For the uninitiated, Calibre is a free, open-source e-book library management application. It is widely considered the "Swiss Army Knife" of digital reading, capable of converting file formats, organizing libraries, editing metadata, and syncing devices.
Though primitive by today’s standards, the features present in the 0.8.2 cycle were vital for early adopters:
: A primary use for Calibre with comics was (and remains) converting CBR files to more device-friendly formats like MOBI or EPUB for Kindle or Kobo devices.
Have you used Calibre 0.8.2 as a comic reader? Share your memories of early digital comic management in the comments below.
Here is the proper feature breakdown for Calibre 0.8.2 regarding CBR files:
