06-26-2010, 04:08 AM | #1 |
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Convert eReader Dictionary to MOBI?
Hi - I purchased Merriam Websters Collegiate from Peanut Press a long time back -- I'm amazed that it's actually still available for download from my account, which has survived getting bought by Palm, and then Barnes and Noble(?)
Anyway... I wanted to see if I could convert it into something I could use on the Kindle. Unfortunately some of the scripts/apps out there for decrypting PDB files didn't work. Both complained about the format, I guess. Creator: PPrs Type: PDct Any thoughts? Also - any advice on how to then convert this to MOBI? Can Calibre grok dictionaries? Thanks! |
06-28-2010, 03:39 PM | #2 |
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Dictionaries are not standard files and the standard decryption will not work. I do not believe Calibre can grok dictionaries of any flavor. I think you will need to buy a Kindle version of the dictionary.
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06-29-2010, 01:37 AM | #3 |
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Aw, bummer. Ok, thanks.
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