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Howard Brazee
Nov 17, 2012, 12:05:33 PM11/17/12
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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.
Lloyd
Nov 17, 2012, 12:39:43 PM11/17/12
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In article <joffa8lfe3b1fehto...@4ax.com>,
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. :(
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. :(
Howard Brazee
Nov 17, 2012, 12:58:24 PM11/17/12
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On Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:39:43 -0600, Lloyd <lloydp...@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
>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.
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."
- James Madison
Howard S Shubs
Nov 18, 2012, 12:43:39 AM11/18/12
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In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2g...@4ax.com>,
--
May joy be yours all the days of your life! - Phina
We are but a moment's sunlight, fading in the grass. - The Youngbloods
Those who eat natural foods die of natural causes. - Kperspective
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 rebooted, and tried running it 7 times. The third time worked, the
> others didn't get past the splash screen.
--
May joy be yours all the days of your life! - Phina
We are but a moment's sunlight, fading in the grass. - The Youngbloods
Those who eat natural foods die of natural causes. - Kperspective
Thomas R. Kettler
Nov 18, 2012, 7:37:05 AM11/18/12
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In article <howard-18987C....@news.giganews.com>,
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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Howard S Shubs <how...@shubs.net> wrote:
> In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2g...@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
> In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2g...@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. :-)
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.
--
Remove blown from email address to reply.
Howard Brazee
Nov 18, 2012, 9:09:30 AM11/18/12
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On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:43:39 -0500, Howard S Shubs <how...@shubs.net>
wrote:
>In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2g...@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).
wrote:
>In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2g...@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 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).
Lloyd
Nov 18, 2012, 9:55:03 AM11/18/12
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In article <tmqha8lglq69kr841...@4ax.com>,
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.
Howard Brazee <how...@brazee.net> wrote:
> On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:43:39 -0500, Howard S Shubs <how...@shubs.net>
> wrote:
>
> >In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2g...@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
> On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:43:39 -0500, Howard S Shubs <how...@shubs.net>
> wrote:
>
> >In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2g...@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).
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.
Lloyd
Nov 18, 2012, 10:35:28 AM11/18/12
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In article
<lloydparsons-3650...@news.eternal-september.org>,
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.
<lloydparsons-3650...@news.eternal-september.org>,
study'.
This is a little different application that does work and is very
similar to the Nook for Mac software.
Erilar
Nov 18, 2012, 1:41:28 PM11/18/12
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Howard S Shubs <how...@shubs.net> wrote:
> In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2g...@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
> 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. :-)
iOS updates. IOS5 caused more problems for me again.
--
Erilar, biblioholic medievalist with iPad
Howard Brazee
Nov 18, 2012, 2:45:48 PM11/18/12
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OSX app.
PhillipJones
Nov 18, 2012, 7:36:41 PM11/18/12
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Howard Brazee 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<v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2g...@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.
>
I had a program Epocrates on my Ipad that was updated and it couldn't
> On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:41:28 +0000 (UTC), Erilar
> <dra...@chibardun.netinvalid> wrote:
>
>> Howard S Shubs<how...@shubs.net> wrote:
>>> In article<v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2g...@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.
>
find network.
So I deleted it and redownloaded. Worked perfect.
--
Phillip M. Jones, C.E.T. "If it's Fixed, Don't Break it"
http://www.phillipmjones.net mailto:pjon...@comcast.net
Erilar
Nov 19, 2012, 3:05:32 PM11/19/12
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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 <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2g...@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.
> On Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:41:28 +0000 (UTC), Erilar
> <dra...@chibardun.netinvalid> wrote:
>
>> Howard S Shubs <how...@shubs.net> wrote:
>>> In article <v0kfa8pnu4gl01a2g...@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.
Too uncomfortable.
Howard Brazee
Nov 19, 2012, 5:54:34 PM11/19/12
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On Mon, 19 Nov 2012 20:05:32 +0000 (UTC), Erilar
<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
<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.
e-book to my computer, where I can back it up, index it with
Spotlight, and, if necessary, break the DRM.
PhillipJones
Nov 19, 2012, 6:05:02 PM11/19/12
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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.
Howard Brazee
Nov 19, 2012, 8:26:21 PM11/19/12
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On Mon, 19 Nov 2012 18:05:02 -0500, PhillipJones
<pjon...@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
<pjon...@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.
that in the setup.
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