I bought a couple of e-books at a Barnes & Nobel store last night. I
took home the receipt, logged onto its site with Firefox, and failed
to get past some windows to download them, or to send them an e-mail
feedback.
Switching to Safari solved that issue.
I also downloaded Nook for Mac (OSX=10.8.2), and installed it. When
I try to run it though, I only get the splash screen. After
Googling, I tried creating a NookForMac directory in my Applications ,
and copying the application to that folder, I tried running various
copies of the Nook application, with occasional success. I haven't
been able to figure out the "occasional" bit. It appears to be
random and rare whether it opens all the way. Renaming the
applications and folder haven't given me a clue with my experimenting.
In article <joffa8lfe3b1fehtofh3d2fmt6ndqhm...@4ax.com>,
Howard Brazee <how...@brazee.net> wrote:
> I bought a couple of e-books at a Barnes & Nobel store last night. I
> took home the receipt, logged onto its site with Firefox, and failed
> to get past some windows to download them, or to send them an e-mail
> feedback.
> Switching to Safari solved that issue.
> I also downloaded Nook for Mac (OSX=10.8.2), and installed it. When
> I try to run it though, I only get the splash screen. After
> Googling, I tried creating a NookForMac directory in my Applications ,
> and copying the application to that folder, I tried running various
> copies of the Nook application, with occasional success. I haven't
> been able to figure out the "occasional" bit. It appears to be
> random and rare whether it opens all the way. Renaming the
> applications and folder haven't given me a clue with my experimenting.
Howard, I just tried my Nook for Mac on 10.8.2.
First time I ran it, all was good. But I closed it and couldn't get past the splash screen.
So I logged out and restarted the machine and again ran it, and it ran just fine. Closed it and then restarted the app and all worked fine.
So try a restart of your mac and then try the Nook app again.
If it is still a bit hinky, it probably is just going to be that way. :(
On Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:39:43 -0600, Lloyd <lloydpars...@me.com> wrote:
>First time I ran it, all was good. But I closed it and couldn't get >past the splash screen.
>So I logged out and restarted the machine and again ran it, and it ran >just fine. Closed it and then restarted the app and all worked fine.
I rebooted, and tried running it 7 times. The third time worked, the
others didn't get past the splash screen.
-- "In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found,
than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not to the executive department."
In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2ghsesf4gupqmkse...@4ax.com>,
Howard Brazee <how...@brazee.net> wrote:
> I rebooted, and tried running it 7 times. The third time worked, the
> others didn't get past the splash screen.
Call support. Or get a Nook. I really like mine. :-)
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In article <howard-18987C.00433818112...@news.giganews.com>,
Howard S Shubs <how...@shubs.net> wrote:
> In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2ghsesf4gupqmkse...@4ax.com>,
> Howard Brazee <how...@brazee.net> wrote:
> > I rebooted, and tried running it 7 times. The third time worked, the
> > others didn't get past the splash screen.
> Call support. Or get a Nook. I really like mine. :-)
The Nook app is quite buggy. The way to know that it shall actually start is to watch a white diagonal line which goes across the Nook logo over the word Nook. It it stops on the second O and K, it will start and show your book library. It it doesn't stop, but goes completely across the name and reappears, it won't.
Also, the Nook app often crashes during Synchronization with the Barnes & Noble server as well.
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On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:43:39 -0500, Howard S Shubs <how...@shubs.net>
wrote:
>In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2ghsesf4gupqmkse...@4ax.com>,
> Howard Brazee <how...@brazee.net> wrote:
>> I rebooted, and tried running it 7 times. The third time worked, the
>> others didn't get past the splash screen.
>Call support. Or get a Nook. I really like mine. :-)
I called support. It was worse than useless.
The reason I use Nook for Mac is to get a copy of the book on my
computer so that I can get it onto Calibre with the DRM removed and
where Spotlight can index it. I don't read books on my computer.
It is interesting that Barnes & Nobel's DRM uses as part of its key
the current default credit card number of the buyer. Since it *is*
possible to pay for the book at the physical store (which should get a
profit from my using it to browse through books) - I wonder what
happens when someone doesn't *have* a credit card on file with B&N's
web site. (When you buy it at the store, instructions for
downloading are on your receipt).
-- "In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found,
than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not to the executive department."
> On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:43:39 -0500, Howard S Shubs <how...@shubs.net>
> wrote:
> >In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2ghsesf4gupqmkse...@4ax.com>,
> > Howard Brazee <how...@brazee.net> wrote:
> >> I rebooted, and tried running it 7 times. The third time worked, the
> >> others didn't get past the splash screen.
> >Call support. Or get a Nook. I really like mine. :-)
> I called support. It was worse than useless.
> The reason I use Nook for Mac is to get a copy of the book on my
> computer so that I can get it onto Calibre with the DRM removed and
> where Spotlight can index it. I don't read books on my computer.
> It is interesting that Barnes & Nobel's DRM uses as part of its key
> the current default credit card number of the buyer. Since it *is*
> possible to pay for the book at the physical store (which should get a
> profit from my using it to browse through books) - I wonder what
> happens when someone doesn't *have* a credit card on file with B&N's
> web site. (When you buy it at the store, instructions for
> downloading are on your receipt).
I've never bought an ebook at the B&N store as the closest one is just far enough to not want to bother.
But the whole Nook ecosystem revolves around that credit/debit card on file from what I can see. So it would seem that there has to be a way to 'transfer' the in store purchased ebook to your Nook library and attach the on file card to that purchase for the DRM.
As to downloading, well I just look in my Library at the B&N site and tell it to download and it does it just like any other download. But again, all my B&N books are in my library.
I don't use Calibre for my B&N books either, just for other books I've collected over the years.
> > >> I rebooted, and tried running it 7 times. The third time worked, the
> > >> others didn't get past the splash screen.
> > >Call support. Or get a Nook. I really like mine. :-)
> > I called support. It was worse than useless.
> > The reason I use Nook for Mac is to get a copy of the book on my
> > computer so that I can get it onto Calibre with the DRM removed and
> > where Spotlight can index it. I don't read books on my computer.
> > It is interesting that Barnes & Nobel's DRM uses as part of its key
> > the current default credit card number of the buyer. Since it *is*
> > possible to pay for the book at the physical store (which should get a
> > profit from my using it to browse through books) - I wonder what
> > happens when someone doesn't *have* a credit card on file with B&N's
> > web site. (When you buy it at the store, instructions for
> > downloading are on your receipt).
> I've never bought an ebook at the B&N store as the closest one is just > far enough to not want to bother.
> But the whole Nook ecosystem revolves around that credit/debit card on > file from what I can see. So it would seem that there has to be a way > to 'transfer' the in store purchased ebook to your Nook library and > attach the on file card to that purchase for the DRM.
> As to downloading, well I just look in my Library at the B&N site and > tell it to download and it does it just like any other download. But > again, all my B&N books are in my library.
> I don't use Calibre for my B&N books either, just for other books I've > collected over the years.
Here's a solution I found out about. Do a google search for 'nook study'.
This is a little different application that does work and is very similar to the Nook for Mac software.
<dra...@chibardun.netinvalid> wrote:
>Howard S Shubs <how...@shubs.net> wrote:
>> In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2ghsesf4gupqmkse...@4ax.com>,
>> Howard Brazee <how...@brazee.net> wrote:
>>> I rebooted, and tried running it 7 times. The third time worked, the
>>> others didn't get past the splash screen.
>> Call support. Or get a Nook. I really like mine. :-)
>I don't understand why there's a problem unless it's something to do with
>iOS updates. IOS5 caused more problems for me again.
I haven't had any issues with my Nook for IOS app, just my Nook for
OSX app.
-- "In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found,
than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not to the executive department."
<dra...@chibardun.netinvalid> wrote:
>>>>> I rebooted, and tried running it 7 times. The third time worked, the
>>>>> others didn't get past the splash screen.
>>>> Call support. Or get a Nook. I really like mine. :-)
>>> I don't understand why there's a problem unless it's something to do with
>>> iOS updates. IOS5 caused more problems for me again.
>> I haven't had any issues with my Nook for IOS app, just my Nook for
>> OSX app.
>Oh, apples and oranges. I would never want to read a book on my computer.
>Too uncomfortable.
Oh, I don't either. I use e-readers on the Mac as a way to get the
e-book to my computer, where I can back it up, index it with
Spotlight, and, if necessary, break the DRM.
-- "In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found,
than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not to the executive department."
Erilar wrote:
> Howard Brazee<how...@brazee.net> wrote:
>> On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:41:28 +0000 (UTC), Erilar
>> <dra...@chibardun.netinvalid> wrote:
>>> Howard S Shubs<how...@shubs.net> wrote:
>>>> In article<v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2ghsesf4gupqmkse...@4ax.com>,
>>>> Howard Brazee<how...@brazee.net> wrote:
>>>>> I rebooted, and tried running it 7 times. The third time worked, the
>>>>> others didn't get past the splash screen.
>>>> Call support. Or get a Nook. I really like mine. :-)
>>> I don't understand why there's a problem unless it's something to do with
>>> iOS updates. IOS5 caused more problems for me again.
>> I haven't had any issues with my Nook for IOS app, just my Nook for
>> OSX app.
> Oh, apples and oranges. I would never want to read a book on my computer.
> Too uncomfortable.
Just downloaded the Nook for Mac app got a Blank screen. went website go on Chat.
Turns out it hasn't been updated for Lion (OSX.7.x)or Mountain Lion (OSX.8.x) There is a another app that is supposed to work NOOK Study it does work.
<pjones...@comcast.net> wrote:
>Just downloaded the Nook for Mac app got a Blank screen. went website go >on Chat.
>Turns out it hasn't been updated for Lion (OSX.7.x)or Mountain Lion >(OSX.8.x) There is a another app that is supposed to work NOOK Study it >does work.
It works for me. I'm retired from University of Colorado, so I put
that in the setup.
-- "In no part of the constitution is more wisdom to be found,
than in the clause which confides the question of war or peace to the legislature, and not to the executive department."
