06-05-2010, 11:53 AM | #1 |
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Kobo Desktop Application
Does anyone know where I can get the desktop application other than from the Kobo device itself ?
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06-05-2010, 12:08 PM | #2 |
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I was told that it hasn't been released (?!) anywhere but on the Kobo itself...
And just as well, say I. It has no instructions on what it really does, and it is not intuitive at all. Why do you want it, except as a bad example... ? |
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06-05-2010, 09:34 PM | #3 |
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Is there another program that you may recommend syncing with?
I'm new with the Kobo. |
06-05-2010, 10:05 PM | #4 |
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For managing an ebook library Calibre is fantastic.
http://calibre-ebook.com/ For managing DRM content I think people use Adobe Digital Editions. |
06-06-2010, 04:03 AM | #5 |
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06-06-2010, 09:08 AM | #6 |
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Thanks. I'll try calibre. Does anyone use the Kobo on Windows & Linux?
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06-06-2010, 09:45 AM | #7 |
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Yes, Kobo on Windows 7 Pro edition. No issues specific to Windows. You have installed the "desktop application" which comes on the device itself, right?
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06-06-2010, 11:16 AM | #8 |
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I do not use the Kobo software at all, at this point Calibre does everything I need very well. When an update comes, and the responses from folks on here are good, I will fire up the Kobo software and update my Kobo. Other than that, I see no reason at all to use it.
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06-06-2010, 11:18 AM | #9 |
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I have found boat loads of DRM free books out there and use Calibre to transfer them. The only time I use Adobe Digital Editions is if I grab an eBook from the library but it works just fine. |
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06-06-2010, 12:31 PM | #12 | |
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The Kobo Desktop Application is software you install onto your PC or Mac computer, which allows you to manage your eBook library, shop for eBooks, transfer eBooks to your eReader, and read your eBooks on your computer. You can install the Kobo Desktop Application software when you first setup your eReader, or you can just download it from the Kobobooks.com website-it will be available May 2010. That hasn't been updated since March. And the software doesn't seem to be available on Kobobooks.com (not sure why it'd be there anyway ... more likely would be koboereader.com)
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06-06-2010, 03:06 PM | #13 | |
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It's located on the Kobo if you plug it in and use Windows Explorer to locate the Kobo drive (it shows up as "F:" in my case). There are four directories, including Desktop Installers; click on that and you get Mac OS and Windows folders; click on the Windows one and there is one file: DesktopInstaller.exe; click on that and it installs on your PC. Kobo's instruction file is here: http://www.koboereader.com/pdf/Kobo_...tall_Guide.pdf Have you tried a complete reset? BTW, have you e-mailed Kobo support? I have had a good experience with them lately. Last edited by SensualPoet; 06-06-2010 at 03:17 PM. Reason: Added directory path to installer files |
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06-06-2010, 09:47 PM | #14 |
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Thanks to all the replies. The site is very helpful.
P.S. Thanks for the link RedRoverJ! Much Appreciated!!!! |
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