Thanks for Calibre

dpierron · 04-15-2009, 12:15 PM

I just wanted to thank Kovid for having written Calibre; I own a PRS505 and a Mac, and without this nice program I wouldn't be able to easily manage my eBook reader...

Cheers,
David.

kovidgoyal · 04-15-2009, 01:28 PM

Glad you find it useful

ax42 · 04-15-2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dpierron

I just wanted to thank Kovid for having written Calibre; I own a PRS505 and a Mac, and without this nice program I wouldn't be able to easily manage my eBook reader...

Cheers,
David.

Ditto this - now I just need to dust off my python skills and starting contributing......

kovidgoyal · 04-15-2009, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ax42

Ditto this - now I just need to dust off my python skills and starting contributing......

Contributions are most welcome

cutterjohn42 · 04-16-2009, 10:44 AM

Yep, I'd like to say thanks as well, especially for making a multi-platform, multi-device converter/utility like calibre.

I really should see at least about attempting to add in news plugins, but I expect that will come eventually since I just picked up a PRS-505 the other day. (Formerly used REB-1100(dead), EBM-911(bad cap so loses content/OS on battery replacement), and Palm IIIx(dropped for the millionth time but finally cracked the screen - has TRG's XTRA XTRA PRO upgrade, 8M RAM/4M FLASH. Going to buy a new screen for it since it served me well for over 10y and was my first device used for reading although I switched to plucker many years ago from DOC/iSilo + sitescooper.)

Now that I'm thinking about it, I should look into how hard it would be to port a plucker capable reader to the 505...

oldlady · 07-22-2009, 03:25 PM

It all seems very technical and impressive. Shall I be able to read lots of old classics free easily? What is python please?

Sparrow · 07-22-2009, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldlady

What is python please?

Python is a programming language.
http://www.python.org/

TMF · 07-22-2009, 04:47 PM

Thanks (and a donation) from me, too - I couldn't imagine using my reader without Calibre.

kovidgoyal · 07-22-2009, 04:51 PM

Much appreciated.

Ralob · 07-22-2009, 11:24 PM

Seriously, thanks for all your hard word Kovid. I use Calibre more than every other program other than Firefox. I adore it and am glad you are still rapidly developing it on a daily basis. Thank you.

oldlady · 07-24-2009, 02:55 AM

I am planning to get a computer man to ome and set it up for me? Is that sensible? I can do things but I get terrfied by all the technical language you all understand. My (vague) plan is to use only calibre - though I don't knw what it is. Then get ie John Buchan Huntingtower from PG. to my computer. Then something will tell me what to do with calibre to get it to the reader. Or can I do several books at once? Sorry. Trying not to be helpless.

caphector · 07-24-2009, 11:32 PM

I'll throw in my compliments as well; while I have some nits to pick with Calibre, I'd have a much harder time working with my PRS-505 without it. Thanks for writing it!

amerryman · 07-25-2009, 12:03 AM

I also would like to add a heartfelt thanks! I'm usually hesitant on buying Sony products because of how proprietary they are, and the bundled software with my original PRS-505 did not disappoint.

Calibre has made my life so much easier, and with the addition of features like news scheduling and Google Reader implementation..

well lets just say: "Standing Ovation"

amerryman · 07-25-2009, 12:03 AM

Please delete this post is a duplicate

sysco · 07-26-2009, 06:02 AM

Thanks!!! the best soft for e-readers, conversor and manage for e-readers.

04-15-2009, 12:15 PM	#1
dpierron calibre2opds guru Posts: 533 Karma: 8792 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Metz, France Device: iPhone, iPad, PRS-650	Thanks for Calibre I just wanted to thank Kovid for having written Calibre; I own a PRS505 and a Mac, and without this nice program I wouldn't be able to easily manage my eBook reader... Cheers, David.

04-16-2009, 10:44 AM	#5
cutterjohn42 Addict Posts: 274 Karma: 1029955 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: Palm IIIx, EBM-911, REB-1100(dead), PRS-505	Yep, I'd like to say thanks as well, especially for making a multi-platform, multi-device converter/utility like calibre. I really should see at least about attempting to add in news plugins, but I expect that will come eventually since I just picked up a PRS-505 the other day. (Formerly used REB-1100(dead), EBM-911(bad cap so loses content/OS on battery replacement), and Palm IIIx(dropped for the millionth time but finally cracked the screen - has TRG's XTRA XTRA PRO upgrade, 8M RAM/4M FLASH. Going to buy a new screen for it since it served me well for over 10y and was my first device used for reading although I switched to plucker many years ago from DOC/iSilo + sitescooper.) Now that I'm thinking about it, I should look into how hard it would be to port a plucker capable reader to the 505... Last edited by cutterjohn42; 04-16-2009 at 10:48 AM.

07-25-2009, 12:03 AM	#14
amerryman Reader Newb Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Device: PRS505	Please delete this post is a duplicate Last edited by amerryman; 07-25-2009 at 12:13 AM. Reason: Duplicate

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04-15-2009, 01:28 PM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,866 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Glad you find it useful

07-22-2009, 03:25 PM	#6
oldlady Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bognor Device: Sony PRS 505	It all seems very technical and impressive. Shall I be able to read lots of old classics free easily? What is python please?

07-22-2009, 04:47 PM	#8
TMF Enthusiast Posts: 42 Karma: 10 Join Date: May 2009 Device: PRS-505	Thanks (and a donation) from me, too - I couldn't imagine using my reader without Calibre.

07-22-2009, 04:51 PM	#9
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,866 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	Much appreciated.

07-22-2009, 11:24 PM	#10
Ralob Connoisseur Posts: 53 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2008 Device: iPad Pro, Kobo Libra 2, PW4	Seriously, thanks for all your hard word Kovid. I use Calibre more than every other program other than Firefox. I adore it and am glad you are still rapidly developing it on a daily basis. Thank you.

07-24-2009, 02:55 AM	#11
oldlady Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bognor Device: Sony PRS 505	I am planning to get a computer man to ome and set it up for me? Is that sensible? I can do things but I get terrfied by all the technical language you all understand. My (vague) plan is to use only calibre - though I don't knw what it is. Then get ie John Buchan Huntingtower from PG. to my computer. Then something will tell me what to do with calibre to get it to the reader. Or can I do several books at once? Sorry. Trying not to be helpless.

07-24-2009, 11:32 PM	#12
caphector Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2009 Device: iPhone (Current), Sony PRS-505	I'll throw in my compliments as well; while I have some nits to pick with Calibre, I'd have a much harder time working with my PRS-505 without it. Thanks for writing it!

07-26-2009, 06:02 AM	#15
sysco Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spain Device: cybook gen3 x 2	Thanks!!! the best soft for e-readers, conversor and manage for e-readers.

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