01-14-2007, 03:27 PM | #1 |
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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. |
01-14-2007, 04:45 PM | #2 |
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01-14-2007, 10:00 PM | #3 |
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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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01-15-2007, 08:33 AM | #4 | |
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01-15-2007, 09:35 AM | #5 |
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I use connect inside parallels on a mac. So far haven't had any trouble.
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