08-17-2018, 05:26 AM | #1 |
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Windows Portable to Linux
Hi Guys,
I had to move from Windows to Linux. I made a complete backup of my windows portable installation including db and everything. i then installed Calibre for Linux and what do i now need to do to get back to the state i had before? |
08-17-2018, 01:08 PM | #2 |
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Will assume that you have an EMPTY library on your Linux box.
To get the books there: Copy the ENTIRE contents of the Library folder (metadata.db is one of the items) Paste that into the Linux box Library folder Settings (the configuration folder part) can be a bit trickier as they contain (case sensitive) paths. BTW settings come in 2 flavors: Per Library (eg columns) and per user (format of language, dates....) So lets ask, How much customization (using Calibre Preferences menu) have you done? How many plugins have you added ? then we can suggest a plan. BTW What would you say your Computer skills level are at for each of Linux and Windows? |
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08-17-2018, 03:08 PM | #4 |
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My knowledge of Linux is good, Windows is pretty good. I can program in Python, so no newb here.
I did not do a backup from inside Calibre, since it's the Portable Version - i simply copied the complete directory structures to a external HD. |
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So, how much customization did you do? You might get away with copying the config folder over and just adjusting the (Current) Library Location(s) |
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08-17-2018, 08:44 PM | #7 |
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@KoopaOne - if you still have access to the Windows portable install it may be better to use calibre's export/import feature referenced by gbm. Its my understanding is that it caters for the differences between the two platforms (operating system and file system)
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