03-19-2017, 01:18 PM | #76 |
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Yeah, I'm with you. I just want to buy and read books on a convenient e-device. I suspect the majority of readers are in that camp. I enjoy using Calibre, as it's a great way to keep track of all your books and authors, etc. But, if Amazon blocks that luxury, then I'll accept that.
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03-19-2017, 04:20 PM | #77 |
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Can we stay on topic please - discussions about whether to buy books from Amazon, or whatever from wherever, have nothing whatsoever to do with calibre You can't buy calibre from anywhere - 'cos its free to download, free to use, and within generous limits you have the freedom to rewrite and add to it as you see fit. BR |
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03-20-2017, 08:56 AM | #78 |
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I downloaded Kindle for Mac 1.17.1.
I am currently using Kindle for Mac 1.12.4 but I can't find the option to uncheck automatically install updates. Under Tools there is only Bookmark, Manage Your Kindle, Sync to Furthest Page Read. It is also not in Preferences. Or could this mean that Kindle for Mac doesn't autoupdate? |
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Thank you . Your advice has meant that I can continue to purchase books for personal use from Amazon. |
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03-22-2017, 05:24 AM | #82 | |
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According to Amazon, my version is not supported any more, so I was thinking of installing 1.17. If you think there is no need, I guess I will continue using 1.12. |
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If you think using Kindle for PC would be easier, yes, upgrade to 1.17. |
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03-23-2017, 09:42 AM | #84 | |
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I was just considering updating (for the future, in case etc...) and then wondering what if I update and there is no option to turn off autoupdate, that's all. |
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03-23-2017, 09:56 AM | #85 | |
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Kindle for Mac is now up to version 1.20:
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(I assume that a similar update to Kindle for PC will be coming soon.) Last edited by jhowell; 03-23-2017 at 11:09 AM. |
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03-23-2017, 11:44 PM | #86 |
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Any tips for Mac users encountering this problem?
I've just had the 'failed to convert' KFX book. It was the first Amazon book I've downloaded, since I don't have a Kindle. Just have a Nook. And I'm also running a Mac computer, so can't use the old 'download to PC' since I'm not on a PC. |
03-24-2017, 12:14 AM | #87 |
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For Mac users -
Answering my own question. You can download previous Kindle for Mac version via this website: https://teleread.org/2017/01/29/late...ble-azw-files/ And you can cancel auto updates to the software in the Kindle program via Preferences; Updates; uncheck box. I made sure I did that BEFORE I signed in to my account, just to be safe. |
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The version is no longer supported by Amazon, but I don't use it for downloading books since I use "download and transfer via USB" and clean it directly in Calibre. I was just wondering that if Amazon somehow disables this option or all files become it might be better to install the last version which is supported and yet doesn't make me download kfx files. |
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