Calibre on Mac 10.5.8 Problem

Cassandra12208 · 11-07-2014, 09:07 AM

I have a Mac that is running 10.5.8 software. On the Calibre site its telling me to download calibre version 1.48.0 but its not working and I put it in the folder the instructions say to. But the computer won't let me install it.I think the problem is my processor it is 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5. Anyway is there a version at all I can install on this old computer?

mbovenka · 11-07-2014, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassandra12208

I have a Mac that is running 10.5.8 software. On the Calibre site its telling me to download calibre version 1.48.0 but its not working and I put it in the folder the instructions say to. But the computer won't let me install it.I think the problem is my processor it is 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5. Anyway is there a version at all I can install on this old computer?

The latest Calibre that will run on PowerPC Macs is 0.7.28, I think. It is available here. Ancient, but then so is your Mac

Cassandra12208 · 11-07-2014, 09:55 AM

Thanks so much! My tablet is out of use until next month and I can't be without my books.

PO40600 · 11-30-2014, 09:48 AM

Is the 2.12 database compatible with 0.7.28 release of Calibre.

For a while, since my MacPro needs to be repaired, I will be obliged to use my old PowerMac G5 ...

eschwartz · 11-30-2014, 12:41 PM

I dont think so, a lot has changed. I suggest making a cooy of the whole library and using Library Maintenance ==> Restore Database from the old version... at least, if that functionality was around back then?
Or importing into a new library using Add books ==> one books per subdirectory, assumes each file is the same book in a different format, and adding from the root of the old library.

theducks · 11-30-2014, 12:58 PM

@Kovid
is it easy to add DB_Version (the first calibre to use it) to the Version number display?
Or add: About menu to the 'Help' menu with all the gory internal details (like Sigil did)

11-07-2014, 09:07 AM	#1
Cassandra12208 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2014 Device: none	Calibre on Mac 10.5.8 Problem I have a Mac that is running 10.5.8 software. On the Calibre site its telling me to download calibre version 1.48.0 but its not working and I put it in the folder the instructions say to. But the computer won't let me install it.I think the problem is my processor it is 1.8 GHz PowerPC G5. Anyway is there a version at all I can install on this old computer?

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11-07-2014, 09:55 AM	#3
Cassandra12208 Junior Member Posts: 2 Karma: 10 Join Date: Nov 2014 Device: none	Thanks so much! My tablet is out of use until next month and I can't be without my books.

11-30-2014, 09:48 AM	#4
PO40600 Enthusiast Posts: 43 Karma: 472362 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: France Device: Galaxy Note II & Note Pro 12.2, PocketBook Touch Lux, PB Touch,Odysse	Is the 2.12 database compatible with 0.7.28 release of Calibre. For a while, since my MacPro needs to be repaired, I will be obliged to use my old PowerMac G5 ...

11-30-2014, 12:41 PM	#5
eschwartz Ex-Helpdesk Junkie Posts: 19,421 Karma: 85400180 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: The Beaten Path, USA, Roundworld, This Side of Infinity Device: Kindle Touch fw5.3.7 (Wifi only)	I dont think so, a lot has changed. I suggest making a cooy of the whole library and using Library Maintenance ==> Restore Database from the old version... at least, if that functionality was around back then? Or importing into a new library using Add books ==> one books per subdirectory, assumes each file is the same book in a different format, and adding from the root of the old library.

11-30-2014, 12:58 PM	#6
theducks Well trained by Cats Posts: 31,041 Karma: 60358908 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Central Coast of California Device: Kobo Libra2,Kobo Aura2v1, K4NT(Fixed: New Bat.), Galaxy Tab A	@Kovid is it easy to add DB_Version (the first calibre to use it) to the Version number display? Or add: About menu to the 'Help' menu with all the gory internal details (like Sigil did)

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