For the linux users in the crowd

kickaha · 01-14-2007, 03:27 PM

Hi all.

I am a Linux user (gentoo and ubuntu), and try to avoid windows for anything that cannot be done without it (quicken and turbo tax).

I guess I have to add the Sony Connect bookstore to that list.

I encapsulate my windows environment into a Vmware virtual machine, so I have better control over how it acts, and can leave it safely turned off most of the time.

I just wanted to let anyone who has been considering a Sony reader, but who is a non-windows user* like me, that the Connect software works perfectly well inside a virtual machine. I found that I had to restart vmware with the reader plugged in so it would show up in the list of usb devices so that I could attach it to the vm, but after that, I was able to browse the store, set up my account and authorized my reader, and purchase a few books. (It would be nice if there was a better selection of computer books, but then, I'm a nerd...)

I'm loving my reader, and now I'm looking forward to using it with 'real' books, as well as the raft of technical whitepapers I've converted over to carry with me.

* linux user, that is. I understand the Connect software can be run using Parallels under OS X, as well, but I havent' seen that.

kovidgoyal · 01-14-2007, 04:45 PM

http://libprs500.kovidgoyal.net

RWood · 01-14-2007, 10:00 PM

I am a Windows user and I also use a virtual environment for all web browsing. I created one vm (virtual machine) just for Sony CONNECT. Never a problem.

kickaha · 01-15-2007, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kovidgoyal

http://libprs500.kovidgoyal.net

Well, that's quite neat. I hadn't seen that. Thank you for the link.

allen_hutchison · 01-15-2007, 09:35 AM

I use connect inside parallels on a mac. So far haven't had any trouble.

01-14-2007, 03:27 PM	#1
kickaha Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Mid-Atlantic USA Device: Sony PRS-500 / Palm Tungsten T5	For the linux users in the crowd Hi all. I am a Linux user (gentoo and ubuntu), and try to avoid windows for anything that cannot be done without it (quicken and turbo tax). I guess I have to add the Sony Connect bookstore to that list. I encapsulate my windows environment into a Vmware virtual machine, so I have better control over how it acts, and can leave it safely turned off most of the time. I just wanted to let anyone who has been considering a Sony reader, but who is a non-windows user* like me, that the Connect software works perfectly well inside a virtual machine. I found that I had to restart vmware with the reader plugged in so it would show up in the list of usb devices so that I could attach it to the vm, but after that, I was able to browse the store, set up my account and authorized my reader, and purchase a few books. (It would be nice if there was a better selection of computer books, but then, I'm a nerd...) I'm loving my reader, and now I'm looking forward to using it with 'real' books, as well as the raft of technical whitepapers I've converted over to carry with me. * linux user, that is. I understand the Connect software can be run using Parallels under OS X, as well, but I havent' seen that.

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01-14-2007, 04:45 PM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,850 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	http://libprs500.kovidgoyal.net

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RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	I am a Windows user and I also use a virtual environment for all web browsing. I created one vm (virtual machine) just for Sony CONNECT. Never a problem.

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allen_hutchison Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Device: Sony Reader PRS-500 / Treo 680	I use connect inside parallels on a mac. So far haven't had any trouble.

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