Puppy Linux Discussion Forum

Fishy · Joined: 26 Jan 2006 Posts: 195

Hi

Could somebody make Calibre into a pet. Cool

I have tried to get their linux version to function, but no luck. I need it to run my KOBO ereader in puppy. Adobe Digital Editions will work in wine but I would rather have straight linux programs.

Running Lucid 500, 4.3.2 and playing with kdpup.

Asus M4A78T-E, AMD Phenom II dual core, onboard graphics.

dalderton · Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Posts: 145

I also would like a Linux Calibre pet. The Wine solution is not so good .
I live in hope Regards Dennis

Lobster · Posted: Fri 04 Jun 2010, 05:22 Post subject:

Would need to include Python
http://calibre-ebook.com/download_linux

josepinto · Joined: 19 Aug 2006 Posts: 20

Hi,

You can use Calibre Portable through Wine, after installing Microsoft Visual C++ 2008, included in Calibre Portable.

See
http://portableapps.com/node/20518

Flash858 · Joined: 25 Jun 2008 Posts: 98 Location: Chandler, Arizona

While I have not yet done it, I thought you could install .deb files in Lupu. If I am correct in this assumption, then it should be just fine.

I run Calibre in Ubuntu to convert for Stanza, and it is flawless. More stable, and faster by a hair than in Windows 7.

The new version converts practically anything, even .lit files.

Which reminds me...I need to make a donation to Calibre... Smile

vtpup

I got it going native in 4.3.2. (32 bit)

Method I used (may be redundant):

Install the devx sfs for your kernel and distro version
Install glibc-2.10.1.pet
Install gcc-4.2.2-1.pet
install python-2.6.4-i386.pet
rename /usr/bin/python to /usr/bin/python.old
make a new link called /usr/bin/python pointing to /usr/bin/python2.6
browse to the Calibre website download page.
select all and copy the binary download command to a terminal screen.
delete the word sudo inthe beginning of the command line, and run the command

Optional:

I installed it to /opt (the default) but had previously moved /opt to /mnt/home, and then linked it back to its original location (I have a frugal install). This reduces the impact of the size of this and a few other big programs like Open Office on the size of the pup save file.

Good luck!

DC · Posted: Thu 30 Dec 2010, 18:33 Post subject:

for interest I've just installed Calibre in Lucid RC 518

First did a frugal install of Lucid RC 518 (and save file)
then installed the Gnu C Compiler lupu_devx_516.sfs from quick pet

then from the Calibre download page - the binary install instructions
in a command line window - (copy then paste with middle mouse button/wheel)

mulluysavage · Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Posts: 53

Would like to try out Calibre and mobidedrm tools.

Installed Python from package manager

Click on mobidedrm.py and nothing happens.

Running Puppy 5.1.1

mulluysavage · Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Posts: 53

Calibre says you need xdg-utils installed - how do I do that? Doesn't seem to be in the package manager.

mulluysavage · Joined: 30 Apr 2010 Posts: 53

Also says it needs glibc, how do I do that?

DC · Posted: Sat 22 Jan 2011, 08:31 Post subject:

@mulluysavage

Have you got lupu_devx_520.sfs installed?
(or the one to match your puppy version)

with python I think you need to try from the command line

666philb · Joined: 07 Feb 2010 Posts: 1221 Location: wales

thanks to lobster for pointing this out...... you'll find a link to a portable linux version of calibre. works fine in my lucid puppy....

http://www.murga-linux.com/puppy/viewtopic.php?t=64259