iMac G5 - Calibre Version?

Boogie4 · 01-22-2011, 11:40 AM

Please forgive me if this question has already been posed, but I have done a search on the forum and can't find it ...

Which version of the Calibre software would be compatible with my ancient but much loved iMac G5 2.1 Ghz, running OS X version 10.5.8 (which I think is the latest possible with the G5 chipset)?

Having downloaded the latest version on the site without having first looked properly and seen the "Intel" warning, I found of course that it wouldn't install once downloaded.

Many thanks

kovidgoyal · 01-22-2011, 11:45 AM

scroll down on the calibre os x page, there is a link to the last version that will work on your machine.

Boogie4 · 01-24-2011, 01:56 PM

Many thanks Kovid

And apologies for bring as thick as a whale omelette!

kovidgoyal · 01-24-2011, 02:12 PM

No problem

NinjaCrepes · 01-27-2011, 04:19 AM

Let me apologize in advance for this stupid question...

I'm running a powerbook G4 (so pre Intel), but like boogie4, love my now antique laptop.

I (successfully) installed Calibre 0.6.18 but this doesn't support Kindle 3 so I'm using the Kindle DX settings--so I was wondering which is the most updated version of Calibre that will still run on a pre Intel Mac (and does it perchance support K3)? I can't seem to find that info on the download page, just the notation on the current version saying that requirements are intel.

Thanks for any info you're able to provide.

DoctorOhh · 01-27-2011, 04:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaCrepes

I'm running a powerbook G4 (so pre Intel), but like boogie4, love my now antique laptop.

I (successfully) installed Calibre 0.6.18 but this doesn't support Kindle 3 so I'm using the Kindle DX settings--so I was wondering which is the most updated version of Calibre that will still run on a pre Intel Mac

I believe, according to this page, the newsest version for pre-intel is 0.7.27 and yes it supports the Kindle 3 (support started in version 0.7.16).

NinjaCrepes · 01-27-2011, 04:52 AM

Thanks dwanthny. I'd actually read that page but I guess didn't understand the info.

I'll give it a shot.

DoctorOhh · 01-27-2011, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaCrepes

I'll give it a shot.

I don't use a Apple but it can't hurt to try.

Good Luck.

NinjaCrepes · 01-27-2011, 05:11 AM

Yup, converting now, 0.7.27 worked.
Thanks again!

DoctorOhh · 01-27-2011, 05:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaCrepes

Yup, converting now, 0.7.27 worked.
Thanks again!

You're Welcome, glad to help.

01-22-2011, 11:40 AM	#1
Boogie4 Exceedingly Newbie Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Weymouth, Dorset, England Device: Sony PRS-350	iMac G5 - Calibre Version? Please forgive me if this question has already been posed, but I have done a search on the forum and can't find it ... Which version of the Calibre software would be compatible with my ancient but much loved iMac G5 2.1 Ghz, running OS X version 10.5.8 (which I think is the latest possible with the G5 chipset)? Having downloaded the latest version on the site without having first looked properly and seen the "Intel" warning, I found of course that it wouldn't install once downloaded. Many thanks

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01-22-2011, 11:45 AM	#2
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,844 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	scroll down on the calibre os x page, there is a link to the last version that will work on your machine.

01-24-2011, 01:56 PM	#3
Boogie4 Exceedingly Newbie Posts: 4 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Weymouth, Dorset, England Device: Sony PRS-350	Many thanks Kovid And apologies for bring as thick as a whale omelette!

01-24-2011, 02:12 PM	#4
kovidgoyal creator of calibre Posts: 43,844 Karma: 22666666 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai, India Device: Various	No problem

01-27-2011, 04:19 AM	#5
NinjaCrepes love/hate Kindle Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY, NY Device: Kindle 3 gifted, considering a return	Let me apologize in advance for this stupid question... I'm running a powerbook G4 (so pre Intel), but like boogie4, love my now antique laptop. I (successfully) installed Calibre 0.6.18 but this doesn't support Kindle 3 so I'm using the Kindle DX settings--so I was wondering which is the most updated version of Calibre that will still run on a pre Intel Mac (and does it perchance support K3)? I can't seem to find that info on the download page, just the notation on the current version saying that requirements are intel. Thanks for any info you're able to provide.

01-27-2011, 04:52 AM	#7
NinjaCrepes love/hate Kindle Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY, NY Device: Kindle 3 gifted, considering a return	Thanks dwanthny. I'd actually read that page but I guess didn't understand the info. I'll give it a shot.

01-27-2011, 05:11 AM	#9
NinjaCrepes love/hate Kindle Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NY, NY Device: Kindle 3 gifted, considering a return	Yup, converting now, 0.7.27 worked. Thanks again!

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