Content server - basic question

Viseguy · 09-04-2010, 02:33 PM

I'm calibre newbie and know little about servers, so please bear with me.

As I understand it, the content server gives me access to ebooks stored on my home computer from any other computer with Internet access. Is this correct? If so, what URL do I use to access my content from other computers? Does the outside computer need to be running any special software?

Some non-technical "how-to" documentation on the content server would be a big help.

chaley · 09-04-2010, 03:45 PM

Yes, you are correct, but unfortunately what you want to do isn't exactly easy.

Take a look at this post, and in particular the how-to guides it refers to. If you can get through those, then give it a shot and ask for help when you need it.

Viseguy · 09-04-2010, 11:32 PM

chaley, many thanks. The need isn't strong enough to warrant the hassle (and the risk) at this point, but I'll save your post for future reference -- and will send a tad of karma your way for your trouble.

09-04-2010, 02:33 PM	#1
Viseguy Just a kid from Bklyn Posts: 135 Karma: 4448 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi; Samsung Galaxy Tab 7	Content server - basic question I'm calibre newbie and know little about servers, so please bear with me. As I understand it, the content server gives me access to ebooks stored on my home computer from any other computer with Internet access. Is this correct? If so, what URL do I use to access my content from other computers? Does the outside computer need to be running any special software? Some non-technical "how-to" documentation on the content server would be a big help.

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09-04-2010, 03:45 PM	#2
chaley Grand Sorcerer Posts: 12,322 Karma: 7975240 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Notts, England Device: Kobo Libra 2	Yes, you are correct, but unfortunately what you want to do isn't exactly easy. Take a look at this post, and in particular the how-to guides it refers to. If you can get through those, then give it a shot and ask for help when you need it.

09-04-2010, 11:32 PM	#3
Viseguy Just a kid from Bklyn Posts: 135 Karma: 4448 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NYC Device: Kindle 3 Wi-Fi; Samsung Galaxy Tab 7	chaley, many thanks. The need isn't strong enough to warrant the hassle (and the risk) at this point, but I'll save your post for future reference -- and will send a tad of karma your way for your trouble.

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