02-12-2013, 05:19 PM | #1 |
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Remote LIbrary
I read with interest the forum on logging onto a library-controlling private computer by remote access, but I have a different problem:
I am retired (aged 75) and have different addresses and living places depending on seasons, touring trips, etc. When I am not in residence at any given place, it is shut down, with no computers running. I would be willing to spring for the cost of a hosted website that I (and only I) can access from wherever I am. Can such a thing be done? I have been unable to find a solution in your forum database. I have some basic experience with website management. I think calibre is great and would be glad to give a modest sum to help. Nice to meet you all, Fraser |
02-12-2013, 05:51 PM | #2 |
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Hi Fraser - welcome to the forum.
Calibre does have the ability to do what you want. I personally use Calibre to host all of my books on my own personal server so I can access/manage my library from (literally) all over the world. If you go into the "Calibre" forum you will be able to find several threads on how to set it up. Search for "ODBC" or "server". Cheers! |
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02-12-2013, 08:03 PM | #3 |
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Thank you sir! (or Ms?)
I'll continue looking there |
02-14-2013, 04:37 PM | #4 | |
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Fraser, are you just looking for access to download your books that you manage from your PC when you're at home? Or are you looking to be able to manage the library (add more books) while on the god? The latter is hard and doesn't really have a solution at the moment, but the former is easy. Here's what you do:
Alternatively, if you don't want to use a file locker and manual OPDS file, you can pay for a virtual hosting service (generally pretty cheap, you can find them for as little as $20/year if you shop around for sales) and run something like COPS there. You'll still have to upload your library, though, and without an automated sync tool like the file lockers provide you'll have to do it manually any time you change anything. |
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02-15-2013, 05:52 AM | #5 |
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I see you have an Asus tablet, so you could also look at Mantano.
Mantano has a cloud-based service (called Mantano Cloud) that allows you to upload your books via one of your devices and then allows you to syncronise them across multiple devices. I use it for two tablets and a phone and it works great. It might be what you need for this. |
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02-15-2013, 06:05 AM | #6 |
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The easiest solution would be to store your books in a Cloud-based service, such as Dropbox, Carbonite, or Sugarsync. You can then access your books anywhere that you have Internet access.
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02-15-2013, 06:09 AM | #7 |
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Yes...OPDS...too many acronyms running around my brain!!
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02-15-2013, 05:48 PM | #8 |
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You might look at something like OnyxOS or ZeroPC. It actually gives you a virtual desktop in the cloud instead of just cloud storage. Search for Web Desktop in google. You'll find more information than you ever thought possible. Be careful though. Some of these companies come and go pretty fast. Some will work in any browser, some like Onyx require flash.
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02-16-2013, 01:10 AM | #9 |
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Another option would be to use Calibre Portable. It is completely self-contained and can live on a flashdrive or a portable hard drive. This is what I use because my job requires me to travel away from home for extended periods of time. I do keep a backup copy of my library in a Dropbox folder, just in case.
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If you're using calibre, that would be as simple as setting up the email address for your kindle account in calibre, selecting all the books you want and picking email, then leaving it to chug away converting/uploading to Amazon. Should 5GB every become an issue, you can then look into alternatives, but it may be all you need depending on the types of books you read. Granted, it's not the same as remote access to calibre, so whether it will work for you depends on what exactly you're looking to achieve. If it's just remote access to all your books without keeping them all on your device though and you've less than 5GB, maybe it's suitable? |
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