keeping library on pc and portable?

shootist · 09-04-2011, 01:53 PM

I have calibre on my pc and I have started using caibre portable to carry my books with me. Any tips, tricks, or anything else I should know about keeping or putting the same library on both? What is the best way to do this? Can I just periodically copy and paste my library folder to the usb drive?

denysm · 09-05-2011, 02:55 AM

I keep the full database on both my desktop and laptop, and use Windows Live Mesh to keep the two in sync. Works perfectly as long as I remember to close Calibre down on one machine before opening it on the other. This way, you can also use Windows Skydrive as an off-site backup.

09-04-2011, 01:53 PM	#1
shootist Zealot Posts: 115 Karma: 97138 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: nook, prs-650, prs-350, galaxy tab 2	keeping library on pc and portable? I have calibre on my pc and I have started using caibre portable to carry my books with me. Any tips, tricks, or anything else I should know about keeping or putting the same library on both? What is the best way to do this? Can I just periodically copy and paste my library folder to the usb drive?

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09-05-2011, 02:55 AM	#2
denysm Member Posts: 15 Karma: 200 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Canada Device: Kobo Touch	I keep the full database on both my desktop and laptop, and use Windows Live Mesh to keep the two in sync. Works perfectly as long as I remember to close Calibre down on one machine before opening it on the other. This way, you can also use Windows Skydrive as an off-site backup.

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