Unable to convert ebooks

krikket · 03-01-2011, 06:24 PM

I'm having a bit of a problem with converting ebooks from one format to another using Calibre on my LMDE (Linux Mint Debian) system, and am wondering of people might be able to help me out figure what's going on here.

I click on the book, and start the conversion process (doesn't matter which format you start/end with, I'm getting this result across the board). The Calibre software then stops responding. The OS runs okay, and if I go off to do something else, it works fine. But there appears to be a bug in the Calibre software. Or maybe it's dependent on a package that's not listed, or...

I dunno. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

Krikket

ldolse · 03-01-2011, 08:12 PM

You didn't mention the version of Calibre you were using, or how you installed it. Uninstall/avoid whatever Calibre package that was provided with LMDE and go to Calibre's web-site and download the latest linux installer. www.calibre-ebook.com

theducks · 03-01-2011, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krikket

I'm having a bit of a problem with converting ebooks from one format to another using Calibre on my LMDE (Linux Mint Debian) system, and am wondering of people might be able to help me out figure what's going on here.

I click on the book, and start the conversion process (doesn't matter which format you start/end with, I'm getting this result across the board). The Calibre software then stops responding. The OS runs okay, and if I go off to do something else, it works fine. But there appears to be a bug in the Calibre software. Or maybe it's dependent on a package that's not listed, or...

I dunno. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

Krikket

Be sure to use the command line shown on the Linux download page 7.47 is current

Manichean · 03-02-2011, 03:11 AM

Does Calibre completely stop responding, or does it just sit there and work on the conversion while you can do other stuff with it?

krikket · 03-02-2011, 07:10 AM

Folks, that did it! I was running 0.7.44... Now to see if that fixes my other minor problem...

montalex · 03-02-2011, 08:12 AM

I have a large epub (1600 pages, but all text) that won't convert to mobi. Calibre just keeps on trying. I have left it for an hour, and it still says converting. At this point, I have to go into task manager to stop Calibre.

Any suggestions?

Manichean · 03-02-2011, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montalex

I have a large epub (1600 pages, but all text) that won't convert to mobi. Calibre just keeps on trying. I have left it for an hour, and it still says converting. At this point, I have to go into task manager to stop Calibre.

Any suggestions?

Don't go killing Calibre. Just let it run. Some conversions, in particular those of large books, can take up to 24 hours (at least, that's what I personally have seen). As long as there is no error message, Calibre is still working.

theducks · 03-02-2011, 10:03 AM

@montalex
You did it half-right

You went to the Task-manager:

To see if it was still running and using cycles

I have not had a monster 24 hr run. A couple of high 6's. Yup! Since the TM said Calibre workers were still crunching away, I let it run.

montalex · 03-02-2011, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manichean

Don't go killing Calibre. Just let it run. Some conversions, in particular those of large books, can take up to 24 hours (at least, that's what I personally have seen). As long as there is no error message, Calibre is still working.

Thanks for the reply. I solved my problem by changing the table of contents settings. I guess that poor Calibre was trying to detect chapters, etc., in a book with an very complex structure.

It took an hour, and gave excellents results!

I love Calibre!

Manichean · 03-02-2011, 10:48 AM

Well, whatever works. The advice is still valid, though- unless you get an error message, it's still working

montalex · 03-02-2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manichean

Well, whatever works. The advice is still valid, though- unless you get an error message, it's still working

Yes, thanks for your help Manichean. I had thought that something was hung up, but I'll just let it go next time. Calibre conversion totally maxes the cpu on my old Pentium IV machine, so I guess that I'll have to leave it running when I go to bed if I have a big book to convert.

Manichean · 03-02-2011, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montalex

Yes, thanks for your help Manichean. I had thought that something was hung up, but I'll just let it go next time. Calibre conversion totally maxes the cpu on my old Pentium IV machine, so I guess that I'll have to leave it running when I go to bed if I have a big book to convert.

That's what I do- I have a similar machine.

DoctorOhh · 03-02-2011, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montalex

Calibre conversion totally maxes the cpu on my old Pentium IV machine, so I guess that I'll have to leave it running when I go to bed if I have a big book to convert.

If you are using Windows OS, go to Preferences - Behavior and change job priority from Normal to Low and your computer will remain responsive during conversions.

03-01-2011, 06:24 PM	#1
krikket Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 3.0	Unable to convert ebooks I'm having a bit of a problem with converting ebooks from one format to another using Calibre on my LMDE (Linux Mint Debian) system, and am wondering of people might be able to help me out figure what's going on here. I click on the book, and start the conversion process (doesn't matter which format you start/end with, I'm getting this result across the board). The Calibre software then stops responding. The OS runs okay, and if I go off to do something else, it works fine. But there appears to be a bug in the Calibre software. Or maybe it's dependent on a package that's not listed, or... I dunno. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance! Krikket

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03-01-2011, 08:12 PM	#2
ldolse Wizard Posts: 1,337 Karma: 123455 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Malaysia Device: PRS-650, iPhone	You didn't mention the version of Calibre you were using, or how you installed it. Uninstall/avoid whatever Calibre package that was provided with LMDE and go to Calibre's web-site and download the latest linux installer. www.calibre-ebook.com

03-02-2011, 03:11 AM	#4
Manichean Wizard Posts: 3,130 Karma: 91256 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Device: Cybook Gen3	Does Calibre completely stop responding, or does it just sit there and work on the conversion while you can do other stuff with it?

03-02-2011, 07:10 AM	#5
krikket Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2011 Device: Kindle 3.0	Folks, that did it! I was running 0.7.44... Now to see if that fixes my other minor problem...

03-02-2011, 08:12 AM	#6
montalex Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 1283268 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: KindleDX,Kindle 4, Kindle Keyboard 3G	I have a large epub (1600 pages, but all text) that won't convert to mobi. Calibre just keeps on trying. I have left it for an hour, and it still says converting. At this point, I have to go into task manager to stop Calibre. Any suggestions?

03-02-2011, 10:03 AM	#8
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 29,803 Karma: 54830978 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	@montalex You did it half-right You went to the Task-manager: To see if it was still running and using cycles I have not had a monster 24 hr run. A couple of high 6's. Yup! Since the TM said Calibre workers were still crunching away, I let it run.

03-02-2011, 10:48 AM	#10
Manichean Wizard Posts: 3,130 Karma: 91256 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany Device: Cybook Gen3	Well, whatever works. The advice is still valid, though- unless you get an error message, it's still working

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