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That doesn't mean internal consistency doesn't help with that. I can't count the times I have been asked 'I want to do <X>, but I don't know how' in a program I hadn't seen before, I clicked around for a few seconds, and said 'See? There it is.' And the reaction always is 'But you said you didn't know that program!'. Yeah, I didn't, but I know user interfaces after playing around with them for 40+ years. That helps. Knowing the system, not the program. |
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07-30-2024, 06:19 AM | #94 | |
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The notion that all of any complex program's features/capabilities should reveal themselves to a user through some sort of magical UI osmosis is misguided. It's OK if you have no desire to learn how to use complex pieces of software, but perhaps just say that instead of blaming your lack of motivation on imaginary notions that you shouldn't have to. Last edited by DiapDealer; 07-30-2024 at 07:17 AM. |
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Tools that need serious study even if expert in the field CAD (2D or 3D) Schematic Capture PCB layout Professional DTP/Content management (big publisher) High end photo editing Professional Video Editing Professional Audio editing (DAW). Visual Basic 5 to 6 and Visual c# or Vb.net , iOS and Android if only ever done console or embedded programming. QT C++ framework Tools that need proper training/study if you never used them: Writer going from Typewriter or old Wordstar style text editor to modern wordprocessor with styles and outlining Bookkeeper to spreadsheet or Accounts package. Basic accounts package to corporate one paper office clerk from time-sheets to payroll. Subjects that need professional training in subject even before using program at all: Mechanical Engineering design Machinist Electronics Engineer Accounting Project management Professional photography, videography, audio, studio etc. Publishing process Programming (Server, Web, Desktop, phone, embedded are quite different). Radio propagation / Communication engineering. Databases, especially multi-user client-server Most of the supporting software tools are not instantly intuitive and have at least a few days solid learning curve for someone expert. |
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YES I can do a few of those on your list (and that is just at the basic level) Nothing substitutes for Experience and actually learning the tool. I remember interviewing 'Electronics trade school' candidates that could not run the Oscilloscope (TEK475) on my bench because it was not the one at school. They had no clue what the Knobs function was, so their skill was not transferable. |
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I've learned a lot about calibre on MR that I may not otherwise have known. One thing I really do like is being able to ask questions and get answers. I like the level of support here. I see a lot of people asking for help and getting it. That is something that would never happen with Alfa eBook Manager. You would never get such a level of support and you would never get as many useful features that calibre has and will have. Last edited by JSWolf; 07-30-2024 at 10:57 AM. |
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You know that this is just an ebook manager, which should be a pleasure to use in order to just focus on reading. This is not a CAD system nor a CNC machine. You are completely missing the point. The fact that you persist in claiming this is the best tool on the planet just makes the rest of the planet being stuck with this app and there is nothing else the rest of the users can do about it cause they have no choice.
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Someone sure is. But I'm pretty sure it might be you.
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Your "just an ebook manager" comment is proof that you don't fully grasp the capabilities of the software you've dismissed as being unusable. Last edited by DiapDealer; 08-02-2024 at 09:28 AM. |
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08-02-2024, 11:20 AM | #102 |
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Unless it's junk, there is no such thing as just an ebook manager.
You obviously don't understand what an ebook manager needs to do for: * Non trivial quantity of ebooks * issue of many ebook formats, but your reader only works well for one of them (which is most ereaders). * Loads of different kinds of devices. * Managing aspects of device if possible * User have more than one device. * Concept of metadata, not just filename (Title, subtitle, series, author, blurb, publishing information) * Cover * Collections / shelves / tags / genres Then you'd want various kinds of search, a viewer and an editor to "fix" ebooks, as they sometimes need it and an advantage of ebooks is you are not stuck with formatting you don't like as with paper. Some want to track reading progress / status. Also plug-ins for specialist use. Recently "Full Text Search" on selected or all ebooks was added which is a totally fabulous tool for researchers or writers. Many people don't need it.a Not everyone feels the need for an ebook manager, but a decent one isn't trivial. Last edited by Quoth; 08-02-2024 at 11:25 AM. Reason: typo |
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Ok, everybody please be happy with your choice. I am personally happier with Alfa eBooks Manager which I find more pleasant to use, but which you dimiss.
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08-02-2024, 01:08 PM | #104 |
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Apparently you didn't read the whole thread. Several posters here, myself included, have actually used Alfa in the past, but ditched it because Calibre was better in our opinion. YMMV.
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08-02-2024, 01:13 PM | #105 |
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I'm happy that you found something you like. But I'm fairly certain not everyone in this thread dismissed Alfa eBooks Manager. I, in fact, made no mention of it whatsoever (not since you bumped the thread anyway). My whole beef was with the puerile "good tools should be transparent" hoohah. It's not a realistic criticism that a piece of software refused to mind-meld with you after first launch.
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