

Laurathereader · 09-10-2010, 06:51 AM

Thank you everyone for all of the great information! I appreciate it.

My local library has an ok selection of books but they are all Epub and PDF, no mobifiles. My local big city library does have an ok selection of mobifiles.

I tried using those "scary" scripts and I agree they are scary, to me at least. I could not figure it out for the life of me. I found the scripts but I could not find directions for a basic computer user, I know nothing of programing or dos or anything except how to use what is already developed for me.

I did find out how to convert the mobifiles and that is simple, but it is limiting I would love to figure out the other formats as well.

Thanks again!
Laura

abookreader · 09-10-2010, 08:58 AM

I find getting Library books onto my Kindle easy .... now. Actually getting all the Python installed and working correctly and then figuring out where to obtain and utilize the scripts wasn't exactly a cakewalk.

I'm one of those people who own a Sony Pocket for library books. I admit it though, I like reading on my Kindle so much better that I get naughty and strip, load, read and delete. So you know, actually owning the Sony Pocket is kind of irrelevant because I could do all that with just the ADE on my computer. Besides which, my son's girlfriend keeps taking my Sony Pocket home with her. I hope somebody buys that girl her own Kindle for Christmas.

Somebody lock me up and throw away the key I guess.

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09-05-2010, 11:27 AM	#16
shanghaichica Guru Posts: 987 Karma: 5782970 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Scribe,Kindle Oasis 3, iPad Pro 11, iPhone 13 Pro Max,iPad mini 6, PW5	My local library only loans epub books so not compatable with my K3. Not that bothered as their collection is rather limited at the moment, but I suppose I'd be able to use my Sony if I found a book I wanted to read.

09-10-2010, 06:51 AM	#22
Laurathereader Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2010 Device: Kindle DX	Thank you everyone for all of the great information! I appreciate it. My local library has an ok selection of books but they are all Epub and PDF, no mobifiles. My local big city library does have an ok selection of mobifiles. I tried using those "scary" scripts and I agree they are scary, to me at least. I could not figure it out for the life of me. I found the scripts but I could not find directions for a basic computer user, I know nothing of programing or dos or anything except how to use what is already developed for me. I did find out how to convert the mobifiles and that is simple, but it is limiting I would love to figure out the other formats as well. Thanks again! Laura

09-10-2010, 08:58 AM	#23
abookreader Wizard Posts: 1,516 Karma: 2567610 Join Date: Oct 2009 Device: Kindles - Keyboard, Fire, 2-US, iPhone, iPAD	I find getting Library books onto my Kindle easy .... now. Actually getting all the Python installed and working correctly and then figuring out where to obtain and utilize the scripts wasn't exactly a cakewalk. I'm one of those people who own a Sony Pocket for library books. I admit it though, I like reading on my Kindle so much better that I get naughty and strip, load, read and delete. So you know, actually owning the Sony Pocket is kind of irrelevant because I could do all that with just the ADE on my computer. Besides which, my son's girlfriend keeps taking my Sony Pocket home with her. I hope somebody buys that girl her own Kindle for Christmas. Somebody lock me up and throw away the key I guess.

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